for double SATB choir and handbells This is a glorious and expansive piece celebrating the way in which we can bring our divided world together through singing. The handbell accompaniment is included in the vocal score and poignantly underscores the message of the text. It is an ideal piece for festival programming. The Singing Heart is a stately and expressive song for SATB choir with Handbell accompaniment. It is was commissioned and premiered by Americafest 2000 International Singing Festival For Men And Boys.

for SATB and piano A favorite text and tune of singers and listeners alike this festival hymn is given new life in this upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and chorale-like making for a beautiful contrast before a slow build with 'Alleluias' returns us to a reprise of the original flavor creating an exciting and powerful ending. A favorite text and tune of singers and listeners alike this festival hymn is given new life in this upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and chorale-like making for a beautiful contrast before a slow build with 'Alleluias' returns us to a reprise of the original flavour creating an exciting and powerful ending.

These four anthems have long had a special place at the heart of the English choral tradition. They were composed for the coronation of George II in 1727. Full scores vocal scores and orchestral material are available on hire.

for SATB unaccompanied and soprano solo This gentle and reflective piece sets the George Herbert text 'Blest be the God of love'. The poet's intense imagery is enhanced by expressive cross-rhythms and harmonies enriched by split alto and bass lines in a setting suitable for evening service or concert performance. Bob Chilcott has set to music a text by 17th century writer George Herbert creating a gentle yet thoughtful sacred choral work. This piece is dedicated to the choir and congregation of Olivet Congregational Church St. Paul Minnesota and is scored for Soprano solo with unaccompanied mixed choir.

50 easy anthems The Oxford Easy Anthem Book includes 50 anthems for SATB chorus and Organ accompaniment.

for SATB unaccompanied This simple well-crafted motet is bright optimistic and compelling. Skempton employs artful homophony and sensitive word-setting and the repetitions of the opening refrain build towards an effective central climax. This simple well-crafted motet is bright optimistic and compelling. Skempton employs artful homophony and sensitive word-setting and the repetitions of the opening refrain build towards an effective central climax.

for SATB and chamber ensemble A splendid curtain-raiser to Vivaldi's Gloria Francesco Durante's artful Magnificat has long been misattributed to his pupil Pergolesi in a version for four voices not five. Durante's vocally richer five-voice version has been chosen for the Sacred Choruses volume which this orchestration accompanies and merits performance as an alternative to the familiar four-voice version which may or may not have been Durante's own work.

One Voice was written for performance by massed choirs and orchestra at the opening ceremony of the World ... John Rutter 's One Voice for SATB with Orchestra (or Piano). One Voice was written for performance by massed choirs and orchestra at the opening ceremony of the World Choir Games 2018. The theme of the composer's text is one of unity and the music is uplifting building to a ceremonial and majestic conclusion.

for SATB and organ Transposed to A minor Henry Purcell 's Evening Service In G Minor . Transposed to A minor for SATB choir with Organ Accompaniment.

for SATB with organ or piano introduction to words by John Bunyan Ralph Vaughan Williams ' Valiant-For-Truth is a motet for SATB with Organ or Piano introduction to words by John Bunyan.

This celebration of friendship is rich in expressive melodies and poignant harmonies underpinned by sensitive piano writing. The text by Delphine Chalmers is inspired by French Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne's writings on friendship from which the well known quotation 'If I am pressed to say why Iloved him I feel it can only be explained by replying: 'Because it was he; because it was me. originates. Eminently accessible this piece is perfect for concert programmes celebrating friendship and community.

A collection of ten of Bob Chilcott's finest and most popular pieces to date. Arranged for mixed voices and selected to be both approachable to a wide range of choirs and appropriate to the needs of today's liturgy. This will make a treasured addition to any choir library. A collection of ten of Bob Chilcott's finest and most popular pieces to date. Arranged for mixed voices and selected to be both approachable to a wide range of choirs and appropriate to the needs of today's liturgy. This will make a treasured addition to any choir library.

for SATB accompanied and unaccompanied This short collection of carols from The New Oxford Book of Carols and The Shorter New Oxford Book of Carols includes an introduction performance notes translations and brief commentaries. The edition is lightly edited and fully compatible with the parent collections. This short collection of carols from The New Oxford Book of Carols and The Shorter New Oxford Book of Carols includes an introduction performance notes translations and brief commentaries. The edition is lightly edited and fully compatible with the parent collections.

10 Carols for mixed voices-10 SATB carols accompanied and unaccompanied Full of joy and tenderness John Rutter's carols illuminate and celebrate the Christmas story in works of great imagination and variety. This selection of his most popular carols forms an essential collection for all choirs. Instrumental material for individual carols is available on hire. For countless singers and listeners the carols of John Rutter form the quintessential repertoire of any Christmas concert or service. In this special anthology 10 of Rutter's best and most popular carols have been compiled in one convenient volume that is an essential addition to the collection of any choir all written for SATB mixed voices with Piano accompaniment. Pieces include Angels' Carol Mary's Lullaby and the much-loved Candlelight Carol .

Jesus Child by John Rutter and Kenneth Pont for SS or SA with a simplified Piano accompaniment. An arrangement for upper voices with a simplified Piano part of John Rutter 's popular Jesus Child an upbeat carol with a clear Caribbean influence.

Sarah Quartel's I Will Be With You for SSAA unaccompanied. I Will Be With You sets a reflective text by the composer with a message of enduring solace. Lush harmonies with predominantly homophonic passagework coupled with flowing and cascading lines in every voice part make for a tranquil musical experience. Also available in a version for unaccompanied SATB choir.

A substantial piece which employs brass and percussion to great effect. Instrumental material is available on hire.

My Companion by Elaine Hagenberg for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied. This is a tender setting of a text by American poet Edith Franklin Wyatt that speaks of companionship and the joys of sharing it as we travel along the road of life. Hagenberg employs her characteristically rich harmonic language to create a piece with great depth and immediacy.

With words and music by the composer this upbeat anthem features a compelling recurring melodic motif that is passed around the voice parts underpinned by a spirited accompaniment for piano.

for SATB with organ. This short piece sets a heartening text by David Warner long-time collaborator with Wilberg. The simple melody and homophonic choral harmonies are accompanied by warm flowing quavers in 12/8 played either by organ or by horns harp and strings.