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A brilliant and rapturous arrangement. A descending figure which first appears in the flute is transformed into the pealing notes of the chimes as the emotional and musical current swells.

This light-hearted hymn explores the natural wonders of God's creation. The prominent upper-wind countermelodies also work well on the organ. Orchestral material is available on hire. Piccolo, Flute,...

This inspirational text by Mary Louise Bringle is presented in a lush setting. The music begins on a soft, gentle tone reflecting the text. As the piece progresses the dynamic tension increases to bri...

This refreshing dance-like arrangement of this traditional hymn speaks to the praise of God in all of creation. The first is sung in unison by the women and the second by the men. Verse three brings t...

Commissioned by Sonoro for the second instalment of their Choral Inspirations project, McDowall has composed Crucifixus Re-imagined as a response to Lotti's Crucifixus from Credo in F.

A rumbustious setting of an anonymous medieval text, this carol celebrates Christ's birth in an indomitably joyful fashion and provides an ideal and uplifting finale for any carol concert.

This richly expressive cantata sets five discrete texts, each reflecting a different aspect of Christmastide. The first movement sets a poem by Tennyson to an instantly memorable, eager melody. 'Good...

This motet was first performed at the dedication of the Battle of Britain Chapel in Westminster Abbey, London, and has an accordingly sombre tone.

This is Chilcott's first setting of the Evening Service, written for the Choir of Downing College, Cambridge. The Magnificat is a powerful setting of the Canticle of Mary, with homophonic textures and...

Commissioned by the choir of Merton College, Oxford, In the beginning was the Word provides a welcome musical setting of this iconic biblical text. Suitable for use throughout the church year. 32 page...

The four motets in this set are adapted from Bob Chilcott's large-scale choral work, Salisbury Vespers, which was premiered in Salisbury Cathedral in May 2009. The motets can be performed as a set or...

McDowall's Candlemas is a celebratory and powerful piece. Making use of choral divisions and suspensions and a dynamic organ part, this setting of Denise Levertov's text (on the Presentation of Jesus...

The hymn Come, Holy Ghost lies at the heart of Celestial Fire. Here, McDowall has woven the exquisite poetry of Denise Levertov into this expressive and uplifting piece. At times quietly meditative, C...

Originally published as the fifth movement in the large-scale work The Gift of Life, this is a pleasingly optimistic anthem in Rutter's gloriously uplifting style. The words by the composer capture a...

This arrangement features Robert Bridges' translation of J. Neander's 17th-century German text set to Herbert Howells' hymn tune 'Michael'. John Rutter adds a descant and reharmonizes the 4th and 5th...

Experience a masterful choral arrangement with "Welch süß're Klänge", based on Domenico Scarlatti's celebrated Sonata in E major (K. 215). Originally composed for keyboard, this refined setting unfold...

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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 Journey and may be sung in...

This poignant motet 'based on a traditional Negro melody' from the composer's personal collection sets a well-known hymn by Henry Hart Milman. The unknown pentatonic melody is reminiscent of a spiritu...

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...

This piece is one of the finest compositions for viola by one of the instrument's greatest players. It is luxuriant in melodic inventions and startlingly beautiful in its instrumental colours. The pia...

A Light in the Stable tells the Christmas story through a blend of original settings and well-known carols, and is suitable for both concert and church choirs. This work is perfect for anyone looking...

Archer's setting of Timothy Dudley-Smith's A sound of singing fills the air is joyful and uplifting, with a charming melody and warm harmonies. Heralding the birth of Jesus with its jubilant 'gloria'...

A festal setting of this familiar tune, imposing and exciting but not difficult, with a few thrillingly unexpected harmonies and modulations. Score and parts for brass and percussion are available on...