Bob Chilcott

A joyous carillon celebrating the birth of Jesus and the new world he heralds. The piece builds quickly in volume and excitement from an expectant piano to a spirited fortissimo ending with divided vo...

A moving, traditional Irish blessing set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text, and weaves a memorable melody, which he clothes in r...

A delightful traditional English nonsense song from the King'singers Edition series. Available: SSAA, 2-Part, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.

A Sporting Chance is a fun and lively choral work on the theme of sport, games, and exercise. Each of the seven movements celebrates a different sport - you'll find running, soccer, weightlifting, and...

For SSA and piano Setting Christina Rossetti's poem 'Remember', this gentle piece was written in memory of the young people who lost their lives in the attack on Utøya, Norway in July 2011. Chilcott e...

For SSA and piano This is an enchanting setting of Shakespeare's Sonnet No. 8 for upper voices and piano. With a text that expounds the power of music, this piece transports the listener to an etherea...

This serene, reflective anthem is a rich addition to the Choral Evensong repertoire. Chilcott artfully entwines an original setting of William Fuller's 'Evening Hymn', most famously set by Henry Purce...

This joyous and upbeat piece sets a text by Delphine Chalmers full of vivid imagery of childhood memories. Alternation between passages of 4/4 and 7/8 gives a spirited offbeat feel, and the pleasingly...

For SSA and piano. This gentle and expressive setting of John Donne's 'Catch a falling star' once again demonstrates Chilcott's ability to 'get inside a text'. His wistful melody, varied vocal texture...

For SSA and piano. This arrangement was commissioned for the Last Night of the Proms 2006. It is compatible with the SATB version in The Bob Chilcott Songbook; the two arrangements can be sung togethe...

For SSAA and piano. This lively setting of the medieval 'Hymn to the Virgin' text has a sparkling piano accompaniment, syncopated rhythms, and real flair. It's particularly suitable for Advent or Chri...

A joyous carillon celebrating the birth of Jesus and the new world he heralds. The piece builds quickly in volume and excitement from an expectant piano to a spirited fortissimo ending with divided vo...

For SSA and piano A moving, traditional Irish blessing set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text, and weaves a memorable melody, whi...

This is a beautiful, simple, and memorable tune supported by a distinctive organ ostinato in 5/8 time. It combines all the immediacy and freshness of a folksong with the deep spiritual sincerity of an...

These two enjoyable and easy songs use riddle texts from the 17th and 18th centuries that are both haunting and rich with imagery. Chilcott produces two charming and characterful miniatures that altho...

For SS (London Bells), SSA (Good morrow), and piano with optional tubular bells. 'London Bells', the third movement from Bob Chilcott's Songs and Cries of London Town, is an energetic and vibrant arra...

Setting Christina Rossetti's poem 'Remember', this gentle piece was written in memory of the young people who lost their lives in the attack on Utøya, Norway in July 2011. Remember me will make a movi...

This gentle and expressive setting of John Donne's 'Catch a falling star' once again demonstrates Chilcott's ability to 'get inside' a text. His wistful melody, varied vocal textures, and rich harmony...

This is an enchanting setting of Shakespeare's Sonnet No. 8 for upper voices and piano. With a text that expounds the power of music, this piece transports the listener to an ethereal soundworld throu...

This joyous and upbeat piece sets a text by Delphine Chalmers full of vivid imagery of childhood memories. Alternation between passages of 4/4 and 7/8 gives a spirited offbeat feel, and the pleasingly...

This arrangement was commissioned for the Last Night of the Proms 2006. It is compatible with the SATB version in The Bob Chilcott Songbook; the two arrangements can be sung together. Orchestral mater...

This piece is a lyrical setting of words by the metaphysical poet Thomas Traherne (1637-74). With a rippling piano accompaniment, melodious vocal lines, and warm harmonies, Chilcott's setting captures...

This is a beautiful, simple, and memorable tune supported by a distinctive organ ostinato in 5/8 time. It combines all the immediacy and freshness of a folksong with the deep spiritual sincerity of an...

These two enjoyable and easy songs use riddle texts from the 17th and 18th centuries that are both haunting and rich with imagery. Chilcott produces two charming and characterful miniatures that altho...

'London Bells', the third movement from Bob Chilcott's Songs and Cries of London Town, is an energetic and vibrant arrangement of the traditional 'oranges and lemons' rhyme. It is presented here as a...