Pie Jesu — Lloyd Webber Orchestra & Choir Sheet Music
The definitive professional edition from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem — scored for orchestra, SATB choir and two soprano soloists, by Paul Lorenz
When Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem premiered at St. Thomas Church in New York in 1985 — conducted by Lorin Maazel, with Plácido Domingo and Sarah Brightman as soloists — the Pie Jesu became an instant icon of sacred music. Its ethereal duet between soprano and boy soprano, floating above shimmering orchestral textures, has since been recorded by Charlotte Church, Anna Netrebko, and Hayley Westenra, and performed at memorial services and sacred concerts worldwide. Yet for decades, professional conductors seeking a full orchestral and choral score have found only simplified piano reductions and educational arrangements. The gap between what this music demands and what the market provides has forced countless ensembles to compromise their artistic vision.
Paul Lorenz Music presents the professional edition the world has been waiting for: a complete arrangement of Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu for orchestra, SATB choir and two soprano soloists — faithfully preserving the emotional grandeur that has made this work a cornerstone of memorial services, sacred concerts and classical crossover programmes. It is scored for chamber-orchestra forces rather than a hundred players, which is precisely why a cathedral choir or a good community orchestra can actually programme it.
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Full Orchestra & SATB Choir
€59.90The only full professional orchestral and choral edition of Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu available worldwide. Includes the complete conductor’s score plus individually extracted parts for every section — ready for the stand, ready for performance.
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Quality in detail
- MOLA-Compliant Engraving: 8.5mm staff size and 600 DPI resolution for crystal-clear reading at any distance — the standard expected at Abbey Road and the London Symphony Orchestra.
- Scored for forces you can actually book: Flute, oboe, two clarinets, bassoon, horn, piano and full strings behind the choir — the colour of the original without a hundred players on the payroll.
- Officially Licensed Edition: Lloyd Webber’s Requiem is a copyrighted work and this is a fully licensed professional edition — clear provenance for cathedral, festival and institutional buyers.
- Intelligent Page Layouts: Optimized page turns and generous margins for annotations, ensuring efficient rehearsals and seamless performances.
- Instant PDF Delivery: Download begins immediately after purchase — no shipping delays, no waiting. Optimized for forScore, MobileSheets, and professional printing.
- Bespoke Customization Available: Need a different instrumentation or a transposed solo part? Contact us for tailored adjustments — a service unique in the world.
Pie Jesu (Lloyd Webber) sheet music at a glance
| Work | Pie Jesu — Andrew Lloyd Webber, from Requiem (1985) |
| Arrangement | Orchestra, SATB choir and two soprano soloists |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road |
| Scoring | Flute · oboe · clarinet I (doubl. oboe) · clarinet II in B♭ · bassoon · horn in F · piano · violins I/II · viola · cello · contrabass · SATB choir — 18 staves, no percussion |
| Soloists | Two soprano lines — the signature duet (second line traditionally a boy treble) |
| Difficulty | Grade 4 — intermediate to professional; advanced soloists |
| Format | A3 conductor’s score + all parts — 600 DPI PDF, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Licensed edition; report to your PRO (ASCAP/BMI/PRS/GEMA) for performance |
| Price | €59.90 |
Is this edition right for you?
This is the full orchestral Pie Jesu — the ethereal soprano-and-treble duet floating over shimmering orchestral textures, as premiered under Maazel with Domingo and Brightman — not a simplified piano reduction. It is written for:
- memorial and remembrance services (All Souls, state funerals)
- sacred concerts and Requiem programmes
- classical-crossover evenings
- cathedral, oratorio and professional choirs with two capable soloists
It suits well-prepared amateur and professional choirs; the two solo lines need advanced singers. Need a substituted instrument or a transposed solo? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request.
You do not need a symphony orchestra. The arrangement runs to eighteen staves — five woodwind lines, one horn, keyboard and five-part strings behind the choir — so a chamber orchestra or a capable community ensemble can put it on. There is no percussion and no trumpet or trombone: the weight of this movement comes from the strings and the choir, exactly as it should.
What you receive
- The full A3 conductor’s score
- Every individual part — flute, oboe, clarinet I (doubling oboe), clarinet II in B♭, bassoon, horn in F, piano, violins I & II, viola, cello, contrabass
- The SATB choral score and both soprano solo parts
- High-resolution PDFs, delivered instantly
Programming Pie Jesu
It is the still centre of a sacred programme — a moment of suspended time between larger movements, or a standalone benediction at a memorial. Let the soloists float and keep the orchestra translucent beneath them. Explore the related sacred arrangements below to build the surrounding service or concert, or contact Paul Lorenz Music for a bespoke version.
Customer reviews
5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews
★★★★★The interplay of choir and orchestra is perfectly achieved here. The material is flawless and of the highest professional quality. In this scoring, Pie Jesu unfolds a truly spine-tingling atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Dr. Christian M., Choir Director
★★★★★A deeply spiritual and sonically transparent arrangement. It doesn't overtax the musicians, yet in a concert hall or church it unfolds an immense emotional reach.
Annette G., Church Musician
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Pie Jesu (from Requiem) sheet music — frequently asked questions
What is included in the download?
You receive a complete, performance-ready package: the full conductor’s score in A3 format and every individual part — flute, oboe, clarinet I (doubling oboe), clarinet II in B flat, bassoon, horn in F, piano, violins I and II, viola, violoncello and contrabass — plus the SATB choral score and the two soprano solo parts. Everything is delivered as high-resolution PDF files optimized for both screen reading and professional printing.
What forces do I need — and is there an organ part?
Eighteen staves in total: five woodwind lines, one horn, keyboard, five-part strings, SATB choir and two soprano soloists. There is no percussion and no trumpet or trombone in this arrangement — the weight comes from the strings and the choir, which is how the movement is meant to breathe. The keyboard part is written for piano; in a resonant church many directors play it on the organ instead, and it works beautifully either way.
Who sings the two solo lines?
The score carries two soprano solo staves. In the tradition of the 1985 premiere the upper line is taken by a soprano and the second by a boy treble, but two women, or a soprano and a young soloist from your own choir, work equally well. Both lines want confident, straight-toned singers who can float a high phrase quietly — that, rather than range, is the real demand.
What is the difficulty level?
This arrangement is rated Grade 4 — Intermediate to Professional. The orchestral parts require experienced players comfortable with symphonic repertoire. The SATB choral writing is accessible to well-prepared amateur and professional choirs with solid sight-reading skills. The two soprano soloists should be advanced performers.
Is this arrangement officially licensed?
Yes. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem is a copyrighted work, and this arrangement is a fully licensed professional edition. Your purchase includes the print licence. For public performances, you will need to report the work to your local performing rights organisation (ASCAP/BMI in the US, PRS in the UK, GEMA in Germany/Austria) as is standard for all copyrighted works.
Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers a bespoke customization service — a capability unique in the industry. Whether you need to substitute an instrument, adjust for a smaller ensemble, or transpose a solo part, contact us and we will adapt the score to your exact requirements.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.