Bob Chilcott

From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this is an elegant arrangement of a traditional song that needs no introduction. Fred Weatherly's text is set here to rich vocal harmonies and supported by f...

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 highly original and effective concert setting of the Latin Missa brevis in which the various movements embrace a variety of jazz styles. The characterful piano accompaniment can be played as written...

Samba Mass is a joyous and colourful setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The work is framed by the gentle bossa nova style of the warm Kyrie and relaxed Agnus Dei, which is prefaced by a funky Benedict...

For soprano or tenor solo, SATB choir, 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, piano solo, and timpani. Jubilate is a medium-scale concert work that uses as its text a combination of the ancient words...

In this deeply moving setting of the traditional spiritual 'Were You There?', Bob Chilcott masterfully captures the mood of painful introspection and profound emotion inherent in this timeless text. W...

Immerse yourself in the touching sound world of 'Touch Her Soft Lips And Part'—a lyrical masterpiece full of tenderness and emotional depth. This enchanting piece for unaccompanied mixed choir (SATB w...

Chilcott's rare gift for crafting the most poignant and beguiling melodies is rarely more apparent than in his setting of this enchanting and enigmatic medieval poem. The style is akin to folk ballad,...

Originally published in Five Song for Upper Voices, this piece sets text by the ancient Chinese philospher Lau-Tzu, and explores the the idea that 'all things pass' in this ever-changing world. A cont...

Chilcott's four-movement setting of the Latin 'Gloria' will be welcomed by choirs looking for an uplifting and jubilant concert work. The driving 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' features syncopated rhythms a...

A work filled with ambition, Circlesong is a musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America. Based on poetry from the Chinook, Comanche, Dakota, Eskimo...

Bring pure energy and vibrant joy to the stage with 'Look To this day!', published by the renowned Oxford University Press. This exhilarating choral work for upper voices (SSSA) and piano captivates b...

Thou, my love, art fair sets the William Baldwin poem Christ to his spouse. This delightful song makes full and effective use of the voice parts and features charming harmonies and interweaving melism...

Combining texts by Christina Rossetti and Robert Burns, the composer imbues both themes with a sense of happiness and contentment with the world, and the interplay between the melodies results in a tr...

Bring a touching winter atmosphere to your choral program with "The Time Of Snow," published by Oxford University Press. This moving piece beautifully paints the poignant journey of Mary and Joseph th...

The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a gentle Kyrie, funky Gloria, ballad-like Sanctus, laid-back Benedictus,...

God So Loved The World, published by the renowned Bärenreiter Verlag, is an inspiring collection of exquisite sacred choral works for four-part mixed choir (SATB). This versatile compilation provides...

This tender Advent carol sets an original text by Charles Bennett that creates a sense of anticipation for the arrival of Jesus. Underpinned by a gently rippling piano part throughout, the piece opens...

An arrangement of the expressive 'Sweet was the song', a movement from the large-scale work 'On Christmas Night', for solo voice and keyboard. An optional second voice may join with a counter-melody (...

Experience a deeply touching vocal piece for the winter season with “Mid-winter”, published by the renowned Oxford University Press. This original yet accessible setting of Christina Rossetti's famous...

One of Chilcott's best-loved carols is here arranged for solo voice and piano. The text, a beautiful poem by Clive Sansom narrating the experience of the shepherds drawn by starlight to the baby Jesus...

For unaccompanied SATB to words by Sir Walter Raleigh. A peaceful and uplifting meditation on death and the afterlife, with softly overlapping upper voices that weave a hypnotic texture over a gentle...

Setting an uplifting hymn by Timothy Dudley-Smith, I lift my eyes is a rousing anthem that will appeal to all upper-voice choirs. Unison sections are contrasted with imitative writing, and the soaring...

This uplifting work celebrates the pursuit, and eventual discovery, of water. Imbued with rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and unforgettable melodies, it will leave both choir and audience feeling...

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is both poignant and stirring. My heart be brave is an ideal choice for choirs looking to address issues of social justice in their programmi...