A joyful anthem with an attractive melody and lilting accompaniment. Words are from Corinthians 1:14.
(A version for SATB and organ is also available.)
Full scores and parts for the orchestral accompaniment are available to hire at the OUP link below.
Orchestration: 2 fl, ob, 2 cl, 2 bn (II opt), 2 hn, str
This substantial anthem was composed in 2015 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta and to mark Salisbury Cathedral’s stewardship of the charter since 1215. Rutter succeeds in weaving together passages from the books of Isaiah, Zechariah, and Amos with music that is both ceremonial and mysteriously intense to create a dignified and powerful work.
The second of two Rutter anthems celebrating the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, Give the king thy judgements, 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.
A trumpet in C part is included in the vocal score, and a B flat trumpet part is available separately from OUP
Orchestration: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 4 hn, 3 tpt, 3 tbn, tba, timp, perc, glock, hp, str
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.
An accompaniment for orchestra is available to hire/rent at the OUP link below.
Orchestration: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, bn, 2 hn, 2 tpt, 2 perc [glock, xylo, sn-dr, sus-cym, cym], hp, str
No. 2 of Three American Lyrics for SATB choir and piano.
This exuberant arrangement would add sparkle to any carol concert.
A different arrangement of this carol, for SSA, is in Carols for Choirs 4.
Orchestral material is available to hire at the OUP link below.
Orchestration: fl, ob, cl, bsn, glock, perc, str
A different arrangement for unaccompanied SA voices is in Carols for Choirs 4.
A joyful carol of celebration with the refrain Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Versions for upper voices, solo piano, high voice and piano, and low voice and piano are also available
The orchestral accompaniment is available to hire at the OUP link below.
Orchestration: 2fl, ob, 2cl, bsn, 2hn, hp, str
An attractive tune taken from ‘Arbeau’s Orchesographie’ with words specially written for this melody.
Also in 100 Carols for Choirs.
Material is available to hire at the OUP link below.
Here John Rutter uses oriental musical influences to create a highly original arrangement of the popular Christmas carol. The verses are dark and mysterious in character, with warmth and joy radiating from the choruses. This setting can also be found in Rutter’s Christmas collection Joy to the World. Also available in an unaccompanied version.
Scores and parts for the orchestral accompaniment are available on sale at the OUP link below.
Orchestration: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn, perc (tamb, sus cym, SD, tam), hp, str
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