Written in 1963, this was one of John Rutter’s earliest pieces.
Also in Carols for Choirs 2 and 100 Carols for Choirs.
There are also versions for upper voices (SSA), unison, solo piano and TTBB
The string accompaniment, which is available for sale at the OUP link below, may be used with W91 (SSA) and X169 (SATB).
A simple setting of a familiar nineteenth-century hymn text.
Also in Carols for Choirs 2 and 100 Carols for Choirs.
There is a different arrangement of this carol for SSA unaccompanied in Carols for Choirs 4.
The instrumental material is available to hire/rent at the OUP link below.
Orchestration: fl.ob.hp-str
A different arrangement, not compatible with the instrumental accompaniment, for SSAA and piano
(opt.) is only in Carols for Choirs 4.
Down by the Sally Gardens and The Miller of Dee arranged for male voices.
Accompaniments are for piano or chamber ensemble (using one player per string part) or chamber orchestra.
Instrumental parts are available to hire at the OUP link below.
Orchestration: fl.ob.cl.bn-hp-vns 1 & 2, viola, cello, bass
A fable with music for narrator, mixed choir, and small orchestra, or oboe, bassoon, and piano.
This delightful work tells the story of the 14th-century Dominican mystic Heinrich Suso who, according to legend, notated the carol In dulci jubilo after it had been sung to him by a band of angels; he is unexpectedly aided by Sigismund, his donkey.
The work has been recorded by the Cambridge Singers and the City of London Sinfonia with Brian Kay (narrator), conducted by the composer. It forms part of the Christmas recording of the Three Musical Fables by John Rutter (Collegium CSCD 513).
Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 ob, 2 cl, 1 bsn, 2 hn, 1 perc, 1 hp, str OR ob, bsn, piano
This witty and enjoyable musical entertainment, based on the book by Kenneth Grahame, is for five soloists, narrator, SATB chorus, and instrumental ensemble. The main roles are written for adult singers, with a chorus of children and adults.
Orchestration: fl, ob, perc (dr kit, timp, glock), hp, elec pn (+pn), str (min: 4.3.2.2.1)
The Latin text from the Ordinary of the Mass.
An accompaniment for orchestra without organ is also available.
The first movement of Gloria is available separately under the title Gloria 1.
Full scores, vocal scores, and instrumental parts are available to hire at the OUP link below.
Orchestration: Brass: 4 tpt, 3 tbn, tba, timp, 2 perc (side drum, susp cym, glock, xylo, crash cym), org Orchestra: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 4 hn, 3 tpt, 3 tbn, tba, timp, 2 perc (glock, xylo, side drum, susp cym, crash cym, tamb), hp, str
This hauntingly beautiful piece is extracted from Rutter’s large-scale work Visions.
The expressive solo line features long phrases, double stopping in thirds and sixths, and a quasi-improvised section, making it an ideal concert work for advanced violinists.
Also available in an arrangement for flute and piano.
This setting perfectly captures the essential simplicity of this Christmas spiritual, with a wordless chorus backing a solo baritone.
Also available in 100 Carols for Choirs.
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