What Sweeter Music is an atmospheric setting of Robert Herrick's popular Christmas text. The carol opens with hushed interweaving choral lines creating a soft veil of sound that expands texturally and dynamically into an expressive central section. The sustained melodic interest in every part combines to create a gorgeous work that choirs will find a true pleasure to sing. What Sweeter Music wil…

Full score-John Rutter's What Sweeter Music for SATB and organ or string orchestra  The string accompaniment is available on hire and for sale.John Rutter was born in London in 1945 and studied music at Clare College Cambridge. His compositions embrace choral orchestral and instrumental music and he has edited or co-edited various choral anthologies including four Carols for Choirs volumes wi…

What Sweeter Music Can We Bring - A Cappella

What Sweeter Music

What Sweeter Music

A Cantata for Christmas-From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger making this compi…

Richard Allain sets the Christmas poem 'What sweeter music' by Robert Herrick (1591-1674) for SATB chorus and Piano (or Organ).

John Rutter master of melody is now available for your brass band. This beautiful carol tells the story of Christmas night and breathes the atmosphere of this joyous time. This arrangement does great justice to the original.

For a cappella SATB chorus.

for SATB and organ or string orchestra The string accompaniment is available on hire and for sale.

for SATB and organ or string orchestra The string accompaniment is available on hire and for sale.

for SATB and organ or string orchestra The string accompaniment is available on hire and for sale.

The 17th century poem by Robert Herrick forms the basis for this lovely setting. The solo opening is taken up by the choir in a gently imitative way followed by a contrasting middle section that reflects the imagery portrayed inthe text. Finally the music modulates and the rich choral textures bring the work to a fulfilling conclusion. Available separately: SATB/Solo SAB/Solo SSA/Solo ChoirTr…

The 17th century poem by Robert Herrick forms the basis for this lovely setting. The solo opening is taken up by the choir in a gently imitative way followed by a contrasting middle section that reflects the imagery portrayed inthe text. Finally the music modulates and the rich choral textures bring the work to a fulfilling conclusion. Available separately: SATB/Solo SAB/Solo SSA/Solo ChoirTr…

This treasured 17th century text by Robert Herrick is set with an expressive melodic line over a flowing accompaniment and lush choral textures incorporating the full dynamic range. A wonderful addition to Christmas concerts orperformances at any time of year! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA. Duration: ca. 3:30.