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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.
for SATB (with divisions), congregation, and organ An arrangement
by John Rutter of the popular Passiontide hymn When I survey the
wondrous cross, set to the hymn tune Rockingham, with which these
words have long been associated. Part of the Cambridge Singers Hymn
series, it features on the Collegium recording Sing, ye Heavens
(COLCD126), performed by the Cambridge Singers and directed by John
Rutter.
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 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 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 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.
Full score for the orchestral accompaniment of John Rutter's
arrangement of Joy to the World. The carol is available as both an
individual choral leaflet and as part of the Christmas collection
Joy to the World; this score 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 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 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 (with divisions) and small orchestra Set of parts for
Rutter's arrangement of this popular French carol. This
accompaniment is compatible with both the JRAE vocal score and the
Joy to the world! collection. This set contains the following
string parts: 4 x vln I, 4 x vln II, 3 x vla, 2 x vc, 1 x db.
Photocopies of these parts may be made as required for use by
choirs, orchestras, and groups within the purchaser's institution
only.
for SATB unaccompanied This warm and expressive carol sets a
Christmas poem by English poet U. A. Fanthorpe that centres on the
moment of Christ's birth. Fleeting unisons call the listener's
attention to the focal point of the text, the 'moment', and the
rich, luminous harmonies create a sense of wonder at this momentous
event.
for SATB and organ Written for the 20th Anniversary of Norwich
Cathedral Girls' Choir, this setting of the well-known All Saints
Day text juxtaposes flowing melodic lines in the sopranos with rich
homophonic passages, each bringing the text to the fore. The organ
plays a prominent role, providing gentle undulating accompaniment,
as well as fanfare-like exclamations.
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