This is an artfully crafted setting of a beautiful poem by Matthew Meiklejohn. It is rich in contrasting material and many of the text's images are apparent in the music. The violin part contributes much to the setting and has moments of virtuosity amidst the energetic piano writing and expansive choral textures.

for unaccompanied SATBB or SSATB Alleluia. I Heard A Voice is a beautiful setting of words from Revelations 5:12-13. It is arranged here for SATBB or SSATB and Organ Accompaniment.

for SATB organ and second organ or piano or harp Taken from Rutter's edition of Faure's Requiem this angelic Sanctus features both the original French words and an optional English text. John Rutter's complete edition of FaurA'COs Requiem (1893 version) is available from Oxford University Press. Gabriel Fauré 's Sanctus for SATB choir Organ and second Organ or Piano or Harp. Taken from Rutter 's edition of Faure's Requiem this angelic Sanctus features both the original French words and an optional English text. John Rutter 's complete edition of Fauré's Requiem (1893 version) is available from Oxford University Press.

Organ Music for Manuals-A collection of manuals-only organ music covering the church's year from Lent to Pentecost containing arrangements of music from the 18th- to 20th-century plus new pieces. With optional pedal parts and technically accessible arrangements the collection provides core yet suitable repertoire for church musicians of all levels and abilities. The Oxford Book of Lent and Easter Organ Music for Manuals comprises a diverse collection of seasonal organ music for manuals only covering the Church's year from Lent to Pentecost. The pieces are drawn internationally from across the centuries and include a mixture of established repertoire attractive new arrangements and two newly commissioned pieces. The collection is technically accessible and provides approachable repertoire for all church musicians making it an attractive companion to The Oxford Book of Lent and Easter Organ Music .

A riotous and boisterous burst of joy for SATB and piano. This carol is rhythmic and jazzy and is propelled forward by an infectious and insistent choral refrain with a lively piano accompaniment adding zest and colour. A riotous and boisterous burst of joy for SATB and piano. This carol is rhythmic and jazzy and is propelled forward by an infectious and insistent choral refrain with a lively piano accompaniment adding zest and colour.

Commissioned by Red Balloon an organization for bullied children this tuneful epiphany carol's flowing vocal lines are underpinned by a beautiful cello solo. The cello part is sold separately and the string accompaniment is available on sale or rental. This set includes the following string parts: 4 x vln I 4 x vln II 3 x vla 2 x vc 1 x db. John Rutter 's Carol Of The Magi for SATB optional Baritone solo Cello and String Orchestra. This is a tuneful epiphany carol setting a text by the composer. Underpinned by a beautiful Cello solo the Vocal lines are rich and flowing and the Organ supports the choir with warm harmonies. The carol was written at the invitation of Red Balloon a Cambridge-based UK-wide organization dedicated to the recovery of bullied children. The Cello part is published separately and an accompaniment for strings is available on sale and on hire/rental. This set of parts includes the following string parts: 4 x vln I 4 x vln II 3 xvla 2 x vc 1 x db.

for double SATB unaccompanied A powerful and moving setting. A powerful and moving setting for unaccompanied double SATB choir.

Words and music by John Rutter for SATB and piano or strings and organ ad. lib. The string accompaniment which is available for sale and hire may be used with W91 (SSA) and X169 (SATB). Also in Carols for Choirs 2 and 100 Carols for Choirs. A beautifully tranquil Christmas carol for Mixed Chorus and Piano or Organ. Words and music by John Rutter.

Gombert's In illo tempore: loquente Jesu is a six-part unaccompanied study in intricate part-writing with sinuous stepwise motion and persistent imitative entries. The optimism of the text taken from the Gospel of Luke is reflected in the music of this buoyant motet and the dashes of harmonic colour unexpected cadences and elaborate textures make this highly rewarding counterpoint to sing. Francis Steele Francis Steele was born in Liverpool the son of a docker. Christ's Hospital School nurtured his early musical interests and while at Magdalen College Oxford he studied with David Wulstan and Dr BernardRose two remarkable mentors who combined scholarship with performance. This influence pervaded a singing career spanning nearly three decades during which Francis sang with and furnished editions for the foremost British ensembles. Travelling and performing extensively he has developed an intimate practical knowledge of Renaissance repertoire and his main concern is an imaginative fidelity to musical and verbal text. Francis now lives at La Maison Verte in southern France where he runs courses advocating this approach; he also coaches groups throughout Europe and in the USA. Gombert's In illo tempore: loquente Jesu is a six-part unaccompanied study in intricate part-writing with sinuous stepwise motion and persistent imitative entries. The optimism of the text taken from the Gospel of Luke is reflected in the music of this buoyant motet and the dashes of harmonic colour unexpected cadences and elaborate textures make this highly rewarding counterpoint to sing. Francis Steele Francis Steele was born in Liverpool the son of a docker. Christ's Hospital School nurtured his early musical interests and while at Magdalen College Oxford he studied with David Wulstan and Dr BernardRose two remarkable mentors who combined scholarship with performance. This influence pervaded a singing career spanning nearly three decades during which Francis sang with and furnished editions for the foremost British ensembles. Travelling and performing extensively he has developed an intimate practical knowledge of Renaissance repertoire and his main concern is an imaginative fidelity to musical and verbal text. Francis now lives at La Maison Verte in southern France where he runs courses advocating this approach; he also coaches groups throughout Europe and in the USA.

Originally the title for Vaughan Williams's opera Sir John in Love Fat Knight was conceived as a seven-movement orchestral suite that drew upon the opera and had as its central character Shakespeare's Falstaff. Vaughan Williams never completed the work and left only a two-piano score the basis of this realisation.

for SATB unaccompanied David Blackwell: The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy for SATB unaccompanied.

for SSA and organ The organ part is supportive but full of interest and not merely accompanimental. Particularly memorable are the jaunty Gloria with its constantly shifting time-signatures and the haunting Agnus Dei. Cecilia McDowall 's Missa Mariae for SSA choir and Organ. This concise Latin mass setting is entirely suitable for liturgical use but the sharply delineated characters of the different movements make it also an appealing concert work. The Organ part is supportive but full of interest and not merely accompanimental. Particularly memorable are the jaunty Gloria with its constantly shifting time-signatures and the haunting Agnus Dei.

Moving On is a single movement work for string quartet. Skempton masterfully combines classical string quartet textures with luxuriant harmonies and a fluid approach to tonality resulting in an appealing modern addition to the genre.

Set of parts for the brass accompaniment to John Rutter's I will worship the Lord.

Thirteen arrangements for unaccompanied SATB of folk-songs from the British Isles Thirteen masterly arrangements of folk-songs from the British Isles. Some of the songs are new others are classics of their kind but they will all delight today's choirs throughout the world.

For SATB unaccompanied Locus Iste has become a popular text for church dedication services. This simple and beautiful linear setting by O'Regan provides a stylish alternative to other over-familiar settings. For SATB unaccompanied Locus Iste has become a popular text for church dedication services. This simple and beautiful linear setting by O'Regan provides a stylish alternative to other over-familiar settings.

for SATB and piano or brass and percussion This gentle and enchanting carol set to a poem by Elizabeth Jennings began life as the fourth movement of Chilcott's Christmas cantata 'And Peace on Earth'. Chilcott's sublime melodic writing and subtle harmonic shifts capture perfectly both the naivety and wisdom reflected in Jennings' text. This is classic Chilcott: a beautiful and approachable carol. Instrumental parts for both the full cantata and this movement are available on hire.This gentle and enchanting carol for SATB and Piano set to a poem by Elizabeth Jennings began life as the forth movement of Chilcott's Christmas cantata And Peace On Earth . Chilcott's sublime melodic writing and subtle harmonic shifts capture perfectly both the naivety and wisdom reflected in Jennings' text to create a wistful beautiful carol.

Vaughan Williams's famous romance for solo violin and orchestra is given new life in this beautiful arrangement which features the original solo line as part of a string sextet. Perfect as a rehearsal tool in preparation a larger-scale orchestral concert the arrangement is also ideal for performance in a chamber recital.

Balulalow is a Christmas miniature that captures the intimacy and atmosphere of this well-loved 16th-century text. Through homophonic textures word-painting the use of extended harmonies and a lilting rhythm the piece has a subtlety that provides a challenge for established choirs while remaining musically accessible.

David Bednall 's Aspire To God My Soul for SATB unaccompanied. Aspire to God my soul sets a macaronic text by Canon John Dilnot with the titular words recurring throughout the setting as an emphatic refrain. This short anthem is optimistic and uplifting in tone with frequently changing time-signatures that convey a rhythmic fluidity and the flexibility to follow the declamation of the words.