New TTBB Titles from JOHN RUTTER Monday, May 22, 2023
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists
Choral Works for TTBB Choirs by John Rutter
This collection of nine of John Rutter’s most popular choral works, arranged by the composer for tenors and basses, has been carefully compiled to reflect a wide variety of texts and styles. Encompassing both sacred and secular pieces, the collection provides a valuable and attractive body of repertoire for TTBB choirs. Titles include: “A Gaelic Blessing,” “Blow, blow, thou winter wind,” “Candlelight Carol,” “God be in my head,” “Lead, kindly Light,” “Nativity Carol,” “O waly, waly,” “The Lord bless you and keep you,” and “When the saints go marching in.”
Blow, blow, thou winter wind by John Rutter, TTBB with piano
This setting of a song from Act II of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” was originally published as part of Rutter’s cycle “When Icicles Hang.” Here, it has been specially adapted for TTBB choir by the composer, allowing tenors and basses to enjoy this artful, atmospheric setting of a famous Shakespearean extract.
God Be In My Head by John Rutter, TTBB a cappella
This profoundly beautiful setting by John Rutter of one of the earliest English prayers, from the Sarum Primer of 1514, has been specially adapted by the composer for tenors and basses.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years and a former church choir director of 20 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!