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Christmas Night is John Rutter's setting of a traditional French Carol, with words by Jon Rutter, It became the theme of one of his Christmas albums, focusing on the central event of the Christmas

Xylophones ahoy! John Rutter's 'Partita' of 1976, now 'Cityscapes', is not a piece you might necessarily have expected from the renowned composer of some of the classics of contemporary sacred choral music.

The melody of this composition is beautiful in its simplicity, and the words are descriptive of the holiday spirit. This arrangement is written and intended for combined band and chorus but may be performed

Come, Thou Redeemer of the Earth is an Advent hymn with roots in a Latin hymn attributed to St. Ambrose of Milan (340 - 397), 'Veni Redemptor gentium.' It was translated into English by John Mason Neale in

At the end of Britain's Edwardian era (1901-1910), Elgar reached the zenith of his fame and popularity. Much of the music for which he would be best remembered was already behind him, with many successful

The Crown of India March has been extracted from the elaborate theatrical presentation, a masque, originally including twelve pieces, staged in 1912 to celebrate the visit the preceding December of King

John Rutter created a delightful rendition of this notable carol, originally published as an a capella choral piece. It has been arranged here as an equally delightful adaptation for combined concert band

"Deck the Halls" (originally titled "Deck the Hall"), is a traditional Christmas, yuletide, and New Years' carol. The melody is Welsh dating back to the sixteenth century, and belongs to a winter carol,

Not only be a great piece for combined band and chorus, it's also perfect for solo trumpet. This arrangement is set so that the same score and parts will work equally well with combined band and chorus or

Originally written as a choral piece inspired by the release of Nelson Mandela from prison, composer John Rutter was encouraged to make a purely orchestral version from which this concert band arrangement

This version of John Rutter's Distant Land is adapted from the original orchestra/chorus score and is written for combined wind band and chorus, but it may also be performed by wind band

This scintillating carol in 5/8 meter offers a pleasant rhythmic challenge to your ensemble, and the results will delight both ensemble and audience. This arrangement is written and intended for combined