Bob Chilcott

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...

This heartfelt setting is built upon a haunting melody of folk-like simplicity, underpinned throughout by a lyrical and independent accompaniment. An orchestral accompaniment is available on hire.

From the collection Bob Chilcott Anthems 2, 'The Lord's my Shepherd' is Chilcott's original setting of Psalm 23, scored for SATB and piano. Serene and flowing, this beautiful melody captures the atmos...

This setting of the Latin Missa brevis combines warmth and simple lyricism with youthful verve. It is highly accessible and there is a natural ease to the vocal lines. There are extended passages for...

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...

Scored for low voice and piano or organ, this is a charming setting of the well-known Psalm in Chilcott's signature style. The melodies flow gently in three, exuding calmness and expression, underpinn...

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...

New setting of five of Aesop's fables Distinguished and celebrated choral composer Moderate difficulty Idiomatic piano accompaniment Ideal concert work for mixed-voice choirs for SATB and piano - This...

Setting a newly written text by Charles Bennett, Five days that changed the world takes singers on a journey through five historical events: the invention of printing, the abolition of slavery, the fi...

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...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this simple but elegant arrangement of the traditional Welsh song is supported by flowing piano accompaniment. This dual-language piece also has an orchestra...

For SATB, with keyboard, or orchestra, or brass, piano, and harp. An easy and original setting of the well-known Rossetti text. An upper-voice version is also available. Accompaniments for orchestra a...

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...

The king'singers give special treatment to this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic from The Phantom of the Opera! Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:55.

A bright and breezy piece with a charming text by Charles Bennett, 'A Tree of Song' begins with a jaunty 7/8 figure which recurs throughout the piece, with a spirited melody floating above. Alternatio...

Bob Chilcott, described by the Observer newspaper as a contemporary hero of British choral music, has been working as a choral composer and conductor since leaving The King's Singers in 1997. While in...

This second book of anthems by Bob Chilcott assembles pieces in a wonderful range of styles and moods. The anthems have been carefully selected to be both approachable to a wide range of choirs and ap...

Chilcott's Into God's Call is a tender setting of an Elizabeth Jennings poem. Melodically simple and rewarding, this piece is a straightforward introduction into double choir repertoire.

Thou, my love, art fair' was written for The King's Singers and first performed by the group on St Valentine's Day 2015. Setting the William Baldwin poem, Christ to his spouse, this delightful song ma...

This is a beautiful setting of words from Act 3 Scene 2 of The Tempest. The opening soprano and tenor melody is based on a dreamlike, oscillating two-note cell which threads throughout the piece, broa...

This is a vivid musical depiction of the colourful dreamscape created in Charles Bennett's text. The solo tenor floats over the soft, jazzy harmonies of the other voices as he narrates the journey thr...

This lively and joyous arrangement of the folksong 'Montagnarde' from the Haute-Auvergne region of France makes playful use of the call of the cuckoo in a catchy refrain. 'Montagnarde' is featured on...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Songbook, this is a beautiful unaccompanied arrangement of a popular Japanese children's song. With a text full of natural imagery and a folk-like pentatonic melody, '...

An exciting collection of twenty new spiritual arrangements for SATB choirs, specially commissioned for this volume, compiled and edited by Bob Chilcott. Taking a fresh look at these timeless songs, i...