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This attractive and accessible arrangement of an ever-popular carol will appeal to a wide range of mixed-voice choirs. The predominantly unison melody, often accompanied by gentle sustained harmonies,...

In this poignant ballad Toby Young has set an adaptation of Emily Dickinson's poem My Letter to the World to heartfelt melodies with a pop-style piano accompaniment. The song reflects on the pain of b...

This four-movement work is inspired by the idea of 'Jerusalem' both as a Holy City and a utopian ideal of heavenly peace and seraphic bliss. The composer has selected four biblical texts, in English a...

The music, superficially simple with a gently rocking rhythm framing a declamation of the text, allows the words to speak for themselves whilst simultaneously enhancing their expressive power.

Setting part of a Eucharistic hymn text by Thomas Aquinas, this piece is suitable for liturgical or concert use. Flowing and expressive, it features homophonic sections, melismatic lines, and optional...

The motet O magnum mysterium is not found in any of Morales's published works, but in three separate manuscripts in Valladolid, Madrid, and Toledo, which would indicate a certain popularity of this Ch...

This is a powerful setting of a darkly vivid poem by Edwin Brock, which explores the theme of the futility of war. Scored for male voices, with jumpy rhythms and chromatic harmonies, the music is vigo...

This piece was written for the funeral of President Gerald Ford and is also commonly known as The Navy Hymn. The text speaks of God's unending love, support, and protection for all those in peril. Ins...

The shades of Finzi and Vaughan Williams are strongly present in this delightful madrigal for unaccompanied choir. Offprinted from Rutter's Three Shakespeare Songs, Be not afeard casts a dreamy spell...

Setting words by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times of trouble and that difficult days will not last forever. The balanced vocal lines wi...

Passion Music continues the fusion of jazz and choral music so successfully blended in Todd's Mass in Blue. The structure highlights different points in the Passion story, including a new setting of '...

Will Todd's Softly is a tranquil carol that captures the peace and spirit of Christmas. Featuring subtle suspensions, modulations, and time signature changes it will appeal to a wide range of choirs....

Experience one of Ralph Vaughan Williams's most beloved and moving choral works: the motet 'O taste and see' captivates with its flowing melodies, profound intimacy, and sublime expressiveness. Scored...

Scott employs his considerable arranging skills to stylish effect by contrasting unison verse sections with mellifluous wordless choruses. All is underpinned by an idiomatic and supportive accompanime...

Setting a well-loved medieval text, this effective piece paints the story of Jesus through lyrical melodies and beautiful harmonic surprises.

SATB, and organ, and any C instrument. Mack Wilberg's arrangement, with its warm accompaniment and beautiful counter-melody, offers comfort, assurance, and hope. It is suitable for performance at any...

Mack Wilberg has used his compositional craftsmanship to create this memorable arrangement suitable for performance throughout the liturgical year. 20 pages.

The New Oxford Easy Anthem Book is an outstanding anthem collection, suitable for all church choirs and designed for use throughout the year. The emphasis is placed firmly on providing the highest qua...

For SATB choir, soprano solo, mezzo-soprano solo, and organ. New Horizons showcases the wealth of exciting, innovative, and occasionally challenging choral music being written today. It encompasses th...

For SATB choir, brass, organ, and percussion or SATB choir, brass fanfare, and orchestra (with or without organ). The orchestral version may be combined with the brass version.

Walk softly is an inspiring setting of an early Shaker text. It is woven from the simplest of musical elements and imbued with a quiet but incandescent fervour. With its combination of approachable ch...

Using words from a Sarum Antiphon. Orchestral score and parts are available on hire.

A gentle and graceful anthem for SATB and organ, taken from the choral work, Lux Perpetua. Also available for upper voices and piano.