for SATB and organ Setting a joyful text by William Chatterton Dix Alleluia sing to Jesus! is suitable for performance throughout the church year. With a bright melody set against a rhythmic organ accompaniment this triumphant anthem will lift the spirits of performers and listeners alike. Setting a joyful text by William Chatterton Dix Alleluia sing to Jesus! is suitable for performance throughout the church year although its Eucharistic imagery will make it particularly poignant at Holy Communion Easter and Ascension. With a bright melody set against a rhythmic organ accompaniment this triumphant anthem will lift the spirits of performers and listeners alike.

A collection of hymns set out with varied harmonies and/or descants. They would make attractive choir items in a regular service or in a special service sung by massed choirs. The extended hymns in this collection apart from their inherent appeal to choirs and congregations alike lend themselves particularly well to use as choir items in situations where resources are limited. The suggested methods of performance for example contrast between unison and harmony may be easily adapted to suit local conditons.

English Church Music assembles in two volumes around 100 of the finest examples of English sacred choral music. The second volume presents a wealth of service material suitable for use throughout the year inluding seventeen settings of the evening canticles together with settings of the Te Deum and Jubilate and the Preces and Responses. Oxford Choral Classics: English Church Music assembles in two volumes around 100 of the finest examples of English sacred choral music. The second volume presents a wealth of service material suitable for use throughout the year. The evening canticles are given due space with seventeen settings including those by Byrd Gibbons Purcell Walmisley Stanford Noble Howells Walton and Tippett. Also included are settings of the Te Deum and Jubilate Deo alongside seven settings of the Preces and Responses and two additional early Lord's Prayers. The selection is completed with three supplementary items: a set of previously unpublished Psalm chants byHowells John Sanders's Good Friday Reproaches and a written-out Order for Compline. Robert King has prepared completely new editions of all the pre-twentieth-century works going back to the earliest and most reliable manuscripts or printed sources. Playable keyboard reductions have been added for the majority of unaccompanied items.

The Lord's my Shepherd-for unison and SATB choirs and piano/organ This is an accessible piece that is both rich and moving. The unison line which can be sung by a junior choir has some short sections needing simple divisi. This is an accessible piece that is both rich and moving. The unison line which can be sung by a junior choir has some short sections needing simple divisi.

Paperback-Over a hundred nursery rhymes with simple piano accompaniments guitar chords and illustrations Over a hundred nursery rhymes with simple piano accompaniments guitar chords and illustrations

for SATB (with divisions) and organ This Easter anthem sets the second part of George Herbert's poem 'Easter'. The opening section has an almost pastoral feel with the sopranos and altos presenting a lilting melody in thirds underpinned by a flowing organ accompaniment. This Easter anthem by Bob Chilcott sets the second part of George Herbert's poem 'Easter' famously set in full by Ralph Vaughan Williams in his Five Mystical Songs . The opening section has an almost pastoral feel with the sopranos and altos presenting a lilting melody in thirds underpinned by a flowing organ accompaniment. The anthem becomes progressively more expansive and reflective with rich textures and harmonies before drawing to a profound close.

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.