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Anthem accompaniment for chamber orchestra

This is a glorious and luminescent setting of verses from Isaiah 60. Rutter captures perfectly the essence of the text, the music moving through bold determination to quiet reflection before coming to...

This is an artfully crafted setting of a beautiful poem by Matthew Meiklejohn. It is rich in contrasting material and many of the text's images are apparent in the music. The violin part contributes m...

Wilberg sets the Eleanor Farjeon text to the traditional Gaelic melody in 9/8 meter. Against a lightly bouncing accompaniment, the women and men alternate singing in unison, until they join in verse t...

This delightful setting of the French carol is perfectly suited to open a service or concert with its spirited choral parts, energetic articulations, and quick glissandi in the organ. A new English tr...

A wonderful processional, Wilberg's Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella is a joyful carol. A catchy, brightly articulated countermelody distinguishes this from other settings. The women sing alone, then...

An original setting of this well-loved text, with a limpid tune and a gorgeous piano accompaniment, easily adaptable to the organ. An orchestration for two flutes, strings, and organ is available on h...

Joyful, exciting, and effective out of all proportion to its difficulty, this anthem will be particularly useful for musical dedications and concerts, and as an anthem of praise.

For SATB, 2 flutes, and harp or piano OR SATB, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, strings, harp or piano. A charming arrangement featuring flutes, this is perfect for even the smallest of choirs.

The folk-like tune is instantly compelling and memorable, the choral harmony rich and sweet, and the development almost overwhelmingly effective for all its simplicity. Effective as an anthem or as a...

Refreshing and moving, this arrangement is filled with strong harmonies, light suspensions, and beautiful dissonances. Instrumental material is available on hire.

As each voice enters the texture of a gently murmuring river gradually builds. A surprisingly easy transition into a more modal third verse adds direction and depth to this simple folk song. Orchestra...

This is the first piece in Wilberg's Dances to Life. The text speaks of the wonders of childhood, and the music is playful and dance-like, set mainly in 7/8. The choral writing is uncomplicated, and t...

This is the second piece in Wilberg's Dances to Life. The percussion simulates the solemn toll of the bells, calling the end to life.

For SATB, piano 4 hands and optional percussion (glockenspiel, vibraphone/suspended cymbal, bass drum). The third and final movement of Dances to Life. The vocal writing and keyboard accompaniment cre...

In an upbeat march in 2/4 meter (the orchestral version starts with a snare drum) the choir lifts off in the bright key of D major. Lightly, and with lots of bounce, the voices celebrate the birth of...

This setting of a fervent and uplifting text by Samuel Stennett is both direct and effortlessly melodic. The impression is one of great joy and freshness; an irresistible combination.

6 of the songs are for SATB, 3 for unison upper voices, and 2 for men's voices. The folk-songs may be performed individually, in groups, or as a complete suite.

This uplifting work by American composer Reginal Wright sets a text by the nineteenth-century poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy. The powerful words are sung to a memorable melody embellished with syncopation...

For SATB, strings (and winds) and organ. Two settings of Ave Verum Corpus - the Mozart setting for SATB, strings and organ and the Süssmayr setting, written a year later, for SATB, 2 oboes, 2 horns, s...

One of five songs to texts from Shakespeare's plays which may be performed as a sequence under the title 'The Glories of Shakespeare', or individually. Orchestral material is available on hire and inc...

McDowall's setting is optimistic and appealing, with charming interplay between the voices and piano. The inspirational words are by Marie Curie.

A highly original and effective concert setting of the Latin Missa brevis in which the various movements embrace a variety of jazz styles. The characterful piano accompaniment can be played as written...