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A traditional Somerset carol, collected by Cecil Sharp from the Drayton wassailers.

A choral song in praise of the power of music, for unaccompanied mixed choir and solo flute. The flute introduces and comments on the phrases sung by the choir.

My prayer is a technical 'tour de force', meticulously sculpted from the distilled essence of Purcell's original and yet always recognizably Chilcott. The music is involved, passionate, and frequently...

This expressive anthem-style setting would be the perfect choice for any dedication festival. A lilting triple time pulse and rich harmonies combine to make music of effortless beauty whilst remaining...

Chilcott's fresh and simple arrangement has a touch of magic that makes it a perfect leave-taking concert item.

You and Me comprises two expressive love songs, each exploring a different side of love. 'Brightness' is a rapturous hymn to a beloved, its gentle syncopations and flexible rhythms building to a passi...

This work is a setting of two poems from 'Romances sans paroles' by Verlaine. The songs are sung in French, but each has been given an English title, as the poems, which burst with character and atmos...

This gentle and reflective piece sets the George Herbert text 'Blest be the God of love'. The poet's intense imagery is enhanced by expressive cross-rhythms and harmonies enriched by split alto and ba...

This optimistic and affirmatory anthem sets a useful service text of general thanksgiving from the Book of Common Prayer. Chilcott makes full use of the imitation and antiphonal effects that these for...

This arrangement of the popular American folksong is atmospheric and expressive, with the traditional melody moving seamlessly between voice parts and resting on a cushion of rich harmonies. Shenandoa...

This short collection presents the complete set of meditations from Chilcott's St John Passion. Setting English poems from the 13th to the early 17th centuries, the meditations provide a very personal...

An expressive Lenten motet reflecting the agony of the Mount of Olives; the tenor sings the words of Christ.

Settings words from part of a letter by Edna St Vincent Millay to her lover Arthur Davison Ficke, this is a gentle, charming piece that celebrates our freedom to love.

William Romanis's hymn text is brought to life in this enchanting anthem with unexpected harmonic shifts and fluctuating time signatures. Rooney glides gracefully between tonal centres, creating a bea...

From the collection Mo Li Hua (Jasmine), 'My Flower' is an arrangement of a well-known Chinese song. This tri-language publication is suitable for Chinese- or English-speaking choirs.

My song is love unknown is an expressive and fluid setting of the well-known Lenten text by Samuel Crossman. McGlade highlights the phrase 'take frail flesh and die' with a sighing musical motif, befo...

Allain's appealing take on the popular text from Twelfth Night explores Shakespeare's words with long expressive melodies and evocative textures sure to move the listeners. Originally published in the...

Originally published in The Ivy and the Holly, Andrew's polymetric setting of this traditional text is evocative and energetic, with sustained vocalizations and creative melodies that bounce around th...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Carols 2, 'What child is this' is Chilcott's arrangement of the familiar carol, scored for SATB unaccompanied. The composer's talent for musical storytelling captures...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this is a beautiful unaccompanied arrangement of a popular Japanese children's song. With a text full of natural imagery and a folk-like pentatonic melody, '...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this lively energetic piece sets a translated text by Paul Verlaine about a couple enjoying a 'Dance in the Street'. With vocalizations and in quick compound...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Carols 2, 'Il est né, le divin enfant' is Chilcott's gently lilting arrangement of the traditional French carol, scored for SATB unaccompanied. Featuring a flowing cou...

Originally published in Sun, Moon, Sea, and Stars, 'Tonight' is an atomspheric setting of a romantic text by Sara Teasdale. The lilting waltz-like rhythms and soft vocalizations perfectly capture the...

Originally published in The Ivy and the Holly, this expressive setting of a fourteenth-century text is full of energetic melodies, textural variety, and rhythmic drive. Perfect for Advent and Annuncia...

Originally published in The Ivy and the Holly, this evocative setting of a macronic text pays tribute to Mary. Featuring intricate textures and beautifully-shaped chromaticisms, this piece is ideal fo...