8 Shakespeare settings for upper voices-Hark hark the lark is a collection of eight exquisite settings for upper voices specially commissioned to celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. The volume pays tribute to Britain's greatest writer presenting a selection of his finest texts set to music by some of today's most accomplished choral composers. Hark Hark The Lark is a collection of eight exquisite settings for upper voices specially commissioned to celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. The volume pays tribute to Britain's greatest writer presenting a selection of his finest texts set to music by some of today's most accomplished choral composers. Variety of composers including Bob Chilcott Alan Bullard Stephen Hatfield and Andrea Ramsey Two or three vocal parts (SA/SSA) Accompanied and unaccompanied settings Well-known Shakespeare texts including 'When icicles hang by the wall' 'Blow blow thou winter wind' and'And will he not come again?' Moderate difficulty - ideal for adult and youth choirs

A first book of easy pieces for Cello by Kathy and David Blackwell. A great source of early pieces for those still finding their feet with this demanding instrument. Fun to play and easy to learn this set of melodies will help to develop coordination and confidence in your playing.

With words drawn from an anonymous poem depicting Mary's woeful lullaby to her newborn son this reflective piece draws the three solo voices from the chorus and situates them away from the main body of the choir. The increased distance from the congregation or audience enhances the timeless aspect of this work reflected in the words and music.

Spiral-bound paperback-The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems is the perfect resource for church choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With complete coverage of the Church's year this is a must-have collection for all church choirs. The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems is the perfect resource for church choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With complete coverage of the Church's year this is a must-have collection for all church choirs.

for SATB unaccompanied This exuberant carol is full of contrast and seasonal cheer. It has a sprightly refrain in which unison passages burst into jubilant harmony and would make an ideal addition to any carol service or concert. This exuberant carol is full of contrast and seasonal cheer. It has a sprightly refrain in which unison passages burst into jubilant harmony and would make an ideal addition to any carol service or concert. For SATB chorus unaccompanied.

Originally intended as the first piece in a cycle of four impressions entitled In the New Forest Burley Heath was written in 1902 but never finished. The manuscript represents a 168-bar fragment which James Francis Brown the editor of this edition has completed by inserting a recapitulation of the initial material. Originally intended as the first piece in a cycle of four impressions entitled 'In the New Forest' Burley Heath was written in 1902 but never finished. The manuscript represents a 168-bar fragment which James Francis Brown the editor of this edition has completed by inserting a recapitulation of the initial material. Marking the first publication of this previously little-known early work this edition also contains an introduction by the editor.

for SSAATTBB unaccompanied These splendid and musically rewarding settings published under the series title Chapel Royal Canticles have been largely neglected by publishers and performers. They were almost certainly used by William Byrd as models for his own Great Service and are therefore of prime historical importance.

SongStream 2: An American Journey is a second collection of ten songs for youth choirs largely scored for SAB with some divisi and optional parts. These exciting accessible and stylistically varied pieces take you on a journey from Canada through North to Central and South America. They include original pieces and arrangements with a strong regional flavour among them folk-songs a spiritual and new arrangements of popular tunes. Arrangements by editors Peter Hunt and Bob Chilcott appear alongside those by native composers in a collection that will communicate directly with young singers and freshen any concert programme.A second collection of ten songs for youth choirs largely scored for SAB with some divisi and optional parts. These exciting accessible and stylistically varied pieces take you on a journey from Canada through North to Central and South America. They include original pieces and arrangements with a strong regional flavour among them folk-songs a spiritual and new arrangements of popular tunes. Arrangements by editors Peter Hunt and Bob Chilcott appear alongside those by native composers in a collection that will communicate directly with young singers and freshen any concert programme.

Vocal score-for SATB piano and optional bass and drum kit The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a stylistic piano part and an optional bass and drum kit part it will make a groovy and soulful addition to any concert programme. Bob Chilcott 's Nidaros Jazz Mass for SATB choir and Piano with optional Bass and Drum Kit. The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a gentle Kyrie funky Gloria ballad-like Sanctus laid-back Benedictus and passionate Agnus Dei this work breathes new life into familiar words perfectly combining the contemporary with the ancient. The stylistic Piano part can be played as written or serve as a guide and an optional Bass and Drum Kit part is available separately for jazz trio accompaniment. Ideal for all mixed-voicechoirs the Nidaros Jazz Mass will make a groovy and soulful addition to any concert programme. This work was originally commissioned in a version for upper voices by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir of Trondheim Norway.

for SSAATTBB and organ This edition by Richard Lyne retains the original Latin text and is based on the fair copy that Wesley left to his son Samuel Sebastian Wesley. This edition by Richard Lyne retains the original Latin text and is based on the fair copy that Wesley left to his son Samuel Sebastian Wesley.

5 arrangements of Chinese songs-for SATB accompaniment and unaccompanied Mo li hua (Jasmine) is a tri-language publication suitable for Chinese- or English-speaking choirs. A collection of five well-known traditional Chinese songs depicting the simplicity and beauty of everyday life it includes simplified and traditional Chinese scripts and English singing translations. Mo Li Hua (Jasmine) is a tri-language publication suitable for Chinese- or English-speaking choirs. A collection of five well-known traditional Chinese songs depicting the simplicity and beauty of everyday life it includes simplified and traditional Chinese scripts and English singing translations.

for soloists SATB chorus baroque orchestra (oboe trumpet bassoon keyboard and strings) or keyboard Both full and vocal scores make clear distinction between original and editorial markings. They are supplemented by a full critical apparatus and continuo realization and information on performance practice is relevant without being prescriptive. This edition is also unique in including a transcription of the 'Cum sancto spirito' from Ruggieri's Gloria which formed the basis of Vivaldi's own setting. All material is also available on hire. Antonio Vivaldi 's Gloria In D RV589 for soloists SATB chorus baroque Orchestra (Oboe Trumpet Bassoon Keyboard and Strings) or Keyboard. Both full and vocal scores make clear distinction between original and editorial markings. They are supplemented by a full critical apparatus and continuo realization and information on performance practice is relevant without being prescriptive. This edition is also unique in including a transcription of the 'Cum sancto spirito' from Ruggieri's Gloria which formed the basis of Vivaldi 's own setting. All material is also available on hire.

Book 3-This five-volume graded series of organ music by J. S. Bach provides a wonderful selection of pieces for all players.The whole is an authoritative and fully practical introduction to this cornerstone of the organ repertoire with pieces presented in highly practical form for teachers and students. Oxford Bach Books For Organ is a 5-volume graded series of Organ music composed by J. S. Bach and arranged by Anne Marsden Thomas. This varied collection includes the essential pieces in all genres including choral preludes fugues toccatas and trio sonata movements alongside several of the composer’s lesser known works. Each volume contains a general introduction for players with advice on registration tempo ornamentation touch and articulation fingering pedalling and more. There are also concise notes on each piece by the renowned Bach scholar Professor Russell Stinson - addressing source issues structure and symbolism and forthe chorale preludes information on the original hymn melody and text on which the piece based. An authoritative introduction to this cornerstone of the Organ repertoire Oxford Bach Books For Organ presents pieces in a highly practical format that is perfect for teachers and students. This third volume contains 11 pieces for the manual or pedal Organ suitable for musicians at a Grade 7-8 level.

for SS and piano Chilcott's rare gift for crafting the most poignant and beguiling melodies is rarely more apparent than in his setting of this enchanting and enigmatic medieval poem. The style is akin to folk ballad lyrical with just a hint of melancholy which will draw in singers and listeners alike. This is beautiful and seductive upper-voice music. A version for SATB is also available. A poignant and beguiling setting of an enchanting medieval poem The Lily And The Rose by Bob Chilcott. In a style akin to folk ballad lyrical with a hint of melancholy both singers and listeners will be drawn in. For upper voices and Piano.

for SATB and organ Archer's jubilant setting of a traditional Polish text (in translation) features changing metres textural contrasts and compelling shifts between major and minor. Strophic in form and with a catchy refrain characterized by a sprightly dotted rhythm this carol will fill the audience with the spirit of rejoicing! Malcolm Archer 's God Is Born Among Us for SATB and Organ. Archer 's jubilant setting of a traditional Polish text features changing metres textural contrasts and compelling shifts between major and minor. Strophic in form and with a catchy refrain characterized by a sprightly dotted rhythm this carol is the perfect way to ensure that the congregation or audience will be filled with the spirit of rejoicing.

for SATB and piano or brass quintet timpani and organ Chilcott's four-movement setting of the Latin Gloria will be welcomed by choirs looking for an uplifting and jubilant concert work. It features a driving 'Gloria' a tender yet majestic 'Domine Deus' a lyrical 'Qui tollis' and a dancing and upbeat 'Quonium tu solus sanctus'. Chilcott 's four-movement setting of the Latin Gloria will be welcomed by choirs looking for an uplifting and jubilant concert work. It features a driving 'Gloria' a tender yet majestic 'Domine Deus' a lyrical 'Qui tollis' and a dancing and upbeat 'Quonium tu solus sanctus'.

for SSAA unaccompanied This piece was originally published in a version for mixed voices. With lush harmonies moments of dynamic intensity and an overriding sense of awe it would make an ideal centrepiece for a Christmas or Epiphany concert or service. Originally published in a version for mixed voices this heartfelt upper-voice arrangement begins with a pianissimo drone over which the sopranos introduce the expressive melody. With lush harmonies moments of dynamic intensity and an overriding sense of awe it would make an ideal centrepiece for a Christmas or Epiphany concert or service.

Vaughan Williams's earliest known piece for solo instrument with orchestra written 1896-1904 and rediscovered in 2010. Showing influences of late 19th-century composers but also hallmarks of Vaughan Williams's later style it offers a fascinating glimpse into the composer's development. Vaughan Williams began this work - his earliest known piece for a solo instrument with orchestra - in 1896 shortly after returning to the Royal College of Music to study composition with Stanford and completed it in 1904. After his death the manuscript was donated to the British Library and it was here that the pianist Mark Bebbington rediscovered it in 2010 subsequently recording it for Somm Records. The work shows influences of late nineteenth-century composers but also hallmarks of Vaughan Williams's later style and maturity. As such it offers a fascinating glimpse into the composer's development as well as being a powerful work in its own right. This isits first publication; a reduction for two pianos is also available on sale. Orchestral material is available on hire/rental.

Rigwreck sets a text by poet Pierre Joris on the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Frequent vocal divisions a wide range of dynamic expression spoken lines and powerful word-painting highlight the poem's emphasis on humanity's responsibility for the natural world and make this piece an exciting challenge for choirs. Rigwreck sets a text by poet Pierre Joris on the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Frequent vocal divisions a wide range of dynamic expression spoken lines and powerful word-painting highlight the poem's emphasis on humanity's responsibility for the natural world and make this piece an exciting challenge for choirs.

for SATB organ and optional handbells Through luminous choral harmonies images of a winter night and echoes of scripture Advent Moon evokes deep human longing and the promise of the coming of light. The delicate organ accompaniment and optional handbells underscore both the haunting opening and the radiant conclusion of this piece. Through luminous choral harmonies images of a winter night and echoes of scripture Cecilia McDowall 's Advent Moon evokes deep human longing as well as the promise of the coming of light. Advent Moon is scored for SATB with Organ and optional Handbells which underscore both the haunting opening and the radiant conclusion of this piece.