Sheet Music Downloads by Bob Chilcott

Full score and set of parts for Bob Chilcott's The first Nowell. The six verses of this tuneful and lilting carol deftly marry variety and diversity to create an attractive shape. This set contains th...

This carol reflects on feelings of sorrow and uncertainty that arise during long, dark nights, while also pointing to the hope radiating from the promise of the Saviour's coming. With lyrics in both G...

This carol meditates on the Christmas message, with rhythmical features imitating sparks of hope for a brighter future in times of difficulty. Uplifting and expressive, the carol has lyrics in German...

Scored for low voice and piano or organ, this setting of a Jewish text is simple but uplifting, and well-supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment. Also available in a version for solo high voice.

In this compelling motet for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Handl artfully embodies symbolism of the Trinity within the motet's structure.

This atmospheric setting of familiar words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked by the composer to perform with 'a bit of frost and a knowing smile'....

This tender piece was composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima in 2011. It is both reflective and heartfelt, with a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment.

An easy and original setting with an extremely memorable tune of the well-known Rossetti text. Also available in versions for solo high voice, upper voices, and mixed voices.

Four songs for SS and piano on the theme of cities, written with younger voices in mind. Styles range from the streetwise and upbeat to a more reflective lyricism.

In the manner of a French chanson, this is a charming lullaby on a text by Victor Hugo. A sweet, simple melody is underpinned by a delicate fluid accompaniment and rich harmonic shading, to create a p...

Reginal Wright's emotional and uplifting Crossroad sets Robert Frost's well-known poem 'The road not taken'. A twinkling piano accompaniment supports the voices, and the optional violin duet floats ab...

This work is an emotive setting of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116, a favourite text for weddings. The music ranges from passionate and optimistic to contemplative yet resolute. The closing couplet is a fusi...

Chilcott's rare gift for crafting the most poignant and beguiling melodies is rarely more apparent than in his setting of this enchanting medieval poem. The style is akin to folk ballad, lyrical with...

Setting Christina Rossetti's poem 'Remember', this gentle piece was written in memory of the young people who lost their lives in the attack on Utøya, Norway in July 2011. Remember me will make a movi...

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 textures, and rich harmony...

Where Riches is Everlastingly' is one of the carols in the volume Bob Chilcott Carols. The instruments needed are congas (or bongos), shaker (or triangle), cowbell (or claves).

This is an enchanting setting of Shakespeare's Sonnet No. 8 for upper voices and piano. With a text that expounds the power of music, this piece transports the listener to an ethereal soundworld throu...

Written in memory of John Scott, the celebrated organist and choirmaster, who died in 2015, The Real of Heart is a beautifully tender and reflective piece. The anonymous text reminds us to remember th...

This is a glorious and expansive piece celebrating the way in which we can bring our divided world together through singing. The handbell accompaniment is included in the vocal score, and poignantly u...

This is a beautiful setting of an English translation of one of Horace's Odes. Varying choral textures, crunchy harmonies, and a rippling piano accompaniment complement the text's imagery of nature an...

This joyous and upbeat piece sets a text by Delphine Chalmers full of vivid imagery of childhood memories. Alternation between passages of 4/4 and 7/8 gives a spirited offbeat feel, and the pleasingly...

A short and simple anthem which is full of hope and warmth.

This arrangement was commissioned for the Last Night of the Proms 2006. It is compatible with the SATB version in The Bob Chilcott Songbook; the two arrangements can be sung together. Orchestral mater...