John Gardner

for SATB

This anthology of eleven carols celebrates the festive music of John Gardner (1917-2011). It contains some of his most well-known settings alongside new repertoire, including a previously unpublished...

This is a jaunty and original setting of the popular carol 'Rejoice and be merry', flexibly scored so that the tenor and bass parts are optional. It has been recorded by Tenebrae (conducted by Nigel S...

Originally published in John Gardner Carols, this vibrant setting of the Hymn at First Vespers is full of colour and energy, with fluid tonalities and a supportive organ part.

This is a jaunty and original setting of the popular carol 'Rejoice and be merry', flexibly scored so that the tenor and bass parts are optional. It has been recorded by Tenebrae (conducted by Nigel S...

This West Country Song is arranged by John Gardner for SATB choir with piano accompaniment.

From carol singing to the concert hall, this wonderful arrangement of We Wish You A Merry Christmas is perfect for choruses seeking to bring some traditional seasonal joy to their festive repertoire....

This is a fun 4-part round, great for Jr. high, high school, or adult choir. It begins with the entire choir in unison, progresses to parts in round style, and then ends in unison like an echo.

From Gardner's 'Six American Hymns In A Free Style' This is a good one for young or inexperienced choir, written for three equal voices and keyboard.

An adaption of this very popular and swinging Christmas song by Karin Oldgren, Swedish male choir leader.

for TTBB and piano

From Gardner's 'Six American Hymns In A Free Style', his setting of the familiar Christmas carol has a pleasant and easy swing to it. The harmonization shifts from verse to verse, adding interest.

From Gardner's 'Six American Hymns In A Free Style'Here, he pairs familiar text with an accompaniment derived in part from Bach's Herz Und Mund Und That Und Leben.

From Gardner's 'Six American Hymns In A Free Style'This one will give your choir a bit of a workout without being too difficult.

From Gardner's 'Six American Hymns In A Free Style' The familiar words set for SATB with a mezzo-soprano (or baritone) solo

From Gardner's 'Six American Hymns In A Free Style' A setting of Harry Emerson Fosdick's powerful words

Gardner's own setting of the familiar carol, moderate difficulty

For SATB and piano or orchestra. No. 5 of Five Hymns in Popular Style Orchestral material is available on hire.

SSA and piano No. 3 of Three Amorous Airs.

SATB and piano or orchestra. No. 1 of Five Hymns in Popular Style. Orchestral material is available on hire.

Includes: Bb Clarinet