This work represents something new in the composer's work as it was conceived for a children's choir alongside an adult mixed choir, two soloists, and orchestra (now band). The children's choir adds a
The delicate melody befitting this familiar text gains gentle momentum by a continual movement in instrumental groups, vibraphone and optional harp. A quintessential piece for spring from renowned composer
This arrangement is compatible with the published vocal score and can be performed with or without chorus. The choral parts are included in the score for reference, but are not a part of the set.
These three magnificent compositions have been combined into a suite of three movements. The first movement is written for antiphonal brass, with the trumpets and trombones playing from the rear or balcony
Birthday Madrigals was written in 1995 to celebrate the seventy-fifth birthday of the great jazz pianist, George Shearing. This arrangement is written for combined band and choir, but may be
John Rutter's Christmas Lullaby was commissioned by The Bach Choir in 1989 to celebrate the 70th birthday of their conductor, Sir David Willcocks. The choral parts are included in the score for
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
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