Bob Chilcott

Dances of Time' is a diverse collection of five choral songs addressing different aspects of time. Texts ranging from biblical to twentieth century are set to Chilcott's attractive and characterful mu...

A simple and beautiful setting describing the wonder of a world seen through the eyes of a deaf child. In the chorus singers are encouraged to sign the words they are singing, resulting in very moving...

This is a powerful arrangement that uses the full range of the upper voices. Orchestral material is available on hire.

handbells. This compelling a cappella setting of Henry Van Dyke's poem has a continual sense of motion, created by the 7/8 metre and scat singing style that is passed around the parts. A powerful and...

Setting an uplifting hymn by Timothy Dudley-Smith, I lift my eyes is a rousing anthem that will appeal to all upper-voice choirs. Unison sections are contrasted with imitative writing, and the soaring...

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is both poignant and stirring. My heart be brave is an ideal choice for choirs looking to address issues of social justice in their programmi...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Carols 2, 'Still, still, still' is Chilcott's sensitive arrangement of the carol, scored for SATB unaccompanied. Interweaving harmonies and a recurring counter-melody...

> Dual-language publication suitable For Japanese- or English-speaking choirs > Japanese texts included in The score and separately as an appendix > English singing translations BY The prize-winning p...

Une émouvante bénédiction traditionnelle irlandaise mise en musique avec beaucoup de simplicité et de beauté. Chilcott saisit parfaitement la chaleur et la sincérité du texte, et tisse une mélodie mém...

This tender Advent carol sets an original text by Charles Bennett that creates a sense of anticipation for the arrival of Jesus. Underpinned by a gently rippling piano part throughout, the piece opens...

Slow and nostalgic in flavour while retaining Chilcott's characteristic warmth and ebullience, this piece befits the text to which it is set: a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier that speaks to how the k...

This carol celebrates the birth of the Saviour, whose reverberating promise, 'I am the light', gives hope that all discord and divides will finally end. Uplifting and powerful, the carol has lyrics in...

A setting of texts from Genesis, sung simultaneously in English and Hebrew. The soprano saxophone/clarinet part is printed in the vocal score. Orchestral material is available on hire.

Tiré de la collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, cet arrangement élégant d'une chanson traditionnelle n'a pas besoin d'être présenté. Le texte de Fred Weatherly est ici mis en valeur par de riches harmoni...

Une émouvante bénédiction traditionnelle irlandaise mise en musique avec beaucoup de simplicité et de beauté. Chilcott saisit parfaitement la chaleur et la sincérité du texte, et tisse une mélodie mém...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Carols 2, 'Jingle, Bells' is Chilcott's lively and exhilarating arrangement of the seasonal classic, scored for SATB and piano. Featuring rhythmic harmonies and a spar...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this simple but elegant arrangement of the traditional Welsh song is supported by flowing piano accompaniment. This dual-language piece also has an orchestra...

This expressive Wedding anthem sets an extract from William Blake's Auguries of Innocence. With chromatic inflections and gently arching vocal lines, the music perfectly reflects the text's emphasis o...

God be merciful is a predominantly homophonic setting of verses from Psalm 67 in the King James translation. This reverential prayer emphasizes 'God' with multiple sustained pitches, and the anthem's...

The title piece from a collection for mixed voices, 'Sun, Moon, Sea, and Stars' is a gentle, romantic piece setting a text by the composer. The narrator's adoration for their lover is explored through...

A moving, traditional Irish blessing set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text, and weaves a memorable melody, which he clothes in r...

A delightful traditional English nonsense song from the King'singers Edition series. Available: SSAA, 2-Part, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.

This tender Advent carol sets an original text by Charles Bennett that creates a sense of anticipation for the arrival of Jesus. Underpinned by a gently rippling piano part throughout, the piece opens...