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J. S. Bach's motet, Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230, is presented here with the basso continuo transcribed for solo cello. Offprinted from Music for Choir and Cello.

For this joyful arrangement of Henry T. Smart's hymn tune Regent Square, Mack Wilberg has adapted Thomas Kelly's celebratory Easter hymn 'He is Risen Today' and provided an alternative text for use du...

Setting a text by Marc Bratcher, I too shall walk to Bethlehem depicts a journey to the Bethlehem stable 'where once a child was born', recounting the strength, courage, and heart acquired from the en...

Mack Wilberg's Hosanna in excelsis is an adaptation of Johann Pachelbel's well-known Canon in D, P 37 that sets the words 'Hosanna in excelsis Deo' in the carefully interwoven choral part. With the fa...

This is a majestic setting of the popular hymn 'O God beyond all praising' to Holst's tune 'Thaxted', which is adapted from a theme in 'Jupiter' from The Planets. Wilberg's beautiful treatment of the...

This is a lyrical and tonally rich setting of the Latin Mass, composed to commemorate the 900th anniversary of The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great. The work, scored for SATB, organ, and opti...

Because of Him is a sacred anthem by Mack Wilberg, setting words by his writing partner David Warner. Particularly appropriate for Easter, the piece utilises the hymn tune 'Prospect', which comes orig...

This ethereal sacred anthem sets texts by David Warner exploring the transfigurative power of peace. Meditative and approachable, it is suitable for any time of the liturgical year, and the score incl...

Trevor Weston's setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, with English text, is a glorious contribution to the rich tradition of choral Evening Services. Written in the canon of Vaughan Williams an...

Weston's setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, with English text, is a glorious contribution to the tradition of choral Evening Services. Written in the canon of Vaughan Williams and Howells, t...

Wilberg's arrangement of the American hymn His eye is on the sparrow is meditative and melodic, filled with unison lines and simple, but rich harmonies. This lilting and tranquil setting opens with su...

Quartel's poignant setting of a text by Angier Brock invites us to reflect on how we receive the imago dei in others. Gentle and accessible, yet captivating throughout, this piece centres on themes of...

Full of warmth and expression, this piece is a setting of the well-known Lenten hymn to a new and memorable melody. A supportive accompaniment underpins the gentle and flowing choral parts that build...

Hashkiveinu is a traditional Hebrew prayer said at night that asks for protection while sleeping and to be woken in the morning. Burrows's setting is solemn and meditative, with the clarity of the tex...

This is one of the finest of the six great Haydn masses in an edition prepared from Haydn's autograph which fully integrates both the original Eisenstadt and expanded Viennese orchestrations. The spec...

The heartbeat depicted in the lower voices alongside a lyrical cello part make for a lovely mix of text painting and aesthetically pleasing sounds. The text, by Emily Dickinson, addresses battles betw...

The piece is divided into six short movements corresponding to the standard sections of the Mass. This feature, coupled with the compactness of the work and its modest scoring makes it ideal for perfo...

A stunning atmosphere is instantly created in this short piece by the coupling of slow-moving, homophonic choral lines and an almost ethereal organ part, featuring flourishes on the flute stops. These...

This jubilant single-movement setting of the Latin Gloria is highly original and packed with content, including recurring rhythmic and melodic motifs, harmonic twists, a peaceful central section, and...

This is a poignant setting of the well-known Christian prayer for peace formerly ascribed to St Francis of Assisi. John Rutter perfectly captures the sense of compassion and contrast between light and...

The exuberant chorus from Messiah. The orchestral material is available on hire.

This bright, up-tempo arrangement combines a funky piano part with walking pizzicato bass, a strong tune, scat vocal lines, and swing-band style vocal harmonies to make an exhilarating show-stopper.

Ave Maria was joint winner of the Concours Europ'een pour Choeurs et Matres de Cath'edrales 1999. Its double choir forces belie its sensitive scoring and taut motivic construction, which is well withi...

This is an uplifting setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The choir may be accompanied by organ, chamber ensemble, or a selection of the ensemble instruments in combination with organ, opening up severa...

This collection of Preces & Responses follows on from Shaw's classic 'Tudor' volume, with later settings by Gibbons & Barnard (SAATB), William Child (SAATB), Richard Ayleward (SATB, in D major), John...