for SSATB unaccompanied This five-voice work is an unusual and interesting piece of moderate difficulty and well worth investigation for any concert programme. It ranges in mood from meditative devotional stillness to dramatic contrasts of a more extrovert operatic nature. An English singing translation is included. For SSATB unaccompanied This five-voice work is an unusual and interesting piece of moderate difficulty and well worth investigation for any concert programme. Includes an English singing translation.

In this piece a solo (for the first violin) runs parallel to a trio (violin viola cello) but is independent in metre speed and style. The title is from Foucault: 'Truth is a thing of this world: it is produced only by virtue of multiple forms of constraint.' The work was commissioned in 1997 for the Kreutzer Quartet.

For SATB and piano Don Michael Dicie has created a straightforward unflashy but beautiful arrangement of Lowry's famous 'How can I keep from singing?'. Dicie departs from his typical harmonic style of major and minor seventh chords for a more tertial setting. The variety of textures and its simplicity and accessibility make a lovely effect. The women sing the first verse; men the second; both a cappella for the third; and they finish together with piano.For SATB and piano Don Michael Dicie has created a straightforward unflashy but beautiful arrangement of Lowry's famous 'How can I keep from singing?'. Dicie departs from his typical harmonic style of major and minor seventh chords for a more tertial setting. The variety of textures and its simplicity and accessibility make a lovely effect. The women sing the first verse; men the second; both a cappella for the third; and they finish together with piano.

After the volumes on baroque and classical composers Piano Duets: Romantic Composers is the next instalment in this successful series. Providing varied accessible and attractive repertoire this volume is ideal for duettists looking for recital material or for those exploring the medium. After the volumes on baroque and classical composers Piano Duets: Romantic Composers is the next instalment in this successful series. The collection includes new editions of celebrated works written for Piano duet (by Brahms Dvorak and Schumann) and attractive new arrangements of orchestral and chamber pieces including a Piano quartet by Mendelssohn and an orchestral suite by Tchaikovsky. To complete its survey of the Romantic age the collection features a Piano study by Liszt and a nocturnal song-without-words by Fanny Mendelssohn. Providing varied accessible and attractive repertoire this volume is ideal for duettists looking for recitalmaterial or for those exploring the medium. Contents: Hector Berlioz: Hungarian March from La Damnation de Faust Op. 24 Georges Bizet: 'La toupie' Impromptu from Jeux d'enfants Johannes Brahms: Waltzes Nos. 1 and 2 Op. 39 Antonín Dvo'rák: Slavonic Dance No. 2 Op. 72 Franz Liszt: Étude No. 5 'La Chasse' from Grandes études de Paganini Fanny Mendelssohn: Lied No. 3 (Lenau) from Vier Lieder Op. 8 Felix Mendelssohn: Intermezzo from Piano Quartet No. 2 Op. 2 Robert Schumann: 'Versteckens' No. 10 from 12 Vierhändige Clavierstücke für kleine und grosse Kinder Op. 85 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Waltz from Suite No. 2 Op. 53

Phoenix is a series of interlinked contrasting sections - by turns elegiac radiant and menacing - culminating in a luminous cantilena for the four melody instruments against densely clustered chords in the piano.

for SATB and organ or brass ensemble or brass quintet The Face of Peace is a beautiful setting (to an English translation) of verses by the French poet Paul Eluard written in 1951. Chilcott combines the gentleness of the poem's vision with a cast-iron strength that comes out of its message - a message as poignant today as it was then. Bob Chilcott 's The Face Of Peace for SATB and Organ or Brass ensemble or Brass quintet. This is a beautiful setting (to an English translation) of verses by the French poet Paul Eluard written in 1951. Chilcott combines the gentleness of the poem's vision with a cast-iron strength that comes out of its message - a message as poignant today as it was then.

Paperback-for SSAATB and organ The first in a new series of Restoration Canticles from the editors of the acclaimed The Restoration Anthem volumes Turner's Evening Service in A (here transposed to B flat) uses rich six-part harmony and displays inventiveness and variety in the verses. The first in a new series of Restoration Canticles from the editors of the acclaimed The Restoration Anthem volumes Turner's Evening Service in A (here transposed to B flat) uses rich six-part harmony and displays inventiveness and variety in the verses.

This piece draws inspiration from the book City of Falling Angels which gives a rich portrayal of Venice. The use of extended melodies that contrast with fragmented phrases portray the beauty of this city.

Paperback-for SATB and organ This attractive and accessible setting of Charles Wesley's ever-popular hymn of praise was first published in The New Oxford Easy Anthem Book. An attractive and accessible setting of Charles Wesley's ever-popular hymn of praise for SATB chorus with Organ.

for SATB unaccompanied Setting a contemporary poem by Kevin Crossley-Holland The Heart-in-Waiting is a rich expressive carol with sonorous chords and a deep rich sound. Ideal for mixed-voice choirs looking for an evocative addition to the Christmas repertory. Commissioned in honour of Philip Brunelle's 40th anniversary as Choirmaster-Organist of Plymouth Congregational Church Minneapolis and dedicated to David Buran faithful Plymouth Choir member for those 40 years. Bob Chilcott has been involved with choral music all his life first as a Chorister and then a Choral Scholar at King's College Cambridge. Later he sang and composed music for 12 years with the King's Singers. His experiences with that group his passionate commitment to young and amateur choirs and his profound belief that music can unite people have inspired him both to compose full-time and through proactive workshopping to promote choral musicworldwide.

for SATB and organ This powerful anthem was first performed at St Paul's Cathedral and is dedicated to victims of torture and those working for their release. With expansive melodies which echo between the vocal lines and rich sometimes astringent harmonies Archer's setting of Psalm 22 is poignant yet ultimately hopeful. This powerful anthem was first performed at St Paul's Cathedral and is dedicated to victims of torture and those working for their release. With expansive melodies which echo between the vocal lines and rich sometimes astringent harmonies Archer's setting of Psalm 22 for SATB and Organ is poignant yet ultimately hopeful.

for TTBB and piano or orchestra This new arrangement of the well-known spiritual is presented in two versions: one for mixed chorus and the other for men's voices. In classic Wilberg style the piece builds up verse by verse with expanding textures towards a grand and triumphant climax leaving no doubt about the joy expressed in the text. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands has been here arranged for TTBB and Piano or Orchestra by Mack Wilberg . Written for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir this new arrangement of the well-known spiritual is presented in two versions: one for mixed chorus and the other for men's voices. Each version opens gently with an effective unaccompanied unison section and the accompaniment and further choral parts are gradually added. In classic Wilberg style the piece builds up verse by verse with expanding textures via two upward modulations towards a grand and triumphant climax leaving no doubt about the joy expressed in thetext. The male-voice version of He's Got The Whole World In His Hands features on the CD 'Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir' with the Orchestra at Temple Square conducted by Mack Wilberg .

The Coral Sea takes its title and structure from the prose poem of the same name that Patti Smith wrote as a memorial to the great photographer Robert Mapplethorpe who died in 1989.

30 easy pieces for the older beginner-A fantastic anthology compiled especially for the older pianist. The collection is packed full of favourite pieces from a variety of different genres with thirty accessible arrangements for beginner pianists. A wide range of styles including Classical and Romantic favourites popular songs and show tunes traditional melodies Christmas carols easy contemporary pieces and original works by the authors. Includes useful tips on style and technique and informative background information on the pieces. Steady and graded progression helps to build confidence at the Piano. Perfect companion to Piano works. A fantastic anthology compiled especially for the older pianist. The collection is packed full of favourite pieces from a variety of different genres with thirty accessible arrangements for beginner pianists. A wide range of styles including Classical and Romantic favourites popular songs and show tunes traditional melodies Christmas carols easy contemporary pieces and original works by the authors. Includes useful tips on style and technique and informative background information on the pieces. Steady and graded progression helps to build confidence at the Piano. Perfect companion to Piano works.

Piano Duets edited by Michael Aston-This book includes arrangements of celebrated chamber and orchestral works alongside original piano duets in a survey of prominent composers and styles from the USA. The collection reflects the indigenous influences of jazz ragtime and folk music and of later European styles. Part of Oxford University Press' series for Piano four-hands Piano Duets: American Composers includes arrangements of celebrated Chamber and Orchestral works alongside original duets in a survey of prominent composers and styles from the USA. This collection reflects the indigenous influences of jazz ragtime and folk music and of European styles and genres. Authoritative and expertly edited the collection is designed for intermediate pianists (Grades 5-7) and includes an historical and technical commentary on every piece.

for SATB choir cor anglais (or clarinet or viola) and organ This reflective setting of verses from Psalm 139 was composed in memory of George Guest and first performed by the choir of St John's College Cambridge on Ash Wednesday 2007. The work makes a highly effective Lenten or contemplative anthem. Vocal score for SATB choir. This reflective setting of verses from Psalm 139 was composed in memory of George Guest and first performed by the choir of St John's College Cambridge on Ash Wednesday 2007. The work makes a highly effective Lenten or contemplative anthem.

Inspired by four poems by poets from the Chinese Tang dynasty this piece directly combines Chinese and Western musical traditions. An undercurrent of tranquil meditation runs through the expressive work. Orchestral materials is available on hire.

. . . for Choirs Collections-A uniquely accessible and comprehensive resource for use in church services and concerts throughout the Church's year. The volume's 50 SATB pieces both accompanied and unaccompanied are suitable for choirs of all sizes and abilities. BL Provides an excellent choice of pieces for the Principal Feasts BL champions new approachable and unjustly neglected repertoire spanning all periods and traditions whilst avoiding widely available or difficult music BL includes many previously unpublished or newly commissioned anthems arrangements and editions by important composers and church musicians BL contains useful musical and liturgical introductions in addition to fullindexes glossaries of additional uses for the repertoire and listings of other suitable pieces not included in the book. Anthems for all of the Church's seasons. This book is a uniquely accessible and comprehensive musical/liturgical resource for use in Church services and concerts and throughout the church's year. Suitable for SATB choirs of all sizes and abilities this book: contains a superb selection of 50 pieces covering the Principal festivals: The Epiphany The Presentation of Christ in the Temple The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary Ascension Day Pentecost Trinity Sunday and All Saints' Day; provides an excellent and varied choice of pieces for each Feast suitable for many years of use; champions new approachable and unjustly neglectedrepertoire spanning all periods and traditions whilst avoiding widely available or difficult music; includes many previously unpublished or newly commissioned anthems arrangements and editions by important composer and church musicians; contains a useful liturgical introduction ;represents unrivalled variety and fabulous value for money.

No. 2 of Two Hymns of Praise-Festival hymn with introductory fanfare for SATB brass ensemble timpani percussion and organ or for SATB and orchestra Orchestral material is available on hire. No. 2 of Two Hymns of Praise The second of Rutter's arrangements of Two Hymns Of Praise . All Creatures Of Our God And King is beautifully arranged for SATB choir and congregation. Francis Assisi's words are set to the Koln's melody from Geistliche Kirchengesang .

74 of the most popular items from Carols for Choirs 1 2 and 3 in one volume plus 26 pieces new to the series. The volume contains both accompanied and unaccompanied items and the Order of Service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Orchestral and brass ensemble accompaniments for many of the items are available on hire. The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world. Each volume presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion from well-known tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. 100 Choirs for Carols includes: 74 of the most popular items from Carols for Choirs 1 2 and 3 in one volume 26 pieces new to the series including familiar 'classics' recent carols and traditional favourites in new arrangements Carols and hymns for Advent Christmas Epiphany and Easter A wide range of styles to suit sacred and secularuses A balanced selection of accompanied and unaccompanied tunes The order of service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 100 Carols For Choirs is a superb collection of Carols as edited by David Willcocks and John Rutter.