Partitions pour chœurs

A cascading piano motif begins this work of an original text and vocals that sing like water dancing on rocks in a stream. Vocal play between voices combine in rich harmony, singing of the morning sky...

Cary Ratcliff's charming and refreshing oratorio Ode to Common Things is set to poetry by Chilean writer Pablo Neruda, who, over the course of his life, wrote odes to ordinary, everyday objects, five...

Jon Washburn musically draws special, deep emotions to color this evocative text by Walter de la Mare. The mood is created through the use of a glistening piano part and a brooding choral part. Vocal...

A playful, breezy and energetic setting of the Robert Louis Stevenson poem The Swing. With a gently sweeping piano accompaniment, this piece, commissioned by Jon Washburn and his Vancouver Chamber Cho...

Arranged simply for mixed voices, clarinet and piano four-hands, the lovely Brahms cradle song becomes a work for reflection, healing and introspection, especially appropriate as a quiet encore or cho...

With a piano introduction that is both virtuosic and emotional, this Hebrew text, chosen by series editor Judith Clurman in memory of her parents, was the perfect vehicle for Michigan composer Paul Sc...

This arrangement, by Doug Katsaros, of The Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem, was first performed at the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, on NBC television, July 4, 2014 soloist Idina...

One of the world's exciting, young and creative composers, Nico Muhly has written a wonderful new choral piece that is perfect for a winter concert or any time. This work is a setting of Longfellow's...

Weaving together poems, writers, historical sources, legendary musicians and friends, the composer has crafted a compelling work that extols the importance of singing. Kirke Mechem continues to resona...

With lyrics by the composer broadly inspired by Martin Luther, Mechem has crafted a comical work in a neo-Baroque style. The optional children's choir (or adult sopranos and altos) sing Bach's melodie...

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...

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

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...

Composed for the marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer. Orchestral material is available on hire.

Wilberg's gentle, touching setting of a Catalonian carol has his typically straightforward but very effective choral writing. Material is available on hire.

This well-known, ever-popular Polish carol-lullaby has been set by Wilberg in a beautifully simple style, incorporating rich harmonies into the organ part. Orchestral material is available on hire.

A spirited arrangement in calypso style of the traditional West Indian carol. Orchestral material is available on hire.

Higgins's arrangement of Away in a manger is beautiful and delicate. The first verse is taken by unison upper voices; the second is a cappella, with a soloist (or small group) on the melody accompanie...

Don't forget tomorrow is an uplifting encore-style piece ideal for college and community choirs, with independent parts during the verses and a catchy chorus in harmony - all supported by an infectiou...

Where Riches is Everlastingly' is one of the carols in the volume Bob Chilcott Carols. The instruments needed are congas (or bongos), shaker (or triangle), cowbell (or claves).

Written in memory of John Scott, the celebrated organist and choirmaster, who died in 2015, The Real of Heart is a beautifully tender and reflective piece. The anonymous text reminds us to remember th...

This is a jubilant arrangement of a four-part round by W. A. Mozart, with choral imitation of pealing bells complementing the celebratory text. An English singing translation of the Latin text is prov...

This exuberant carol is full of contrast and seasonal cheer. It has a sprightly refrain, in which unison passages burst into jubilant harmony, and would make an ideal addition to any carol service or...

This is a glorious and expansive piece celebrating the way in which we can bring our divided world together through singing. The handbell accompaniment is included in the vocal score, and poignantly u...