38 original pieces on hymns and carols-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. Themed by season the books in the Oxford Hymn Settings For Organists series provide a wealth of new chorale preludes and hymn settings suitable for all church organists. With a host of accessible pieces these volumes are a must for every church organist's library. This volume contains new settings of many traditional Christmas hymns as well as imaginative new pieces written by a range of experienced Organ composers based in the US and the UK. The collection is varied with pieces in a wide range of styles. Practical concise settings for all parts of the church service - preludes postludes fanfares and communion settings - are included. Thepieces in Oxford Hymn Settings For Organists: Advent And Christmas are suitable for busy church musicians at intermediate level working in all major denominations. Some pieces also suitable for recital use and all feature registration suggestions that can readily be adapted to suit most instruments with pedals.

Described by Walton as the 'greatest symphony since Beethoven' Vaughan Williams's fourth symphony is noted for its abrasively dissonant harmonic language. This new scholarly edition edited by David Matthews will replace the existing 1935 OUP edition. The preliminary text will include a preface sources and editorial method and detailed textual notes.

for SATB and piano four-hands or orchestra This joyful take on the festive favourite would be the perfect ending to any Christmas concert. The choir grows from unison to eight parts and a string of modulations keeps the audience on their toes. The orchestration features sleigh bells and brass interjections. Mack Wilberg 's Jingle Bells for SATB choir and Piano four-hands or Orchestra. This joyful take on the festive favourite would be the perfect ending to any Christmas concert. The choir grows from unison to eight parts and a string of modulations keeps the audience on their toes. The orchestration features sleigh bells and brass interjections. Jingle Bells features on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's album with Alfie Boe Home for the Holidays. Orchestration: 3fl+picc 2ob 2cl 2bn 4hn 3tpt 3tbn tba timp susp cym perc (glock chimes xylophone sleigh bells) hp pno str.

for SATB and piano or orchestra With its evocative piano accompaniment this piece is wonderfully understated and sincere in keeping with the sentiment of the original and is sure to raise a tear or two from any audience. The accompaniment for chamber orchestra is available on hire. A Traditional Irish piece arranged by Bob Chilcott for SATB and Piano Accompaniment.

for soprano and baritone soloists children's choir adult choir and orchestra or chamber ensemble The text is that of a standard Latin Missa brevis to which several relevant English poetic texts have been added. The first and last of these are taken from Bishop Thomas Ken's renowned morning and evening hymns for the scholars of Winchester College. They give the whole work the framework of a complete day from waking to sleeping within which other texts and moods appear like events in that day or landmarks in a life. Vocal scores are available on sale or on hire. Instrumental material is available on hire. Mass Of The Children by John Rutter made its debut at Carnegie Hall in February 2003. It was Rutter's first major work in over ten years. With this piece he has made a great contribution to the choral singers repetoire. Rutter said he wrote this work to repay a debt so as to give young singers the chance to sing with adult professionals. This piece has been written for Soprano and Baritone Soloists a Children's Choir an Adult's Choir and an Orchestra or Chamber Ensemble.

Paperback-for SATB unaccompanied This is a serene and reflective setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. With expansive harmonies and arching melodic lines this accessible setting will appeal to any cathedral chapel or church choir looking for fresh service material. This serene and reflective setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis was commissioned to mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Thomas Ken Bishop of Bath and Wells. With expansive harmonies and arching melodic lines this accessible setting will appeal to any cathedral chapel or church choir looking for fresh service material.

Fifty Christmas Carols-for SATB accompanied and unaccompanied Carols for Choirs 5 continues the tradition of its predecessors by providing a complete resource for choirs from Advent through to Epiphany. Featuring brand new carols and arrangements of classic tunes the collection showcases the very best established and new names in choral composition today. Carols For Choirs: Book Five includes 50 superb carols to celebrate 50 years of the famous Carols for Choirs series. A complete resource for choirs from Advent through to Epiphany. Fresh arrangements from Bob Chilcott and David Blackwell as well as original compositions including many specially written for this collection. A wide range of composers are featured including Alan Bullard Bob Chilcott Gabriel Jackson Philip Ledger Jaakko Mantyjarvi Mathew Martin Cecilia McDowall Francis Pott John Rutter Carl Rutti and David Willcocks. A balanced mix of accompanied and unaccompanied items including the order of service for a Festival ofNine Lessons and Carols. The volumes of Carols for Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol singers around the world. Like its predecessors Carols for Choirs 5 presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion from classic tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. The collection showcases the very best established and new names in choral composition today both in the UK and world-wide.

for SSAATTBB unaccompanied The weather the most quintessentially English of topics was the inspiration for this work. Chilcott weaves together a tapestry of well-known weather rhymes such as 'The rain it raineth every day upon the just and the unjust fella' and 'Whether the weather' in a work that is energetic quirky and entertaining. His choral writing is inventive and full of character using layered rhythms and jazzy harmonies. This will be a fun piece to perform and perfect as a light addition to any concert programme.The weather the most quintessentially English of topics was the inspiration for Bob Chilcott's Weather Report written for the BBC Singers' tour of Japan last summer. Chilcott weaves togethera tapestry of well-known weather rhymes such as The rain it raineth every day upon the just and the unjust fella and Whether the weather in a work that is energetic quirky and entertaining. His choral writing is inventive and full of charecter using layered rhythms and jazzy harmonies. This will be a fun piece to perform and perfect as a light addition to any concert programme.

for SATB (with divisions) and viola obbligato Beach 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. Combining a nostalgic melody with a haunting viola obbligato this introspective song beautifully captures the memory of the seaside. Bob Chilcott 's Beach for SATB (with divisions) and Viola obbligato. 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.

Setting Joseph Addison's text Jackson explores the use of vivid imagery the poem provides through this dramatic medium. Rather than using the full forces of choir brass and organ throughout the piece proceeds through varied antiphonal groupings accompanying typically imaginative choral writing.

for soloists SATB and organ Written for the Choir of Wells Cathedral this setting of the St Matthew Passion is ideally suited to liturgical performance during Holy Week. The principal role of the Evangelist is taken by a baritone soloist who narrates the story of Christ's trial and Crucifixion in unaccompanied chant. Matthew Owens ' St Matthew Passion for soloists SATB and Organ. Written for the Choir of Wells Cathedral of which Matthew Owens is Organist and Master of the Choristers this setting of the St Matthew Passion is ideally suited to liturgical performance during Holy Week. The principal role of the Evangelist is taken by a baritone soloist who narrates the story of Christ's trial and Crucifixion in unaccompanied chant. The other smaller solo roles of Judas (Tenor) Pilate (Tenor) Jesus (Bass) and Pilate's wife (Alto) continue in the same vein with four-part choral interspersions from the crowds soldiers and priests providing acontrast in texture. The hymn 'When I survey the wondrous cross' set to the Rockingham hymn tune appears twice throughout the work and the congregation are encouraged to join in on both occasions. The simple organ part supports the voices for the hymn and may also optionally double the choir during the narrative.

for SATB soloists SATB chorus and orchestra Starting afresh from Mozart's incomplete autograph and an unfinished sketch Richard Maunder uses none of Sussmayer's contributions and reworks the orchestration throughout. The familiar Sussmayer Sanctus and Benedictus are included as an appendix. All material is also available on hire The Requiem was Mozart’s final composition. It was commissioned by the widow of the Countess von Walsegg who died in February 1791. After working on the Requiem through October and November however Mozart fell ill and died without completing it. Mozart's widow needing money asked Joseph Eybler to complete the work. Unfortunately he could not finish the work and it was handed over to Franz Xaver Sussmayr. However Sussmayr was a musician of limited capabilities and much of his contribution was in fact a copy of Eybler's work. This new edition of Mozart's Requiem starts afresh from Mozart's incomplete autograph and uses none of Eybler or Sussmayr'scontributions. The orchestration has been reworked throughout using parts of Die Zauberflote and La Clemenza di Tito as the chief models.

for solo organ Containing a mixture of well-known and lesser-known pieces from across Purcell's work this volume is suitable for wide and varied church and concert use. A valuable addition to any organist's repertoire. This is a marvellous collection of pieces by Henry Purcell newly arranged for the Organ by concert organist Martin Setchell. Purcell's music is perfectly suited to the Organ and a number of his pieces have long been popular with players. This volume brings together a range of well-known pieces - trumpet tunes the Rondeau from Abdelazer Dido's Lament and movements from The Fairy Queen - and combines these with a wonderful selection of lesser-known pieces from across Purcell's work. There are sprightly tunes and hornpipes from the stage works lovely reflective songs and airs and a wide range of dances and chaconnes. The result is a set of pieceswith wise and varied church and concert use perfectly accessible to intermediate players and making a valuable addition to any organist's repertoire. Martin Setchell is Associate Professor of Music University Organist and tutor in Organ at the University of Canterbury School Of Music New Zealand. He combines his university teaching and research career with a busy and international schedule of recitals and concerts as soloist accompanist and continuo player on Organ and Harpsichord.

Piano Duets edited by Michael Aston-Piano Duets: Classical Composers presents varied and accessible repertoire for every duet player. The collection includes attractive new arrangements of orchestral and chamber gems alongside new editions of original works written specifically for piano duet. These pieces are ideal for duettists looking for new recital material as well as those beginning to explore the medium. Piano Duets: Classical Composers presents varied and accessible repertoire for every duet player. The collection includes attractive new arrangements of orchestral and chamber gems alongside new editions of original works written specifically for Piano duet. You'll find sonata movements by less well-known composers of the period Clementi and J.C.F. Bach as well as Beethoven's complete Sonata in D major one of the few original duet sonatas written by the composer. The volume is concluded with a light and attractive Minuet and Trio by Haydn a colourful Theme and Variations by Mozart and a graceful and flowing arrangement of Schubert'sEntr'acte Music from Rosamunde. Ranging from the intimate to the virtuosic these pieces are ideal for duettists looking for new recital material as well as those beginning to explore the medium. Contents: J. C. F. Bach: Allegro con spirito from Sonata in A major L. van Beethoven: Sonata in D major Op. 6 Muzio Clementi: Allegro maestoso from Sonata in E flat major Op. 3 No. 2 Joseph Haydn: Minuet and Trio from Symphony No. 100 'Military' W. A. Mozart: Allegro from Serenade K388 Franz Schubert: Entr'acte No. 3 from Rosamunde

This work was awarded the British Composer Award for Liturgical Music in 2003 but is published for the first time in 2013. The Roman Catholic Liturgy includes an antiphon to the Magnificat at Vespers O Doctor optime which Jackson sets incorporating medieval influences such as plainsong.

Paperback-for SATB (and two soloists) unaccompanied This is a stirring arrangement of the gospel classic I am on the battlefield for my Lord by Robert L. Jefferson for unaccompanied mixed voices with two idiomatic solos. Jefferson's characterful arrangement of the familiar melody features swing rhythms jazz harmonies and scat-style accompaniments. I Am On The Battlefield For My Lord has been here arranged for SATB (and two soloists) unaccompanied by Robert L. Jefferson . This is a stirring arrangement of the gospel classic I Am On The Battlefield For My Lord for unaccompanied mixed voices with two idiomatic solos for tenor or female soloists. The popular text uses the imagery of combat to express faithfulness to God and Jefferson 's characterful arrangement of the familiar melody features swing rhythms jazz harmonies and scat-style accompaniments.

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 four upper voices unaccompanied Off-printed from the complete William Walton Edition this is one of three versions (the others are for SATB unaccompanied) on a text by Phineas Fletcher - 'Drop drop slow tears'. The poignant chromatic harmonies and expressive melodic lines are a remarkably adventurous achievement for a fourteen-year-old Walton. Off-printed from the complete William Walton Edition this is one of three versions (the others are for SATB unaccompanied) on a text by Phineas Fletcher - 'Drop drop slow tears'. The poignant chromatic harmonies and expressive melodic lines are a remarkably adventurous achievement for a fourteen-year-old Walton .

Bass Part-for SSA or SATB piano and optional bass and drumkit 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 notated with chord symbols and may be played as written or used as a guide from which the player may improvise freely. 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 notated with chord symbols and may be played as written or used as a guide from which the player may improvise freely. For SSA or SATB Piano and optional Bass and Drumkit ad lib.

for SATB unaccompanied A setting of a poem by Ursula Wood later to become Ursula Vaughan Williams. The dedication reads 'To the memory of Charles Villiers Stanford and his Blue Bird'. A setting of a poem by Ursula Wood later to become Ursula Vaughan Williams. The dedication reads 'To the memory of Charles Villiers Stanford and his Blue Bird'.