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John Rutter

Born: 1945. Living in: England

John Rutter's compositional career has embraced both large and small-scale choral works, orchestral and instrumental pieces, a piano concerto, two children's operas, music for television, and specialist writing for such groups as the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble and the King's Singers. His most recent larger choral works, Requiem (1985), Magnificat (1990) and Psalmfest (1993) have been performed many times in Britain, North America, and a growing number of other countries. He co-edited four volumes in the Carols for Choirs series with Sir David Willcocks, and, more recently, has edited the first two volumes in the new Oxford Choral Classics series, Opera Choruses (1995) and European Sacred Music (1996).

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John Rutter : Choral Works for TTBB choirs : TTBB : Songbook : 9780193561021

John Rutter : Choral Works for TTBB choirsnew

This collection of nine of John Rutter's most popular choral works, arranged by the composer for tenors and basses, has been carefully compiled to reflect a wide variety of texts and styles. For TTBB and piano or organ, or unaccompanied

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Voicing: TTBB | 12427b | Songbook | $12.95


John Rutter : Carols for SA and Men : Songbook : 9780193524187

John Rutter : Carols for SA and Men

This collection includes nine of John Rutter's most popular Christmas carols, re-scored by the composer into three parts: for sopranos, altos, and unison men. From 'Star Carol' to 'All bells in paradise', these festive favourites continue to delight choirs and audiences across the world.

Songlist: All bells in paradise, Angels' Carol, Candlelight Carol, Donkey Carol, Love came down at Christmas, Mary's Lullaby, Star Carol, The Very Best Time of Year, What sweeter music

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1054b | Songbook | $10.50


John Rutter : Anthems and Choral Songs for upper-voice Choirs : SSAA : Songbook : 9780193530232

John Rutter : Anthems and Choral Songs for upper-voice Choirs

This collection of nine of John Rutter's most popular anthems, scored for upper-voices, has been carefully compiled to cover a variety of texts and styles. Embracing both sacred and secular material, the collection provides an eminently useful body of repertoire for upper-voice choirs.

Songlist: A Clare Benediction, A flower remembered, A Gaelic Blessing, All things bright and beautiful, For the beauty of the earth, God be in my head, Look at the world, The Lord bless you and keep you, The Music's Always There With You

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Voicing: SSAA | 2107b | Songbook | $10.50


John Rutter : Sacred Choruses : SATB : Songbook : 9780193518827

John Rutter : Sacred Choruses

This volume comprises twenty-eight of the finest oratorio choruses, complete short choral works, and movements from masses or requiems from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries. Drawing repertoire from Britain and mainland Europe, the volume features renowned choruses and familiar cornerstones of the repertoire, as well as some choral discoveries, all in new, carefully researched, and practical editions. Playable piano reductions for rehearsal use are included in the main volume, with a separate volume of purpose-made three-stave organ accompaniments, and newly typeset orchestral material available on rental. Intended for choral societies and cathedral, church, and concert choirs, this is a unique collection of choral classics for mixed voices and orchestra, and an invaluable practical addition to any choir's library.

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Voicing: SATB | 2109b | Songbook | $25.95


John Rutter : Anthems for SA Men : SA : Songbook : 9780193518209 : 9780193518209

John Rutter : Anthems for SA Men

This collection of nine of John Rutter's finest and most popular anthems, scored for SA Men, has been carefully compiled to be both accessible to a wide range of choirs and appropriate to the needs of today's liturgy. With the inclusion of so many 'classics' covering a variety of texts and styles, this anthology is ideal for working church choirs requiring flexible options. Accompanied and unaccompanied.

Songlist: A Clare Benediction, A Gaelic Blessing, God Be in my Head, All Things Bright and Beautiful, For the Beauty of the Earth, Look at the World, Open Thou Mine Eyes, The Gift of Each Day, The Lord Bless and Keep You

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Voicing: SA | 4556b | Songbook | $9.50


John Rutter : Anthem Collection : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 9780193534179

John Rutter : Anthem Collection

A collection of John Rutter's anthems, featuring eleven of his best compositions. These selections have been carefully chosen to reflect the breadth and beauty of Rutter's sacred choral music making this collection an invaluable addition to any music library.

Songlist: God Be In My Head, A Prayer Of Saint Patrick, All Things Bright And Beautiful, For The Beauty Of The Earth, I Will Sing With The Spirit, Look At The World, Go Forth Into The World In Peace, A Clare Benediction, The Lord Bless You And Keep You, The Peace Of God, A Choral Amen

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Voicing: SATB | 7556b | Songbook | $12.50


John Rutter : Five Childhood Lyrics : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 9780193437166

John Rutter : Five Childhood Lyrics

This choral collection includes settings of children's poems and nursery rhymes for SATB unaccompanied - with some divisi.

Songlist: Monday's Child, The Owl And The Pussy Cat, Windy Nights, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Sing A Song Of Sixpence

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Voicing: SATB | 9352b | Songbook | $15.95 | A Cappella


John Rutter : Carols : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 9780193533813

John Rutter : Carols

Full of joy and tenderness, John Rutter's carols illuminate and celebrate the Christmas story in works of great imagination and variety. This selection of his most popular carols forms an essential collection for all choirs. Includes 10 SATB carols, accompanied and unaccompanied.

Songlist: Angels' Carol, Candlelight Carol, Dormi, Jesu, Love Came Down At Christmas, Mary's Lullaby, Nativity Carol, Shepard's Pipe Carol, Star Carol, There Is A Flower, What Sweeter Music

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Voicing: SATB | 9353b | Songbook | $14.95 | Some a cappella


John Rutter : Birthday Madrigals : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 0193380293

John Rutter : Birthday Madrigals

Birthday Madrigals was written at the invitation of Brian Kay, conductor of the Cheltenham Bach Choir, to celebrate the seventy-fifth birthday of the great jazz pianist George Shearing. The first performance was given, in his presence, in Cheltenham Town Hall on June 3, 1995 by the Cheltenham Bach Choir with Neil Swainson (double bass), John Rutter conducting. The seed of the composition was 'It was a lover and his lass,' witten in 1975. The other four movements, their texts also drawn from the madrigal era (hence the work's title), were added in 1995 to make the present choral suite.

Songlist: It Was A Lover And His Lass, Draw On, Sweet Night, Come Live With Me, My True Love Hath My Heart, When Daisies Pied

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Voicing: SATB | 9354b | Songbook | $12.95 | A Cappella


John Rutter : Fancies : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 0193380714

John Rutter : Fancies

Featured on the Cambridge Singers' album of the same name, 'Fancies' is an exquisite cycle of choral settings for mixed voices and small orchestra.

Songlist: Tell Me Where Is Fancy Bred, There Is A Garden In Her Face, The Urchins' Dance, Riddle Song, Midnight's Bell, The Bellboy's Song

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Voicing: SATB | 9357b | Songbook | $14.95 | Accompanied


John Rutter : When Icicles Hang : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 0193380730

John Rutter : When Icicles Hang

In this collection we have a cycle of choral settings with words by Campion, Shakespeare, and anon. for SATB (with tenor solo) and small orchestra.

Songlist: Icicles, Winter Nights, Good Ale, Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind, Winter Wakeneth All My Care, Hay Ay

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Voicing: SATB | 9358b | Songbook | $14.95 | Accompanied


John Rutter : Five Traditional Songs : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 9780193437173

John Rutter : Five Traditional Songs

In this choral collection we have five settings of traditional songs, arranged by John Rutter for SATBB unaccompanied voices.

Songlist: The Girl I Left Behind Me, O Waly Waly, The British Grenadiers, Golden Slumbers, Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron

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Voicing: SATB | 9359b | Songbook | $13.95 | A Cappella


John Rutter : Gloria : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 0193380625

John Rutter : Gloria

Composed by John Rutter, this vocal score for mixed voices and piano is a brilliant choral piece that your singers and audience members will love. The score comes with choral notation and piano reduction, the text language is Latin, with a total of 44 pages.

Songlist: Allegro Vivace, Andante, Vivace e Ritmico

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Voicing: SATB | 9360b | Songbook | $9.95 | Accompanied


John Rutter : Psalmfest : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 0193380404

John Rutter : Psalmfest

This excellent choral collection by John Rutter is written for mixed voices and keybord. The nine movements form a single choral work comprising seven pieces previously published separately and two new movements. A broad range of emotions all find their place with rich and varied musical settings. It features solos for soprano and tenor soloists - an excellent addition to your sacred choral program!

Songlist: O Be Joyful In The Lord, I will Lift Up Mine Eyes, Praise The Lord, O My Soul, The Lord Is My Shepard, Cantate Domino, The Lord Is My Light And Salvation, O Clap Your Hands, O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings, O Praise The Lord Of Heaven

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Voicing: SATB | 9361b | Songbook | $11.95 | Accompanied


John Rutter : The Sprig of Thyme : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 9780193380615

John Rutter : The Sprig of Thyme

Featured on the Cambridge Singers' album of the same name, 'The Sprig of Thyme' is a beautiful cycle of folk-song settings, each setting giving plenty of opportunity for different voices in your choir the opportunity to shine!

Songlist: The Bold Grenadier, The Keel Row, The Willow Tree, The Sprig Of Thyme, Down By The Sally Gardens, The Cuckoo, I Know Where I'm Going, Willow Song, O Can Ye Sew Cushions, Afton Water, The Miller Of Dee

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Voicing: SATB | 9362b | Songbook | $13.95 | Accompanied


John Rutter : Feel The Spirit : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : HMB231

John Rutter : Feel The Spirit

This collection of familiar spirituals arranged by John Rutter is beautifully set for mezzo-soprano solo and mixed choir. Each selection can be performed alone, or the collection can be performed as a whole to showcase the rich heritage of the spiritual.

Songlist: Deep River, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, I Got a Robe, Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Steal Away, When the Saints Go Marching In

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Voicing: SATB | 9687b | Songbook | $10.95


John Rutter (editor) : English Church Music, Volume 2: Canticles and Responses : SATB : Songbook : 9780193368446 : 9780193368446

John Rutter (editor) : English Church Music, Volume 2: Canticles and Responses

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 for use throughout the year. The evening canticles are given due space, with seventeen settings, including those by Byrd, Gibbons, Purcell, Walmisley, Stanford, Noble, Howells, Walton, and Tippett. Also included are settings of the Te Deum and Jubilate Deo, alongside seven settings of the Preces and Responses and two additional early Lord's Prayers. The selection is completed with three supplementary items: a set of previously unpublished Psalm chants by Howells, John Sanders's Good Friday Reproaches, and a written-out Order for Compline. Robert King has prepared completely new editions of all the pre-twentieth-century works, going back to the earliest and most reliable manuscripts or printed sources. Playable keyboard reductions have been added for the majority of unaccompanied items.

Songlist: Preces & Responses, Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in B minor (original setting), Preces & Responses, Second Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis), Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in C minor (unison voices) (transposed to D minor), Preces & Responses, Lord's Prayer, Short Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis), Second Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis), Short Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis), Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in B minor, Psalm Chants, Preces & Responses, Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in B minor, Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in G minor, Preces & Responses, Good Friday Reproaches, Preces & Responses, Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in G, Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in C, Te Deum and Jubilate in C, Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in A, Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in B flat, Lord's Prayer, Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (St John's service), Preces & Responses, Te Deum in G, Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in D minor, Magnificat & Nunc Dimmitis (Chichester Service), Jubilate Deo, and more

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Voicing: SATB | 5692b | Songbook | $24.95


John Rutter (editor) : Folk Songs For Choirs Vol 1 : SATB : Songbook : 9780193437180

John Rutter (editor) : Folk Songs For Choirs Vol 1

Editied by John Rutter these songs come from the British Isles and North America, ranging widely in regional origin and character.

Songlist: Among the Leaves so Green, O, Bushes and Briars, Black Sheep, Bobby Shafto, Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron, Early One Morning, Greensleeves, Londonderry Air, My Sweetheart's like Venus, O Waly, Waly, She's Like the Swallow, Sourwood Mountain

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Voicing: SATB | 6606b | Songbook | $22.95 | A Cappella


John Rutter (editor) : Folk Songs For Choirs Vol 2 : SATB : Songbook : 9780193437197

John Rutter (editor) : Folk Songs For Choirs Vol 2

Edited by John Rutter all these songs come from the British Isles.

Songlist: Afton Water, Brigg Fair, Ca' the Yowes, Faithful Johnny, I love my Love, Strawberry Fair, Swansea Town, The Keel Row, The Oak and the Ash, The Sailor and Young Nancy, The Three Ravens, The Turtle Dove, Yarmouth Fair

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Voicing: SATB | 6607b | Songbook | $22.95 | A Cappella


John Rutter (Editor) : Christmas Motets : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 9780193437043

John Rutter (Editor) : Christmas Motets

This songbook is part of the Oxford Choral Classics series and gathers in one volume sixteen of the finest motets and related pieces for the season of Christmas. The collection gives due space to the magnificant works of the Renaissance period, with well-known motets such as Victoria's O magnum mysterium and Sweeelink's Hodie Chritus natus est placed alongside works by Byrd, Palestrina and Mouton. There are also works from later peiods, including Bruckner's Virga Jesse, an estatic motet in praise of Christ's birth, and Cui's fervant and sonorous setting of the Magnificat. As such, the collection is an outstanding and richly varied survey of the repertoire, and provides a superb choice of pieces for all choirs seeking a broad selection of music for this season.

Songlist: Virga Jesse floruit, O magnum mysterium and Beata Virgo, Magnificat, Quem vidistis, pastores, Riu, riu, chiu, Resonet in laudibus, Omnes de Saba venient, Frohlocket, ihr Volker auf Erden, Nesciens mater, Hodie Christus natus est, O beatum et sacrosanctum diem, In dulci jubilo, Quem pastores laudavere, In dulci jubilo, Hodie Christus natus est, O Magnum Mysterium

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Voicing: SATB | 6608b | Songbook | $17.95 | A Cappella


John Rutter (Editor) : European Sacred Music : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 9780193436954

John Rutter (Editor) : European Sacred Music

The Oxford Choral Classics gathers together over three hundred of the world's choral masterpieces into a unique series of seven volumes that span the whole of Western choral literature. Each volume contains all of the established classics of its genre under a single cover, in authoritative new editions and at a budget price. European Sacred Music is the second volume in the series and a fabulous value for money. From the Allegri Misereri to the Victora O vos omnes, John Rutter and co-editor Clifford Bartlett have researched the best available sources and provided excellent new English singing translations and sensible, practical keyboard reductions.

Songlist: Miserere, Cristus factus est, Otche nash (The Lord's Prayer), O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Muhseligen?, Ach, arme Welt, Geistliches Lied, Ave Maria, Christus factus est, Os justi, Locus iste, Magnificat, O vos omnes, Cantique de jean Racine, Panis angelicus, Jubilate Deo, O vos omnes, The Cherubic Hymn (Izhe kheruvimyi), Ave aris stella, Ave Virgo sanctissima, Pater noster, Dixit Maria, Crux fidelis, Ave Maria, Adoramus te, Christe, Ave verum Corpus, Timor et tremor and Exaudi Deus, Crucifixus a8, Psalm 48 (Richte mich, Gott), Verleih uns Frieden, and more

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Voicing: SATB | 9125b | Songbook | $23.95


John Rutter (Editor) : Opera Choruses : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 9780193436930

John Rutter (Editor) : Opera Choruses

The Oxford Choral Classics series gathers together over three hundred of the world's choral masterpieces into a unique series of seven volumes. Each volume contains all of the established classics of its genre under a single cover, in authoritative new editions, at a budget price. Opera Choruses is the first volume in the series. Audiences will love these classic choruses, skillfully arranged as separate concert works and available for the first time together. Rutter has researched the best available sources and provided excellent English singing translations, as well as sensible and practical new keyboard reductions for rehearsal accompanists.

Songlist: Prisoners' chorus (Fidelio), Roman carnival (Benvenuto Cellini), Habanera (Carmen), March of the toreadors (Carmen), Polovitsian dances (Prince Igor), Chorus of wedding guests (Lucia di Lammermoor), Soldiers' chorus (Faust ), Chorus of encanted islanders (Alcina), Bell Chorus (Pagliacci), Easter hymn (Cavalleria rusticana), Priests' chorus (Die Zauberflote), Voyagers' chorus (Idomeneo), Coronation scene (Boris Godunov), Humming chorus (Madama Butterfly), Dido's lament, and final chorus (Dido and Aeneas), Procession of the nobles (Mlada), Prayer (Moise), Villagers' chorus (Guillaume Tell), Chorus of peasant girls (Eugene Onegin), Waltz scene (Eugene Onegin), Anvil chorus (Il trovatore), Brindisi (La traviata), Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves (Nabucco), Chorus of Scottish Refugees (Macbeth), Matadors' chorus (La traviata), Rataplan (La forza del destino), Soldiers' chorus (Il trovatore), Triumphal scene (Aida), Witches' chorus (Macbeth), Bridal Chorus (Lohengrin), and more

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Voicing: SATB | 9134b | Songbook | $22.95 | Accompanied


John Rutter / David Willcocks : Carols for Choirs : SATB : Songbook : John Rutter : 0193532271

John Rutter / David Willcocks : Carols for Choirs

This is a selection of the best-loved carols and hymns for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and Easter: 74 of the most popular titles from Carols for Choirs 1, 2 and 3, plus 26 titles new to the series. There are carols suitable for both sacred and secular occasions, and both accompanied and unaccompanied material. The Order of Service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is included.

Songlist: A Boy Was Born, A Christmas Carol, A Great and Mighty Wonder, A Merry Christmas, A Virgin Most Pure, Adeste Fideles, All Men Draw Near, And There Were Sheperds, Angels from the Realms of Glory, As with Gladness Men of Old, Away in a Manger, Away in a Manger, Blessed be that Maid Mary, The Blessed Son of God, The Boar's Head Carol, Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Carol with Lullaby, Conventry Carol, Conventry Carol, Ding Dong! Merrily on High First Nowell, Gallery Carol, Girls and Boys Leave your Toys, Gloucestershire Wassail, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas

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Voicing: SATB | 9087b | Songbook | $27.95 | Primarily a cappella


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A Choral Fanfare : SATB : John Rutter : Songbook : 9780193504189 : 9780193504189

John Rutter : A Choral Fanfare

A dramatic and colourful setting of Psalm 81:3 and 4 which is an ideal introit or anthem for festive occasions, or for the opening of a choral concert.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.40 |
9780193504189


A Clare Benediction : SAB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416581

John Rutter : A Clare Benediction

An easy anthem with words and music by John Rutter. There are four different versions of the vocal parts: unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, SA and Men with piano or SATB unaccompanied or with keyboard.

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193416581


A Clare Benediction : Unison : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193420717 : 9780193420717

John Rutter : A Clare Benediction

An easy anthem with words and music by John Rutter. There are four different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, SA and Men with piano or SATB unaccompanied or with keyboard.

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Voicing: Unison | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
9780193420717


A Clare Benediction : Unison : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193426351 : 9780193426351

John Rutter : A Clare Benediction

An easy anthem with words and music by John Rutter. There are four different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, SA and Men with piano or SATB unaccompanied or with keyboard.

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Voicing: Unison | Sheet Music | $2.70 | A Cappella |
9780193426351


A Clare Benediction : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193511521 : 9780193511521

John Rutter : A Clare Benediction

An easy anthem with words and music by John Rutter. There are four different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, SA and Men with piano, or SATB unaccompanied or with keyboard.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.70 | A Cappella |
9780193511521


A Crown of Glory : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193533585 : 9780193533585

John Rutter : A Crown of Glory

This is a powerful setting of an Advent prayer from the Mozarabic Liturgy. Emotive chromatic harmonies reinforce the dramatic imagery of the text to create a strong and stirring anthem,

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.40 |
9780193533585


A Dedication and an Amen : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416680

John Rutter : A Dedication and an Amen

Commissioned by Chorus America, A Dedication and an Amen is a flexible work designed for use in a variety of contexts. Featuring a secular Dedication and an optional Amen, it can be adapted to suit worship services as well as ceremonies where a religious text may not be considered appropriate.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193416680


A flower remembered : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193404823

John Rutter : A flower remembered

This tender piece will appeal to all fans of John Rutter's music. Composed for Harmony for Japan and in memory of the victims of Fukushima, March 2011, it is both reflective and heartfelt. With a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment, A flower remembered is sure to become a firm favourite with all choirs. This is a dual-language publication, allowing for performance in both Japanese and English.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193404823


A flower remembered : SSA : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193405004

John Rutter : A flower remembered

Originally published in a version for SATB, this tender piece will appeal to all fans of John Rutter's music. Composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima, March 2011, it is both reflective and heartfelt. With a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment, A flower remembered is sure to become a firm favourite with all choirs. This is a dual language publication allowing for performance in both Japanese and English, and is also available for SATB.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193405004


A Gaelic Blessing : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416734

John Rutter : A Gaelic Blessing

John Rutter's enduringly popular Gaelic Blessing is presented here with commentary and performance hints from the composer. Rutter's setting of William Sharp's uplifting words is serene, tender, and beautiful in its simplicity.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193416734


A Gaelic Blessing : SSA : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416901

John Rutter : A Gaelic Blessing

John Rutter's enduringly popular setting of William Sharp's uplifting words is serene, tender, and beautiful in its simplicity.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193416901


A Gaelic Blessing : Unison : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416918

John Rutter : A Gaelic Blessing

John Rutter's enduringly popular setting of William Sharp's uplifting words is serene, tender, and beautiful in its simplicity.

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Voicing: Unison | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
9780193416918


A Prayer of Saint Patrick : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193511446 : 9780193511446

John Rutter : A Prayer of Saint Patrick

This short, eloquent Benediction sets words from St Patrick's Breastplate (5th century).

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
9780193511446


All things bright and beautiful : Unison : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193420625 : 9780193420625

John Rutter : All things bright and beautiful

Unison (with optional second part) voices with piano or orchestra. The beautiful melody, popular words, and flowing accompaniment combine here to memorable effect. Vintage Rutter, and essential repertoire for any upper-voice choir. There is also a version of this setting for SATB voices.

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Voicing: Unison | Sheet Music | $2.70 | With Piano |
9780193420625


All things bright and beautiful : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193407343

John Rutter : All things bright and beautiful

This classic Rutter anthem, with its familiar words, optimistic feel, and characterful orchestral accompaniment, is essential repertoire for any choir. Orchestral material is available on sale and on hire/rental.
Also available in John Rutter Anthems and in a version for upper voices.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193407343


Arise, shine : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193505254 : 9780193505254

John Rutter : Arise, shine

This is a glorious and luminescent setting of verses from Isaiah 60. Rutter captures perfectly the essence of the text, the music moving through bold determination to quiet reflection before coming to a rousing conclusion.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.40 |
9780193505254


As the bridegroom to his chosen : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193511347 : 9780193511347

John Rutter : As the bridegroom to his chosen

A tender and lovely setting which is easy to sing. Particularly appropriate for weddings.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193511347


Ave Maria : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193356634 : 9780193356634

John Rutter : Ave Maria

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, culminating in a descending chain of overlapping phrases before the final hushed and reverent cadence.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.90 |
9780193356634


Away in a manger : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193413948

John Rutter : Away in a manger

John Rutter's tender and poignant arrangement of W. J. Kirkpatrick's much-loved carol is available here for the first time as an octavo. The familiar melody is taken first by the sopranos and then by the male voices, underpinned by a rich cushion of humming from the other sections of the choir, before the voices join together for the final verse in glorious harmony.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
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| 9780193413948


Banquet Fugue : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193432383 : 9780193432383

John Rutter : Banquet Fugue

This show-stopping fughetta is part of John Rutter's 'musical fable' The Reluctant Dragon.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193432383


Be thou my vision : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193407350

John Rutter : Be thou my vision

In this setting of haunting simplicity, Rutter employs rich orchestral colours and a beautiful, imploring melody. The composer has taken the opportunity of this anniversary edition to recast the original accompaniment for organ, to facilitate performance in church.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193407350


Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193405523

John Rutter : Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind

This setting of a song from Act II of Shakespeare's As You Like It was originally published as part of John Rutter's cycle of six choral settings with small orchestra When Icicles Hang

Poetry By: William Shakespeare

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Cantate Domino : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193533615 : 9780193533615

John Rutter : Cantate Domino

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 novum'. The words and plainsong melody of the Veni Creator Spiritus make an unexpected and effective entry towards the end of the anthem. It is also included in Rutter's Psalmfest.

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Canticle of Thanksgiving : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416635

John Rutter : Canticle of Thanksgiving

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 the anthem particularly suited to Harvest and Thanksgiving services.

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Cantus : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193533608 : 9780193533608

John Rutter : Cantus

An anthem or short choral work for mixed choir (with optional solo soprano) and organ or brass ensemble (3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba). The solo soprano line may be played on the organ or trumpet. The solo trumpet can be either part of, or additional to, the brass ensemble. A setting of the single word 'Alleluia' with music which evokes a heightened, joyful tranquillity.

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Christ the Lord is risen again : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193511910

John Rutter : Christ the Lord is risen again

John Rutter's original setting of this popular Easter hymn is resplendent and celebratory, with frequent metre changes that give a fresh feel to these historic words.

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Come down, O Love divine : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193504912 : 9780193504912

John Rutter : Come down, O Love divine

A powerful and moving setting.

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Creation's Alleluia : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416307

John Rutter : Creation's Alleluia

Setting words by the medieval monk Notker Balbulus in a translation by J.M. Neale, Rutter creates an uplifting song of praise. Gentle organ arpeggios are set skilfully against carefully wrought choral lines, leading to a dramatic finale. Creation's Alleluia is suitable for any worship service.

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Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193862371

John Rutter : Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron

Country: England

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Depart in Peace : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416284

John Rutter : Depart in Peace

Rutter composed this elegant setting of the Evensong canticle Nunc Dimittis in homage to and in the style of composer Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, whose own Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis settings are staples of the English sacred choral repertoire.

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Distant Land : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416567

John Rutter : Distant Land

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, and a version of the piece for orchestra only is available on hire.

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Down by the Riverside : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193405738

John Rutter : Down by the Riverside

John Rutter's lively arrangement of this barnstorming American folk-song builds up from a quiet opening to a triumphant conclusion, with a characterful orchestration that can only give rise to a rousing performance.

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Eternal God : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416390

John Rutter : Eternal God

This original hymn is touching and lyrical, with unison first and second verses blossoming into four-part writing in the third verse. It may be performed as either a congregational hymn (a congregation part is included), or as a choir anthem.

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9780193416390


Fiddler Man : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193431539 : 9780193431539

John Rutter : Fiddler Man

for SATB and piano
A hoe-down in party mood. No. 1 of Three American Lyrics

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For The Beauty Of The Earth : TTBB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193401952

John Rutter : For The Beauty Of The Earth

Originally published in versions for SA and SATB voices, this classic Rutter anthem has now been adapted by the composer for performance by male-voice choirs. The flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint, and the gentle, arpeggiated keyboard part provides a supportive harmonic accompaniment.

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Give me wings : SSAA : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193402829

John Rutter : Give me wings

Written for Children's International Voices, this delightfully uplifting piece will appeal to children's choirs everywhere. A highly singable melody alternates between unison and two parts, and the words, written by the composer, are full of excited optimism for the future. Rutter skilfully combines a flowing character with a strong rhythmic pulse, and the piano accompaniment provides harmonic support throughout. For children's choir and piano.

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Give the king thy judgments, O God : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193511637

John Rutter : Give the king thy judgments, O God

The second of two Rutter anthems celebrating the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, Give the king thy judgments, O God is a ceremonial work that draws upon the Book of Psalms alongside text written by the composer to create a suitably festive piece. Although the prevailing mood is jubilant, the closing pages provide a prayerful moment as Orlando Gibbon's gentle hymn tune Song 1 is interpolated to great effect. This anthem is featured on Rutter's highly-acclaimed CD The Gift of Life.

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God be in my head : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193405516

John Rutter : God be in my head

Part of the John Rutter Anniversary Edition, this is a profoundly beautiful setting of one of the earliest English prayers, from the Sarum Primer of 1514.

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Good Ale : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193511927

John Rutter : Good Ale

John Rutter's rousing drinking song Good Ale, which was originally published as part of his cycle of six choral settings with small orchestra When Icicles Hang, is full of spirit and character.

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Home is a special kind of feeling : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193432369 : 9780193432369

John Rutter : Home is a special kind of feeling

The Wind in the Willows is now available in this arrangement for separate performance for SATB choir and piano or orchestra.

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Hymn to the Creator of Light : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193504745 : 9780193504745

John Rutter : Hymn to the Creator of Light

John Rutter wrote this anthem for the dedication of the Herbert Howells memorial window in Gloucester Cathedral in 1992. The first section is full of mystical intensity, and, with its iridescent chromatic harmonies is reminiscent of Howells's own music. After a more lively central section, the finale is ingeniously written and incorporates both the chorale melody and the opening motif.

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I am with you always : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193368798 : 9780193368798

John Rutter : I am with you always

This lovely anthem sets a biblical text to a warm and flowing tune. Suitable for use in wedding ceremonies and throughout the church year, this anthem will appeal to all fans of Rutter's music.

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9780193368798


I believe in springtime : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193511385 : 9780193511385

John Rutter : I believe in springtime

This anthem is a celebration of life. The adult choir is intended as support for the children's voices and is entirely optional.

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I my Best-Beloved's am : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193405547

John Rutter : I my Best-Beloved's am

I my Best-Beloved's am was written in 1999 for a BBC Singers broadcast concert on the theme of the Seven Sacraments. This a cappella anthem focuses on the theme of marriage - setting the nuptial responses from the old Tridentine Catholic marriage service and stanzas from Francis Quarles's poetic paraphrase of the Song of Solomon - but, as the Song of Solomon is often understood as symbolic of the love between Christ and his Church, is also suitable for use throughout the Church year. Gregorian chant is the prevalent musical influence, and the male and female voices are offset against each other in an effective contrast.

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I Wonder As I Wander : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193416789

John Rutter : I Wonder As I Wander

A familiar piece from the 100 Carols for Choirs stable, John Rutter's sublime arrangement of the haunting Appalachian carol I wonder as I wander, collected in the 1930s by musical folklorist and singer John Jacob Niles, is lilting and evocative, setting the scene with an affecting opening verse for solo voice.

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I would be true : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193390102 : 9780193390102

John Rutter : I would be true

This tender arrangement of the well-loved Irish folk melody Londonderry Air sets an uplifting poem by Howard Walter: a stirring combination of music and text that was also used at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. Opening with the melody sung by tutti sopranos, the texture gradually builds to a climatic double choir section as the text celebrates the journey to God's heavenly kingdom. I would be true has been recorded by the Cambridge Singers on the CD This is the Day.

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It was a lover and his lass : SA : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193426252 : 9780193426252

John Rutter : It was a lover and his lass

for SA (with divisi) and piano

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Kum ba yah : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193403666

John Rutter : Kum ba yah

This moving and prayerful arrangement of the well-known traditional song was written in memory of Nelson Mandela. Rutter treats the melody in simple yet varied ways, with a mixture of unison and four-part choral textures, into which the organ is gently interwoven. The piece reaches a dynamic and emotional peak in the fourth and final verse, before a quiet and reflective ending.

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9780193403666


Let us go in peace : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193504417 : 9780193504417

John Rutter : Let us go in peace

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

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9780193504417


Let's begin again : SATB : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193432352 : 9780193432352

John Rutter : Let's begin again

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.

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9780193432352

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