John Rutter Sheet Music for Mixed Choir

An unusual and dramatic anthem for SATB choir (with divisions) unaccompanied The English verses, starting 'O sing unto the Lord a new song', are framed by the Latin first line 'Cantate Domino canticum...

There are two versions of the vocal parts - for two-part upper voices with piano or for SATB with organ. An orchestral accompaniment is also available for both versions. Words are from Corinthians 1:1...

This gentle setting has all the tranquillity and grace associated with this ancient text. It is fashioned from a simple rocking theme, which weaves serenely through different keys as the piece unfolds...

A bright and optimistic benediction contrasting passages of unison writing with homophonic chordal sections. The piece builds to a triumphant conclusion.

The instrumental material is available on hire.

This can be performed on modern instruments or recorder, 3 crumhorns, sackbut, psaltery, lute, and tabor. Instrumental material is available on hire.

This haunting lullaby combines economy and restraint with warmth and an intensity of feeling. Material is available on hire.

For SATB and organ, or accompanied by chamber orchestra (oboe, harp, strings) or by small ensemble (oboe, harp, and organ). The instrumental material is available on hire.

Set to a popular text by Walter de la Mare, this secular work is an expressive homage to J. S. Bach, combining lyrical vocal lines with a contrapuntal accompaniment.

This joyful, sprightly carol has been offprinted, by popular request, from Sir David Willcocks: A Celebration in Carols. With its uplifting 7/8 time signature, memorable melody, rich and diverse textu...

A lilting 3/4 metre carries the listener through this familiar Christmas story, beautifully depicted in a text by the composer. Rutter employs artful word-painting throughout, and the verse-refrain st...

Rutter brings humorous chromatic inflections to this lively song that harks back to mid-century harmonies and barbershop quartets. The double bass, as presented in the composer's Birthday Madrigals, h...

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...

An easy rock and roll style setting.

The text Justus cor suum tradet is taken from Ecclesiasticus and is a Vespers antiphon for the Common of One Confessor. Compositional techniques such as word-painting and the exploration of a broad te...

This is a tale of witchcraft and sorcery in music and words, thrilling, entertaining and occasionally bizarre, and enlivened hugely by an assortment of comical organ effects. The character of Mr Majei...

Also available in 100 Carols for Choirs.

An incandescent setting of versicles and responses for Evensong. The music is haunting in its simplicity, supporting and illuminating the text to great effect. The second set includes an account of Th...

For SATB and piano. Let's begin again is the finale from John Rutter's 'musical fable' The Reluctant Dragon, and makes a perfect gentle encore or leave-taking piece. Also available in Encores for Choi...

The Latin text from the Ordinary of the Mass for mixed voices, brass (4 trumpets, 2 tenor trombones, bass trombone, tuba), percussion, and organ. An accompaniment for orchestra without organ is also a...

The composer writes: 'The piano repertoire abounds with pieces that dazzle the listener with displays of virtuosity. I decided to compose music which allowed the sound of just one note at a time to be...

The shades of Finzi and Vaughan Williams are strongly present in these three delightful unaccompanied choral settings, and yet the style and execution are wholly Rutter's own.

Oxford Choral Classics: English Church Music assembles in two volumes around 100 of the finest examples of English sacred choral music. The second volume presents a wealth of service material suitable...