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Throughout Certon's sacred works there is a clear influence of his predecessor at the Sainte-Chapelle, Claudin de Sermisy. This is evident in his short three-part setting of the Marian text Ave Maria,...

Originally the second movement of Chilcott's choral work Five Days that Changed the World, this setting of Charles Bennett's text has melodic and interweaving choral parts, with the piano part providi...

This setting of the Te Deum features powerful choral lines and jubilant organ flourishes, married perfectly with the well-known text to result in a truly laudatory work.

The instrumental material is available on hire/rental. A different arrangement, not compatible with the instrumental accompaniment, for SSAA and piano (opt.) is only in Carols for Choirs 4.

These two settings of the well-known texts by Marlowe and Sir Walter Raleigh are an excellent blend of old and new. The arrangement carries a madrigal feel, but includes lush harmonies with beautiful...

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 bright arrangement of a Polish traditional carol which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Orchestral scores and parts are also available. Offprinted from the collection Twelve Christmas Carols Se...

This arrangement of a traditional American spiritual conjures a deep fervency, belying its simple appearance. The opening instruction is 'With hushed awe', and that encapsulates perfectly the gentle r...

Ian Crawford breathes new life into this traditional American tune by employing a bluegrass-inspired style, jaunty syncopations, and an upbeat tempo. The light but supportive piano accompaniment uses...

This edition of Rutter's popular setting of the well-known text by Robert Herrick is available here in German translation. The orchestral accompaniment is available on sale and on hire/rental.

Ravel's popular Pavane pour une infante défunte is here arranged for SATB and organ, allowing choirs to perform this beautiful staple of the orchestral repertoire for the first time. Gough's arrangeme...

In Second Still Life the play on the word second is very apt. Not only is it scored for just two instruments (although there is also an optional tam-tam part) but the interval of a second is explored...

O Gracious Light is a tender and reflective work setting an English translation of a Greek third-century text. With rich, four-part harmonies and flowing melodic lines, this intimate work will be enjo...

The three-movement Music of the Stars offers an enlightening commentary on music's power to console and uplift in challenging times. Characterful string writing accompanies engaging vocal lines, with...

The text is that of a standard Latin Missa brevis, to which several relevant English poetic texts have been added. The first and last of these are taken from Bishop Thomas Ken's renowned morning and e...

Not no faceless Angel is a beautifully reflective work. The themes of loss and love are articulated through expressive melodic lines and touching imagery.

This short, evocative piece is built of block chords, simple diatonic melodies, and pedal notes in the left hand. It is recorded by Thalia Myers on USK 1221CD.

This setting of a song from Act II of Shakespeare's As You Like It was originally published as part of Rutter's cycle When Icicles Hang. Here, it has been specially adapted for TTBB choir by the compo...

Opening with a simplicity and innocence created by the unison theme, this anthem's textures gradually evolve as the other voices make their entries. This German translation of ust as I am is offprinte...

Bright, electric, and charged with energy, this setting of one of the seven Advent 'O' Antiphons features Jackson's characteristic flourishes of melodic ornamentation, tempered by moments of calm from...

This profoundly beautiful setting by John Rutter of one of the earliest English prayers, from the Sarum Primer of 1514, has been specially adapted by the composer for tenors and basses.