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John Rutter Sheet Music for Choir and Instruments

"Look at the World" is what John Rutter tells us in one of his works. And he shows us how it works and what we then get to see.Experience John Rutter's musical perspective on our world for yourself with sheet music of his choral music from our all-sheetmusic.com web shop. Arrangements of Rutter's compositions for piano or wind band as well as sheet music of his instrumental works are also available from us!We'll deliver your John Rutter sheet music to your home - wherever you live.
John Rutter
for SATB and four-piece ensemble (piccolo, oboe, harp, organ)

Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's popular carol. Pack includes full score and set of parts. Compatible with the versions in Carols for Choirs 3, 100 Carols for Choirs, John Rutter...

Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's popular carol. Pack includes full score and set of parts. Compatible with the versions in Carols for Choirs 3, 100 Carols for Choirs, John Rutter...

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John Rutter
for unison voices (with optional second part) and piano

A joyful carol of celebration with the refrain 'Gloria in excelsis Deo'.

A joyful carol of celebration with the refrain 'Gloria in excelsis Deo'.

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John Rutter

For Mixed Choir (SATB) and Small Orchestra (or Instrumental Combo) Enthält Stimmen 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, bn, 2 hn, 2 perc (claves, marca, glock), hp, str (je 1x)

For Mixed Choir (SATB) and Small Orchestra (or Instrumental Combo) Enthält Stimmen 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, bn, 2 hn, 2 perc (claves, marca, glock), hp, str (je 1x)

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Experience one of the most beloved classics of choral literature: with 'A Gaelic Blessing', John Rutter created a timeless, deeply moving setting of William Sharp's uplifting words. The gently flowing...

Experience one of the most beloved classics of choral literature: with 'A Gaelic Blessing', John Rutter created a timeless, deeply moving setting of William Sharp's uplifting words. The gently flowing...

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A cycle of spirituals for mezzo-soprano solo, mixed choir, and orchestra or chamber ensemble

Feel the Spirit is a cycle of seven familiar spirituals equally suitable for concert, school, or church use. These vivid and expressive arrangements can be performed individually, or as a complete cyc...

Feel the Spirit is a cycle of seven familiar spirituals equally suitable for concert, school, or church use. These vivid and expressive arrangements can be performed individually, or as a complete cyc...

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A joyful anthem with an attractive melody and lilting accompaniment. There are two versions of the vocal parts - for two-part upper voices and piano or for SATB and organ. An orchestral accompaniment...

A joyful anthem with an attractive melody and lilting accompaniment. There are two versions of the vocal parts - for two-part upper voices and piano or for SATB and organ. An orchestral accompaniment...

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An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. There are four different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, SA and Men with piano or SAT...

An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. There are four different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, SA and Men with piano or SAT...

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John Rutter
para coro y piano u orquesta

This Spanish translation of 'Look at the world' is suitable for Harvest or for any occasion where God is praised for his creation. Offprined from 'Obras corales sacras de John Rutter'.

This Spanish translation of 'Look at the world' is suitable for Harvest or for any occasion where God is praised for his creation. Offprined from 'Obras corales sacras de John Rutter'.

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John Rutter
para SA y piano

This classic Rutter anthem, with its familiar words, optimistic feel, and characterful orchestral accompaniment, is essential repertoire for any choir. Offprined from 'Obras corales sacras de John Rut...

This classic Rutter anthem, with its familiar words, optimistic feel, and characterful orchestral accompaniment, is essential repertoire for any choir. Offprined from 'Obras corales sacras de John Rut...

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John Rutter
para SA o SS y piano, órgano u orquesta

In this classic Rutter anthem the flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint, presented here in Spanish translation. Offpr...

In this classic Rutter anthem the flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint, presented here in Spanish translation. Offpr...

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John Rutter
para SA y piano

A highly expressive setting of the biblical text, this simple work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate Schoo...

A highly expressive setting of the biblical text, this simple work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate Schoo...

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An easy anthem with words and music by John Rutter. There are three different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, or SATB unaccompanied or wit...

An easy anthem with words and music by John Rutter. There are three different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, or SATB unaccompanied or wit...

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for SATB, optional congregation, and organ or brass choir.

Not to be confused with Rutter's own composition, Christ the Lord is risen again, published as part of the John Rutter Anniversary Edition. With an exciting introductory fanfare composed by Rutter, th...

Not to be confused with Rutter's own composition, Christ the Lord is risen again, published as part of the John Rutter Anniversary Edition. With an exciting introductory fanfare composed by Rutter, th...

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John Rutter
for SATB and organ or small orchestra

In this setting of haunting simplicity, Rutter employs rich orchestral colours and a beautiful, imploring melody.

In this setting of haunting simplicity, Rutter employs rich orchestral colours and a beautiful, imploring melody.

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John Rutter
for SATB and organ or orchestra

With "O clap your hands," John Rutter created a truly magnificent and uplifting choral anthem that captivates both singers and audiences. Setting the jubilant text of Psalm 47 to music, the piece radi...

With "O clap your hands," John Rutter created a truly magnificent and uplifting choral anthem that captivates both singers and audiences. Setting the jubilant text of Psalm 47 to music, the piece radi...

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John Rutter
6 Canticles of Creation

The Gift of Life' is a six-movement choral celebration of the living earth and its creation. Setting a variety of sacred texts, including new words by the composer, the work includes the mystical 'Hym...

The Gift of Life' is a six-movement choral celebration of the living earth and its creation. Setting a variety of sacred texts, including new words by the composer, the work includes the mystical 'Hym...

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John Rutter
for SATB and piano or chamber orchestra

John Rutter's world-famous anthem 'All things bright and beautiful' is one of the most beloved choral compositions of our time and an essential staple in any choir's repertoire. This uplifting and hea...

John Rutter's world-famous anthem 'All things bright and beautiful' is one of the most beloved choral compositions of our time and an essential staple in any choir's repertoire. This uplifting and hea...

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John Rutter
15 Sacred Carols and Christmas Hymns

This collection presents fifteen of the best-loved sacred carols and Christmas hymns, which can be sung as a set (to form a complete Christmas service or concert), separately, or with certain pieces t...

This collection presents fifteen of the best-loved sacred carols and Christmas hymns, which can be sung as a set (to form a complete Christmas service or concert), separately, or with certain pieces t...

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John Rutter
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Not to be confused with Rutter's own composition, Christ the Lord is risen again, published as part of the John Rutter Anniversary Edition. With an exciting introductory fanfare composed by Rutter, th...

Not to be confused with Rutter's own composition, Christ the Lord is risen again, published as part of the John Rutter Anniversary Edition. With an exciting introductory fanfare composed by Rutter, th...

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John Rutter
for SATB and organ or brass ensemble

This Easter anthem is a triumphant setting of words by Edmund Spenser and St John Damascene, featuring joyful choral parts, and ending with a new harmonization of the Easter hymn tune 'Ellacombe', wit...

This Easter anthem is a triumphant setting of words by Edmund Spenser and St John Damascene, featuring joyful choral parts, and ending with a new harmonization of the Easter hymn tune 'Ellacombe', wit...

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John Rutter
for congregation and/or SATB and organ

This original hymn is touching and lyrical, with unison first and second verses blossoming into four-part writing in the third verse. It may be performed as either a congregational hymn (a congregatio...

This original hymn is touching and lyrical, with unison first and second verses blossoming into four-part writing in the third verse. It may be performed as either a congregational hymn (a congregatio...

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John Rutter
Reduced orchestration

for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, organ). John Rutter's much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24). Compatible with SATB and SAB versions.

for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, organ). John Rutter's much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24). Compatible with SATB and SAB versions.

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John Rutter
Reduced orchestration

for SATB and three-piece ensemble (oboe, harp, organ). Three-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's arrangement of Psalm 23. Pack includes full score and set of parts.

for SATB and three-piece ensemble (oboe, harp, organ). Three-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's arrangement of Psalm 23. Pack includes full score and set of parts.

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John Rutter
for SATB choir, cor anglais (or clarinet, or viola) and organ

This reflective setting of verses from Psalm 139 was composed in memory of George Guest and first performed by the choir of St John's College, Cambridge, on Ash Wednesday, 2007. The work makes a highl...

This reflective setting of verses from Psalm 139 was composed in memory of George Guest and first performed by the choir of St John's College, Cambridge, on Ash Wednesday, 2007. The work makes a highl...

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John Rutter
for SATB and organ

This is John Rutter's first setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis texts. The Magnificat features rippling organ syncopations, contrasting textures, and an emphatic Gloria. The Nunc dimittis is t...

This is John Rutter's first setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis texts. The Magnificat features rippling organ syncopations, contrasting textures, and an emphatic Gloria. The Nunc dimittis is t...

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Full choral sound in good British tradition! Sheet music by John Rutter

John Milford Rutter (born September 24, 1945 in London), John Rutter for short, is one of the best-known contemporary composers of choral music.
While still studying music in Cambridge, Rutter created his first choral works and recorded them with the Clare College Choir under his direction. Among them the popular “Shepherd's Pipe Carol”  (composed at the age of 18) and his “Gloria”  for mixed choir, wind instruments, percussion and organ.
His talent and musical ability earned John Rutter the position of Music Director at Clare College at the age of 30 – this, in turn, helped the college choir to leap onto the international stage under the direction of John Rutter.

After only four years in office, Rutter decided to resign from his post in 1979 and to focus fully on his compositional and artistic work, for example as a producer of recordings of the chamber choir Cambridge Singers, which he had founded (descended from former members of the college choir).

“A ‘contemporary’ Composer: Can Rutter's choral music be heard and sung?” - Yes!

Anyone who thinks of “contemporary” Music that only thinks of strictly serial and discordant compositions does not do justice to this adjective. Since the 1970s, a longing for clear harmonies, melodic structures and interesting (but not too difficult) rhythms has led to the development of a new style of music in choral and church music (but not only!), which has become unwieldy attribute “contemporary” completely new life. And so the music of John Rutter can also be classified under the „Postmodernism” style, which, among other things, is directed against rigid principles and forms of composition. “Anything goes” one could say. Or (intended in a positive way): “What do I care about Adorno's opinion!”

One technique of postmodern music, for example, is to resort to stylistics, elements and structures from other epochs and genres and skillfully develop them with one's own musical ideas into a personal style. This can also be found in the works of John Rutter, which were deliberately created under the influence of traditional English choral and cathedral music, peppered with elements of popular musical forms.
In short: John Rutter's music is rich in full, harmonious sounds and clear melody lines. The arrangements are designed in such a way that even with a small cast a rich radiance is achieved: In the chamber version of his “Magnificat”  In addition to a small mixed choir, a mezzo-soprano or soprano soloist, harp and percussion, there is only one woodwind instrument (brass is replaced by an organ) and a string group 2/2/2/1/1. Watch and listen to the YouTube recording of the Kamerorkest Kamerata Zuid! You will lack for nothing. Here it becomes clear that John Rutter dealt intensively with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach: Little effort with a big effect!

In addition, John Rutter's music exudes positive energy almost throughout. Even his mass “Mass of the Children”   (First performed in New York's Carnegie Hall in 2003), which John Rutter composed on the occasion of his son who died in a traffic accident at the age of 19, carries an unshakable optimism about it.

“Speaking of ‘chamber music’: Is there also instrumental music by John Rutter?”

Yes, there are. Let's stay with the reference to Bach: With his “Suite Antique”  John Rutter unmistakably pays homage to the great Leipzig master and his “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050” - both in the instrumentation and in the structure of the six movements, which are based on the baroque or classical style.

And John Rutter also composed for solo instruments, for example for flute and piano, oboe and piano, Organ solo pieces  or also own transcriptions of his works for piano solo .

You can get an overview of Rutter's instrumental music by opening the complete catalog of sheet music from John Rutter and use our filters “Category” and “Sheet Music for instruments” to limit the list of results according to the instruments offered.

“Great Britain has a proud tradition of concert bands. Is there also something by John Rutter?”

Even if John Rutter himself did not compose for concert band (Rutter's original works are available from the British publisher Oxford University Press), a few publishers and their arrangers have taken his works and published arrangements for concert band.
Sheet music by John Rutter is also available for other types of ensembles. We're happy to help you find it!
You will find sheet music from John Rutter arrangements and John Rutter original compositions for these formations here:

And of course we are also happy to list the extensive choral works by John Rutter for you here. Enrich your concert program with these popular compositions:

You can search specifically for compositions by John Rutter in our web shop,
e.g. in the notation rutter schau auf die welt, to get sheet music editions of the German version of John Rutter's Anthem for children's choir “Look at the World” .