This collection of nine of John Rutter’s most popular anthems, arranged by the composer for lower voices, has been carefully compiled to reflect a wide variety of texts and styles. Encompassing both sacred and secular pieces, the collection provides a valuable and attractive body of repertoire for lower-voice choirs.
Contents:
A Gaelic Blessing
Blow, blow, thou winter wind
Candlelight Carol
God be in my head
Lead, kindly Light
Nativity Carol
O waly, waly
The Lord bless you and keep you
When the saints go marching in
This superb Latin mass setting for choir and organ demonstrates the composer’s strong melodic sense and innate feeling for the sound of choral worship. The atmospheric Kyrie leads to a Gloria that contrasts vibrantly rhythmic passages with smoother, expressive sections. The mysterious harmonies of the Sanctus pave the way for a tender Benedictus, and the Agnus Dei is a haunting and powerful prayer for peace.
Missa Brevis (and John’s piece for solo organ, Celebration) were written at the invitation of the Chapter of York in memory of Richard Shephard, a composer, former educator, and retired Director of Development and Chamberlain of York Minster.
This book contains 59 of the finest examples of the secular choral repertoire, ranging from the late 15th to the 20th century and spanning all the major European countries. All the pre-twentieth-century pieces are in completely new editions going back to the earliest and most reliable sources. Includes English translations and playable keyboard reductions.
Some items from this volume are available separately in the Oxford Choral Classics Octavo series.
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 The selection is completed with three supplementary items: a set of previously unpublished Psalm chants by Howells, John Sanders’s Good Friday Reproaches, and a written-out Order for Compline.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.
This profoundly beautiful setting by John Rutter of one of the earliest English prayers, from the Sarum Primer of 1514, has been specially adapted by the composer for tenors and basses.
Also available in arrangements for SATB and for upper voices
This setting of a song from Act II of Shakespeare’s As You Like It was originally published as part of Rutter’s cycle When Icicles Hang. Here, it has been specially adapted for TTBB choir by the composer, allowing tenors and basses to enjoy this artful, atmospheric setting of a famous Shakespearean extract.
This piece is also available for SATB
This beautiful collection of 16 songs for high voice includes favourite settings by some of Oxford’s best-loved composers. Each song is presented with piano or organ accompaniment, and a CD of high-quality backing tracks is included, allowing performance in a variety of different venues. With a wonderful selection of texts, this is the perfect collection for use in services, ceremonies, and concerts.
Rutter: A Clare Benediction
Rutter: A Gaelic Blessing
Chilcott: Be thou my vision
Gant: By the grace of the Spirit
Corp: Give to my eyes, Lord
arr. Bullard: How can I keep from singing?
Chilcott: Irish Blessing
arr. Bullard: Lord of all hopefulness
Willcocks: Lord, make me an instrument
Lole: O God of Mercy
Wilberg: O Light of Life!
Rutter: Pie Jesu
Rutter: The Lord bless you and keep you
Chilcott: The Lord’s my Shepherd
Chilcott: This day
Bourne: Thou art God
Also available in a version for low voice
This beautiful collection of 16 songs for low voice includes favourite settings by some of Oxford’s best-loved composers. Each song is presented with piano or organ accompaniment, and a CD of high-quality backing tracks is included, allowing performance in a variety of different venues. With a wonderful selection of texts, this is the perfect collection for use in services, ceremonies, and concerts.
Rutter: A Clare Benediction
Rutter: A Gaelic Blessing
Chilcott: Be thou my vision
Gant: By the grace of the Spirit
Corp: Give to my eyes, Lord
arr. Bullard: How can I keep from singing?
Chilcott: Irish Blessing
arr. Bullard: Lord of all hopefulness
Willcocks: Lord, make me an instrument
Lole: O God of Mercy
Wilberg: O Light of Life!
Rutter: Pie Jesu
Rutter: The Lord bless you and keep you
Chilcott: The Lord’s my Shepherd
Chilcott: This day
Bourne: Thou art God
Also available in a version for high voice
This beautiful collection of 14 songs for low voice offers Christmas settings by some of Oxford’s best-loved composers. Suitable for solo singers and unison choirs alike, each song is presented with piano accompaniment, and high-quality, downloadable backing tracks are included on a companion website. With a wonderful selection of pieces, this is the perfect collection for use in carol services and Christmas concerts or for enjoying at home.
Young: A babe is born
Rutter: Angels’ Carol
McDowall: Before the paling of the stars
Rutter: Candlelight Carol
Rutter: I sing of a maiden
Chilcott: Mid-winter
Todd: My Lord has Come
Bullard: Scots Nativity
Quartel: Snow Angel
Todd: Softly
Chilcott: Sweet was the song
Chilcott: The Shepherd’s Carol
Quartel: This endris night
McGlade: What child is this?
Also available in a volume for high voice and piano.
This beautiful collection of 14 songs for high voice offers Christmas settings by some of Oxford’s best-loved composers. Suitable for solo singers and unison choirs alike, each song is presented with piano accompaniment, and high-quality, downloadable backing tracks are included on a companion website. With a wonderful selection of pieces, this is the perfect collection for use in carol services and Christmas concerts or for enjoying at home.
Young: A babe is born
Rutter: Angels’ Carol
McDowall: Before the paling of the stars
Rutter: Candlelight Carol
Rutter: I sing of a maiden
Chilcott: Mid-winter
Todd: My Lord has Come
Bullard: Scots Nativity
Quartel: Snow Angel
Todd: Softly
Chilcott: Sweet was the song
Chilcott: The Shepherd’s Carol
Quartel: This endris night
McGlade: What child is this?
Also available in a volume for low voice and piano.
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