Chamber operas bassed on the Three-Minute Plays-Libretto. Glanert D Libretto. Glanert D

Part of the longer hymn 'Pange lingua' by Venantius Fortunatus (c.540-c.600) the Crux Fidelis features in the Adoration of the Cross during the solemn liturgical actions of Good Friday and at Lauds during Passiontide. The reverence and awe of the words resonate in the poised strophes and silences of Ronald Corp 's new setting for SATB a memorable addition to the repertoire of music for times of penitence and to the surprisingly small corpus of interpretations including those by Lennox Berkeley Adrian Willaert John Dunstable and King John IV of Portugal (attributed) of this text in particular.

Flute/treble recorder and flute/tenor recorder/ob/clar

Requiem canticorum is a five-movement work of 12 - 14 minutes’ duration. Its title means 'a Requiem of song' or 'a Requiem of canticles' indicating that it is a commemorative piece which sets texts associated with theRequiem mass rather than being a full Requiem. It is scored for choir soprano saxophone and organ a scoring it shares with the 'Son of God Mass' by the same composer. It can be performed as a concert piece or as afree-standing anthem within the context of a commemorative event or liturgy. ‘Requiem canticorum’ can also be performed in conjunction with selected movements from the ‘Son of God Mass’ to make a full concert Requiem. Thekey-structure of the two works allows for a seamless intertwining and in concert should be performed in the sequence indicated below. When performed in this way the sequence can be given the title 'Requiem' or 'Requiem Son of GodMass' in a concert programme. Introit (Requiem canticorum) Pie Jesu (Requiem canticorum) Kyrie (Son of God Mass) Alleluia (Requiem canticorum) De profundis (Requiem canticorum) Sanctus and Benedictus (Son ofGod Mass) Pax Domini (Son of God Mass) Agnus Dei (Son of God Mass) Lux Aeterna (Requiem canticorum) Amen (Son of God Mass) Additionally some of the work can be used within a Requiem liturgy the followingmovements having a liturgical place: Introit (Requiem canticorum) until bar 68 Kyrie (Son of God Mass) Alleluia (Requiem canticorum) or De profundis (Requiem canticorum) Sanctus and Benedictus (Son of GodMass) Agnus Dei (Son of God Mass) Lux Aeterna (Requiem canticorum) and Amen (Son of God Mass).'There is real depth and sincerity to Whitbourn's writing lending an atmosphere of solemnity and reassuring calm. The thickhomophonic scoring and complementary modal flourishes from the Sax imbue the piece with an eastern ambience only occasionally brought back to western shores by the limited use of Organ. Low basses are essential but otherwise the

A great selection of well-known classical pieces arranged for easy-play Piano with chord symbols by Stephen Duro. Complete with chord symbols. Includes works from Bach Schubert Bizet Mozart Puccini Elgar and Verdi.

Giacomo Puccini's O Mio Babbino Caro from his Opera Gianni Schicchi in the original key for Soprano with Piano accompaniment.

Anthem for SATB Choir and Organ.

The handy Little Book Of Christmas Carols includes lyrics and Guitar chords for 32 classic Christmas carols in one useful pocket-sized book. This little book is adelightful edition that contains the complete lyrics to all of your favourite Christmas carols and the chords to go with them. Festive favourites like Deck The Halls Silent Night O Come All Ye Faithful and We WishYou A Merry Christmas are included so all of the universally-loved songs are yours to sing. Also included is a relative tuning guide so that you sound as great as you can. There is nothing moreChristmas-like than Christmas carols. The sweet sound of those merry melodies sung by a number of voices instantly instils the spirit of Christmas in everyone. With the Little Book Of Christmas Carols all of thebest holiday harmonies are packed into a useful and practical book so that you can sing them solo or organise a Yuletide singalong among your friends and family.

Beethoven's Mass In C was commissioned by Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy for the name-day of his wife Princess Maria and was first performed on 13 September 1807. Beethoven's setting continues the series of six great Masses composed by Haydn in previous years for the same occasion. Available here is a revised Vocal Score edition by Michael Pilkington for SATB Soli Choir and Piano accompaniment. Paperback edition large print.

King Arthur was the only one of Purcell's professionally produced operas to have been designed as a semi-opera; the others were all adaptations of earlier plays. Dryden made a real attempt to integrate the music into the drama but since he ascribed to the dramatic conventions of the period which virtually confined music to allegorical or supernatural beings and thier worshippers or servants shepherds and similar characters the main action mostly occurs in the spoken sections and even the two singing characters Philidel and Grimbald speak more than they sing.

This snappy swinging arrangement of Christmas carol Follow that Star includes finger snapping and a performance note that says ‘slightly stompy’. Follow That Star is a perfect choice for secondary school or amateur Chorusholiday cheer. Composer and conductor Peter Gritton is director of music at James Allen’s Girls’ School in London and an accomplished arranger.

Andalusian Carol-A fun upbeat Christmas tune medium easy and great for just about any choir

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Includes: Violin 1 and 2 Viola Cello Bass and Handbells (1 octave)

An all-star writing team created this beautiful gospel-style song based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life metaphor. River in Judea is suitable for virtually any performance. Perfect for graduation. Availableseparately: SATB SSA TTBB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD Full Orchestration Instrumental Parts.

With the finely crafted vocal arranging of Roger Emerson this powerful spiritual can't miss on your next program. In the style of Sinner Man and Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel this selection workswonderfully for young voices with its syncopated rhythms and carefully selected vocal ranges. A winner! Available: 2-Part 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Orchestration available on rental from G. Schirmer.

From STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE-Voted “Top Soundtrack of All Time” by the American Film Institute few musical themes are as instantly recognizable as this timeless classic by film score master John Williams.

Shawnee Press Cathedral Series- Uses: Advent concert Scripture: Revelation 19:7-8 Here is a major new work from the composer of The Awakening and Our God Is God . This free flowing Second Advent text is a beckoning tothe final wedding feast of the Lamb and the music is rich with imagery and text painting. This piece is more advanced in its harmonic and formal scope and it is designed for groups who are looking for a real challenge. Auspicious!Also available: iPrint Orchestration.

It's in His Kiss-Featured in the movie Mermaids as sung by Cher here is '60s fun at its best. Set in a mezzo range throughout there are plenty of opportunities for solos and swapping of back-up harmony. Available: SSA ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15. Featured in the movie Mermaids as sung by Cher here is '60s fun at its best. Set in a mezzo range throughout there are plenty of opportunities for solos and swapping of back-up harmony. Available: SSA ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

This top-selling Latin setting by Greg Gilpin is now available in SATB SAB and 2-part voicings! Kyrie consists of a child's theme that begins the piece with the text developing into rich heartfeltharmonies. The piece concludes with the same child's theme fading into pianissimo as if never ending. It has been newly recorded with available string quartet parts and a new StudioTrax CD recording. A translationand pronunciation guide is included within the choral. This is a moving and stirring choral work! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part Parts for String Quartet StudioTrax CD.