Bob Chilcott

The text is a beautiful anonymous poem that narrates the experience of the shepherds, drawn by starlight to the baby Jesus. The lovely, poignant melody of folk-like simplicity is supported by languid...

For SATB unaccompanied. This gutsy folk-inspired Advent carol is original and contemporary without losing the raw fervour of its medieval model. With its rhythm punchy and driven, and its harmony stro...

This expressive anthem-style setting would be the perfect choice for any dedication festival. A lilting triple time pulse and rich harmonies combine to make music of effortless beauty whilst remaining...

Chilcott's fresh and simple arrangement has a touch of magic that makes it a perfect leave-taking concert item.

For SATB unaccompanied. You and Me comprises two expressive love songs, each exploring a different side of love. 'Brightness' is a rapturous hymn to a beloved, its gentle syncopations and flexible rhy...

This poignant and reflective carol is set to a poetic text by Richard Wilbur inspired by verses from St Luke's Gospel. The poem foretells not only of Christ's birth, but also his death; the contrastin...

For SATB unaccompanied. This work is a setting of two poems from 'Romances sans paroles' by Verlaine. The songs are sung in French, but each has been given an English title, as the poems, which burst...

This gentle and reflective piece sets the George Herbert text 'Blest be the God of love'. The poet's intense imagery is enhanced by expressive cross-rhythms and harmonies enriched by split alto and ba...

Christmas Spirituals for Choirs is a fresh and inspiring collection of 12 new spiritual arrangements and original pieces in a gospel style for SATB groups of every size and ability. All the best-loved...

A series presenting sacred Jewish choral music in new modern editions. for SATB unaccompaniedNo. 3 of 'Three Israeli Songs'. A lively and folk-like setting of a traditional Jewish song. These are colo...

The story of the journey of Mary and Joseph to the stable in Bethlehem, set against a bleak winter landscape. An accompaniment for small orchestra is available on hire.

Chilcott's rare gift for crafting the most poignant and beguiling melodies is rarely more apparent than in his setting of this enchanting and enigmatic medieval poem. The style is akin to folk ballad,...

Bob Chilcott's arrangement of the Sussex Carol is a sprightly setting in 7/8. The verses are heard in unison, followed by two- and three-part canon, set against a cheerful piano figure. In the final v...

Combining texts by Christina Rossetti and Robert Burns, the composer imbues both themes with a sense of happiness and contentment with the world, and the interplay between the melodies results in a tr...

Red Boots On is a funky setting of a poem by Kit Wright, brought to life by Chilcott's jazzy chords and groovy syncopated rhythms. The melody begins in unison and grows in texture throughout the piece...

In this energetic piece Chilcott sets both the original unpublished and familiar published version of 'The Mouse's Tale' from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. With jazz influences, an...

In this energetic piece Chilcott sets both the original unpublished and familiar published version of 'The Mouse's Tale' from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. With jazz influences, an...

Originally published in the collection Alan Bullard Anthems, this optimistic setting of Jan Struther's famous text is perfectly suited to performance at a variety of occasions, including at weddings,...

This is a fresh and optimistic version of a nineteenth-century hymn set in a rock-gospel style. The results are uplifting.

A charming and straightforward setting of a poetic text by Sabine Baring-Gould, this delightful carol is characterized by a simple and effective melody. The voices are in unison for much of the piece,...

This attractive setting of a text by Christina Rossetti combines a shapely melody with a gentle, rippling piano accompaniment. Ideal for Easter concerts and services.

This is a gentle, blues setting of 'A Cradle Song' from William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience. Rich harmonies, blues chords, and syncopation combine with the classic Chilcott sound to crea...

A short, simple, but joyful piece that never raises its voice above piano.