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Music of Life is a vibrant setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop that describes how music underpins all earthly life. An active piano part provides an energetic undercurrent to compelling vocal...

Commissioned for the 2002 World Choral Symposium, May Sky is based on haiku written by Japanese and Japanese-American detainees in camps in the American West.

These beautiful motets provide inspiring new repertoire for choirs. Locus iste is rhythmic and uplifting; Ave Virgo sanctissima is a gentle setting of a Spanish antiphon, full of sumptuous harmonies;...

LM-7: Aquarius was the seventh lunar module that NASA sent into space, on teh Apollo 13 mission. The piece is in eleven continuous sections, the proportions of which are derived from the ten letters a...

This folksong was originally arranged for unison choir and piano accompaniment, and is great to feature in a general concert setting. Offprinted from Vaughan Williams for Choirs 2.

This engagingly written piece sets the Lamentations of Jeremiah. The overlapping passages of music passed between the soloists and the choir create a dramatic effect, whilst the harmonic language give...

A rumbustious setting of an anonymous medieval text, this carol celebrates Christ's birth in an indomitably joyful fashion and provides an ideal and uplifting finale for any carol concert.

This motet was first performed at the dedication of the Battle of Britain Chapel in Westminster Abbey, London, and has an accordingly sombre tone.

This richly expressive cantata sets five discrete texts, each reflecting a different aspect of Christmastide. The first movement sets a poem by Tennyson to an instantly memorable, eager melody. 'Good...

Commissioned by Sonoro for the second instalment of their Choral Inspirations project, McDowall has composed Crucifixus Re-imagined as a response to Lotti's Crucifixus from Credo in F.

Flowing and expressive, this is one of Vaughan Williams's most popular and beautiful motets.

From the collection John Rutter Carols for SA and Men, this gentle yet uplifting carol was originally commissioned for the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Rutter's gift for melody is in evidence t...

This radiant anthem was commissioned for the celebrations for Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. Todd employs arching melodies and beautifully simple harmonies, underpinned by a gentle organ accompaniment...

This joyful new setting of the traditional English words combines dancing cross-rhythms, exuberant melodic writing, and a sparkling organ part. Guaranteed to put a smile on the faces of audiences and...

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...

Originally published in Bob Chilcott Anthems 1, this setting of the well-known text is uplifting in spirit, with flowing melodies and a supportive organ accompaniment. It is also available in a versio...

First published in New Oxford Easy Anthem Book, this triumphant anthem features a supportive organ accompaniment and a prominent soprano melody that leads to a celebratory finish. Suitable for ascensi...

Originally published in Epiphany to All Saints for Choirs, the charming melodies in this anthem for Trinity Sunday is enriched by varying textures and an energetic organ accompaniment.

A popular setting for double choir and organ/brass, in a clear and authoritative edition.

A sparkling, joyous, celebratory piece for upper voices, suitable for a wide variety of secular and sacred occasions. Originally written for a school choir, it is equally effective with adult singers.

This is a majestic setting of the popular hymn 'O God beyond all praising' to Holst's tune 'Thaxted', which is adapted from a theme in 'Jupiter' from The Planets. Wilberg's beautiful treatment of the...

From the collection Epiphany to All Saints for Choirs, this prayer for the feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple is in the style of plainsong and features a flexible time signature.

Setting a text by Elizabeth Barratt Browning, this thoughtful and evocative piece compares a dying relationship with the changing of the seasons from summer to winter. Also available in versions for s...

This arrangement features Robert Bridges' translation of J. Neander's 17th-century German text set to Herbert Howells' hymn tune 'Michael'. John Rutter adds a descant and reharmonizes the 4th and 5th...