for SSATB unaccompanied This piece was cited as an example of good church music in S.S.Wesley's pamphlet about the state of church music in 1849. The text had significance for Samuel Wesley as these were the last words said to him by his father. He uses the unusual key (for the time) of C sharp minor giving the work a special intensity. This piece was cited as an example of good church music in S.S.Wesley's pamphlet about the state of church music in 1849. The text had significance for Samuel Wesley as these were the last words said to him by his father. He uses the unusual key (for the time) of C sharp minor giving the work a special intensity.

This edition is complete clear and practical as well as being scholarly and authoritative. It returns to the primary sources to present the music and libretto as performed during the original Savoy Theatre run. Vocal scores and full scores include the complete libretto. Clearly printed orchestral parts matching exactly the text given in the full and vocal scores are available on hire. Vocal scores and full scores include all the important completed but discarded material and a series of appendices includes hitherto unpublished material from the Ghost Scene and elsewhere. This is conveniently cued from the music pages for easy inclusion. The full score handsomely engraved andbound contains extensive introductory notes. The operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan remain enduringly popular more than 100 years after they were first produed enjoying countless performances every year. This edition of Ruddigore returns to the music and libretto performed during the original Savoy Theatre run and is a clear authoritative text that is readily usable.

for SATB and piano or orchestra This tender Christmas song will appeal to all fans of John Rutter's music. With a simple appealing melody and a flowing accompaniment The Colours of Christmas evokes a touching sense of longing for the joys of the festive season. This tender Christmas song will appeal to all fans of John Rutter's music. With a simple appealing melody and a flowing accompaniment The Colours of Christmas evokes a touching sense of longing for the joys of the festive season. A beautifully written piece that is sure to become a classic with choirs across the globe. Also available in a version for upper voices.

To Music is a jubilant anthem set to a poem by Robert Herrick ('To Music - A Song'). Commissioned by the BBC to mark Stephen Cleobury's 60th birthday celebrations in 2009 the work perfectly captures the exultant mood of the text extolling the virtues of music.

A powerful dissonant setting of texts by Michelangelo dealing with love life and death. Powers was inspired by the idea that a block of marble contains the finished sculpture within it.

for piano This fascinating collection draws on a virtually unknown set of Brazilian dances for piano published at the end of the nineteenth century in Rio de Janeiro. These pieces blend the melodic charm and grace of the European polka and other dance forms with the sparkle and syncopation of Afro-Caribbean styles. The result is a repertoire filled with verve and wit that will appeal to players and audiences alike. This fascinating collection draws on a virtually unknown set of Brazilian dances for Piano published at the end of the nineteenth century in Rio de Janeiro. These pieces blend the melodic charm and grace of the European polka and other dance forms with the sparkle and syncopation of Afro-Caribbean styles. The result is a repertoire filled with verve and wit that will appeal to players and audiences alike.

for SATB and organ The lion's share of this beautiful setting of words from the Lamentations of Jeremiah is given to the soprano and bass soloists with the chorus singing the same short passage in the middle and at the end. Also in The Restoration Anthem Volume 1 (1660-1689). For SATB and Organ. The lion's share of this beautiful setting of words from the Lamentations of Jeremiah is given to the soprano and bass soloists with the chorus singing the same short passage in the middle and at the end.

This is a major collection of organ music for students players and church musicians of all abilities. Pieces are grouped according to service needs into Preludes Interludes Processionals and Postludes with a wealth of attractive and varied pieces spanning the 16th to 21st centuries. This is a major collection of Organ music for students players and church musicians of all levels and abilities. Compiler and editor Anne Marsden Thomas has drawn on her long experience of teaching and playing to select the most attractive tuneful repertoire in two new sets of graded anthologies one set (3 volumes) for manuals only the second set (3 volumes) for manuals and pedals. Within each book the pieces are grouped according to service needs into Preludes Interludes Processionals and Postludes. The repertoire spans the 16th to the 21st century with some new pieces written especially for the collection. A number of pieces throughout the collectionhave been selected for the ABRSM organ syllabus. The result is a wonderful collection of repertoire for all players containing a wealth of attractive and varied pieces that will offer much practical support for church musicians and enrich and develop their playing. Major collection of organ music for students players and church musicians of all levels and abilities Each book groups pieces according to service needs: Preludes Interludes Processionals Postludes Tuneful attractive repertoire spanning 16th-21st cents. with some new pieces written especially for the collection Major composers for the instrument well represented Pieces edited afresh to present music clearly and practically for players with registration and tempo suggestions for each piece Strong representation in new ABRSM syllabus (from 2011) Graded collection: approx. book 1 Grades 1-4; book 2 Gr. 4-6 book 3 Gr. 6-8 High-profile editor leading teacher and concert organist

for unison children's choir SATB choir and piano or strings Combining texts by Christina Rossetti and Robert Burns this mixed voice version retains the upper-voice opening of the original with the latter section being expanded into mixed-voice harmony. Also available for SSA and piano or strings. Bob Chilcott 's Like A Singing Bird for unison children's choir SATB choir and Piano. Combining texts by Christina Rossetti and Robert Burns this mixed voice version retains the upper-voice opening of the original with the latter section being expanded into mixed-voice harmony.

Written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of the Foundress of St John's College Cambridge this celebratory setting is jubilant melodic and full of lively figuration for both the choir and the organ.

for SSA and piano This piece is a lyrical setting of words by the metaphysical poet Thomas Traherne (1637-74). With a rippling piano accompaniment melodious vocal lines and warm harmonies Chilcott's setting captures the wonder in the text as Traherne reflects with awe on the transient nature of life. Bob Chilcott 's The Sun And Stars Are Mine for SSA choir with Piano accompaniment. The Sun And Stars Are Mine is a lyrical setting of words by the metaphysical poet and clergyman Thomas Traherne (1637-74). With a rippling Piano accompaniment melodious vocal lines and warm harmonies Chilcott 's setting captures the wonder in the text as Traherne reflects with awe on the transient nature of life: 'When silent I so many thousand years . . . how could I lips or hands or eyes or ears perceive?'

for SATB and organ or strings John Rutter's much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24) is here included in the John Rutter Anniversary Edition with an illuminating composer's note and useful performance hints. John Rutter 's much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24) is here included in the John Rutter Anniversary Edition with an illuminating composer's note and useful performance hints. As sung at the wedding of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry in May 2018.

With a host of accessible quality new settings and with pieces based on all the major hymn tunes these volumes are a must for every church organist's library. Fresh imaginative new pieces written by a range of experienced Organ composers based in the US and the UK and displaying a great variety of styles and approaches. Includes practical concise settings for all parts of the church service - preludes postludes fanfares communion settings. Features pieces suitable for busy church musicians at intermediate level working in all major denominations. Some pieces are also suitable for recital use. Registration suggestions that can readily be adapted to suit most instruments with pedals are included and the companion website features a cumulative index of hymn tunes and contributor biographies. With a hostof accessible quality new settings and with pieces based on all the major hymn tunes these volumes are a must for every church organist's library.

John Rutter's first setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis texts is sure to delight all church chapel and cathedral choirs. The Magnificat features rippling organ syncopations contrasting textures and an emphatic Gloria. The Nunc dimittis is tender yet uplifting beginning with a reflective lyrical section for tenors and basses or a solo voice. This beautifully written setting is a welcome addition to the Evensong repertoire. John Rutter's first setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis texts is sure to delight all church chapel and cathedral choirs. The Magnificat features rippling organ syncopations contrasting textures and an emphatic Gloria. The Nunc dimittis is tender yet uplifting beginning with a reflective lyrical section for tenors and basses or a solo voice. This beautifully written setting is a welcome addition to the Evensong repertoire.

Orchestral & Instrumental Carol & Hymn Accompaniments-for SATB with optional children's choir and piano or piano four hands or chamber orchestra or full orchestra This is the perfect set of carols for a Christmas concert. A medley of favourites - 'Deck the hall' 'Jingle Bells' 'O Christmas Tree' 'The Wassail Song' and 'We wish you a merry Christmas' - all arranged with flair and ingenuity with suggestions for audience participation! This is the perfect set of carols for a Christmas concert. A medley of favourites - 'Deck the hall' 'Jingle Bells' 'O Christmas Tree' 'The Wassail Song' and 'We wish you a merry Christmas' - all arranged with flair and ingenuity with suggestions for audience participation!

A fantasia for solo Cello and Orchestra based on five folk tunes which was first performed by Pablo Casals in 1930. A fantasia for solo Cello and Orchestra based on five folk tunes which was first performed by Pablo Casals in 1930.

for SATB unaccompanied Will Todd's Softly is a tranquil carol that captures the peace and spirit of Christmas. Featuring subtle suspensions modulations and time signature changes it will appeal to a wide range of choirs. Softly is featured on Tenebrae's 2014 CD Lux et Veritas. Will Todd 's Softly is a tranquil carol that captures the peace and spirit of Christmas. Featuring subtle suspensions modulations and time signature changes it will appeal to a wide range of choirs. Softly is featured on Tenebrae's 2014 CD 'Lux et Veritas'.

An Environment Cantata-for children's choir SATB chamber choir and SATB double choir This monumental cantata for massed forces sets a text by Charles Bennett on humanity's negligence towards nature. Creating a unique opportunity for adult and children's choirs to collaborate it offers a fun and educational performance experience for singers both young and old. This monumental cantata for massed forces was commissioned by David Hill and The Bach Choir and premiered as part of the 2012 BBC Proms. Setting a specially commissioned text by Charles Bennett Chilcott skilfully uses both metred and unmetered sung and spoken lines to highlight the text's environmental message. While the musically interlinked choirs sing of humanity's negligence towards nature in a series of dream images the endearing and innocent tunes of the children's Choir ultimately evoke a sense of hope for the future. Creating a unique opportunity for adult and children's Choirs to collaborate this captivating piece offers a fun and educationalperformance experience for singers both young and old.

Jan Dobbins is a former Music Adviser and Head of an LEA Instrumental Music Service. Now she divides her time between delivering professional development courses teaching string players exploring music with children aged 3-11 composing instrumental music and writing songs.

for SATB double choir children's choir and piano Setting a text by Charles Bennett The White Field presents a dreamlike scene in which blackbirds plant songs in the cold earth and await the growth of their music. Chilcott's melodies echo through the voices and the piano part provides harmonic support and rhythmic energy to the voice parts with chordal and semiquaver figurations. Setting a text by Charles Bennett The White Field presents a dreamlike scene in which blackbirds plant songs in the cold earth and await the growth of their music. Chilcott 's melodies echo through the Voices and the Piano part provides harmonic support and rhythmic energy to the Voice parts with chordal and semiquaver figurations.