Bob Chilcott

A work filled with ambition, Circlesong is a musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America. Based on poetry from the Chinook, Comanche, Dakota, Eskimo...

The story of the journey of Mary and Joseph to the stable in Bethlehem, set against a bleak winter landscape. An accompaniment for small orchestra is available on hire.

A simple and beautiful setting describing the wonder of a world seen through the eyes of a deaf child. In the chorus singers are encouraged to sign the words they are singing, resulting in very moving...

The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovavtive setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a gentle Kyrie, funky Gloria, ballad-like Sanctus, laid-back Benedictus...

Combining texts by Christina Rossetti and Robert Burns, the composer imbues both themes with a sense of happiness and contentment with the world, and the interplay between the melodies results in a tr...

Gemischter Chor-SATB, Klavier/ Orgel - Singpartitur; Spielpartitur

For soprano or tenor solo, SATB choir, 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, piano solo, and timpani. Jubilate is a medium-scale concert work that uses as its text a combination of the ancient words...

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is both poignant and stirring. My heart be brave is an ideal choice for choirs looking to address issues of social justice in their programmi...

For unaccompanied SATB to words by Sir Walter Raleigh. A peaceful and uplifting meditation on death and the afterlife, with softly overlapping upper voices that weave a hypnotic texture over a gentle...

Chilcott's four-movement setting of the Latin 'Gloria' will be welcomed by choirs looking for an uplifting and jubilant concert work. The driving 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' features syncopated rhythms a...

This uplifting work celebrates the pursuit, and eventual discovery, of water. Imbued with rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and unforgettable melodies, it will leave both choir and audience feeling...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Carols 2, 'Jingle, Bells' is Chilcott's lively and exhilarating arrangement of the seasonal classic, scored for SATB and piano. Featuring rhythmic harmonies and a spar...

An uplifting and joyful concert setting of four texts exploring man's relationship with the earth. Brimming with energy, the work has a wonderful freshness and vitality. Chilcott selects a range of ev...

A simple and beautiful setting describing the wonder of a world seen through the eyes of a deaf child. In the chorus singers are encouraged to sign the words they are singing, resulting in very moving...

Commissioned by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir, this jazzy setting of the Missa Brevis will be welcomed by all upper-voice choirs who enjoyed A Little Jazz Mass.

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...

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...

Samba Mass is a joyous and colourful setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The stylistic piano part in the vocal score can be played as written or serve as a guide, and this optional guitar, bass, and dr...

Nine classic Chilcott songs including original pieces and arrangements of traditional material. The varied nature of the collection highlights Chilcott's prodigious gifts. Some of the pieces are publi...

This dynamic collection presents four jazzy settings of favourite madrigals by Thomas Morley, John Bennet, and Orlando Gibbons. The first, 'Sing we and Chant it', is a relaxed jazz waltz with a compel...

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...