Bob Chilcott

For SATB double choir unaccompanied. In this beautiful arrangement of Tallis' popular hymn, Chilcott expertly utilizes the flexibility of the SATB double choir. The piece will be enjoyed by church and...

For SSSATB unaccompanied or with guitar. This moving rendition of Pachelbel's Canon sets the 'Requiescat' from Oscar Wilde's 'Rosa Mystica' (1890). Chilcott displays his sensitivity as a vocal arrange...

For SATB unaccompanied or with guitar. This is an elegant and accessible SATB arrangement of the beautiful 'Con amores, la mi madre' by the Spanish Renaissance composer Juan de Anchieta. Underpinned b...

For SATB unaccompanied. This gentle setting of Sir Philip Sidney's poem has a beautiful, memorable tune which perfectly compliments the romantic nature of the words. Chilcott uses overlapping phrases...

Commissioned by the King's Singers in celebration of their 40th birthday, this work has unusual forces and a comparatively complex nature. Using two texts by Henry Vaughan and John Gillespie Magee, th...

Chilcott sets the melody of this traditional American spiritual against a whispered accompaniment in the lower parts. Richly scored for voices, this classic arrangement creates an atmosphere of magica...

For SATB with divisions, unaccompanied. Chilcott's setting captures the mood of painful introspection that infuses this spiritual, in a way that few others have achieved. A truly moving response to a...

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...

The text is a beautiful anonymous poem that narrates the experience of the shepherds, drawn by starlight to the baby Jesus. The lovely, poignant melody of folk-like simplicity is supported by languid...

For SATB unaccompanied. This gutsy folk-inspired Advent carol is original and contemporary without losing the raw fervour of its medieval model. With its rhythm punchy and driven, and its harmony stro...

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.

This poignant and reflective carol is set to a poetic text by Richard Wilbur inspired by verses from St Luke's Gospel. The poem foretells not only of Christ's birth, but also his death; the contrastin...

For SATB unaccompanied. 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...

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...

Christmas Spirituals for Choirs is a fresh and inspiring collection of 12 new spiritual arrangements and original pieces in a gospel style for SATB groups of every size and ability. All the best-loved...

31 carols for SATB accompanied and unaccompanied A ground-breaking collection including new pieces and arrangements from some of the world's finest carol composers as well as from writers whose work m...

A series presenting sacred Jewish choral music in new modern editions. for SATB unaccompaniedNo. 3 of 'Three Israeli Songs'. A lively and folk-like setting of a traditional Jewish song. These are colo...

Chilcott's rare gift for crafting the most poignant and beguiling melodies is rarely more apparent than in his setting of this enchanting and enigmatic medieval poem. The style is akin to folk ballad,...

Originally published in Five Song for Upper Voices, this piece sets text by the ancient Chinese philospher Lau-Tzu, and explores the the idea that 'all things pass' in this ever-changing world. A cont...

Combining texts by Christina Rossetti and Robert Burns, the composer imbues both themes with a sense of happiness and contentment with the world, and the interplay between the melodies results in a tr...

Bring a touching winter atmosphere to your choral program with "The Time Of Snow," published by Oxford University Press. This moving piece beautifully paints the poignant journey of Mary and Joseph th...

Red Boots On is a funky setting of a poem by Kit Wright, brought to life by Chilcott's jazzy chords and groovy syncopated rhythms. The melody begins in unison and grows in texture throughout the piece...

Bob Chilcott's arrangement of the Sussex Carol is a sprightly setting in 7/8. The verses are heard in unison, followed by two- and three-part canon, set against a cheerful piano figure. In the final v...

Bring exhilarating South American vibrancy and joy to your choral concert or worship service! Published by Oxford University Press, the renowned 'Samba Mass' brilliantly fuses traditional liturgical t...