When the Saints go marching in

A Dixieland style arrangement which would make a rousing concert finale or encore.

There are two accompaniments available to hire – for small ensemble and full orchestra, at the OUP link below.

Orchestration: Ensemble: cl.tbn.string bass.drums.pno Orchestra: 2.2.2.2-4.3.3.2-timp.2perc.hp.str

Also available in an arrangement for TTBB

 

Jesus Child (SATB)

Caribbean music became widely popular in Britain from the 1950s, and this carol shows its influence.

This carol is also available in Carols for Choirs 3 and 100 Carols for Choirs. The piece has also been arranged for upper voices and for unison.

All the instrumental accompaniments are available for hire at the OUP link below. The arrangement for orchestra is also available on sale.

Orchestration: Brass: 4 tpt, 3 tbn, tuba, perc, organ Ensemble: 2 fl, perc, pno/org, db Orchestra: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, bn, 2 hn, 2 perc (claves, maraca, glock), hp, str

The very best time of year (SATB)

With a text by the composer, this secular carol is a true celebration of all that we love about the festive season. Also available in an arrangement for solo piano, and a version by Owain Park for SATTBB

An accompaniment for chamber orchestra is available on sale and on hire/rent at the OUP link below.

Orchestration: fl, ob, hp, str

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.

Also available in Encores for Choirs 1.

Instrumental material is available to hire at the OUP link below.

Orchestration: perc (1 player: vibraphone & glock), drum kit, harpsichord (or electronic substitute), electric piano, strings