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Nico Muhly

Born: 1981. Living in: New York City, United States.

Nico Muhly is an American composer and sought-after collaborator whose influences range from American minimalism to the Anglican choral tradition. The recipient of commissions from The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Philadelphia Orchestra and others, he has written more than 80 works for the concert stage, including the operas Two Boys (2010), Dark Sisters (2011), and Marnie; the song cycles Sentences (2015), for countertenor Iestyn Davies, and Impossible Things (2009), for tenor Mark Padmore; a viola concerto for violist Nadia Sirota; the choral works My Days (2011) and Recordare, Domine (2013), written for the Hilliard Ensemble and the Tallis Scholars respectively and most recently Looking Up (2017), a work for choir and orchestra for the Cathedral Choral Society.

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Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Nico Muhly : With Eys Lift Up : SSAATTBB : Songbook : 196288139621 : 1705194850 : 01213731

Nico Muhly : With Eys Lift Upnew

A beautiful five-minute anthem commissioned by Help Musicians. First performed on 23 November 2022 at Westminster Abbey by the choirs of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St Paul's Cathedral, under the direction of James O'Donnell. Muhly sets a text by Thomas Traherne.

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Voicing: SSAATTBB | 12129b | Songbook | $5.95


Nico Muhly : Advice to a Young Woman : SSA : Songbook : 888680922344 : 00290340

Nico Muhly : Advice to a Young Woman

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Voicing: SSA | 9985b | Songbook | $4.75 | With Piano


Nico Muhly : Exeter Service : SATB : Songbook : 196288066873 : 1705164358 : 00456199

Nico Muhly : Exeter Service

Commissioned in commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Exeter Cathedral Girl Choristers' inaugural Evensong, with generous support from The Malcolm Walker Memorial Music Fund and the Exeter Cathedral Old Choristers Association. First performed by Choristers and Adult Voices of Exeter Cathedral, directed by Timothy Noon, with Timothy Parsons (organ) at Evensong on 17 November 2019.

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Voicing: SATB | 11803b | Songbook | $4.95


Nico Muhly : Westminster Service : SATB : Songbook : 196288139614 : 1705194567 : 01213729

Nico Muhly : Westminster Service

Subtitled 'Service in Ninths' the Westminster Service was composed for the Choir of Westminster Abbey and James O'Donnell, commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster through the generosity of David Keltner. This nine-minute Magnificat and Nunc dimittis for mixed choir and organ is the fifth setting of the evening canticles by Muhly.

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Voicing: SATB | 12145b | Songbook | $6.95


Nico Muhly : De Profundis : SATB : Songbook : 196288178675 : 1705188664 : 01167601

Nico Muhly : De Profundis

De Profundis, composed by Nico Muhly with poetry by Charles Anthony Silvestri, was commissioned by The Choir of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, directed by David Skinner, during the first Covid lockdown in the spring of 2020. It was a year and a half in the making, and was conceived during the dark months of Covid lockdown in the spring of 2020 when, for the first time in long history of the English Choral Tradition, choirs fell silent.

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Voicing: SATB | 12524b | Songbook | $6.95


Nico Muhly : How Little You Are : SATB divisi : Songbook : 888680748722 : 00243778

Nico Muhly : How Little You Are

Nico Muhly's How Little You Are was composed in 2015 and is arranged for SATB divisi chorus and three Guitar quartets. Based on Cowboy Poetry texts, the work masterfully weds guitar and vocal textures, resulting in poignant Western impressions. Duration: approximately 40 minutes

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Voicing: SATB divisi | 40501b | Songbook | $14.95


Nico Muhly : Second Service (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) : SATB : Songbook : 888680077334 : 14043511

Nico Muhly : Second Service (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis)

For SATB voices and organ, this piece was originally commissioned by the Choir of Christ Church Christiana Hundred from Delaware, USA, and was first performed on 19th October 2014 by them. After its various premieres internationally, the Second Service was met with resounding warm reviews, praising its percussive qualities, beautiful melodies and dynamic rhythms. The work is a pleasure to sing, especially when beneficial acoustics complement the warmth of the vocal harmonies.

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Voicing: SATB | 40505b | Songbook | $6.50 | With Piano


Nico Muhly : Third Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis) : SATB : Songbook : 888680660802 : 14048130

Nico Muhly : Third Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis)

Nico Muhly's Third Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis) is a work for SATB Choir and Organ Accompaniment. Commissioned by the Master and Fellows of St John's College, Cambridge, it was first performed by St John's College Choir on 29th May 2016. A full performance lasts around 7.5 minutes.

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Voicing: SATB | 40506b | Songbook | $4.95


Individual Folios

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A Great Many Things : SATB : Australian Voices : Australian Voices : Songbook : 00369097 : 840126988901 : 1705142583

Australian Voices : A Great Many Things

For Gordon Hamilton and the Australian Voices. First performed on 4 December 2020 at St. Patrick's Church, Fortitude Valley, Queensland.

Arranger: Australian Voices Performed By: Australian Voices

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 |
00369097 | Digital Version Available


A Song of Ephrem the Syrian : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00366773 : 840126964530 : 1705138470

Nico Muhly : A Song of Ephrem the Syrian

Commissioned by the Reed Foundation for the Choirs of Merton College, Oxford. First performed by the Choirs of Merton College, Oxford directed by Benjamin Nicholas.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $4.95 | A Cappella |
00366773 | Digital Version Available


Abidynge : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00427512 : 196288062707 : 1705162606

Nico Muhly : Abidynge

Commissioned by Dartington Music Summer School & Festival - Summer 2021.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00427512


Above the Heavens : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 01363871 : 196288193388 : 8350117923

Nico Muhly : Above the Heavens

For mixed choir with organ this piece was commissioned by Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, with thanks to project patron Rosamond McKitterick, and sets Psalm 8 vv. 1, 3-5, 9.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $4.95 |
01363871


All Our Works : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14043493 : 888680065683

Nico Muhly : All Our Works

This piece incorporates words by Thomas Cranmer. It was commissioned by The Cardinall's Musick for their 25th Anniversary in 2014, with the support of their friends. The first performance took place on 26 July 2014, conducted by Andrew Carwood at Wigmore Hall, London.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | A Cappella |
14043493 | Digital Version Available


An Habitation of Thy Love : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 01294211 : 196288169673 : 8350106085

Nico Muhly : An Habitation of Thy Love

A short choral setting of Centuries of Meditations, no. 87, edited by Bertram Dobell (1908). Written for the Choirs of Magdalen, Christ Church and New College, Oxford, on the occasion of the Annual Conference of the Cathedral Organists' Association, 2023.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01294211


As Silver Is Tried : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00427513 : 196288062714 : 1705162614

Nico Muhly : As Silver Is Tried

For the Reverend Graeme Napier, Rector of St John's in the Village, New York City, on the occasion of his Silver Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood, celebrated on 12 September 2021. Gift of the people of St John's in the Village.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00427513 | Digital Version Available


Cecidit Flos : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 01258396 : 196288157175 : 8350101083

Nico Muhly : Cecidit Flos

Written for the Choir of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. Cecidit Flos is scored for SATB choir and organ and adapts words from Isaiah 40.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01258396


Gentle Sleep : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14047937 : 888680643508

Nico Muhly : Gentle Sleep

This work was premiered by Stile Antico on 27th November 2015 at Wigmore Hall, London. The text comes from William Shakespeare's Henry IV, and a full performance lasts around 5 and a half minutes.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 | A Cappella |
14047937 | Digital Version Available


God Will Be Their Light : ATTBB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00283229 : 888680897062 : 154004033X

Nico Muhly : God Will Be Their Light

Vocal score for Nico Muhly's God Will Be Their Light. Composed for AATTBB choir unaccompanied, includes texts from Revelation 22 vv.1-2 King James Version (1611) & Prayer for Compline (after Revelation 22 vv.3--4) Common Worship (2005). Commissioned by The Queen's Six and first performed on 4 April 2018 at Hood College, Frederick, Maryland, USA. Duration: c. 3 minutes

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Voicing: ATTBB | Sheet Music | $3.95 | A Cappella |
00283229


How Soon? : SSAA : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14047921 : 888680633486

Nico Muhly : How Soon?

How Soon? is a work by Nico Muhly for SSAA choir and ensemble. Commissioned by eighth blackbird, the Kennesaw State University School of Music, and the Anima-Young Singers of Greater Chicago, the piece is a setting of George Herbert's poem Mortification and lasts around 10 minutes.

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $3.95 |
14047921 | Digital Version Available


Hymnus In Natale Martyrum : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00394428 : 196288032540 : 1705157785

Nico Muhly : Hymnus In Natale Martyrum

A gift to The Right Reverend Christopher Foster in thanksgiving for his ministry in Portsmouth as Bishop 2010-2021. Commissioned on behalf of Portsmouth Cathedral and sung by the Cathedral Choir at his Service of Farewell on 24th April 2021 in Portsmouth Cathedral.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00394428 | Digital Version Available


In Great Numbers : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00232492 : 888680701727

Nico Muhly : In Great Numbers

This work was commissioned by Wigmore Hall, with the support of André Hoffmann, president of the Foundation Hoffman, a Swiss grant-making foundation. The premiere took place on the October 14, 2016 at Wigmore Hall, where it was performed by the Cardinall's Musick, conducted by Andrew Carwood.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | A Cappella |
00232492 | Digital Version Available


In One Place : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14043530 : 888680073251

Nico Muhly : In One Place

This work incorporates words by John Donne, paraphrasing Acts 2:1 Pentecost Antiphons.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 | A Cappella |
14043530 | Digital Version Available


Let All the World in Every Corner Sing : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14043366 : 888680047047

Nico Muhly : Let All the World in Every Corner Sing

Let All The World In Every Corner Sing was commissioned by Graham Ross and the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, and first performed on 27 May 2014 by them with Peter Harrison, Organ, and Benjamin Michaels, Cello. Rebecca Tavener, in the March 2015 issue of Organist's Review, states that Muhly has done more than merely set the text...it is an intriguing, fresh response.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 | With Organ |
14043366 | Digital Version Available


Lord Heare My Prayer Instantly : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14043653 : 888680090098

Nico Muhly : Lord Heare My Prayer Instantly

This beautiful piece is a setting of an anonymous metrical version of Psalm 102:1-2, in which the speaker begs God to listen and hear his pleas. This work was first performed by The International Orange Chorus of San Francisco, conducted by Zane Fiala, in honour of their tenth anniversary.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.50 | A Cappella |
14043653 | Digital Version Available


Lord, Keep Us Modest When We Claim : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00244909 : 888680729103

Nico Muhly : Lord, Keep Us Modest When We Claim

Nico Muhly's Lord, Keep Us Modest When We Claim was commissioned by Eastman School of Music through its George W. Utech Congregational Hymnody Fund. First performed on 26 October 2016 as part of the Eastman Rochester Organ Initiative (EROI) Festival. Arranged for SATB and Organ this piece has a duration of approximately 3 minutes.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00244909
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Malmesbury Motets : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00244247 : 888680729110

Nico Muhly : Malmesbury Motets

Nico Muhly's Malmesbury Motets arranged for SATB chorus and Viola da Gamba. Commissioned for the choir of Malmesbury Abbey, Wiltshire by Revd Canon Neill Archer (vicar) and Dr Annie Davis (Lay Precentor). First performed on 26 & 27 November 2016 at the Advent Carol Services at Malmesbury Abbey, by the Abbey Choir, directed by John Hughes and Rebecca Saunders. Duration approximately: 8 minutes.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.50 |
00244247 | Digital Version Available


Marrow : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00259459 : 888680747381

Nico Muhly : Marrow

Nico Muhly's Marrow composed for SATB choir unaccompanied with texts from Psalm 63 vv.13, 68 Book of Common Prayer (1662). Commissioned by the Netherlands Chamber Choir for the project 150 Psalms to be premiered by the Tallis Scholars during Utrecht EarlyMusic Festival, September 1st, 2017.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.50 | A Cappella |
00259459 | Digital Version Available


Missa Brevis : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 01363872 : 196288193395 : 835011794X

Nico Muhly : Missa Brevis

A Missa Brevis for mixed choir and organ. Muhlys version was commissioned by the Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford. First performed on 8 October 2023 at Magdalen College, conducted by Mark Williams, the organ played by Alexander Pott.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $5.95 |
01363872


On All Things : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 01294196 : 196288169642 : 8350106069

Nico Muhly : On All Things

Commissioned by the Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford. A setting of Thomas Traherne from The Anticipation.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 |
01294196


Only I : SSAA : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00327927 : 840126900033 : 1705146414

Nico Muhly : Only I

Commissioned by Gondwana Choirs and Lyn Williams, Artistic Director. The first performance was given on July 15th, 2019 at Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
00327927 | Digital Version Available


Puer Pacis : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 00366774 : 840126964547 : 1705138489

Nico Muhly : Puer Pacis

Puer pacis (The Dulwich Peace Carol) has been jointly commissioned by Dulwich College and Dulwich College International, with the generous support of the Alvarez Family. First performed by the Choir of Dulwich College, directed by Richard Mayo, on 6 December 2019 at Southwark Cathedral.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 |
00366774 | Digital Version Available


Recordare, Domine : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14043510 : 888680077341

Nico Muhly : Recordare, Domine

Originally commissioned by The Tallis Scholars from the Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts and Lafayette College, the composition had its world premiere on the 15th November 2013. The piece is a unique setting of a Bible verse from Lamentations, and is as haunting as it is beautiful.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 | A Cappella |
14043510 | Digital Version Available


Rough Notes : SSATB : Nico Muhly : Tallis Scholars : Sheet Music : 00298204 : 888680951412

Nico Muhly : Rough Notes

Rough Notes was commissioned and premiered by The Tallis Scholars in 2018 and sets text from the diary entries of Captain Robert Scott during the Terra Nova expedition to Antarctic.

Performed By: Tallis Scholars

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $5.50 |
00298204 | Digital Version Available


Set Me as a Seal : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 50600240 : 888680067601 : 149502153X

Nico Muhly : Set Me as a Seal

In the Jewish tradition, the Song of Songs is associated with love and the coming of spring. This setting is a powerful example of the highly sensual and passionate love poetry. It has long been interpreted by both the Jewish and Christian traditions as an extended allegory for the relationship between God and God's people as well as between two people in love.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50600240 | Digital Version Available


Sidney Grace : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 01363874 : 196288193418 : 8350117966

Nico Muhly : Sidney Grace

Sidney Grace is a short liturgical work in Latin for chorus a cappella and soprano soloist, composed for David Skinner and the Choir of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01363874


Sidney Responses : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 01363875 : 196288193425 : 8350117974

Nico Muhly : Sidney Responses

Sidney Responses is a work for chorus a cappella for David Skinner and the Choir of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. It was composed in 2023 as part of the composer's residency at the college.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 |
01363875


Southwark Service : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 1000416373

Nico Muhly : Southwark Service

Nico Muhly's Southwark Service is his sixth setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis for Evensong. Subtitled 'Service in Fifths'this was written for Ian Keatley and the Choir of Southwark Cathedral, marking the retirement of The Very Revd Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark. The commission was made possible by generous donation of The Friends of Southwark Cathedral. First performed on Saturday 1st July 2023 by the Choir of Southwark Cathedral directed by Ian Keatley. Setting the text in English, this is scored for mixed choir and organ.

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Voicing: SATB | Digital | $7.95 |
(Minimum order 10 copies)
| 1000416373


Southwark Service : SATB : Nico Muhly : Digital : 01327607 : 196288183396

Nico Muhly : Southwark Service

Nico Muhly's Southwark Service is his sixth setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis for Evensong. Subtitled 'Service in Fifths'this was written for Ian Keatley and the Choir of Southwark Cathedral, marking the retirement of The Very Revd Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark. The commission was made possible by generous donation of The Friends of Southwark Cathedral. First performed on Saturday 1st July 2023 by the Choir of Southwark Cathedral directed by Ian Keatley. Setting the text in English, this is scored for mixed choir and organ.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $7.95 |
01327607 | Digital Version Available


The Beatitudes : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14048145 : 888680662004

Nico Muhly : The Beatitudes

The Beatitudes is a work by Nico Muhly, taken from the four-movement work Our Present Charter, commissioned by the Choir of the Temple Church, Mother-Church of the Common Law, to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Sealing of Magna Carta on 15th June 1215. This vocal score is for SATB choir and organ accompaniment, and lasts around 4 minutes.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 14048145 | Digital Version Available


The Two Brothers : 2-Part : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14043556 : 840126937282

Nico Muhly : The Two Brothers

An arrangement by Nico Muhly of a story taken from the folk tale and nursery rhyme tradition.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 14043556 | Digital Version Available


Three Moon Songs : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14047989 : 888680660710

Nico Muhly : Three Moon Songs

Three Moon Songs, newly written for Chanticleer, highlights this trip over the moon where our strongest emotions take us. Each of the three songs sets a poem from Symbolist poet Albert Giraud's Pierrot Lunaire, translated by Gregory C. Richter.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $4.95 | A Cappella |
14047989 | Digital Version Available


Thy Kingdom Come, O God : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 14048146 : 888680660789

Nico Muhly : Thy Kingdom Come, O God

Thy Kingdom Come, O God is a work by Nico Muhly, taken from the four-movement work Our Present Charter, commissioned by the Choir of the Temple Church, Mother-Church of the Common Law, to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Sealing of Magna carta on 15th June 1215. This is the vocal score, scored for SATB choir and organ accompaniment, lasting around 4.5 minutes.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 14048146 | Digital Version Available


Whispered and Revealed : SATB : Nico Muhly : Sheet Music : 50600241 : 888680067618 : 1495021548

Nico Muhly : Whispered and Revealed

One of the world's exciting, young and creative composers, Nico Muhly has written a wonderful new choral piece that is perfect for a winter concert or any time. This work is a setting of Longfellow's poem Snow-Flakes. While the music reflects the delicacy of winter weather, both text and music hint at the anxiety that can accompany and announce the brutality of the season. Harp part available separately.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50600241 | Digital Version Available

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