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for SATB and piano/orchestra John Rutter's rousing drinking song
Good Ale, which was originally published as part of his cycle of
six choral settings with small orchestra When Icicles Hang, is full
of spirit and character. An accompaniment for orchestra is
available on hire/rental.
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 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 or orchestra John Rutter's original setting of
this popular Easter hymn is resplendent and celebratory, with
frequent metre changes that give a fresh feel to these historic
words. Also available in Anthems for Choirs 4 and Ash Wednesday to
Easter for Choirs, with a version for SSA and organ available in
Anthems for Choirs 3. Orchestral scores and parts are available on
hire/rental: 2fl, 2ob, 2cl, 2bsn, 2hn, 2tpt, timp, perc, hp, str.
for SA, 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. Also available in a version for
CBar, piano, and percussion, which is fully compatible with this
upper-voice version.
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.
Set of parts for the orchestral accompaniment of John Rutter's
arrangement of Joy to the World. The carol is of the Christmas
collection Joy to the World; this set of parts is compatible with
both. Please note that this accompaniment is not compatible with
the version of the carol in the O holy night collection.
for SSA(A)TB unaccompanied This attractive motet was written for
performance alongside Brahms's Requiem, following the precedent of
Handel's famous setting of the same text being sung at the premiere
of the Brahms in 1868. The gracefully sculpted music clothes the
text with touching melodies, expressive harmonies and varied
sonorities.
for SATB unaccompanied John Rutter's tender and poignant
arrangement of W. J. Kirkpatrick's much-loved carol sees the
familiar melody taken first by the sopranos and then by the male
voices, underpinned by a rich cushion of humming from the other
sections of the choir, before the voices join together for the
final verse in glorious harmony.
for SSA and organ This concise Latin mass setting is entirely
suitable for liturgical use, but the sharply delineated characters
of the different movements make it also an appealing concert work.
The organ part is supportive, but full of interest and not merely
accompanimental. Particularly memorable are the jaunty Gloria, with
its constantly shifting time-signatures, and the haunting Agnus
Dei.
for SSAA, solo cello, djembe, and piano This evocative anthem, from
the larger work Snow Angel, is a piece of two halves. Opening with
a haunting cello line, the first section ('God Will Give Orders')
is mystical and ethereal, until a vibrant figure from the djembe
lifts the music into the second section ('Sweet Child'), which is
uplifting and bold in character, with a distinctly African feel and
an effective a cappella ending.
for SATB, trumpet in C, and organ This substantial anthem was
composed in 2015 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta
and to mark Salisbury Cathedral's stewardship of the charter since
1215. Rutter succeeds in weaving together passages from the books
of Isaiah, Zechariah, and Amos with music that is both ceremonial
and mysteriously intense to create a dignified and powerful work.
for SATB with divisions, unaccompanied This setting of texts from
Cymbeline and The Merchant of Venice, and Sonnet 98, is
characterised by inventive textures and vibrant word-setting. The
harmonic language is for the most part diatonic, but never plain,
and there are some pungent dissonances, as the contrasts between
and within the texts are laid bare in music of evocative power.
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 CCBar & piano This fine arrangement of the popular
sea-shanty 'Haul away' provides enjoyment and learning
opportunities through call-and-response, opportunities for solos,
amusing (and historical) lyrics, and an appealing, catchy chorus. A
footnote makes further suggestions for choreography and how to
inject the drama of the open seas.
for CCBar and piano This original suite, written for the
Warwickshire Youth Choir, represents an extended concert item at
the centre of the Emerging Voices series. It sets anonymous
instructions found in packaging to general household goods,
providing amusing and theatrical highlights as well as musical
interplay and formal episodes.
for CBar and piano This original composition combines several
traditional proverbs (Good things come to those who wait, What goes
up..., Where there's a will...), a quirky melody, a laid-back swing
feel, a whispering section, and an immediate melodic 'hook'.
Sufficient unison writing supports effective learning, for this age
group, and challenging duplet rhythms are made accessible within
helpful longer phrases. The music is well-suited to the text and
displays Bullard's accessible but highly accomplished compositional
technique.
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 CCBar and piano This arrangement of the well-loved spiritual
celebrates gospel style in all its colours, through rhythm, close
harmony, memorable melody, and piano riffs. Ian Crawford is
Director of Music at The King's School in Macclesfield and musical
director of Cambiata North West.
for SATB unaccompanied In this unaccompanied setting of a text by
contemporary poet Thomas A. Clark, Jackson skilfully evokes the
magical atmosphere of the onset of nightfall. This is a striking
and complex piece, with highly imaginative word setting.
for CCBar and piano This arrangement meets the demand for timeless
popular songs, designed to appeal to teachers and students alike.
For three-part choir, it contains that memorable tune, Joel's
clever lyrics, riffs associated with the original, and an exciting
piano part that supports the singers and provides short interludes.
for SSSAA unaccompanied Sanctum is a captivating setting of four
movements of the Requiem text, inspired by the landscape of the
west coast of Canada. Each movement depicts an aspect of Vancouver
Island (the water, mountains, wind, and sky), exploring landscape
as a place of healing and sanctuary. The combined effect is some of
Quartel's most atmospheric and dramatic writing to date.
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