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This heartfelt setting is built upon a haunting melody of folk-like simplicity, underpinned throughout by a lyrical and independent accompaniment. An orchestral accompaniment is available on hire. A v...

This piece was composed in 1977 and combines Langston Hughes's evocative 'Words like Freedom' with excerpts from three of his other poems. The piece includes significant solos for soprano and baritone...

Archer's setting of this well-known Christmas text is lilting and buoyant, with a memorable melody and charming organ interludes. Suitable for liturgical or concert use, the carol features great textu...

This is an emotive setting of Sara Teasdale's poem 'There Will Be Rest'. Following a serene opening, the piece rises and falls through both affecting climaxes and passages of great tranquility, ending...

This show-stopping fughetta is part of John Rutter's 'musical fable' The Reluctant Dragon. Also available in Encores for Choirs. Instrumental material is available on hire.

With its evocative piano accompaniment, this piece is wonderfully understated and sincere, in keeping with the sentiment of the original, and is sure to raise a tear or two from any audience. The acco...

This is the fruit of a collaboration between the American poet and storyteller Brian Andreas and Bob Chilcott. It seeks to celebrate the essential good of humanity, expressed in the healing power of s...

This delightful arrangement of a traditional Swedish melody presents the tune in a variety of scorings, from unison upper voices at the opening to classic four-part harmony with a twist later on. This...

Higgins's arrangements of three North-American traditional songs are sophisticated and beautiful, supported by well-crafted piano accompaniments. The first, 'Bright morning stars', is illuminated by a...

Higgins's arrangements of three North-American traditional songs are sophisticated and beautiful. 'Bright morning stars', 'Little wheel a-turnin'', and 'He's gone away' are set in a characterful way,...

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,...

Happy the man's gentle pace, tender harmonies, and flowing piano accompaniment perfectly capture the reflective and uplifting message of John Dryden's text. Featuring stirring climaxes and expressive...

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...

Sentinels was written for the Brodsky Quartet and John Metcalfe. The piece is really a long, unrelenting march whose pulse never slackens or quickens, and in which slightly quirky military-style gestu...

From the collection Mo Li Hua (Jasmine), 'Sun is Out' is an arrangement of a well-known Chinese song. This tri-language publication is suitable for Chinese- or English-speaking choirs. A Pinyin versio...

From the collection Mo Li Hua (Jasmine), 'My Flower' is an arrangement of a well-known Chinese song. This tri-language publication is suitable for Chinese- or English-speaking choirs. A Pinyin version...

From the collection Mo Li Hua (Jasmine), 'In Sichuan' is an arrangement of a well-known Chinese song. This tri-language publication is suitable for Chinese- or English-speaking choirs. A Pinyin versio...

The title piece from a mixed-voice collection, 'Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower)' is a tri-language arrangement of a well-known Chinese song, suitable for Chinese- or English-speaking choirs. A Pinyin versi...

This well-known song by Vaughan Williams is arranged here for mixed voices, with additional lower voice parts by Alan Bullard. The pastoral imagery in the lyrics is beautifully brought to life by the...

From the collection Anthems for SA and Men, 'This day' is an uplifting anthem by Bob Chilcott, scored for SA & men with piano. The text is of Jewish origin, adapted by the composer.

From the collection Bob Chilcott Carols 2, 'Coventry Carol' is Chilcott's expressive arrangement of the familiar melody, scored for SATB and piano. Through varying the choral textures throughout, he c...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this piece setting a text by William Wordsworth captures a picture of London at one particular moment in time. Also available in an arrangement for SATB and...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Carols 2, 'Gaudete!' is Chilcott's exciting arrangement of the 16th century carol, scored for SATB and piano. Written mainly in 5/4 and featuring a rhythmic accompanim...