Ever-changing in mood and pace La Musique is a setting of poems by Elizabeth Bishop and Charles Baudelaire on the transformative power of music. Jackson musically represents the complex psychological shifts contained in the texts' metaphors through alternating fully notated and indeterminate passages.

for SATB piano and optional bass and drum kit ad lib. A highly original and effective concert setting of the Latin Missa brevis in which the various movements embrace a variety of jazz styles. The characterful piano accompaniment can be played as written or serve as a guide and bass and drums can join in ad lib. The bass part is available on sale (ISBN 978-0-19-335655-9). Also available in an SSA version. This is a highly effective concert setting of the Latin Missa Brevis in which Chilcott's Jazz influences come to the fore. Originally commissioned for upper voices by Cheryl Dupont and the New Orleans Children's Chorus the work embraces a variety of Jazz styles. The Kyrie has real groove the Gloria swings the Sanctus sits right back the Benedictus hums along and the Agnus Dei draws inspiration from the Blues. The voices are underpinned by a characterful Piano accompaniment which can be played as written or serve as a guide and bass and drums can join in ad lib to add the flavour of an authentic Jazz combo. This is gorgeous soulful music in an utterlyoriginal setting.

This work presents two contrasting yet coherent motets: The joyful 'Confirma hoc Deus' with its jubilant melismatic motif; and the solemn 'Factus est' which features aleatoric sequences set against metred music to emphasise a reflective manner of worship.

for chorus chamber choir and children's choir or large divisi chorus with orchestra and organ or brass ensemble and organ. Salisbury Vespers combines settings of the traditional Vespers psalms and anonymous early texts. Marian motets punctuate the psalm settings and the work is concluded with a substantial setting of the Magnificat. This magnificent work was jointly commissioned by six musical organisations from the English cathedral city of Salisbury. Showcasing Chilcott's exceptional talent for large-scale choral writing Salisbury Vespers pays homage to this most ancient of services combining settings of the traditional Vespers psalms with anonymous early texts and words from the Sarum Primer of 1516. Marian motets punctuate the psalm settings and the work concludes with a substantial setting of the Magnificat based on the plainsong melody from the same section in Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610. With driving rhythms passages of reflective contemplation and expansive powerfultextures this is a must for all lovers of Chilcott's music and is sure to become a cornerstone of the modern choral repertory. Salisbury Vespers is scored for chorus chamber choir and children's choir but can equally be performed by a large mixed chorus divided into smaller groups with sopranos and altos singing the children's part. Bob Chilcott has been involved with choral music all his life first as a chorister and then a choral scholar at King's College Cambridge. Later he sang and composed music for twelve years with the King's Singers. His experiences with that group his passionate commitment to young and amateur choirs and his profound belief that music can unite people have inspired him both to compose full-time and through proactive workshopping to promote choral music worldwide.

This collection includes all Clarke's songs with piano published by OUP during the 1920s and 30s plus eight songs never before published. The songs are extremely varied and the piano partners the voice to a rare degree. This collection includes all the songs with piano published by OUP during the 1920s and 30s plus eight songs never before published. The songs are extremely varied and the piano partners the voice to a rare degree.

for SATB with optional double bass and optional piano These pieces may be performed individually or as a five-movement suite. Numbers 1 4 and 5 are also published for upper voices and keyboard as Three Birthday Madrigals. The music captures the varied moods of the words with their rapture sorrow humour and vitality in a way which makes these classic madrigal texts come alive for contemporary audiences. These pieces may be performed individually or as a five-movement suite. Numbers 1 4 and 5 are also published for upper voices and keyboard as Three Birthday Madrigals. The music captures the varied moods of the words with their rapture sorrow humour and vitality in a way which makes these classic madrigal texts come alive for contemporary audiences.

A cantata for SATB chorus and full orchestra OR strings and piano adapted by the composer from his opera Sir John in Love. Includes settings of words by Shakespeare (from 'Much Ado About Nothing') and his near contemporaries: John Still Thomas Ravenscroft John Lyly Ben Jonson Thomas Campion Philip Rosseter. Vaughan Williams' In Windsor Forest is a cantata for mixed voices with music adapted from the opera Sir John in Love . This version of the vocal score is for SATB chorus with Piano accompaniment.

Setting a text by George Herbert depicting the awe and mystery of the Christian faith this simple work for trebles and organ makes full use of Jackson's gift for melody with his trademark florid organ accompaniment.

for SATB unaccompanied O Gracious Light is a tender and reflective work setting an English translation of a Greek third-century text. With rich four-part harmonies and flowing melodic lines this intimate work will be enjoyed by all choirs either as part of a concert programme or as a general service anthem. O Gracious Light is a tender and reflective work setting an English translation of a Greek third-century text. With rich four-part harmonies and flowing melodic lines this intimate work will be enjoyed by all choirs either as part of a concert programme or as a general service anthem.

for SATB and organ Three short pieces suitable for communion or general use and all published here for the first time. They would be particularly effective at reflective moments in the service. Three short pieces suitable for communion or general use and all published here for the first time. They would be particularly effective at reflective moments in the service.

for unaccompanied SSATB An edition of the five-part settings for the Propers for All Saints' Day. An edition of the five-part settings for the Mass Propers for All Saints' Day which is celebrated on 1st November.Arranged for unaccompanied SSATB.

Arranged for clarinet and piano from Serenade for Wind Instuments K.361 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Minuet And Trio Arranged for clarinet and piano from Serenade for Wind Instuments K.361.

for SATB and piano or orchestra This gentle song is taken from the song cycle 'Songs for Seven Storeys' which Bob Chilcott wrote to celebrate the opening of the New Evelina Children's Hospital on London's South Bank. With a singable folksy tune and an atmospheric piano part this song has wide appeal. Bob Chilcott 's Sky for SATB and Piano or Orchestra. This gentle song is taken from the song cycle 'Songs for Seven Storeys' which Bob Chilcott wrote to celebrate the opening of the New Evelina Children's Hospital on London's South Bank. With a singable folksy tune and an atmospheric Piano part this song has wide appeal.

Paperback-for SATB and organ Peter Tranchell's setting of this Christmas poem by Dora Greenwell has echoes of the music of Peter Warlock. Some careful pitching is required but the piece is richly rewarding and is sure to become a favourite with choirs everywhere. Peter Tranchell's setting of this Christmas poem by Dora Greenwell has echoes of the music of Peter Warlock. Some careful pitching is required but the piece is richly rewarding and is sure to become a favourite with choirs everywhere.

for unaccompanied equal voices in 4 parts This haunting carol comprises a sequence of three rounds. It demonstrates the distinctive clarity of Skempton's musical language. It will particularly appeal to good chamber choirs. This unaccompanied carol is scored for four equal parts and comprises a sequence of three rounds. Rhythmic and engaging this carol demonstrates the distinctive clarity of Skempton's musical language. It will particularly appeal to good chamber choirs.

Inspired by Geertgen's painting 'Nativity at Night' Candlelight Carol centres around the love of a mother on that first night in the stable. The orchestral material is compatible with both the SATBB and SSAA versions. Inspired by Geertgen's painting 'Nativity at Night' Candlelight Carol centres around the love of a mother on that first night in the stable. The orchestral material is compatible with both the SATBB and SSAA versions.

Sacred and hallowed fire was commissioned by Harrison & Harrison as part of their 150 years celebration of organ building. It is one of a trilogy of works for organ by McDowall which draws from the poetry of George Herbert.

This setting was commissioned by the BBC Singers and premiered in April 2012. The text recounts the destruction of the ancient city of Jerusalem by King Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC.

Combining elements of both Western and Eastern musical traditions Ding's thematic elements include a twelve-tone row and a tonal melody which are treated with a variety of instrumental techniques including blowing striking and bowing the instruments in their full range of pitches.

An entertainment based on a story by Kenneth Grahame for narrator soloists SATB chorus and instrumental ensemble (strings percussion and two keyboard instruments) or piano. Orchestral material and vocal scores are available on hire. An entertainment based on a story by Kenneth Grahame for Narrator Soloists SATB chorus and Instrumental Ensemble (Strings Percussion and two Keyboard instruments) or Piano. Orchestral material and Vocal scores are available on hire from Oxford University Press.