Partitions chœur

Spirited in tone, this anthem sets a text based on Psalm 148 that praises God's glory. Opening with an uplifting unison melody, the vocal parts gradually open out into jubilant harmonies, which are su...

Setting a joyful text by William Chatterton Dix, Alleluia, sing to Jesus! is suitable for performance throughout the church year. With a bright melody set against a rhythmic organ accompaniment, this...

For soloists, SATB, and organ Written for the Choir of Wells Cathedral, this setting of the St Matthew Passion is ideally suited to liturgical performance during Holy Week. The principal role of the E...

For SATB and organ, small ensemble, or orchestra With a restrained tempo and expressive harmonies, this tender anthem sets an extract from the Book of Common Prayer that implores God to listen to our...

This joyful and richly expressive choral cantata is a setting of what is often thought of as a Thanksgiving psalm or a psalm in praise of Harvest time. From its atmospheric opening through to its upbe...

This is a peaceful setting of the Latin hymn text, translated into English by J. M. Neale. Partially based on the plainsong melody Conditur alme siderum, it features sonorous harmonies, subtle time ch...

This setting of Psalm 95, written for Truro Cathedral Choir, was shortlisted for a BASCA British Composer Award 2013. Evocative and subtle in its use of colour and texture, the piece has independent o...

Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round is an exuberant setting of the well-known hymn by John Chadwick. The second section explores the Lydian mode, while the adamantine final verse reflects the text's...

This arrangement of the well-loved hymn stays true to the jubilation and reverence of Easter. Wesley's words and the eighteenth-century melody shine through in a sensitive reharmonization, and a recur...

A setting of the popular Easter hymn by G. R. Woodward, This joyful Eastertide is a jubilant anthem celebrating the Resurrection. With driving rhythms, a memorable melody, and effective repetitions, t...

Setting a text taken from the Books of Sirach and Ezra, Build this House uses tonal shifts and alternating homophonic and polyphonic sections to create a piece that is both contemplative and joyous. f...

This lively setting of the Venerable Bede's Christ is the morning star features all the hallmarks of McDowall's original and vibrant style. With rich harmonies, compelling modulations, and a flowing o...

A work on the subject of pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela, 'To the Field of Stars' features a variety of texts on the nature of travel and worship. Underpinned by evocative cello and percussion l...

This joyful setting of Psalm 98 is a bright and celebratory anthem of praise. The intricate organ writing offsets emphatic statements from the choir full of melodic and harmonic interest while grounde...

This setting of the well-known All Saints Day text juxtaposes flowing melodic lines in the sopranos with rich homophonic passages, each bringing the text to the fore. The organ plays a prominent role,...

A Time for all Seasons is an evocative cantata that explores the complexities of the human condition. McDowall's impressive range of musical styles, effective antiphonal writing, and artful juxtaposit...

This anthem sets a text by the 17h-century Bishop Thomas Ken. The vocal parts are narrative in style and coloured by decorative organ passages. This setting would be well-suited for use on Saints' Day...

For SATB and optional organ.

For SATB and continuo. The irresistibly joyful motet Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden features concise contrapuntal writing and a sophisticated harmonic language, and John Rutter's edition includes helpfu...

For SATB double choir & optional organ.

For SATB double choir and optional organ. This resplendent double choir anthem is a cornerstone of the Anglican cathedral repertoire. Wood makes full use of the array of harmonic and textural possibil...

For SATB and organ. This elegant setting of the Evensong canticle Nunc Dimittis is in homage to and in the style of composer Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, whose own Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis setti...

For SATB and organ. This elegant setting of the Magnificat a homage to and in the style of composer Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, whose own Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis settings are staples of the En...

Setting words by the medieval monk Notker Balbulus in a translation by J.M. Neale, Rutter creates an uplifting song of praise. Gentle organ arpeggios are set skilfully against carefully wrought choral...

This original hymn is touching and lyrical, with unison first and second verses blossoming into four-part writing in the third verse. It may be performed as either a congregational hymn (a congregatio...