John Rutter Sheet Music for Choir and Instruments
Rutters Musik fängt die vielfältigen Stimmungen von Shakespeares Worten mit ihrer Verzückung, Trauer, ihrem Humor und ihrer Vitalität auf eine Weise ein, die diese klassischen Madrigaltexte für das ze...
Rutters Musik fängt die vielfältigen Stimmungen von Shakespeares Worten mit ihrer Verzückung, Trauer, ihrem Humor und ihrer Vitalität auf eine Weise ein, die diese klassischen Madrigaltexte für das ze...
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The instrumentation for this work is the same as Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5. The Suite is made up of six movements ranging from a 'Bach-like Aria' to a 'Richard Rodgers-style Waltz'. Rutter's ow...
The instrumentation for this work is the same as Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5. The Suite is made up of six movements ranging from a 'Bach-like Aria' to a 'Richard Rodgers-style Waltz'. Rutter's ow...
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Bring festive magic to your concert repertoire with "The Colors of Christmas," published by Oxford University Press. This evocative piece for mixed choir (SATB) and piano (or orchestra) captures the s...
Bring festive magic to your concert repertoire with "The Colors of Christmas," published by Oxford University Press. This evocative piece for mixed choir (SATB) and piano (or orchestra) captures the s...
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SATB or unison (with optional second part) voices with piano or orchestra The beautiful melody, popular words, and flowing accompaniment combine here to memorable effect. Vintage Rutter, and essential...
SATB or unison (with optional second part) voices with piano or orchestra The beautiful melody, popular words, and flowing accompaniment combine here to memorable effect. Vintage Rutter, and essential...
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The haunting melody of the verses and the reflective refrain of 'Ave Maria' have made this an immensely popular carol. It is also available in a version for SSA voices.
The haunting melody of the verses and the reflective refrain of 'Ave Maria' have made this an immensely popular carol. It is also available in a version for SSA voices.
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Set of parts for the joyful carol of celebration with the refrain 'Gloria in excelsis Deo'. Compatible with both the upper- and mixed-voice versions. This set contains the following string parts: 4 x...
Set of parts for the joyful carol of celebration with the refrain 'Gloria in excelsis Deo'. Compatible with both the upper- and mixed-voice versions. This set contains the following string parts: 4 x...
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Originally published in Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred, this is an easy anthem with words and music by the composer, scored here for solo high voice and piano (which may be adapted for performance on the o...
Originally published in Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred, this is an easy anthem with words and music by the composer, scored here for solo high voice and piano (which may be adapted for performance on the o...
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This gentle New Year carol was composed in celebration of the 80th birthday of HM The Queen. Instantly singable, and with the warm, tuneful lyricism so characteristic of John Rutter's music, the carol...
This gentle New Year carol was composed in celebration of the 80th birthday of HM The Queen. Instantly singable, and with the warm, tuneful lyricism so characteristic of John Rutter's music, the carol...
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Orchestration: 2 fl, ob, 2 cl, bsn, 2 hn, glock, hp, strings In this classic Rutter anthem the flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by...
Orchestration: 2 fl, ob, 2 cl, bsn, 2 hn, glock, hp, strings In this classic Rutter anthem the flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by...
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Full score for the joyful carol of celebration with the refrain 'Gloria in excelsis Deo'. Compatible with both the upper- and mixed-voice versions. SS/SA/SATB & harp/piano/orchestra Orchestration: 2fl...
Full score for the joyful carol of celebration with the refrain 'Gloria in excelsis Deo'. Compatible with both the upper- and mixed-voice versions. SS/SA/SATB & harp/piano/orchestra Orchestration: 2fl...
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A piano transcription, made by the composer himself, of this beautiful recent carol. Suitable for pianists at early intermediate level, and clearly presented and laid out, the transcription also inclu...
A piano transcription, made by the composer himself, of this beautiful recent carol. Suitable for pianists at early intermediate level, and clearly presented and laid out, the transcription also inclu...
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This classic Rutter anthem is essential repertoire for any choir. Orchestral material is available on sale and hire/rental. Also available in John Rutter Anthems and in a version for upper voices.
This classic Rutter anthem is essential repertoire for any choir. Orchestral material is available on sale and hire/rental. Also available in John Rutter Anthems and in a version for upper voices.
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Experience one of the most touching and timeless texts of sacred music: "The Lord Is My Shepherd" unfolds an incomparable spiritual depth and comforting warmth in this setting for mixed choir (SATB) a...
Experience one of the most touching and timeless texts of sacred music: "The Lord Is My Shepherd" unfolds an incomparable spiritual depth and comforting warmth in this setting for mixed choir (SATB) a...
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The Oxford Choral Classic Octavos Series makes the best new editions of standard repertoire available to every choir at an attractive price. Drawing on his extensive experience of the needs of choirs...
The Oxford Choral Classic Octavos Series makes the best new editions of standard repertoire available to every choir at an attractive price. Drawing on his extensive experience of the needs of choirs...
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Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This suite for string orchestra is in four movements, each based on a well-known folk song. They are 'A-roving', 'I have a bonnet trimme...
Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This suite for string orchestra is in four movements, each based on a well-known folk song. They are 'A-roving', 'I have a bonnet trimme...
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Bring festive radiance to your holiday concert with the enchanting 'Nativity Carol', published by Oxford University Press. This evocative piece for choir and string orchestra perfectly captures the te...
Bring festive radiance to your holiday concert with the enchanting 'Nativity Carol', published by Oxford University Press. This evocative piece for choir and string orchestra perfectly captures the te...
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This Basque folk carol begins with a baritone solo before expanding out to a whole four-part choir. Orchestral scores and parts are also available. Offprinted from the collection Twelve Christmas Caro...
This Basque folk carol begins with a baritone solo before expanding out to a whole four-part choir. Orchestral scores and parts are also available. Offprinted from the collection Twelve Christmas Caro...
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From the collection John Rutter Carols for SA and Men, this gentle yet uplifting carol was originally commissioned for the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Rutter's gift for melody is in evidence t...
From the collection John Rutter Carols for SA and Men, this gentle yet uplifting carol was originally commissioned for the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Rutter's gift for melody is in evidence t...
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A piano transcription, made by John Rutter himself, of one of his best-loved carols, a joyful work of celebration. Suitable for pianists at early intermediate level, and clearly presented and laid out...
A piano transcription, made by John Rutter himself, of one of his best-loved carols, a joyful work of celebration. Suitable for pianists at early intermediate level, and clearly presented and laid out...
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For SATB, accompanied and unaccompanied To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Carols for Choirs 1, OUP presents a new volume in this ground-breaking series. Carols for Choirs 5 conti...
For SATB, accompanied and unaccompanied To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Carols for Choirs 1, OUP presents a new volume in this ground-breaking series. Carols for Choirs 5 conti...
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Bring the timeless charm of traditional British folk music to your stage! "Two Folk-Songs For Male Voices" from the celebrated collection "The Sprig of Thyme", published by Oxford University Press, pr...
Bring the timeless charm of traditional British folk music to your stage! "Two Folk-Songs For Male Voices" from the celebrated collection "The Sprig of Thyme", published by Oxford University Press, pr...
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A suite of eleven folk-song settings accompanied by piano or chamber ensemble (using one player per string part) or chamber orchestra (using orchestral strings) 6 songs are for SATB, 3 for unison uppe...
A suite of eleven folk-song settings accompanied by piano or chamber ensemble (using one player per string part) or chamber orchestra (using orchestral strings) 6 songs are for SATB, 3 for unison uppe...
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In this version of the popular English hymn, Rutter adorns the well-known melody with an opening fanfare and soaring descant line over the final verse. Full scores and sets of parts for the brass ense...
In this version of the popular English hymn, Rutter adorns the well-known melody with an opening fanfare and soaring descant line over the final verse. Full scores and sets of parts for the brass ense...
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Christ the Lord Is Risen Today is an arrangement of the Easter hymn tune 'Lyra Davidica'. Not to be confused with Rutter's own composition, Christ the Lord is risen again. Brass choir score and parts...
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today is an arrangement of the Easter hymn tune 'Lyra Davidica'. Not to be confused with Rutter's own composition, Christ the Lord is risen again. Brass choir score and parts...
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A joyful carol of celebration with the refrain 'Gloria in excelsis', for SS (or SA) and harp or piano or orchestra. A version for SATB is also available. The orchestral material (available on hire) is...
A joyful carol of celebration with the refrain 'Gloria in excelsis', for SS (or SA) and harp or piano or orchestra. A version for SATB is also available. The orchestral material (available on hire) is...
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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” .