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This is a compelling setting of words by American writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson that speaks to the way the power of song can help to overcome dark times. Garrett brings the pow...

An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. Presented here in German translation.

In this classic Rutter anthem the flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint, presented here in German translation.. The o...

A highly expressive setting of the biblical text, this simple work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate Schoo...

Rutter's charming piece sets a German translation of the composer's own text that emphasises the significance of music and harmony in an ephemeral world. Alternating unison and polyphonic verses accom...

This tender piece was composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima in 2011. It is both reflective and heartfelt, with a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment. The tex...

En sueños sets Antonio Machado's poem 'Tal vez la mano, en sueños' on dreams as a space where memory, music, and truth meet. Evoking the vivid imagery in Machado's text, the expressive choral parts fl...

Gentle yet joyful, We Thank You is an ode to the beaty of nature. Setting a text by Ralph Waldo Emerson, the music is warm, comforting, and flowing, with Quartel's characteristically charming melodies...

Look at the world is an easy anthem suitable for any occasion where it is appropriate to praise God for the gifts of creation. The text is presented here in Japanese translation.. The orchestral accom...

Commissioned by the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music, this short work sets the Eucharistic hymn by Thomas Aquinas. It starts with an expressive, rhythmic soprano line, and finishes with a...

On this day is an exuberant upper-voice setting of the English version of 'Personent hodie'. Particularly suitable for children's voices, this carol could equally be sung by adult choirs. The driving...

This is an arrangement of the well-known tune from Piae Cantiones known as the carol 'Personent hodie'. To this Carter has fitted entirely new words full of Easter joy, and arranged the vocal lines to...

This dynamic collection presents four jazzy settings of favourite madrigals by Thomas Morley, John Bennet, and Orlando Gibbons. The stylistic piano part may be played as written or serve as a guide, a...

Rhapsody in Red is based on a 'textwork' by the British artist Richard Long - Red Walk Bristol to Dawlish - which lists objects seen on a walk from Bristol to Dawlish and the distances along the walk...

This Christmas hymn is arranged for mixed voices and also features a keyboard accompaniment. Orchestral scores and parts are available, as well as an unaccompanied arrangement of this melody to the te...

For SSAA and piano. This is a lilting arrangement of a traditional Mexican lullaby, based on the well-known Sandman myth. It was originally published for SAB voices in SongStream 2: An American Journe...

An exploration of friendship's many facets. The work is in two linked sections; the first exuberant and rhythmically dynamic, the second more lyrical and reflective.

For SA and piano or small ensemble or small orchestra (2. 1. 2. 1-2. 0. 0. 0-Glock-Hp-Str). This is an attractive, not difficult carol to a traditional Scottish text and with a gentle 'folk-y' feel. A...

for upper voices and piano. This strong and well-crafted composition is built on Shaker texts. All sections of the text are set to melodies of contrasting character. These are then combined at the end...

For SSA and piano or orchestra (Piano Solo, Timps, Perc, Str). Spells is a song cycle setting four magical poems by Kathleen Raine. Each song is an exquisitely crafted miniature which captures the moo...

For SSAA and piano or orchestra. Also in Carols for Choirs 4 Orchestral material is available on hire and on sale (Picc. 1. 0. 1-2. 0. 0. 0-Hp(Opt)-Str).

Philip Moore's arrangement of What child is this? sets the original Greensleeves melody over a supportive and expressive organ accompaniment. Moore's rich harmonic language drives the piece towards it...

Setting a text by Emily Patterson, this piece celebrates growth and marvels at the power of small things. Lilting choral parts make use of vocal slides and imitative motifs over an energetic piano acc...

An attractive setting of traditional words to a melody ascribed to the American hymnwriter Robert Lowry. Scott employs his considerable arranging skills to stylish effect by contrasting unison verse s...

This gentle carol, set to a beautiful text by Elizabeth Jennings, reflects upon the birth of Christ and the coming New Year. In a simple setting, Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth of the season,...