For SSAATTBB unaccompanied. This is a truly beautiful addition to the Christmas repertory setting a specially commissioned poem by Charles Bennett. The flexible metre creates a sense of movement while the luscious harmonies and often-homophonic textures provide an anchor to the choral writing. The Rose in the Middle of Winter will appeal to all mixed-voice choirs looking for a poignant centrepiece for a Christmas concert or service. For SSAATTBB unaccompanied. This is a truly beautiful addition to the Christmas repertory setting a specially commissioned poem by Charles Bennett. The flexible metre creates a sense of movement while the luscious harmonies and often-homophonic textures provide an anchor to the choral writing. The Rose in the Middle of Winter will appeal to all mixed-voice choirs looking for a poignant centrepiece for a Christmas concert or service.

for SATB unaccompanied This joyous dance-like setting of Edward Lear's famous nonsense poem 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat' is taken from Rutter's Five Childhood Lyrics a collection of unaccompanied pieces inspired by rhymes and verses for children. This joyous dance-like setting of Edward Lear's famous nonsense poem ' The Owl And The Pussy-Cat ' is taken from Rutter 's Five Childhood Lyrics a collection of unaccompanied pieces inspired by rhymes and verses for children.

for SATB unaccompanied Setting a well-known poem by Percy Shelley Love's Philosophy is a sweet and tender choral song reflecting on the idea of love with reference to nature and the interdependent relationships evident in the world around us. Mellifluous choral writing and sighing interjections convey the theme of unrequited or lost love. Setting a well-known poem by Percy Shelley Love's Philosophy is a sweet and tender Choral song reflecting on the idea of love with reference to nature and the interdependent relationships evident in the world around us. Mellifluous Choral writing and sighing interjections convey the theme of unrequited or lost love.

A superb collection of fifty anthems for a cappella SATB and mixed voices. These Hymns and Anthems have all been chosen with the average choir in mind but the collection is also ideal for use uin Cathedralsm collegiate churches and for parish churches supprting cathedral-type choirs. There are several sets of practical Indexes which help you find that particular Anthem for that special occasion

Not no faceless Angel is a beautifully reflective work. The themes of loss and love are articulated through expressive melodic lines and touching imagery.

for soprano solo SSA chorus and full orchestra This new edition of Vaughan Williams's Symphony No. 7 is published as a full score study score and women's chorus with all performing material on hire. The work evokes the sparse beauty of the landscape and is drawn from the music provided for the film Scott of the Antarctic of 1947. This new edition of Ralph Vaughan Williams's Symphony No. 7 the Sinfonia Antartica has been prepared by David Matthews with support from the Ralph Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust. The work was drawn from the music Ralph Vaughan Williams provided for the film Scott of the Antarctic in 1947 and was completed in 1952. In it the composer skilfully evokes the sparse beauty and grandeur of the landscape with a large orchestra and percussion section including - famously - a wind machine to create a work of great power and intensity.

David Willcocks: The National Anthem for SATB choir brass organ and percussion or SATB choir brass fanfare and orchestra (with or without organ) The orchestral version may be combined with the brass version.

for soprano or mezzo-soprano solo SATB chorus and either full orchestra or chamber orchestra Minimum recommended string forces for the chamber ensemble are 2.2.2.1.1. Full scores vocal scores and instrumental parts are available on hire. A setting by John Rutter of this traditional sacred text for Full Mixed Choir and Soprano solo with a Piano reduction included of the Orchetra or Chamber ensemble arrangement. The Magnificat - the canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Luke I: 46-55) - traditionally formed part of the ancient service of Vespers in the medieval Roman rite. It has been set to music more often than any liturgical text other than the Mass itself. Rutter’s inspiration and motivation for this arrangement was the Mediterranean sunshine and the many exuberant festivals that are held throughout Europe to honour the Virgin Mary. The work is full of energetic syncopated rhythms andstrong melodies which evoke a celebratory and rejoiceful character.

For SATB unaccompanied. This is a vibrant and rhythmic Christmas carol based on an anonymous 15th-century text. The modal feel and lively rhythms lend this carol a medieval character which will delight singers and audiences alike. An enjoyable option for any SATB choir at Christmas. For SATB unaccompanied. This is a vibrant and rhythmic Christmas carol based on an anonymous 15th-century text. The modal feel and lively rhythms lend this carol a medieval character which will delight singers and audiences alike. An enjoyable option for any SATB choir at Christmas.

SATB unaccompanied This hauntingly beautiful setting of a text by Christina Rossetti is tonal and yet adventurous in its choice of harmony. This simple slow piece ends on a wonderfully soft tone which combined with the text makes it ideal for a memorial service. SATB unaccompanied This hauntingly beautiful setting of a text by Christina Rossetti is tonal and yet adventurous in its choice of harmony. This simple slow piece ends on a wonderfully soft tone which combined with the text makes it ideal for a memorial service.

A collection of Jamaican songs arranged in unison and two and three parts with and without piano accompaniment presented with teacher's notes in the practical Voiceworks format. Jamaican Voiceworks is an outstanding collection of fun and appealing Jamaican songs presented in the practical Voiceworks format. Including little-known gems and traditional favourites alongside classic pop hits these arrangements cover a wide range of Jamaican styles and genres. With practical teaching and rehearsal notes and 2 CDs containing performances and backings Jamaican Voiceworks is a fantastic resource for singing groups of all ages. 23 appealing songs in a variety of scorings Ideal for youth and community choirs school groups (KS2 upwards) and choral groups of all ages and experience A complete lesson or rehearsal plan for eachsong 2 CDs with performances and backings Accessible Piano accompaniments and chord symbols for Guitar accompaniments Photocopiable pages Songs in an array of Jamaican styles including reggae mento Revival ska and Rastafarian Note: the Banana Boat Song in the songlist is named by its traditional name in the book Day Da Light .

for SSAA and piano Setting an uplifting hymn by Timothy Dudley-Smith I lift my eyes is a rousing anthem that will appeal to all upper-voice choirs. Unison sections are contrasted with imitative writing and the soaring refrain catchy syncopations and driving piano ostinatos make a stirring work. Setting an uplifting hymn by Timothy Dudley-Smith I lift my eyes is a rousing anthem that will appeal to all upper-voice choirs. Unison sections are contrasted with imitative writing and the soaring refrain catchy syncopations and driving piano ostinatos make a stirring work.

A unique resource for Key Stages 1 and 2 these seven books of games and activities explore the seven musical elements required by the National Curriculum. Clear and simple instructions - ideal for the non-specialist music teacher. A unique resource for Key Stages 1 and 2 these seven books of games and activities explore the seven musical elements required by the National Curriculum. Clear and simple instructions - ideal for the non-specialist music teacher.

A cycle of traditional carols for SSA voices with harp or piano accompaniment Vocal scores are also available on hire. A cycle of traditional carols for SSA Voices with Harp or Piano accompaniment. This edition is the Harp or Piano accompaniment only. The Vocal Score is also available under item code C8065.

This introduction to conducting method appropriate for vocal and instrumental conducting students is organized to establish essential conducting skills in a developmental sequence. The book contains thirty content lessons guided practice outlines ten videotaping sessions with evaluation forms for each taped session assignments at the end of each lesson illustrations with photos and conducting diagrams as well as numerous choral and instrumental musical examples for directed conducting practice. Concentrating on the basics this text emphasizes the development of the psychomotor skills needed for clear and expressive conducting.

Paperback-for SATB and piano or orchestra or chamber orchestra and piano duet No. 1 of Five Hymns in Popular Style. Orchestral material is available on hire. An SSA version is also available. No. 1 of Five Hymns in Popular Style. Orchestral material is available on hire. An SSA version is also available.

for SATB unaccompanied A triumphant arrangement of this ever-popular West Indian spiritual which was originally published in Christmas Spirituals for Choirs. A triumphant arrangement of this ever-popular West Indian spiritual for unaccompanied SATB chorus.

Aldakiak means 'variants' in Basque and in this piece which consists of nine short sections the composer explores different ways of reacting around one musical event. The result is an intriguing set of variations.

Paperback-for SATB with organ and unaccompanied Cantica Nova is an outstanding collection of motets by contemporary British composers. The pieces present a kaleidoscope of different styles and sonorities united in their ability to communicate fresh ideas and the skill of their vocal writing. Encompassing a wide range of texts with settings of some of the great hymns of the Church alongside little known rarely set texts the collection will be welcomed by concert and church choirs seeking innovative and exciting contemporary repertoire. Cantica Nova is an outstanding collection of motets by contemporary British composers. The pieces present a kaleidoscope of different styles and sonorities united in their ability to communicate fresh ideas and the skill of their vocal writing. Encompassing a wide range of texts with settings of some of the great hymns of the Church alongside little known rarely set texts the collection will be welcomed by concert and church choirs seeking innovative and exciting contemporary repertoire.

for SAATBB unaccompanied This touching piece sets Yeats' beautiful words describing the love of a parent for their child. This is an impressive and sophisticated debut from Swedish singer and composer Joel Nilson. The first of two works in OUP's new secular series Voice Junction A Cradle Song sets Yeats' beautiful words describing the love of a parent for their child. Switching between major and minor tonalities A Cradle Song is quiet and understated with sensitive a cappella scoring that makes the sentiments seem all the more real. This is an impressive and sophisticated debut from Swedish singer and composer Joel Nilson.