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The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Music by John Rutter
"The Lord bless you and keep you" is a classical sacred choral composition by John Rutter, based on Numbers 6:24-26. It is a setting of a biblical benediction, followed by an extended "Amen". Rutter scored the piece for four vocal parts (SATB) and organ. He composed it in 1981 for the memorial service of Edward T. Chapman, the director of music at Highgate School, London, with whom he had studied when he attended the school.[2]
It was published by Oxford University Press in 1981, in the anthology Oxford Easy Anthems, edited by David Willcocks.
Release Date: 1981
Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media
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John Rutter : Anthems and Choral Songs for upper-voice Choirs This collection of nine of John Rutter's most popular anthems, scored for upper-voices, has been carefully compiled to cover a variety of texts and styles. Embracing both sacred and secular material, the collection provides an eminently useful body of repertoire for upper-voice choirs. Songlist: A Clare Benediction, A flower remembered, A Gaelic Blessing, All things bright and beautiful, For the beauty of the earth, God be in my head, Look at the world, The Lord bless you and keep you, The Music's Always There With You 
John Rutter : Anthem Collection A collection of John Rutter's anthems, featuring eleven of his best compositions. These selections have been carefully chosen to reflect the breadth and beauty of Rutter's sacred choral music making this collection an invaluable addition to any music library. Songlist: God Be In My Head, A Prayer Of Saint Patrick, All Things Bright And Beautiful, For The Beauty Of The Earth, I Will Sing With The Spirit, Look At The World, Go Forth Into The World In Peace, A Clare Benediction, The Lord Bless You And Keep You, The Peace Of God, A Choral Amen
Patrick Liebergen : Favorite Wedding Classics for Solo Singers - High Favorite Wedding Classics for Solo Singers features arrangements of nine beloved masterworks representing a wide variety of eras and styles, and some of history's best-loved composers. This inspired collection includes solo arrangements of popular favorites not found previously in other wedding collections. It offers information about each composer and his work, as well as foreign language pronunciation guides. Four songs include optional trumpet or flute obbligato (parts included). Songlist: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee, Pachelbel's Canon of Peace, Holy, Holy, Holy, Ave Maria, O Perfect Love, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Ave Maria, Sing Alleluia!, The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Patrick Liebergen : Favorite Wedding Classics for Solo Singers - Low Favorite Wedding Classics for Solo Singers features arrangements of nine beloved masterworks representing a wide variety of eras and styles, and some of history's best-loved composers. This inspired collection includes solo arrangements of popular favorites not found previously in other wedding collections. It offers information about each composer and his work, as well as foreign language pronunciation guides. Four songs include optional trumpet or flute obbligato (parts included). Songlist: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee, Pachelbel's Canon of Peace, Holy, Holy, Holy, Ave Maria, O Perfect Love, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Ave Maria, Sing Alleluia!, The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Patrick Liebergen : Favorite Wedding Classics for Solo Singers (Medium High Voice) Favorite Wedding Classics for Solo Singers features arrangements of nine beloved masterworks representing a wide variety of eras and styles, and some of history's best-loved composers. This inspired collection includes solo arrangements of popular favorites not found previously in other wedding collections. It offers information about each composer and his work, as well as foreign language pronunciation guides. Four songs include optional trumpet or flute obbligato (parts included). Available in both medium high and medium low voicings. Songlist: Joyful- Joyful- We Adore Thee, Pachelbel's Canon of Peace, Holy- Holy- Holy, Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod), O Perfect Love, Jesu- Joy of Man's Desiring, Ave Maria (Schubert), Sing Alleluia, The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Patrick Liebergen : Favorite Wedding Classics for Solo Singers (Medium Low Voice) Favorite Wedding Classics for Solo Singers features arrangements of nine beloved masterworks representing a wide variety of eras and styles, and some of history's best-loved composers. This inspired collection includes solo arrangements of popular favorites not found previously in other wedding collections. It offers information about each composer and his work, as well as foreign language pronunciation guides. Four songs include optional trumpet or flute obbligato (parts included). Available in both medium high and medium low voicings. Songlist: Joyful- Joyful- We Adore Thee, Pachelbel's Canon of Peace, Holy- Holy- Holy, Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod), O Perfect Love, Jesu- Joy of Man's Desiring, Ave Maria (Schubert), Sing Alleluia, The Lord Bless You and Keep You |
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An absolutely stunning setting of the familiar blessing! The purity of the vocal lines transition seamlessly through several key centers, building to a soaring high point before gently receding to the quiet and peaceful amen.
Composer: Philip Stopford
John Rutter's much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24) is here included in the John Rutter Anniversary Edition, with an illuminating composer's note and useful performance hints.
Also available in a version for upper voices.
Composer: John Rutter
A highly expressive setting of the biblical text, this simple work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate School, where John Rutter was a pupil.
Composer: John Rutter
This work by Welsh composer Paul Mealor is scored for unaccompanied SATB chorus and was first performed by the University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir, conducted by Mealor himself, in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Composer: Paul Mealor | Country: Wales
This beloved benediction from Numbers 6:24-26 is offered in an artful and accessible setting with expressive phrases and a fresh contemporary harmonization that will enhance the close of any concert or worship service. Duration: ca. 1:30.
Composer: Martha Sullivan
Through attractive simplicity and a beautiful line, this brief setting of the Aaronic blessing is a great alternative to other, older settings of the text-especially when the total number of tenor-bass singers in your choir is considerably less than that of the sopranos and altos. The two parts sing in octaves mostly, with just a hint of a canon in the final measures.
Composer: Carlton R. Young
Careful editorial suggestions breathe new life into this familiar choral gem that should be a part of every choir's repertoire. The setting most often serves as a choral benediction at the end of a service but could also find a home in services of thanksgiving and peace.
Composer: Peter C. Lutkin
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