Bob Chilcott Sheet Music for Women's Choir

This work for SA and organ is suitable for performance in sacred or secular contexts. The voice parts are mostly very easy and always supported by an idiomatic organ part. There are five linked moveme...

This vibrant collection presents five jazzy settings of poems from William Blake's Songs of Innocence. Chilcott challenges the expectation of the listener by setting each classic text in a different j...

A highly original and effective concert setting of the Latin Missa brevis in which the various movements embrace a variety of jazz styles. The characterful piano accompaniment can be played as written...

The music is dynamic, with some funky writing for the piano, and builds to a fabulous climax where several themes are deftly combined together. A great piece to end a concert.

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...

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...

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...

A bright and breezy piece with a charming text by Charles Bennett, 'A Tree of Song' begins with a jaunty 7/8 figure which recurs throughout the piece, with a spirited melody floating above. Alternatio...

for SA (with divisions) and piano Red Boots On is a funky setting of a poem by Kit Wright, brought to life by Chilcott's jazzy chords and groovy syncopated rhythms. The melody begins in unison and gro...

For SSA and piano This piece is a lyrical setting of words by the metaphysical poet Thomas Traherne (1637-74). With a rippling piano accompaniment, melodious vocal lines, and warm harmonies, Chilcott'...

Exploring different times of the day and the four seasons, Times and Seasons contains eight songs in unison or two parts. Suitable for performance as a suite or as stand-alone pieces, these songs are...

Setting a popular text paraphrased from the Song of Solomon, this is an uplifting anthem ideal for Easter services. The work contains expressive word painting, with moments of intensity alongside phra...

A bright and joyful piece full of rhythmic invention and energy which sets a Guaymi dawn song.

This strong and well-crafted composition is built on Shaker texts. All sections of the text are set to melodies of contrasting character. These are then combined at the end to thrilling effect before...

In this playful arrangement Chilcott skilfully combines the traditional Australian folksong with new words and music. The piece is simple, great fun, and transforms the choir into cackling kookaburras...

A bright and joyful piece full of rhythmic invention and energy which sets a Guaymi dawn song.

> Variety of composers, including Bob Chilcott, Alan Bullard, Jussi Chydenius, and Andrea Ramsey > Two or three vocal parts (SA/SSA) > Accompanied and unaccompanied settings > Well-known Shakespeare t...

handbells. This compelling a cappella setting of Henry Van Dyke's poem has a continual sense of motion, created by the 7/8 metre and scat singing style that is passed around the parts. A powerful and...

Setting an uplifting hymn by Timothy Dudley-Smith, I lift my eyes is a rousing anthem that will appeal to all upper-voice choirs. Unison sections are contrasted with imitative writing, and the soaring...

For SSA and piano. This gentle and expressive setting of John Donne's 'Catch a falling star' once again demonstrates Chilcott's ability to 'get inside a text'. His wistful melody, varied vocal texture...

Setting a Native American text, The Song of the Stars is a bright and rhythmic piece scored for double upper-voice choir. Featuring rhythmic ostinatos, imitative effects, and rich harmonies, this is a...

This compelling a cappella setting of Henry Van Dyke's poem has a continual sense of motion, created by the 7/8 metre and scat singing style that is passed around the parts. A powerful and uplifting a...

Setting a Native American text, The Song of the Stars is a bright and rhythmic piece scored for double upper-voice choir. Featuring rhythmic ostinatos, imitative effects, and rich harmonies, this is a...