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.

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 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 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 (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!

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 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.

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 SATB unaccompanied The text is a beautiful poem by Clive Sansom (1910-81) that narrates the experience of the shepherds drawn by starlight to the baby Jesus. The lovely poignant melody of folk-like simplicity is supported by languid and atmospheric harmonies. The effect is a sublime marriage of poetic imagery and music. A gentle soothing and beautiful carol from one of the modern masters of Choral composition Bob Chilcott. It tells part of the Nativity Story the calm song of the Shepherds on thier arrival at the stable. Written for Unaccompanied SATB mixed choir though a Piano accompaniment is included for rehearsal purposes.

An incandescent setting of versicles and responses for Evensong. The music is haunting in its simplicity supporting and illuminating the text to great effect. The second set includes an account of The Lords Prayer in a moving unison setting that should inspire any church choir.

Paperback-for SSA (plus lead voice) and percussion Fred Onovwerosuoke presents six authentic arrangements of African songs. Published in two small collections - set 1 for SA and this set for SSA - the songs originate from a variety of locations including Zimbabwe Botswana Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. Following the success of Songs of Africa (for mixed voices) Fred Onovwerosuoke presents six authentic arrangements of African songs scored for upper voices and percussion. Published in two small collections - set 1 for SA and this set for SSA - the songs originate from a variety of locations including Zimbabwe Botswana Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. With texts to celebrate an assortment of themes such as harvest Christmas play/leisure and marriage these arrangements are sure to delight all choirs looking for something a bit different. An English translation and a pronunciation guide are provided for each publication.

with organ-for SATB and organ or orchestra This beautiful setting of verses from the psalms was commissioned by Westminster Abbey for the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton. It was first performed on 29 April 2011 by the combined choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal. This Is The Day by John Rutter was commissioned by Westminster Abbey for the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton. This beautiful setting of verses from the Psalms was first performed on 29 April 2011 by the combined choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal in the presence of the Royal Family and was broadcast live to millions across the globe. With elegant melodic lines and warm harmonies This Is The Day is perfectly suited to performance at a wedding or special occasion and would make a joyous addition to any concert or service.

for SATB and organ or brass ensemble This triumphant anthem for mixed voices and organ sets a well-known Easter text by Edmund Spenser. Building from a calm reflective soprano melody to a grandiose fortissimo climax for full choir underpinned by rich organ harmonies this anthem will be a stirring addition to all Eastertide celebrations. This triumphant anthem for mixed voices and organ sets a well-known Easter text by Edmund Spenser. Building from a calm reflective soprano melody to a grandiose fortissimo climax for full choir underpinned by rich organ harmonies this anthem will be a stirring addition to all Eastertide celebrations. An accompaniment for brass ensemble timpani and organ is available on hire/rental.

for SSAA and percussion This bewitching setting tells the story of a young girl walking in an enchanted forest mesmerized by dreamy ancient songs sung by a chorus of birds. This bewitching setting tells the story of a young girl walking in an enchanted forest mesmerized by dreamy ancient songs sung by a chorus of birds. An atmospheric ostinato played on finger cymbals and claves accompanies the voices and Quartel sets a strong melodic line against the warm harmonies of the birdsong. The Songbird series presents new and exciting original material for upper voices. Showcasing the work of today's most innovative names in choral writing the series includes songs in a variety of scorings from SA voices with piano to SSAA and percussion. With well-crafted and characterful pieces in a range of distinctive styles Songbirdrepresents upper-voice choral music at its best.

Anthony Powers Songs For Dark Times for unaccompanied SATB chorus.

McDowall's Candlemas is a celebratory and powerful piece. Making use of choral divisions and suspensions and a dynamic organ part this setting of Denise Levertov's text (on the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple) is reverent yet joyous and is ideal for a liturgical setting.

for upper voices optional narrator and piano or strings and piano Five Shakespeare Songs brings together the work of the late Sir David Willcocks ('England's choir master') and the Bard in a suite of well-loved upper-voice pieces with favourite texts optional readings and music of unsurpassed charm. Five Shakespeare Songs brings together the work of the late Sir David Willcocks ('England's choir master') and the Bard in a suite of well-loved upper-voice pieces with favourite texts optional readings and music of unsurpassed charm.

Hardback-For this newly engraved edition of Vaughan Williams's powerful symphony editor David Lloyd-Jones has consulted all extant sources and materials to create a score matching the composer's intentions. The score is completed with full Textual Notes and Preface and accompanying orchestral parts are available on hire. Ralph Vaughan Williams's 6th Symphony was composed immediately after the Second World War and its dramatic and at times violent musical language was long felt to be a comment on that conflict (though the composer denied it had any programmatic intent). Its power and invention were immediately recognized and it has remained part of the concert repertoire ever since. For this newly engraved edition editor David Lloyd-Jones has consulted all extant sources and materials to create a score matching the composer's intentions.

For SATB and Organ or Orchestra. In this resplendent anthem John Rutter sets Psalm 47 to a joyous melody with rapid metre changes that build towards an exhilarating finale. Conductor's scores and instrumental parts are available on sale and hire/rental. For SATB and Organ or Orchestra. In this resplendent anthem John Rutter sets Psalm 47 to a joyous melody with rapid metre changes that build towards an exhilarating finale. Conductor's scores and instrumental parts are available on sale and hire/rental.

for SSA or SSS and organ or strings Originally published in a version for mixed voices this much-loved Rutter carol has now been adapted by the composer for performance by upper-voice choirs. This set contains the following parts: 4 x vln I 4 x vln II 3 x vla 2 x vc 1 x db. John Rutter 's What Sweeter Music for SSA or SSS and Organ or Strings. Originally published in a version for mixed voices this much-loved Rutter carol has been adapted by the composer for performance by upper-voice choirs. Full scores and Sets of Parts specially composed for the upper-voice version are available on sale and on hire/rental. The Set of Parts contains the following String parts: 4 x vln I 4 x vln II 3 x vla 2 x vc 1 x db.