Oxford University Press Sheet Music

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...

In new words by Charles Bennett, the story of Good King Wenceslas on the Feast of Stephen is presented as a vivid musical narrative. The well-known carol is interwoven throughout the work, and the mov...

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.

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...

Wilberg's arrangement of the Christmas favourite Deck the hall is bright and energetic from beginning to end. After an uplifting introduction going through several keys, the choir sings the three caro...

Wilberg's arrangement of the Christmas favourite Deck the hall is bright and energetic from beginning to end. After an uplifting introduction going through several keys, the choir sings the three caro...

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,...

'My Perfect Stranger' is a captivating setting of Kevin Crossley-Holland's retelling of the Christmas story. Soloists take on the roles of key players in the narrative in the central movement, with th...

Adolphe Charles Adam's carol, based on Cappeau de Roquemaure's poem and then translated, is here arranged to enhance the appealing simplicity and dramatic swells of the original, drawing on Katie's gu...

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 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...

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...

A combination of tender, flowing melody, understated harmonies, and a simple piano accompaniment, this moving cradle-song describes Mary's love for her child from the perspective of another young moth...

Setting his own text, Archer's new carol is specifically dedicated to Mary. 'Ave Maria's are interspersed between flowing melodies that rock gently in 3/4 time, while the central section offers brief...

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...

From the collection Bob Chilcott Carols 2, 'We wish you a merry Christmas' is Chilcott's jazz waltz version of the seasonal classic, scored for SATB and piano. Lively and featuring a soaring descant,...

From the collection For Him all Stars, 'Remember, O thou man' is a reflective Christmas piece by Jonathan Willcocks, scored for SSAA with piano or organ. Featuring a folk-influenced melody, it evokes...

'Cantemos a María' is a popular villancico (or Christmas carol) from the Dominican Republic in the style of the merengue, the Dominican national dance. The villancico is characterized by its simple me...

Quartel's arrangement of this well-known Irish carol is distinctly refreshing, characterized in part by its charming and sparkling piano part. The middle section offers an opportunity for both the cho...

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With words by the composer, Archer's carol joyfully describes the Nativity story with a lilting melody in 3/4 time. The voices culminate in a powerful unison statement with an angelic descant, all the...

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...

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...

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...

This joyful carol sets a medieval text celebrating the birth of Christ. The festive message is amplified by an upbeat pulse, dance-like rhythms, and jubilant repetitions of 'Alleluia!'. A punchy organ...