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
Edition facts
Pie Jesu (from Requiem) by Andrew Lloyd Webber, arranged by Paul Lorenz for SATB choir and orchestra with soprano soloist: full score (6 pages) and separate parts (20 pages), delivered as a PDF (A4) for instant download, €59.90.
- Instrumentation
- Flute, Oboe, Clarinet (2), Bassoon · Horn · Piano · Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double bass
- Choir
- SATB
- Soloists
- Soprano soloist
- Pages
- 26 pages — full score (6) + separate parts (20)
- Tempo
- ♩ = 40
- Format
- PDF, A4, instant download
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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
€59.90SATB choir and orchestra with soprano soloist · 26 pages: score + parts · PDF (A4)
Every part also for other instruments – included ↓
The 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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Parts for your instrumentation
Every instrumental part of this edition is also available for other instruments – included in the price. Transposed, in the right clef, checked for range and breathing.
| Original part | Also available for |
|---|---|
| Flute | Oboe 1+2, Clarinet 1+2 in B♭, Soprano saxophone 1+2 in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone 1+2 in E♭, Horn 1+2 in F, Viola |
| Oboe | Flute, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Trumpet in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Viola |
| Clarinet in B♭ I / Oboe | Flute, Oboe, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Trumpet in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Flugelhorn in B♭, Viola |
| Clarinet in B♭ II | Flute, Oboe, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Trumpet in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Flugelhorn in B♭, Viola |
| Bassoon | Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Trombone, Euphonium, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello, Double bass |
| Horn in F | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Trumpet in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Flugelhorn in B♭, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello, Double bass |
| Violin I | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Trumpet in B♭, Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Viola |
| Violin II | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Trumpet in B♭, Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Viola |
| Viola | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello |
| Cello | Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Double bass |
“1+2”: a part divided for two players. Where the original part has double stops or chords, two wind players share the notes – marked “div.” and “a 2”.
Buy. After your purchase you receive your personal link to the Part Configurator by e-mail.
Choose part and instrument. For example the Oboe part as Alto saxophone in E♭.
Download the PDF. The first time a part is requested it takes about a minute to set; after that it is ready at once – with your name as the license notice.
How the Part Configurator works →Need a different instrumentation? After your purchase you can send Paul Lorenz a request.
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.
- 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: Every instrumental part is also available for other instruments through the Part Configurator, included in the price. For a transposed solo part or other adjustments, contact us for tailored work — 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 | Conductor’s score (6 pages) + all parts (20 pages), A4 — 600 DPI PDF, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Licensed edition; public performances reported to your PRO (GEMA/AKM/SUISA or ASCAP/BMI/PRS) by the organiser as usual |
| 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. Individual parts for other instruments come with the Part Configurator; a transposed solo Paul Lorenz adapts 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 conductor’s score (A4, 6 pages)
- 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 (six A4 pages) 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 and the licence for performances by the purchasing ensemble. As usual, the public performance itself is reported to the responsible performing-rights society — GEMA in Germany, AKM in Austria, SUISA in Switzerland (ASCAP/BMI/PRS elsewhere) — by the organiser or ensemble. For commercial recordings or broadcast use, please contact us directly.
Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers a bespoke customization service — a capability unique in the industry. Parts for other instruments come with the Part Configurator included in your purchase; whether you need to 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.
Can I play the Oboe part on Alto saxophone in E♭?
Yes. The Part Configurator is included in the price: the Oboe part is also available for Flute, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭ and Trumpet in B♭ and 5 more instruments – transposed, in the right clef, checked for range and breathing. You receive the link by e-mail after your purchase.
Which parts are available for other instruments?
10 instrumental parts for 18 instruments in all. The overview “Parts for your instrumentation” on this page lists every original part with its instruments. For a different instrumentation you can send Paul Lorenz a request after your purchase.
Am I allowed to use the re-scored parts?
Yes. Parts from the Part Configurator belong to the edition you bought and are covered by the same license – for your ensemble, with the same rights of use. Every part carries the notice “Licensed to …” in its footer. For public performances the organiser registers the performance with the collecting society as usual (e.g. PRS, ASCAP/BMI, GEMA).