John Rutter

This classic Rutter anthem, with its characterful orchestral accompaniment, is essential repertoire for any choir.

There are two versions of the vocal parts - for two-part upper voices with piano or for SATB with organ. An orchestral accompaniment is also available for both versions. Words are from Corinthians 1:1...

This gentle setting has all the tranquillity and grace associated with this ancient text. It is fashioned from a simple rocking theme, which weaves serenely through different keys as the piece unfolds...

A bright and optimistic benediction contrasting passages of unison writing with homophonic chordal sections. The piece builds to a triumphant conclusion.

The instrumental material is available on hire.

This can be performed on modern instruments or recorder, 3 crumhorns, sackbut, psaltery, lute, and tabor. Instrumental material is available on hire.

This short and easy anthem is a statement of the Christian intent, serene in its quiet confidence. Words are from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Also available in John Rutter Anthems. Duration: 3 min...

For SATB and organ, or accompanied by chamber orchestra (oboe, harp, strings) or by small ensemble (oboe, harp, and organ). The instrumental material is available on hire.

Set to a popular text by Walter de la Mare, this secular work is an expressive homage to J. S. Bach, combining lyrical vocal lines with a contrapuntal accompaniment.

Rutter brings humorous chromatic inflections to this lively song that harks back to mid-century harmonies and barbershop quartets. The double bass, as presented in the composer's Birthday Madrigals, h...

A gentle, tuneful Advent carol with words by the composer.

This bracing arrangement for choir and organ of the traditional carol is replete with catchy rhythms and harmonic surprises, and boasts a glittering organ part. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6.

The text Justus cor suum tradet is taken from Ecclesiasticus and is a Vespers antiphon for the Common of One Confessor. Compositional techniques such as word-painting and the exploration of a broad te...

This is a tale of witchcraft and sorcery in music and words, thrilling, entertaining and occasionally bizarre, and enlivened hugely by an assortment of comical organ effects. The character of Mr Majei...

In this organ voluntary, Skempton has crafted a wash of melting lines using his distinctive harmonic language. Affirmation expands from a singular note into undulating four- and five-part textures.

A serene setting of the familiar New Hampshire text. Carter's writing for the voices - they repeatedly begin a phrase in unison and then divide into rich harmonies - is particularly effective in evoki...

This set contains the following parts: 4 x vln I, 4 x vln II, 3x vla, 2 x vc, 1 x db.

An incandescent setting of versicles and responses for Evensong. The music is haunting in its simplicity, supporting and illuminating the text to great effect. The second set includes an account of Th...

For children's unison chorus, with optional SATB, and piano or small orchestra This anthem is a celebration of life. The adult choir is intended as support for the children's voices and is entirely op...

Salus Aeterna is a bright and mercurial piece that makes full use of the delicious fleeting harmonies and close-written sonoroties of its flowing melodic lines. It sets a Sequence for Advent Sunday th...

An easy anthem with words and music by John Rutter. There are three different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, or SATB unaccompanied or wit...

For men's voices & piano or chamber ensemble or chamber orchestra. Accompaniments are for piano or chamber ensemble (using one player per string part) or chamber orchestra. Instrumental parts are avai...

This is a poignant setting of the well-known Christian prayer for peace formerly ascribed to St Francis of Assisi. John Rutter perfectly captures the sense of compassion and contrast between light and...