for SATB and organ/chamber orchestra This joyous yet reflective Christmas carol will appeal to both choir and audience. It is characterized by a soaring melody an artful use of texture and a gentle expressiveness heightened by modal inflections and the organ accompaniment. John Rutter 's Christ Is The Morning Star for SATB Choir and Organ. Commissioned by Graham Ross for the choir of Clare College Cambridge this joyous yet reflective Christmas carol will appeal to both Choir and audience. It is characterised by a soaring melody an artful use of texture and a gentle expressiveness heightened by modal inflections and the Organ accompaniment. The text written by the composer is inspired by an inscription in Durham Cathedral by the Venerable Bede: 'Christus est stella matutina'.

for children's choir and piano This uplifting piece will appeal to children's choirs everywhere. A highly singable melody alternates between unison and two parts and the words written by the composer are full of excited optimism for the future. The piano accompaniment provides harmonic support throughout. Originally written for Children's International Voices this uplifting piece by the British composer John Rutter is arranged for two-part Choir with a Piano accompaniment. Featuring tuneful harmonies and lyrics that contain a message of hope this four minute piece will inspire singers and audiences alike.

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 collection have beenselected 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 or two-part voices and piano Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Song Of The Tree Of Life for unison or two-part voices and piano.

for TTBB and piano or organ or small orchestra Originally published in versions for SA and SATB voices this classic Rutter anthem has now been adapted by the composer for performance by male-voice choirs. The flowing choral melodies and the gentle keyboard part perfectly complement the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint. Originally published in versions for SA and SATB voices this classic Rutter anthem has now been adapted by the composer for performance by male-voice choirs. The flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint and the gentle arpeggiated Keyboard part provides a supportive harmonic accompaniment.

for SATB and organ A stunning atmosphere is instantly created in this short piece by the coupling of slow-moving homophonic choral lines and an almost ethereal organ part featuring flourishes on the flute stops. These words are traditionally used on Trinity Sunday but their general message is suitable for use throughout the year. A stunning atmosphere is instantly created in this short piece by an almost ethereal Organ part featuring flourishes on Flute stops later supported by a drone-like pedal line. The choral lines are slow-moving and homophonic allowing the text to come to the fore. These words are traditionally used on Trinity Sunday but their general message is suitable for use throughout the year making Owens ' setting a useful and practical addition to any church choir's repertory.

for SSAATB unaccompanied Rogier's Laboravi in gemitu meo is a deeply expressive setting of Psalm 6 verse 6. Featuring imitative entries word-painting undulating parallel phrases and oscillating harmonies the music of this motet perfectly reflects the anguish and poignancy of the text. Rogier's Laboravi in gemitu meo is a deeply expressive setting of Psalm 6 verse 6. Featuring imitative entries word-painting undulating parallel phrases and oscillating harmonies the music of this motet perfectly reflects the anguish and poignancy of the text. Edited by Sally Dunkley Sally Dunkley's interest in 16th-century vocal music was established during her years as a student at Oxford University where she sang with the pioneering group the Clerkes of Oxenford and studied with its director David Wulstan. Since then her career as a professional consort singer has developed hand-in-hand with continuing in-depth study of themusic as editor writer researcher and teacher. The experience of working with several of the leading British groups in this area--she is a founding member of The Sixteen and sang over a thousand concerts with The Tallis Scholars--has afforded her unique insights into questions of performance practice. She has been involved in the preparation of practical scholarly editions over several decades and is increasingly engaged in sharing her experience through workshops and summer schools.

Written as a surprise present for the Schubert Ensemble in celebration of their 30th anniversary this playful piece for violin viola cello bass and piano has light-hearted references to Stravinsky and Schumann and can be enjoyed by both amateurs and professionals.

This tender and affectionate setting of the well-loved poem of the same title by Robert Burns was written specifically for a wedding but would suit almost any occasion.

Gabriel Jackson 's Seven Advent Antiphons for SATB choir with divisions unaccompanied. These attractive settings of the ancient Latin Advent Antiphons will be of interest to any choir seeking imaginative material for Advent or Christmas performances. Within a largely diatonic style Jackson deploys rich and varied harmonies and the music traverses a wide canvas between contemplative stillness and bursts of rhythmic energy.

for SATB and organ or chamber orchestra or string orchestra David Willcocks's Sussex Carol for SATB and organ or chamber orchestra or string orchestra.

for wind orchestra Gordon Jacob's Old Wine In New Bottles for wind orchestra.

This notebook accompanies OUP's many successful instrumental tutors and repertoire books for young players. It alternates plain and manuscript pages and can be used to record practice notes and keep a record of pieces and scales learnt. It enables the teacher to demonstrate musical points and the student to practise writing music. This notebook accompanies OUP's many successful instrumental tutors and repertoire books for young players. It alternates plain and manuscript pages and can be used to record practice notes and keep a record of pieces and scales learnt. It enables the teacher to demonstrate musical points and the student to practise writing music.

for SSAATB unaccompanied One of Tomkins's most striking works this setting of an anonymous devotional text appears in print for the first time. The work is distinctly madrigalian with several sudden shifts of tonality changes of texture and decorative passages. Described by Peter James as one of Tomkins ' most striking works Dear Lord Of Life is a setting of an anonymous devotional text. The style is distinctly madrigalian with several sudden shifts of tonality changes of texture and decorative passages. This work for unaccompanied SSAATB choir will sit as easily in a concert programme as in a service.

for SAATB unaccompanied A piece made famous by the award-winning a cappella group Vocado Coffee Time is an upbeat dedication to the down time we all crave for sharing thoughts silence and that aroma! A piece made famous by the award-winning a cappella group Vocado Coffee Time is an upbeat dedication to the down time we all crave for sharing thoughts silence and that aroma!

for SATB and organ This lively setting of the Venerable Bede's Christ is the morning star features all the hallmarks of McDowall's original and vibrant style. With rich harmonies compelling modulations and a flowing organ accompaniment this piece is perfect for services and concerts throughout Advent. Cecilia McDowall 's Christ Is The Morning Star for SATB choir with Organ accompaniment. This lively setting of the Venerable Bede's Christ Is The Morning Star features all the hallmarks of McDowall 's original and vibrant style. With rich harmonies compelling modulations and a flowing Organ accompaniment this piece is perfect for services and concerts throughout Advent.

for SATB accompanied and unaccompanied Showcasing the talents of some of North America's best choral arrangers and composers An American Christmas presents sixteen yuletide treats that are guaranteed to add zest to any choir's festivities. Showcasing the talents of some of North America's best choral arrangers and composers An American Christmas presents sixteen yuletide treats that are guaranteed to add zest to any choir's festivities. Compiled and edited by Jerry Rubino. Favourite carols including 'Silent night' 'Joy to the world!' and 'I saw three ships' each arranged with a sparkling American twist Outstanding original works by James Bassi Libby Larsen and Mack Wilberg Composers and arrangers from across the USA and Canada A glittering array of styles including gospel country blues and jazz Accompanied and unaccompanied settings withopportunities for soloists Practical performance notes on each piece Orchestral material available on hire/rental for some carols

for SSA and piano Setting Christina Rossetti's poem 'Remember' this gentle piece was written in memory of the young people who lost their lives in the attack on Utoya Norway in July 2011. Remember me will make a moving addition to any upper-voice choir's concert repertoire. Setting Christina Rossetti's poem 'Remember' this gentle piece was written in memory of the young people who lost their lives in the attack on Utøya Norway in July 2011. Chilcott employs an elegant recurring melody and an undulating piano line and the singers are encouraged to use a small amount of sign language to enhance the performance. Remember me is featured on the Wroclaw Philharmonic Choir's CD of Bob Chilcott's music.

LM-7: Aquarius was the seventh lunar module that NASA sent into space on teh Apollo 13 mission. The piece is in eleven continuous sections the proportions of which are derived from the ten letters and the number of the title. It is a show-off display piece with spotlit solos for each player.

A newly-engraved edition of the vocal score fully compatible with the new Walton Edition full score edited by Michael Burden. Orchestral parts are also available on hire. A newly-engraved edition of the vocal score fully compatible with the new Walton Edition full score edited by Michael Burden. With German and English text.