John Rutter Christmas Music

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

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 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 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

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

Herald the joy of the Christmas season with this stirring original carol from John Rutter! Composed for SATB chorus, brass ensemble, handbells, and organ (piano), it promises to fill your sanctuary with

This compelling original work features an exquisite text that is perfectly wedded to a lilting melody, all within a rich vocal texture worthy of this master composer. It's a rare gem, easy to perform and

This setting of Gruber's timeless carol is in the key of B major to successfully render the radiance and quiet joy that visited a crude stable in Bethlehem the first Christmas night. Choral lines sing

For SATB choir and piano, orchestra or brass ensemble (4tpt, 3tbn, tuba, perc, hp (opt)), this carol is also available in Carols for Choirs 3 and 100 Carols for Choirs. The accompaniments

One of the most beloved Christmas songs is presented here in an easy to read, fresh arrangement by John Rutter. Options for performance include soprano or tenor solo; organ and/or orchestra accompaniment

This absolutely stunning Christmas lullaby tells the Christmas story in a unique and sensitive way. Singable voice parts and rich harmonies resonate well with large or smaller choral groups. A short a