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The King of Love My Shepherd Is sets Psalm 23 to an arrangement of the Irish traditional melody St. Columba. Rutter keeps the first three verses largely in unison, alternating between male and female...

This prayer for freedom was composed in 1990, in response to the demolition of the Berlin Wall and the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. An orchestral accompaniment is available on hire/rental, a...

This original anthem with words and music by John Rutter is warm and tender. The musical setting is simple, drawing attention to the text, which as the title suggests gives thanks to God. This makes t...

A festival hymn arrangement of the 'Lobe den Herren' tune.

For SATB, organ, and second organ or piano or harp. Taken from Rutter's edition of Fauré's Requiem, this angelic Sanctus features both the original French words and an optional English text. John Rutt...

This anthem sets a text by Hallquist based on a passage from Thessalonians. The opening and closing sections feature a catchy melody and recurring syncopated figure in the piano, enclosing a more subd...

It can be performed on modern instruments or recorder, 3 crumhorns, sackbut, psaltery, lute, and tabor.

This short, energetic piece sets words by contemporary hymn-writer Mary Louise Bringle. The text is full of positivity and hope, and Wilberg's use of a 7/8 time signature keeps the verses propelling f...

Wilberg's arrangement of 'Old Hundredth', paired with William Kethe's hymn of exaltation, builds from a simple opening to a rich-textured, rousing conclusion. An alternative ending is included, provid...

This joyous introit sets words from Psalm 95 and features recitative-like melodies, striking harmonies, and fluctuating metre. The flexible scoring facilitates performance by SATB choir, unison voices...

Robert Lowry's text and melody is a beautifully reflective take on the well-known hymn. Simple vocal lines are enhanced by a gently flowing accompaniment, rich in suspensions and harmonic interest. Th...

How excellent is an upbeat and celebratory work setting the composer's own paraphrase of Psalm 8. It features exciting and declamatory opening and closing sections with a contrastingly calm and legato...

This appealing arrangement is the perfect marriage of text and melody. The popular hymn tune 'Ash Grove' is paired with a beautiful Sarah Doudney text that is rich in imagery. The sparkling piano part...

A dramatic and characterful presentation of Psalm 68 for mixed voices and piano that is rich in colour and changes of tempo and style.

This is a peaceful and expressive setting of Oliver Cooke's hymn 'I Know a Fount', a musical reminder that by God's love and sacrifice our sins are washed away. The rich, homophonic choral writing and...

This uplifting setting of words from Psalms 24 and 118 is bold and energetic, whilst still easy to prepare. Passages for unison voices flower into harmony over a supportive accompaniment for piano or...

This anthem commemorates the First World War. It sets a stark English text by Dr Joseph Spence which conveys the relentless hardship of life in the Trenches, alongside Latin words from Psalm 130, prov...

This piece sets the first six verses of Psalm 105 in a song of praise packed with energy and fervour. A spirited organ part is present throughout, with spritely triplet figurations set against long, m...

This spirited setting of Psalm 150 is steeped in the English choral tradition. It features contrapuntal writing, engaging interplay between choir and organ, effective word painting, and virtuosic orga...

Written for the Choir of The Cathedral of St John, Albuquerque, Ash Wednesday sets typically fervent verses by Christina Rossetti. The vocal lines are mostly simple and affecting, with some highly ind...

This short piece sets a heartening text by David Warner, long-time collaborator with Wilberg. The simple melody and homophonic choral harmonies are accompanied by warm, flowing quavers in 12/8, played...

This is a flexible hymn for general worship, with an original hymn tune ('Charleston') by Howard Helvey. Either Francis Scott Key's 'Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee' or Charles Wesley's 'Love...

No. 3 of Five Hymns in Popular Style. Orchestral material is available on hire. An SSA version is also available.

No. 5 of Five Hymns in Popular Style. Orchestral material is available on hire.

Chilcott's setting of Psalm 96 is bright, optimistic, and celebratory. The sparkling organ part and fluctuation between 7/8 and 4/4 metres give the opening and closing sections a dance-like feel, whil...