Featuring dramatic and poignant new themes in addition to the swashbuckling bravura we’ve come to expect in this trilogy Jay’s symphonic setting is a stunning work for the concert platform.

Uses: Advent Youth Scripture: Matthew 24:30; Mark 13:26-27; Revelation 22:20-21 Refreshing music and a message of anticipation characterizes this octavo filled with the hope and joy of the season oflights. Written in a contemporary folk idiom this will be welcome in choirs of all ages and is a great traditional/transitional piece. A delightful change of pace from the more reflective Advent pieces. Available separately:SATB LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:25.

This jazzy Christmas standard has been recorded by such artists as Ella Fitzerald Nancy Wilson and SheDaisy just to name a few! With a gentle swing feel romantic lyrics and rich accessible vocal harmonies choirs of allkinds will love performing this arrangement. It's especially nice for the ladies!

In the year 1368 a rapacious character takes up residence in the castle of Rijnesteyn at Cothen. He is Johan bastard son of the Bishop of Utrecht.Round this now so peaceful castle eventful matters are enacted. In part one Johan and Willem Gulik of Guelders set out to do battle against King Charles of France. On their return in part two Johan captures two French goldsmiths in Hainault and incarcerates them at Castle Rijnesteyn. Part three is a musical representation of a courtly ballet in medieval style. The final part relates how Jan van Rijnesteyn goes to war against Hendrik van Vianen and Lord of 'Goy Viscount of Utrecht.Jan loots hispossessions and threathens to conquer all. In het jaar 1368 betrekt een roofzuchtig heerschap het kasteel Reijnestein te Cothen.Het is Johan de bastaardzoon van de Utrechtse bisschop. Rond dit nu zo vredig gelegen ridderslot hebben zich toen geruchtmakende taferelen afgespeeld. In het eerste deel trekt Johan met Willem Gullik de hertog van Gelre ten strijde tegen koning Karel van Frankrijk. De terugreis speelt zich af in het tweede deel. Tijdens deze reis neemt Johan in Henegouwen twee Franse goudsmeden gevangen en sluit ze op in de kerker van slot Rijnesteyn. Deel 3 is de muzikale weergave van een hoofs ballet in middeleeuwse stijl. In het laatste deel wordt verteld hoe Jan van Rijnesteyn in 1396 ten strijde trekt tegen Hendrik van Vianen en de heer van't Goy burggraaf van Utrecht. Jan plundert diens goederen en dreigt diens bezittingen te veroveren.

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 Organ piano and optional handbells combine with unison voices to create this stunning arrangement of the much beloved carol by Charles Wesley andFelix Mendelssohn. Following a glorious introduction announcing the birth of Jesus unison voices sing through the carol as a dynamic accompaniment brilliantly supports the singing. On the final stanza the congregation has anopportunity to join the ensemble for a majestic conclusion that includes an optional vocal descant soaring above the beautiful MENDELSSOHN tune. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca.4:30

A Hymn On The Nativity For Chorus composed in 2011 by American composer Nico Muhly is a festive work for SATB Choir and Organ setting text by Ben Jonson. It was commissioned by Dean Close School for Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorium and Dean Close School Chapel Choir for the World Premiere Performance on December 9 2010 A Hymn On The Nativity For Chorus composed in 2011 by American composer Nico Muhly is a festive work for SATB Choir and Organ setting text by Ben Jonson. It was commissioned by Dean Close School for Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorium and Dean Close School Chapel Choir for the World Premiere Performance on December 9 2010

Here's a marvelous and appealing first march for any young group. Carefully scored so that every section of the band has interesting parts Paul uses a nice mix of full ensemble playing counter lines a percussion interlude and woodwind melodies.

The Peter Aston Editorial Library prides itself in introducing otherwise unknown English works. From Handel's Israel in Egypt comes this too often overlooked classic.

SATB-From the Rodgers and Hart musical Babes in Arms and as a hit recording for many singers including Frank Sinatra this upbeat chart-topper swings as a choral for your pop jazz or concert groups. It's perfect for just the ladies too!

This single featured in Disney's High School Musical made Billboard Hot 100 history with the biggest one week jump of all time. A super showcase for all types of ensembles! Arranged by Roger Emerson for SAB Choir. This single featured in Disney's High School Musical made Billboard Hot 100 history with the biggest one week jump of all time. A super showcase for all types of ensembles! Arranged by Roger Emerson for SAB Choir.

Together We Sing Series-This patriotic favorite has now been arranged in accessible 3-part and SSA voicings by Lon Beery. In addition the 3-Part Mixed has optional baritone notes for changing voices. Always an audience pleaser your younger singers cannow experience the power of this great song easily and more quickly. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed; SSA; Parts for Brass (tpt 1 tpt 2 tbn) and Timpani; StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:38.

Poetry by American poet e.e. cummings. Duration: ca. 8 minutes. A work for SATB choir with optional piano accompaniment.

Symphonic Band - Grade 4 This classic Osterling march originally published in the '60s features a theatrical concert march style with singing melodies inventive chromatic harmonies and solid scoring. Even today this is agreat-sounding march for lighter programs. (2:45)

The text of this exuberant a cappella piece with percussion accompaniment refers to the Jewish proverb tikkun olam which translates as repair the world. Choirs and audiences will enjoy the vibrant rhythm and the positive message. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

This piece combines the simple elegant thematic material of Elizabethan church composer Thomas Tallis expanded and modernized through the luxurious harmonies of Ralph Vaughan Williams. A setting for band was long overdue andJay Bocook does a masterful job of transforming the original work for string orchestra into a magnificant setting for winds. Fantasia was used to great effect in the recent film Master and Commander: The Far Side of theWorld. Dur: 3:45 (Includes full performance CD)

Add a touch of R&B to your holiday with this soulful hit from the seventies! The fireside is blazing bright; we're caroling through the night. And this Christmas will be a very special Christmas for me.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50Add a touch of R&B to your holiday with this soulful hit from the seventies! The fireside is blazing bright; we're caroling through the night. And this Christmas will be a very special Christmas for me. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50

This massive collection will keep instrumentalists busy with 101 pop hits to learn and play! Songs include: All About That Bass - All of Me - Brave - Breakaway - Call Me Maybe - Clocks - Fields of Gold - Firework - Hello - Hey Soul Sister - Ho Hey - I Gotta Feeling - I Will Remember You - Jar of Hearts - Love Story - 100 Years - Roar - Rolling in the Deep - Royals - Say Something - Shake It Off - Smells like Teen Spirit - Uptown Funk - When You Say Nothing at All - and more. This massive collection will keep instrumentalists busy with 101 pop hits to learn and play! Songs include All About That Bass All of Me Brave Breakaway Call Me Maybe Clocks Fields of Gold Firework Hello Hey Soul Sister Ho Hey I Gotta Feeling I Will Remember You Jar of Hearts Love Story 100 Years Roar Rolling in the Deep Royals Say Something Shake It Off Smells like Teen Spirit Uptown Funk When You Say Nothing at All and more.

Scored For String Quartet. Commissioned by the New Arts String Quartet first performed in Tokyo November 1996. Quoting Tanaka: The title Metal Strings suggests speed metal rock music which I have been listening to a lot in recent years. I find an explosive energy in its music that people of today thirst for. Previously I have explored solid speedy and metallic sound in pieces such as 'Wave Mechanics' (1994) 'Wave Mechanics II' (1994) and 'Metalic Crystal' (1994-95). This idea has been extended and developed in my string quartet Metal Strings .Scored For String Quartet. Commissioned by the New Arts String Quartet first performed in Tokyo November 1996. Quoting Tanaka: The title Metal Strings suggests speed metal rock music which I have been listening to a lot in recent years. I find an explosive energy in its music that people of today thirst for. Previously I have explored solid speedy and metallic sound in pieces such as 'Wave Mechanics' (1994) 'Wave Mechanics II' (1994) and 'Metalic Crystal' (1994-95). This idea has been extended and developed in my string quartet Metal Strings .

New in the Jo Ann Miller series for 2008 up and coming composer Justin Metz illustrates the text of Robert Louis Stevenson masterfully. The accompaniment descriptively swings in the air while the vocal lines follow appropriately after. A true concert pleaser.

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 The composer visits the angels' powerful peace on earth proclamation and delivers an anthem of joyous Glorias and whispered prayersfor peace. Highly expressive this anthem has much to engage the singer. Always a timely message for contemporary society this affirming testament of tranquility is a thoughtful choice for seasonal ecumenical choralopportunities.