for SATB unaccompanied This celebratory carol on the popular fifteenth-century text is full of Christmas cheer. Jaunty up-tempo and in 7/8-time it is an ideal opening for Christmas concerts and services. This celebratory carol on the popular fifteenth-century text is full of Christmas cheer. Jaunty up-tempo and in 7/8-time it is an ideal opening for Christmas concerts and services.

for mixed voices unaccompanied and with organ The Ivy and the Holly is a superb collection of carols and motets for Advent Christmas and Epiphany by contemporary composers. The pieces present a wide range of styles and sonorities. A great collection for church and concert choirs alike. Includes composers' notes liturgical table and translations. The Ivy and the Holly is a superb collection of carols and motets for Advent Christmas and Epiphany by contemporary composers. The pieces present a wide range of styles and sonorities. A great collection for church and concert choirs alike. Includes composers' notes liturgical table and translations.

Twentieth-century arrangements from choral and instrumental works-Demonstrating the range and popularity of Bach piano transcriptions during the early twentieth century this collection contains exuberant fantasias and fugues gentle transcriptions from instrumental works and popular chorales. Includes introductory notes by the celebrated pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris. Demonstrating the range and popularity of Bach piano transcriptions during the early twentieth century this volume brings together arrangements from notable British musical figures including Myra Hess Leonard Borwick Harriet Cohen and William H. Harris. The collection includes exuberant fantasias and fugues gentle transcriptions from instrumental works and popular chorales such as 'Jesu joy of man's desiring' and 'Bist du bei mir'. With an introduction by David Owen Norris Bach Transcriptions for Piano is the perfect resource for all intermediate to advanced pianists wishing to further explore Bach's music. Seventeen contrasting Bachtranscriptions originally published separately by OUP from 1925 to 1954 Pieces carefully selected by Michael Aston and re-engraved for this publication Contributions by eminent figures in the British classical music scene of the period Arrangements of choral and instrumental works Introductory notes by the celebrated pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris Ideal companion volume to A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen - 9780193392229

for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied Displaying Chydenius's unique style I am the great sun is a driven and focused setting of Charles Causley's poem: you'll find imitative passages melodic and rhythmic motifs sections requiring precise articulation and full homophonic climaxes. An exciting challenge for established choirs. Displaying Chydenius's unique style I am the great sun is a driven and focused setting of Charles Causley's poem. This is textured choral writing: you'll find imitative passages melodic and rhythmic motifs sections requiring precise articulation and full homophonic climaxes. An exciting challenge for established choirs!

for SSAA and piano This lively setting of the medieval 'Hymn to the Virgin' text has a sparkling piano accompaniment syncopated rhythms and real flair. It's particularly suitable for Advent or Christmas but can be sung throughout the year. Bob Chilcott 's So Fair And Bright for SSAA and Piano. This lively setting of the medieval 'Hymn to the Virgin' text has a sparkling Piano accompaniment syncopated rhythms and real flair. It's particularly suitable for Advent or Christmas but can be sung throughout the year.

for SATB chorus and orchestra 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. Written in 1727 to accompany the ceremony during which George II ascended the English throne these anthems represent a true expression of Handel's genius.

for SSATB and optional organ This justly famous motet is for St Cecilia's Day from Philips' Cantiones Sacrae of 1612 and is suitable for any festival service. This justly famous motet is for St Cecilia's Day from Philips' Cantiones Sacrae of 1612 and is suitable for any festival service.

for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied Jackson's Holy is the true light sets a text translated from the Salisbury Diurnal that emphasizes the solace of faith in times of conflict. The fluid changes in time and key signatures and effective division of voices create a strong musical impression of serenity and strength. Jackson 's Holy Is The True Light sets a text translated from the Salisbury Diurnal that emphasizes the solace of faith in times of conflict. The fluid changes in time and key signatures and effective division of voices create a strong musical impression of serenity and strength.

The violin part is suitable for pupils at the level of Fiddle Time Joggers. A CD containing full performances and backings is included. This exciting new series by the authors of Fiddle Time Viola Time and Cello Time provides great new ensemble material for all string groups whatever their size. String Time Joggers is a must-have for all those looking for imaginative and enjoyable ensemble repertoire.

for SATB (with opt. solos) and organ or piano or with small orchestra or chamber group A Light in the Stable tells the Christmas story through a blend of original settings and well-known carols and is suitable for both concert and church choirs. This work is perfect for anyone looking for a new take on familiar Christmas words and melodies. Alan Bullard 's A Light In The Stable tells the Christmas story through a blend of original settings and well-known carols and is suitable for both concert and church choirs. Scored for SATB with Organ or Piano accompaniment this piece can also be performed with a small Orchestra or Chamber group and there are parts for optional Vocal solos. The familiar Gospel words (which may be spoken sung or replaced with other appropriate readings) are interspersed with a range of new material including the lively Glory to God ; Sing Lullaby in which Mary foreshadows the events of Jesus' life; and the reflective A Light forToday an evocation of the Nativity tableau. The audience/congregation are encouraged to join in for some carols and choir and listeners will delight in the new settings of familiar words. A wonderful companion to Bullard 's Advent celebration O Come Emmanuel this work is perfect for anyone looking for a new take on familiar Christmas words and melodies.

for SATB and piano or organ Originally published in the collection Alan Bullard Anthems this optimistic setting of Jan Struther's famous text is perfectly suited to performance at a variety of occasions including at weddings funerals and services throughout the year. This optimistic setting of Jan Struther's famous text is perfectly suited to performance at a variety of occasions including at weddings funerals and services throughout the year. Bullard 's original melody is expressive and graceful paying homage to the message of the words and the supportive and melodious accompaniment to the SAT vocals may be performed on Piano or Organ.

for SATB and optional piano This setting of the Latin Missa brevis combines warmth and simple lyricism with youthful verve. It is highly accessible and there is a natural ease to the vocal lines. There are extended passages for SAB and whilst the sopranos and altos occasionally divide the tenors and basses are never required to do so. Missa Cantate will appeal to youth and adult choirs as a short concert work or to church choirs looking for an alternative to more familiar mass settings. This setting of the Latin Missa brevis combines warmth and simple lyricism with youthful verve. It is highly accessible and there is a natural ease to the vocal lines. There are extended passages for SAB and whilst the sopranos and altos occasionally divide the tenors and basses are never required to do so. Missa Cantate will appeal to youth and adult choirs as a short concert work or to church choirs looking for an alternative to more familiar mass settings.

for AATBarBarB unaccompanied Thou my love art fair sets the William Baldwin poem Christ to his spouse. This delightful song makes full and effective use of the voice parts and features charming harmonies and interweaving melismas which combine to form a beautifully elegant piece of music. Thou My Love Art Fair sets the William Baldwin poem Christ to his spouse. This delightful song makes full and effective use of the voice parts and features charming harmonies and interweaving melismas which combine to form a beautifully elegant piece of music.

For SATB unaccompanied. Let nothing trouble you is a striking and atmospheric setting of a prayer by the Spanish mystic St Teresa of Ávila. This work is both comforting and meditative reflecting the mood of the text and the music adds a beautifully haunting quality through the use of a murmuring two-note motif widely arching melodies and reflective imitation. Commissioned by The Genesis Foundation for Harry Christophers and The Sixteen this piece has been recorded by them on the disc 'O Guiding Night' (COR16090).For SATB unaccompanied. Let nothing trouble you is a striking and atmospheric setting of a prayer by the Spanish mystic St Teresa of Ávila. This work is both comforting and meditative reflecting the mood of the text and the music adds a beautifully haunting quality through the use of a murmuring two-note motif widely arching melodies and reflective imitation. Commissioned by The Genesis Foundation for Harry Christophers and The Sixteen this piece has been recorded by them on the disc 'O Guiding Night' (COR16090).

This set of four solo organ 'symphonies' is full of colour and draws on stylistic influences ranging from the late Baroque to Mahler. The individual pieces have a flexible approach to registration but give advice on the intended style allowing a range of interpretation and enjoyment for performer and listener alike.

for SSAATTBB SSATTB verse and organ First edited in the 1950s by Watkins Shaw and published privately this magnificent anthem has been revised in honour of the centenary of Shaw's birth by his successor as Honorary General Editor of the Church Music Society. First edited in the 1950s by Watkins Shaw and published privately this magnificent anthem has been revised in honour of the centenary of Shaw's birth by his successor as Honorary General Editor of the Church Music Society.

for SSAATTBB soli SSAATTBB and organ This edition celebrates the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. The distinguished Wesley scholar Peter Horton has worked from the original folio edition of 1844. It displays Wesley's adventurous harmony and use of wide-ranging keys in a similar way to the Evening Canticles in E. Samuel Sebastian Wesley: Jubilate in E . This edition celebrates the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. The distinguished Wesley scholar Peter Horton has worked from the original folio edition of 1844. It displays Wesley's adventurous harmony and use of wide-ranging keys in a similar way to the Evening Canticles in E .

The soprano protagonist looks back either in her imagination or in real terms on a life richly lived. The texts five by Pulitzer-Prize winning poet Lisel Mueller and one by Judith Baumel range from the bittersweet and nostalgic to the humorous and tragic. Taken together the poems offer a mature perspective on love loss ageing and what it means to be a 21st-century woman.

A short carol using a 15th-century text for SATB (with divisions) and organ A beautiful and effective setting which is well within the capability of the average choir. A short carol using a 15th-century text for SATB (with divisions) and organ A beautiful and effective setting which is well within the capability of the average choir.

Globetrotters for wind-Globetrotters brings together twelve toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world-from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Cuban cha-cha-cha- for the budding clarinettist. Clarinet Globetrotters brings together twelve toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Cuban cha-cha-cha - for the budding clarinettist. This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the author. With options for clarinet/saxophone or piano accompaniment and an inspirational CD Clarinet Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for aspiringmusicians looking to go travellin' ... 12 fun pieces in styles from around the world Suitable for young clarinettists everywhere (2+ years' playing experience/around Grade 2-4 standard) Range of styles including bossa nova klezmer township jazz Brazilian Bulgarian and Greek Fascinating background information and tailored warm-ups Includes clarinet accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chords CD with performances and backings for every piece recorded by renowned world-music performers