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This arrangement of Masters in this hall is as humorous as it is evocative. Cavagnaro combines faux-gothic harmonies with portamentos in a triumphant carol that would work especially well as an encore...

This set of Preces and Responses was commissioned by the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music for their 2010 festival. The work is uplifting, beautifully crafted, and perfect for those seeking...

This is a setting of two twelfth-century poems where the choral parts flow in a chant-like way, interrupted by ecstatic bursts, sometimes of purely instrumental colour. Both the singer and the audienc...

Density of light is an anthem that sets an evocative hymn by Thomas Troeger. The text is drawn from an Epiphany reading and explores the theme of the triumphing of light over darkness.

A traditional Christmas carol beginning and ending with a reflective baritone solo. Orchestral scores and parts are also available. Offprinted from the collection Eight Christmas Carols Set 2.

This atmospheric setting of the celebrated poem 'April Rain Song' by (the Harlem Renaissance writer) Langston Hughes captures the sense of comfort and security while listening to rainfall. The ebb and...

This is a powerful setting of a text by Langston Hughes that depicts an experience of racial oppression. Moore's music is highly sensitive to the text, with each new description being given a distinct...

A Dixieland style arrangement which would make a rousing concert finale or encore. This arrangement is also available in its original version, for mixed voices. Offprinted from John Rutter Choral Work...

This tuneful and gentle setting of the Gaelic blessing is a perfect option for weddings and general use. Its shapely melody, floating soprano descant, and mellifluous closing 'Amen' make this a settin...

This virtuosic transcription will make a thrilling voluntary or recital piece. After a characteristic opening fanfare, a broad Elgarian theme takes centre-stage; the central section is a bustling fugu...

John Henry Newman's 'Lead, kindly light' is presented here in a German translation and is a short, moving piece perfectly suited for our current times. Step-like movement in the melody reflects the sp...

John Rutter creates a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere in this new arrangement of the traditional German carol, Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen. The vocal melodies are underpinned with 'ah's and hum...

Written as a processional, the setting has brief musical interludes perfect for the entrance of a choir and clergy in a Christmas service. The energy and excitement built into this buoyant arrangement...

Unison song.

This setting was originally published as part of Folk Songs of the Four Seasons. The attractive melody is set to a lilting accompaniment to create a charming arrangement that will appeal to choirs and...

This lively setting of words by Frances Farrer is the central piece in Three Children's Songs.

Ruchill Linn sets a text by the Perthshire poet Robin Bell. 'Linn' means waterfall and the poem meditates on a still spring evening at dusk. The piece is illustrative, with aqueous, tumbling vocal fig...

A heartfelt setting of words by Frances Farrer that moves through the four seasons.

Commemorating the martyrdom of St Catharine, this reflective piece sets the Antiphon at First Vespers, Feast of All Saints alongside a thought-provoking contemporary poem by Colin Tan, full of vivid i...

This fun, raucous, traditional Canadian sea shanty is arranged for SA, piano, hand-claps, thigh-slaps, and foot-stomps. The piano part is easy to play and the vocal lines are a delight to sing. This t...