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The Unexpected Early Hour brims with energy as the vibrant melody passes between voices and the rocking crotchet-quaver movement drives the piece towards its climactic ending. Offprinted from Carols f...

This is an evocative setting of the Rudyard Kipling jungle poem 'Now Chil the kite brings home the night'.

This is an upbeat setting of evocative words by Delphine Chalmers about unity and commonality. A syncopated, single-note piano motif roots the tonality and provides an ostinato around which the music...

An exquisite setting of a love song by Sir Philip Sydney. Also available in versions for solo low version, SSAA, and SATB (from Iirthday Madrigals).

Material for the orchestral and brass accompaniments is available on hire.

This tender piece was composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima in 2011. It is both reflective and heartfelt, with a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment. Also av...

This setting of the Vesper Responsory exudes a confident radiance and sure belief that the 'Lord he shall be with you'. First published in Advent for Choirs, this setting is both approachable and grip...

The text is that of a standard Latin Missa brevis, to which several relevant English poetic texts have been added. The first and last of these are taken from Bishop Thomas Ken's renowned morning and e...

Paul Drayton's setting of three stanzas from Laurence Binyon's poem 'For the Fallen' is poignant, dignified, and atmospheric. A serene and expressive refrain for unison voices (which the congregation...

This choral octavo is drawn from Larsen's It I am. This is a lovely, hushed and meditative hymn that is simple and eloquent. The brevity and expressive beauty of this piece can be equally used in both...

The World's Desire was commissioned by the Choir of Truro Cathedral for their service of Nine Lessons and Carols in December 2008, to be performed after the eighth lesson. Setting a text by G. K. Ches...

Originally the second movement of Chilcott's choral work Five Days that Changed the World, this setting of words by Charles Bennett reflects on one of the most significant events of our time. The chor...

Immerse yourself in one of John Rutter's most beloved and uplifting choral works: "For the beauty of the earth". This timeless anthem celebrates the wonders of creation, human connection, and heartfel...

Originally published in a version for mixed voices, this much-loved Rutter carol has now been adapted by the composer for performance by upper-voice choirs.

With his unmistakable touch, John Rutter transforms the traditional Irish hymn "Be thou my vision" into a deeply moving choral anthem of haunting simplicity and expressive depth. Scored for mixed choi...

All things bright and beautiful is one of John Rutter's most beloved and uplifting choral compositions. With its catchy, joyful melody and delicate harmonies, this masterpiece enchants choirs and audi...

In this beguiling setting of 'A Dream' from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, Skempton weaves a gentle and chromatic melody through harmonies that are pure yet richly expressive.

Discover an extraordinary and charming choral work with 'Fragments from his dish', published by the renowned Oxford University Press. This original cycle of six pieces revolves entirely around the del...

A highly accessible and mellifluous arrangement for unaccompanied SATB. The delicate scoring, smooth vocal lines, and well-judged splashes of harmonic colour allow the simple beauty of the tune to be...

In this captivating piece Mahler explores feelings of doubt and insecurity, employing the compelling metaphor of the tide and searching for existential meaning. Bewitching piano cascades and rolling b...

Composed in 1975 for the liturgical greeting of the Right Reverend Paul Moore, Bishop of New York, this energetic motet is based upon the mode 8 plainsong responsory for the reception of a bishop as f...

The strong, no-nonsense tune breaks into canon, while the brisk piano part propels the music to a joyous, 'good cheer' ending. It is No. 3 of a suite of three songs, 'At the Turn of the Year', depicti...

This spacious setting of King Henry VI's prayer 'Domine Jesu Christe' presents a seamless arch of music. The influence of the great Tudor composers is especially evident in the rich, long-breathed 'Am...

Written for St Cecilia's Day 1694, Purcell's Te Deum and Jubilate in D was the first work of its kind to be scored for orchestra, and it became the model for future settings of the text by Blow, Croft...