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for SATB, optional congregation, and organ or brass choir Christ
the Lord Is Risen Today is an arrangement of the Easter hymn tune
'Lyra Davidica'. Not to be confused with Rutter's own composition,
Christ the Lord is risen again, published as part of the John
Rutter Anniversary Edition. With an exciting introductory fanfare
composed by Rutter, this uplifting anthem provides a powerful
ending to any Easter service. Brass choir score and parts are
available on sale.
for SATB double choir and organ In this rousing anthem for double
choir, Rutter uses frequent time signature changes to breathe new
life into Psalm 148. Guiding the two choirs through a series of
musical mood changes using intricate call-and-response patterns,
the composer steadily builds excitement before bringing them
together in a glorious finale. This anthem forms the conclusion to
John Rutter's Psalmfest, for which scores and parts are available
on hire.
for SATB & piano/organ & brass/orchestra In keeping with
its title, this Christmas carol is bursting with joyous energy.
Taking Lowell Mason's melody, which was based on an earlier melody
by Handel, Rutter adds a virtuosic accompaniment which can be
played by either piano, organ, orchestra, or brass ensemble and
plays a prominent role in the carol. Scores and parts for the
accompaniment are available on sale or on hire/rental from Oxford
University Press. This carol forms part of the Christmas collection
Joy to the World.
for SATB and organ Rutter composed this elegant setting of the
Magnificat in homage to and in the style of composer Sir Charles
Villiers Stanford, whose own Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis settings
are staples of the English sacred choral repertoire. An
accompanying setting of the Nunc Dimittis (Depart In Peace) is also
available from Oxford University Press.
for SATB (with divisions) and harp or piano This is a simple and
gentle setting of the popular American folk hymn. Beginning softly
with the sopranos accompanied by piano/harp in the first verse,
Rutter explores a wide variety of textures, building to a powerful
final verse before ebbing away in a poignantly quiet close.
for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied This serene communion motet
sets the last two verses of the Pangue Lingua and oscillates
between 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures. The melodic lines are
expressive and at times melismatic and the divisi in all parts
creates a rich texture.
for CCBarBar and piano This celebrated Spiritual has a strong,
appealing, comfortable melody suitable for boys' choirs, and is
arranged skilfully here for four-part choir and piano, with Ia
cappella sections and affecting modulations. Suited to more
established choirs, it has plenty of opportunities for musical
growth.
for CCBar and piano This imaginative setting of Burns to an
original tune by Pascoe is a masterful display of vocal textures
and writing for male voices. It was a run-away success at the
Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival. Founder of the
Cornwall Youth Chamber Choir, Pascoe is Head of Music at Richard
Lander School, Cornwall.
for cambiata 1, cambiata 2, baritone, and piano An original
composition on a traditional and well-loved text, this is a
pulsating, rhythmic piece that displays Tarney's keen sense of
texture and lines that appeal to young singers. The harmonic
language is folk-inspired but with exciting chromatic shifts that
are part of the composer's accomplished style.
for SSA and piano In The Three Kings Chilcott sets verses from
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Christmas poem telling the story of
the three kings' journey to Bethlehem. A sense of travel is created
by the stately 6/8 time signature, and syncopations bring an air of
excitement and wonder to the tale.
for SSATB with divisions, unaccompanied Cecilia McDowall's fresh
and appealing style is amply displayed in this cycle, subtitled
'Three Shakespeare Songs' and first performed by the BBC Singers.
In total, six Shakespeare texts are used, and McDowall's response
encompasses a fleet-footed impression of Scottish fiddle music, a
gorgeously plangent slow movement, and a helter-skelter finale that
broadens to a mysteriously pitchless ending. Also available for
SSAA.
for SATB and organ This lively setting of the Venerable Bede's
Christ is the morning star features all the hallmarks of McDowall's
original and vibrant style. With rich harmonies, compelling
modulations, and a flowing organ accompaniment, this piece is
perfect for services and concerts throughout advent.
for SSA and piano Inspired by the simple directness of William
Chatterton Dix's vivid, pictorial text, the composer explores the
breadth of the choral canvas in this expressive and artful carol.
The piece has a straightforward verse-chorus structure, with gentle
development of the verse material and an effective motif to close
each verse, making it accessible to and rewarding for choirs of all
abilities. Also available in a version for mixed voices.
for SSAA (with divisions) unaccompanied Cecilia McDowall's fresh
and appealing style is amply displayed in this cycle, subtitled
'Three Shakespeare Songs'. In total, six Shakespeare texts are
used, and McDowall's response encompasses a fleet-footed impression
of Scottish fiddle music, a gorgeously plangent slow movement, and
a helter-skelter finale that broadens to a mysteriously pitchless
ending. Also available for SSATB.
for SATB and piano or chamber ensemble Written in 1978 for the
choir of Clare College, Cambridge, this gentle, dreamy lullaby has
gone on to become one of John Rutter's most popular carols. Full
scores and instrumental parts (flute, oboe, harp, and strings) are
available on hire and on sale. Also available in a version for
SSAA.
for SATB with optional piano Inspired by the simple directness of
William Chatterton Dix's vivid, pictorial text, the composer
explores the breadth of the choral canvas in this expressive and
artful carol. The piece has a straightforward verse-chorus
structure, with gentle development of the verse material and an
effective motif to close each verse, making it accessible to and
rewarding for choirs of all abilities. Also available in a version
for upper voices.
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