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.

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

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

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.

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

This joyful, sprightly carol comes from Sir David Willcocks: A Celebration in Carols. With its uplifting 7/8 time signature, memorable melody, rich and diverse textures, and delightful orchestral

This charming carol, composed in 1975 by Barbara Bell, was discovered by John Rutter, who enlisted the help of John Suchet and Classic FM to track down the composer. This Christmas lullaby is haunting in

This distinctive setting, for choir and organ, of the traditional Cornish carol is a welcome addition to the Rutter Anniversary Editions series.

"What sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King."  This tender setting of the traditional carol text has become one of John Rutter's most cherished

Commissioned by Graham Ross and the choir of Clare College, Cambridge, this is a truly beautiful Christmas anthem.  With an original text by the composer, soaring vocal lines and intricate textures,

The glorious events of Christmas and the scene at the manger are brought to life as the bells in paradise ring together, announcing the birth of a savior on earth. With classic lines and feel in the style

A staple in every library! The ever-popular Carols for Choirs series now includes Volume 5, the 50th Anniversary Edition! Each volume contains 50 carols that will serve the needs of a wide range of

Voices, keyboard and cello obbligato reflectively tell the story of the Wise Men's journey to the manger in Bethlehem. Every step of the journey is felt in the music until the joyful arrival of the royal

The incomparable musicianship of John Rutter shines through every measure of this heartfelt original. "I wish you starlight on fields of snow, the winter's morning light and evening's glow; I wish you