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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.
for SATB or unison voices and organ This joyous, celebratory
introit sets well-known words from Psalm 95 and features appealing
recitative-like melodies, striking harmonies, and fluctuating
metre. The flexible scoring facilitates performance by SATB choir,
unison voices, or high voices, and the organ part provides a
supportive yet compelling accompaniment. O come, let us sing has
been recorded by Wells Cathedral Choir, conducted by Matthew Owens,
on the CD 'Flame Celestial' (REGCD320).
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 and piano or piano four-hands or orchestra Wilberg's
arrangement of the Christmas favourite Deck the hall is bright and
energetic from beginning to end. After an uplifting introduction
going through several keys, the choir sings the three carol verses
in up to seven parts. The accompaniment provides both a harmonic
underpinning and almost continuous flourishing semiquaver movement.
Further modulations throughout the piece lead to an extended 'fa la
la' section to bring the piece to an exhilarating close.
for SATB (with divisions) and organ Set to Ursula Vaughan
Williams's celebrated paean to the patron saint of music, this work
is by turns joyous and reflective. Rich harmonies, shifting
tonalities, and expressive melodies combine to evoke the changing
moods explored within the text. The poignant Andante section midway
through the piece, sung by a solo soprano, is a pivotal moment; it
gives way to increasingly jubilant and powerful writing that brings
the work to an ecstatic conclusion.
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 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.
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.
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