Bob Chilcott

With a text by Coventry Patmore, this short song in simple two part explores the timelessness of truth with a touch of melancholy. Originally published in Five Song for Upper Voices.

From the collection Hark, hark, the lark, 'Come unto these yellow sands' is a setting by Bob Chilcott of words from Shakespeare's The Tempest. This lively piece is scored for upper voices with piano,...

From the collection Hark, hark, the lark, 'Our revels now are ended' is a setting by Bob Chilcott of the famous monologue from Shakespeare's The Tempest. Scored for upper voices with piano, this rhyth...

Two settings for SS and piano or orchestra. Both are rhythmically exuberant settings of colourful medieval texts, sparkling with vitality and humour. Orchestral material is available on hire separatel...

A cantata for SS and piano, setting eight witty poems about the scientific elements by Roger McGough. The songs are easy, fast-paced, and accessible, in a colourful variety of musical styles that rang...

This virtuoso showpiece, dating from 2002, is worthy to stand alongside the Toccatas of Gigout and Boëllmann, and makes a superb conclusion to a service or recital on any size of organ.

This is a powerful setting of a text by Langston Hughes that depicts an experience of racial oppression. Moore's music is highly sensitive to the text, with each new description being given a distinct...

This Day unites five very different texts, both sacred and secular, in an exploration of man's relationship with the world and with God. A wonderful concert piece for upper-voice choirs of all ages.

This attractive setting of a text by Christina Rossetti combines a shapely melody with a gentle, rippling piano accompaniment. Ideal for Easter concerts and services.

For SA and piano. This beautiful song combines a melodic setting of Christina Rossetti's 'A Birthday' with Robert Burns' 'A Red, Red Rose', sung to the tune of a traditional Scottish ballad. Both them...

This publication makes available separately the two upper voice numbers from Chilcott's larger choral work Singing by Numbers, a celebration of singing in all its various forms. Both songs are calm an...

for unison upper voices and piano or organ or orchestra The story of the journey of Mary and Joseph to the stable in Bethlehem, set against a bleak winter landscape. An accompaniment for small orchest...

for unison upper voices and piano or organ or lower strings, percussion, and harp A short, simple, but joyful piece that never raises its voice above piano.

This setting is faithful to the original folksong melody 'She's like the Swallow'. The straightforward piano part sets the mood, cleverly supports the voices, and helps illustrate the story of the tex...

For SS and piano. This is a highly effective setting in four linked movements of poems by Federico Garcia Lorca. The music suggests the sounds, colours, and atmosphere of the Andalusian landscape. Per...

This is a fresh and optimistic version of a nineteenth-century hymn set in a rock-gospel style. The results are uplifting.

For SS and piano. A charming and straightforward setting of a poetic text by Sabine Baring-Gould, this delightful carol is characterized by a simple and effective melody. The voices are in unison for...

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...

- Dual-language publication suitable for Japanese- or English-speaking choirs - Japanese texts included in the score and separately as an appendix - English singing translations by the prize-winning p...

From the King's Singers Edition Series, this beautiful arrangement is one of the King'singers favorite American folksong settings. Available for SATB, SSAA. Peformance Time: Approx. 2:20.

One of the King'singers' most requested folksong settings. Available: SATB.

Bob Chilcott joined the King's Singers in 1987 and sang tenor in the group for 12 years while also serving as their primary arranger. This collection includes 8 favorite North American folksongs, now...

> Dual-language publication suitable For Japanese- or English-speaking choirs > Japanese texts included in The score and separately as an appendix > English singing translations BY The prize-winning p...