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Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Other types of music > Vocal music > Choral music
for SATB unaccompanied (with divisions) Three Prayers, with a
Vision of Light sets early Christian texts by St Augustine of
Hippo, Baldwin of Forde, and St Mary Magdalene de Pazzi alongside
words by Estonian poet Doris Kareva. Each movement offers a change
of mood, from the reflective 'Conversi ad Dominum' to the more
urgent and pleading 'Aufer a me, Domine' and serene 'Veni, Sancte
Spiritus', with 'He who lives in light' offering an expressive and
contrasting central movement.
for SATB and organ Michael Finnissy's John the Baptist won the 2015
British Composer Award in the Liturgical Category. Commissioned by
St John's College, Cambridge, for Advent 2014, the piece recalls
the folk music of the Middle East, and alternates between
boisterous two-part homophony and slower, reflective polyphony.
for CBar, piano, and percussion This original composition sets the
composer's own text celebrating freedom of expression and the music
within each of us. Accompanied by hand-drum and piano, the piece is
an exciting and engaging sing filled with teachable moments and
opportunities for musical growth, with simple legato and two-part
passages, and vocal percussion.
for SATB (with divisions) and piano or orchestra This joyful,
sprightly carol has been offprinted, by popular request, from Sir
David Willcocks: A Celebration in Carols. With its uplifting 7/8
time signature, memorable melody, rich and diverse textures, and
delightful orchestral accompaniment, this carol is a fitting
tribute to one of the great names synonymous with Christmas: David
Willcocks.
for CCBar unaccompanied This title features the celebrated
spirituals 'Steal away' and 'My Lord, what a morning!'. With their
repeating choruses and verses, the arrangements are quick to learn
yet effective concert items, with healthy amounts of contrast and
pleasing dramatic effect, and sensitive treatment of the text.
for SATB and organ or orchestra Mack Wilberg's arrangement of 'Old
Hundredth', paired with William Kethe's popular hymn of exaltation,
builds from a simple opening to a rich-textured, rousing
conclusion, with a soaring soprano descant for the last verse. An
alternative ending is included, providing the option of finishing
the piece more softly if preferred. An orchestral accompaniment is
available on hire/rental.
for SATB, optional baritone solo, cello, and string orchestra This
is a tuneful epiphany carol, setting a text by the composer.
Underpinned by a beautiful cello solo, the vocal lines are rich and
flowing, and the organ supports the choir with warm harmonies. The
carol was written at the invitation of Red Balloon, a
Cambridge-based UK-wide organization dedicated to the recovery of
bullied children. The cello part is published separately and an
accompaniment for strings is available on sale and on hire/rental.
This set of parts includes the following string parts: 4 x vln I, 4
x vln II, 3 x vla, 2 x vc, 1 x db.
for SATB (with divisions) and piano7L This charming French carol
(with E.C. Nunn's English translation) tells of the milkmaids
Jeanette and Isabella, who run to tell the shepherds to come and
see the baby Jesus in the stable. The 3/8 time signature and
interplay between the vocal lines give it a lilting and engaging
character. Scores and parts for the orchestral accompaniment are
available on sale and on hire/rental.
for SATB and piano Written in memory of John Scott, the celebrated
organist and choirmaster, who died in 2015, The Real of Heart is a
beautifully tender and reflective piece. The anonymous text reminds
us to remember things in their best form, 'untarnished and
supreme', and Chilcott's music is the perfect match. Arc-shaped
melodies and a variety of choral textures are complemented by
gently flowing arpeggio figures in the piano, with a central
triplet section providing contrast.
for SATB and piano/small orchestra Christmas Lullaby was
commissioned in 1989 by the Bach Choir in celebration of the
seventieth birthday of its conductor, Sir David Willcocks. The
haunting melody of the verses and the reflective refrain of 'Ave
Maria' have made this an immensely popular carol.
for SATB unaccompanied This joyful setting of an old Irish air,
arranged by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford and edited by John
Rutter, features a text by Thomas Moore on life's fleeting
pleasures. It alternates between cheerful louder sections and
mischievous quieter passages, before a charmingly hushed ending. A
recording can be found on the Collegium CD There is sweet music
(CSCD 505) by the Cambridge Singers, conducted by John Rutter.
for SATB, congregation, and organ In this version of the popular
English hymn, Rutter adorns the well-known melody with an opening
fanfare and soaring descant line over the final verse. It is
intended that the congregation join in the singing. Full scores and
sets of parts for the brass ensemble accompaniment are available on
hire from Oxford University Press.
for SA and harp or piano This arrangement of the hymn tune Royal
Oak is not to be confused with Rutter's famous original composition
of the same title, which also sets the beloved text by C.F.
Alexander. The elegant text praising God's creation, combined with
Rutter's skilful handling of the hymn tune, makes this piece
ideally suited for any religious service.
for SATB and piano or harp The King of Love My Shepherd Is sets
Psalm 23 to an arrangement of the Irish traditional melody St.
Columba. Rutter keeps the first three verses largely in unison,
alternating between male and female voices, before allowing the
music to bloom into rich and ever-expanding polyphony for the last
three verses. The arpeggios in the accompaniment, distinctly Gaelic
and gently scored, can be performed either on harp or piano.
for SATB, congregation, and organ or brass choir Rutters
arrangement of the hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past uses the hymn
tune St. Anne to great effect. The verses alternate between choir
alone and choir with congregation, building to an uplifting finale
in which all sing together. Brass choir score and parts are
available on sale.
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