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Same as We is a 'scena', a 'theatrical monologue', rather than a 'song'. Using text from Alfred Lord Tennyson's The Promise of May, it is intended that the piece be both dramatic and, albeit in a gene...

The text is drawn from the various editions of Whitmans's 'Leaves of grass' (1855-97), and interspersed with excerpts from 'Specimen Days'. Together they form an autobiography, in which both singer an...

This attractive carol has a tuneful melody with a slight modal feel. Opening with melody alone, sung solo or in unison, the carol builds up harmonically, moving from octave thirds to the rich, occasio...

Combining texts by Christina Rossetti and Robert Burns, this mixed voice version retains the upper-voice opening of the original, with the latter section being expanded into mixed-voice harmony. Also...

This work sets words by the composer on a reflective yet inspirational theme, against the backdrop of images from the natural world. The choral lines are simple and melodic, drawing on the sound-world...

This lovely anthem sets a biblical text to a warm and flowing tune. It is suitable for use in wedding ceremonies and throughout the church year.

This Sephardic wedding song, with rhythmic variety and lively melody, calls to mind gypsies and the Romantic Moorish flavour of Spain. It has a folk-like feel with drums, percussion, and hand-clapping...

From the collection Anthems for SA and Men, 'Faith, hope, and love remain' is a reflective anthem by Malcolm Archer, scored for SA & men with organ/piano. The text combines two Biblical extracts commo...

An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. Presented here in Japanese translation.

This famous march was commissioned for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The stirring music, skilfully conveyed in this arrangement, offers everything from sweeping melodies to playful syn...

The Coral Sea takes its title and structure from the prose poem of the same name that Patti Smith wrote as a memorial to the great photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who died in 1989.

A beautiful arrangement of the Besançon carol, with words by Eleanor Farjeon, suitable for all mixed-voice choirs at Advent. First published in the The New Oxford Easy Anthem Book.

Consisting of two sections, this large-scale Christmas motet opens with a rich homophonic texture that is synonymous with Victoria's compositions. This is followed by imitation in the vocal lines befo...

Dieses sanfte Neujahrslied wurde zur Feier des 80. Geburtstags von HM The Queen komponiert. Es lässt sich sofort mitsingen und enthält die für John Rutters Musik so charakteristische warme, melodische...

Originally published as part of the Songbird collection As you sing, this is a beautiful and modern setting of a traditional text, popularised by Orlando Gibbons' well-known madrigal 'The silver swan'...

This setting of a traditional Irish melody captivates audiences, especially in the second verse when the men carry the melody while the women sing a canonic descant. Voices subsequently join in homoph...

Wilberg creates a tender, gentle atmosphere for this arrangement of the popular Austrian carol. The two simple vocal lines (one for women and one for men) are supported by a steady, rich piano duet ac...

This upbeat and exuberant arrangement of a classic American folk song is a real show-stopper. Chilcott combines easy but highly effective SATB textures with a straightforward piano accompaniment to ev...

This gentle and expressive setting of John Donne's 'Catch a falling star' once again demonstrates Chilcott's ability to 'get inside' a text. His wistful melody, varied vocal textures, and rich harmony...

Taken from a suite of three pieces by Cecilia McDowall called Lonely Hearts, composed in 2005, this is a light and energetic setting of a whimsical text by Christie Dickason about a lonely hearts colu...

This is a beautiful setting of an evocative poem by Emily Dickinson that explores the symbolization of hope as a bird. Quartel offers soaring melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a fluttering accompanim...

The orchestral and brass accompaniments are available for hire.

This gentle arrangement for a cappella choir of the well-known fifteenth-century carol conjures a restful but evocatively melancholy atmosphere. The texture is varied by the use of a soprano or barito...

This short Missa brevis setting is perfect for choirs looking to bring a fresh soundworld to their worship. Each movement is distinct in character, but with an overall cohesiveness of harmonic languag...

A calm and solemn piece with simple harmonies, supporting piano accompaniment, and reflective text. Suitable for choirs of all levels it allows for a moment of quiet reflection during mass or a busy c...