John Rutter Sheet Music for Choir and Instruments
for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, organ). Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's arrangement in B major. Pack includes full score and set of parts.
for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, organ). Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's arrangement in B major. Pack includes full score and set of parts.
- Mixed Choir (SATB) and Ensemble
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- Oxford University Press
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for SATB and four-piece ensemble. Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's classic anthem. Pack includes full score and set of parts. Compatible with the SA, SATB, and TTBB vocal scores.
for SATB and four-piece ensemble. Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's classic anthem. Pack includes full score and set of parts. Compatible with the SA, SATB, and TTBB vocal scores.
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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 versio...
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 versio...
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for SATB and four-piece ensemble (piccolo, oboe, harp, organ) Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's vibrant carol. Pack includes full score and set of parts.
for SATB and four-piece ensemble (piccolo, oboe, harp, organ) Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's vibrant carol. Pack includes full score and set of parts.
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for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, piano). Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's arrangement in 2/2 time. Pack includes full score and set of parts. Compatible with t...
for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, piano). Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's arrangement in 2/2 time. Pack includes full score and set of parts. Compatible with t...
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for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, organ). Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's uplifting carol. Pack includes full score and set of parts.
for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, organ). Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's uplifting carol. Pack includes full score and set of parts.
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for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, organ). Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's carol arrangement. Pack includes full score and set of parts. Compatible with the acc...
for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, organ). Four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment to Rutter's carol arrangement. Pack includes full score and set of parts. Compatible with the acc...
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This characterful trio of Shakespeare settings draws together popular texts from Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, and the sonnets into a charming and playful concert work for mixed choir and sma...
This characterful trio of Shakespeare settings draws together popular texts from Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, and the sonnets into a charming and playful concert work for mixed choir and sma...
- Mixed choir (SATB) and Chamber Orchestra
- Piano Score
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For ST and piano or orchestra. Offprinted from the anthology Opera Choruses, this is a short, beguiling piece from Madama Butterfly. - Short but effective piece - Edited by John Rutter
For ST and piano or orchestra. Offprinted from the anthology Opera Choruses, this is a short, beguiling piece from Madama Butterfly. - Short but effective piece - Edited by John Rutter
- Mixed Choir (ST) and Piano
- Piano Score
- Oxford University Press
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Opera Choruses is a collection of 35 classic opera choruses, skilfully arranged as separate concert works, all with excellent English singing translations and practical keyboard reductions.
Opera Choruses is a collection of 35 classic opera choruses, skilfully arranged as separate concert works, all with excellent English singing translations and practical keyboard reductions.
- Mixed Choir (SATB) and Piano
- Score
- John Rutter Clifford Bartlett
- Oxford University Press
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A Shakespeare Sketchbook was written in memory of Timothy Watts, sub-principal oboe in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for over twenty years. Harp and strings provide the backdrop to characterful obo...
A Shakespeare Sketchbook was written in memory of Timothy Watts, sub-principal oboe in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for over twenty years. Harp and strings provide the backdrop to characterful obo...
- Oboe and Chamber Orchestra
- Piano reduction with part(s)
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Bring infectious joy and a vibrant Caribbean flair to your next Christmas concert! John Rutter's beloved carol 'Jesus Child' delights audiences with its catchy rhythms, lively calypso groove, and hear...
Bring infectious joy and a vibrant Caribbean flair to your next Christmas concert! John Rutter's beloved carol 'Jesus Child' delights audiences with its catchy rhythms, lively calypso groove, and hear...
- Women's Choir (SS) and Piano
- Piano Score
- Kenneth Pont
- Oxford University Press
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Bring infectious festive joy to your choral programme! John Rutter's popular Christmas carol "Jesus Child" delights audiences with buoyant rhythms and an unmistakable Caribbean flair, instantly creati...
Bring infectious festive joy to your choral programme! John Rutter's popular Christmas carol "Jesus Child" delights audiences with buoyant rhythms and an unmistakable Caribbean flair, instantly creati...
- Women's Choir (SS) and Piano
- Piano Score Download
- Kenneth Pont
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This uplifting Christmas carol demonstrates Rutter's gift for writing engaging and memorable tunes. The melody weaves between different voices and scorings, while the piano part complements the vocal...
This uplifting Christmas carol demonstrates Rutter's gift for writing engaging and memorable tunes. The melody weaves between different voices and scorings, while the piano part complements the vocal...
- Mixed Choir (SATB) and Piano
- Choral Score
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This tender Christmas song will appeal to all fans of John Rutter's music. With a simple, appealing melody and a flowing accompaniment, The Colours of Christmas evokes a touching sense of longing for...
This tender Christmas song will appeal to all fans of John Rutter's music. With a simple, appealing melody and a flowing accompaniment, The Colours of Christmas evokes a touching sense of longing for...
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John Rutter's arrangement of this popular Christmas-themed African-American spiritual is lively and joyful, with a hillbilly flavour and a hint of bluegrass fiddle.
John Rutter's arrangement of this popular Christmas-themed African-American spiritual is lively and joyful, with a hillbilly flavour and a hint of bluegrass fiddle.
- Mixed Choir (SATB) and Piano
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With "What Sweeter Music", John Rutter created one of the most touching and beloved Christmas carols of our time. In this exquisite arrangement published by Oxford University Press, the masterpiece is...
With "What Sweeter Music", John Rutter created one of the most touching and beloved Christmas carols of our time. In this exquisite arrangement published by Oxford University Press, the masterpiece is...
- Women's Choir (SSA) and Organ
- Choral Score
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Written in 1978 for the choir of Clare College, Cambridge, this gentle, dreamy lullaby has gone on to become one of John Rutter's most popular carols. Full scores and instrumental parts (flute, oboe,...
Written in 1978 for the choir of Clare College, Cambridge, this gentle, dreamy lullaby has gone on to become one of John Rutter's most popular carols. Full scores and instrumental parts (flute, oboe,...
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- Choral Score
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A lilting 3/4 metre carries the listener through this familiar Christmas story, beautifully depicted in a text by the composer and expressed through artful word-painting. Christ our Emmanuel may be ac...
A lilting 3/4 metre carries the listener through this familiar Christmas story, beautifully depicted in a text by the composer and expressed through artful word-painting. Christ our Emmanuel may be ac...
- Mixed Choir (SATB) and Organ
- Organ Score Download
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For solo soprano, SATB, and piano or chamber orchestra. This folk-carol is known for its melody and dance-like spirit. John Rutter's arrangement captures this perfectly, pairing soloist and chorus, wi...
For solo soprano, SATB, and piano or chamber orchestra. This folk-carol is known for its melody and dance-like spirit. John Rutter's arrangement captures this perfectly, pairing soloist and chorus, wi...
- High Voice, Mixed Choir (SATB) and Piano
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- John Rutter
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A lilting 3/4 metre carries the listener through this familiar Christmas story, beautifully depicted in a text by the composer and expressed through artful word-painting. Christ our Emmanuel may be ac...
A lilting 3/4 metre carries the listener through this familiar Christmas story, beautifully depicted in a text by the composer and expressed through artful word-painting. Christ our Emmanuel may be ac...
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The orchestral accompaniment is available for purchase.
The orchestral accompaniment is available for purchase.
- Medium Voice, Mixed Choir and Organ
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This much-loved carol is presented with background information and helpful performance hints. Recognising the frequency with which this piece is performed with organ accompaniment, John Rutter has mad...
This much-loved carol is presented with background information and helpful performance hints. Recognising the frequency with which this piece is performed with organ accompaniment, John Rutter has mad...
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Bring festive sparkle to your Christmas concert with the enchanting "Donkey Carol" by John Rutter! Featuring both words and music by the renowned composer, this heartwarming piece retells the Nativity...
Bring festive sparkle to your Christmas concert with the enchanting "Donkey Carol" by John Rutter! Featuring both words and music by the renowned composer, this heartwarming piece retells the Nativity...
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Enchant your audience this festive season with "Christmas Night", an atmospheric and uplifting choral piece published by Oxford University Press. Based on an engaging melody from Thoinot Arbeau's hist...
Enchant your audience this festive season with "Christmas Night", an atmospheric and uplifting choral piece published by Oxford University Press. Based on an engaging melody from Thoinot Arbeau's hist...
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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:
- John Rutter sheet music for concert band
- John Rutter sheet music for Brass Band
- John Rutter sheet music for brass ensemble
- John Rutter sheet music for mixed ensemble
- John Rutter sheet music for woodwind ensemble
- John Rutter sheet music for string orchestra
- John Rutter sheet music for chamber orchestra
- John Rutter sheet music for symphony orchestra
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:
- John Rutter sheet music for mixed choir
- John Rutter sheet music for women's choir
- John Rutter sheet music for male choir
- John Rutter sheet music for children's choir or 1-2 part choir
- John Rutter sheet music for various choir arrangements
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” .