John Rutter Christmas Music

Depicting a journey to the Bethlehem stable where Jesus was born, this lilting original carol features both the lower and upper voices separately before joining together in glorious harmony. The third verse

This touching carol sets a tender text by G.K. Chesterton. From Carols for Choirs 6.

John Rutter creates a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere in this new arrangement of the traditional German carol, Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen.

In this original carol by John Rutter, a lilting 3/4 meter carries the listener gently through the familiar Christmas story, beautifully depicted in a text by the composer and expressed through artful

Four centuries of Christmas carols are represented in this handsome collection that is approaching half a century of use with choirs throughout the world. The entire range of choral expression is offered

Setting original words by the artist Marc Bratcher, this tender and evocative carol for unaccompanied SATB choir is suitable for performance at Christmas or Epiphany. The work opens with a gently flowing

Peaceful and contemplative, this fresh arrangement of the traditional German carol shimmers with vocal harmonies that would otherwise be a cappella but for the lyrical accompaniment from a solo oboe.

William Blake's poem provides a tender text for this lullaby to the infant Jesus. Alternating between a cappella and accompanied passages with organ, this motet-like original setting swells with the

This Shakespearean text is explored in the remarkable Rutter style, giving you an ideal selection for your winter concert or any other performance occasion.

Setting a well-loved medieval text, this effective piece paints the story of Jesus' birth through lyrical melodies and beautiful harmonic surprises.

This carol recounts the Christmas story from the perspective of Joseph. Two expressive verses are taken by the solo baritone, with the chorus performing a refrain infused with expectancy and wonder. In the

Eight of John Rutter's best-loved Christmas choral pieces are now available as piano transcriptions, made by the composer himself, for performance use or enjoyment at home. The collection provides skillful

The tune for Child in a Manger first appeared as the hymn tune BUNESSAN, composed in the Scottish Inner Hebrides and published in 1900 as a Christmas carol with lyrics translated from the Scottish

This traditional French carol dates from the late 15th to early 16th century. The song was long ago translated into English as Sing We Now of Christmas; the word "nouvelet" has the same root as

This an English Christmas carol that enumerates in the manner of a cumulative song a series of grand gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas The tune commonly associated with it is derived from

Originally published in the Carols for Choirs 2 collection, Rutter's classic arrangement of this well-known carol is energetic and joyful. The memorable and buoyant melody is supported and driven by lively

This sprightly setting of a sixteenth-century English text tells the tale of a jolly shepherd named Wat. With upbeat triple meter and a joyous message, this John Rutter carol features imaginative,

Although first published in 1974, the John Rutter carol, Jesus Child, remains just as fresh today as it was when first issued.

Featuring alto voice, this unique percussion arrangement of the lyrical John Rutter classic is one you'll definitely want to program in your next Christmas concert!

For sopranos, altos, and unison men with piano, organ or orchestra, this collection includes nine of John Rutter's most popular Christmas carols rescored by the composer into three parts. From Star

John Rutter has created a gentle and lyrical setting of the well-known 15th-century English text, A Babe Is Born All of a May, to Bring Salvation unto Us. The SATB divisi voices and soprano solo

With words and music written by John Rutter, this is one of his earlier and frequently performed carols for Christmas. The beauty and simplicity lends itself to concert band instrumentation offering a