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Cecilia, Busy Like a Bee is a reflective setting of a text adapted from the Divine Office for St Cecilia's Day. The influence of plainchant is particularly apparent in the soprano solo, and McDowall i...

Full scores and orchestral parts are available on hire. Good ale and Blow, blow, thou winter wind are available separately.

Reginal Wright's emotional and uplifting Crossroad sets Robert Frost's well-known poem 'The road not taken'. A twinkling piano accompaniment supports the voices, and the optional violin duet floats ab...

This evocative anthem, from the larger work Snow Angel, is a piece of two halves. The first section is mystical and ethereal, until a vibrant figure from the djembe lifts the music into the second sec...

This anthem sets a powerful poem by John Henry Newman that reflects on the spirituality of solitude. An alternative accompaniment for harp is available for purchase.

This serene, reflective anthem is a rich addition to the Choral Evensong repertoire. Chilcott artfully entwines an original setting of William Fuller's 'Evening Hymn', most famously set by Henry Purce...

This three-part hymn of thanksgiving is predominantly homophonic and more reminiscent of Lassus's madrigal style. The use of short note values and syncopation brings life and energy to the piece befor...

This attractive setting of Reginald Heber's 1811 hymn for Epiphany was originally published as part of The New Oxford Easy Anthem Book. Bullard brilliantly captures the mood of the text through varied...

In this arrangement of the traditional Irish hymn, Rutter sets the 8th-century text (in its English translation) to the Irish folk melody known as Slane, the tune to which it has been sung since 1919....

A very approachable service setting that alternates plainchant verses for single groups of voices with imitative modal verses for full choir, all subtly supported by a simple organ accompaniment. This...

Locus iste is an atmospheric setting of a well-known Latin text. With an ever-changing time signature, Todd's writing is gentle but effective; the mysterious piano accompaniment combined with the diss...

This popular movement from John Rutter's Requiem is presented here separately, with the accompaniment arranged for organ.

The choral writing in this traditional hymn arrangement is typically straightforward but hugely effective.

Not to be confused with Rutter's own composition, Christ the Lord is risen again, published as part of the John Rutter Anniversary Edition. With an exciting introductory fanfare composed by Rutter, th...

Pilgrim Song is a powerful and heartfelt arrangement of a traditional American tune and lyrics. Words on the glory of heaven and the risen life are set to a lilting melody, sung by different sections...

Mack Wilberg's arrangement of 'Brother James's Air' has been recorded on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's CD, Heavensong:Music of contemplation and light. The arrangement is stunning and can be performed...

A setting of the hymn Samanthra, this piece combines the original tune's simplicity with rich musical texture and majesty - the hallmarks of Wilberg's style. Orchestral material is available on hire/r...

This Easter anthem is a triumphant setting of words by Edmund Spenser and St John Damascene, featuring joyful choral parts, and ending with a new harmonization of the Easter hymn tune 'Ellacombe', wit...

Uses Latin and English (Rite A) texts.

This reflective setting of verses from Psalm 139 was composed in memory of George Guest and first performed by the choir of St John's College, Cambridge, on Ash Wednesday, 2007. The work makes a highl...

This is John Rutter's first setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis texts. The Magnificat features rippling organ syncopations, contrasting textures, and an emphatic Gloria. The Nunc dimittis is t...

Diese klassische Rutter-Hymne mit ihrer charaktervollen Klavier- oder Orchesterbegleitung sollte in keinem Chorrepertoire fehlen!

This invigorating arrangement of a well-loved hymn is the ideal choice for services and concerts throughout the year. Cleverly balancing full harmonies with accessible vocal lines, Mack Wilberg offers...

Setting a text by the composer, this choral hymn addresses God, the risen Christ, and the Holy Spirit in turn, with a strong sense of worship and adoration. With an appealing melody, sumptuous harmoni...

A favourite text and tune of singers and listeners alike, this festival hymn is given new life in this upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and chorale-like, making for a beautiful contra...