Gombert's In illo tempore: loquente Jesu is a six-part unaccompanied study in intricate part-writing with sinuous stepwise motion and persistent imitative entries. The optimism of the text taken from the Gospel of Luke is reflected in the music of this buoyant motet and the dashes of harmonic colour unexpected cadences and elaborate textures make this highly rewarding counterpoint to sing. Francis Steele Francis Steele was born in Liverpool the son of a docker. Christ's Hospital School nurtured his early musical interests and while at Magdalen College Oxford he studied with David Wulstan and Dr BernardRose two remarkable mentors who combined scholarship with performance. This influence pervaded a singing career spanning nearly three decades during which Francis sang with and furnished editions for the foremost British ensembles. Travelling and performing extensively he has developed an intimate practical knowledge of Renaissance repertoire and his main concern is an imaginative fidelity to musical and verbal text. Francis now lives at La Maison Verte in southern France where he runs courses advocating this approach; he also coaches groups throughout Europe and in the USA. Gombert's In illo tempore: loquente Jesu is a six-part unaccompanied study in intricate part-writing with sinuous stepwise motion and persistent imitative entries. The optimism of the text taken from the Gospel of Luke is reflected in the music of this buoyant motet and the dashes of harmonic colour unexpected cadences and elaborate textures make this highly rewarding counterpoint to sing. Francis Steele Francis Steele was born in Liverpool the son of a docker. Christ's Hospital School nurtured his early musical interests and while at Magdalen College Oxford he studied with David Wulstan and Dr BernardRose two remarkable mentors who combined scholarship with performance. This influence pervaded a singing career spanning nearly three decades during which Francis sang with and furnished editions for the foremost British ensembles. Travelling and performing extensively he has developed an intimate practical knowledge of Renaissance repertoire and his main concern is an imaginative fidelity to musical and verbal text. Francis now lives at La Maison Verte in southern France where he runs courses advocating this approach; he also coaches groups throughout Europe and in the USA.

Words and music by John Rutter for SATB and piano or strings and organ ad. lib. The string accompaniment which is available for sale and hire may be used with W91 (SSA) and X169 (SATB). Also in Carols for Choirs 2 and 100 Carols for Choirs. A beautifully tranquil Christmas carol for Mixed Chorus and Piano or Organ. Words and music by John Rutter.

for double SATB unaccompanied A powerful and moving setting. A powerful and moving setting for unaccompanied double SATB choir.

Commissioned by Red Balloon an organization for bullied children this tuneful epiphany carol's flowing vocal lines are underpinned by a beautiful cello solo. The cello part is sold separately and the string accompaniment is available on sale or rental. This set includes the following string parts: 4 x vln I 4 x vln II 3 x vla 2 x vc 1 x db. John Rutter 's Carol Of The Magi for SATB optional Baritone solo Cello and String Orchestra. This is a tuneful epiphany carol setting a text by the composer. Underpinned by a beautiful Cello solo the Vocal lines are rich and flowing and the Organ supports the choir with warm harmonies. The carol was written at the invitation of Red Balloon a Cambridge-based UK-wide organization dedicated to the recovery of bullied children. The Cello part is published separately and an accompaniment for strings is available on sale and on hire/rental. This set of parts includes the following string parts: 4 x vln I 4 x vln II 3 xvla 2 x vc 1 x db.

A riotous and boisterous burst of joy for SATB and piano. This carol is rhythmic and jazzy and is propelled forward by an infectious and insistent choral refrain with a lively piano accompaniment adding zest and colour. A riotous and boisterous burst of joy for SATB and piano. This carol is rhythmic and jazzy and is propelled forward by an infectious and insistent choral refrain with a lively piano accompaniment adding zest and colour.

for tenor solo and SATB unaccompanied David Bednall's unaccompanied setting of this Compline hymn contrasts sections of chant for tenor soloist with rich responses for full SATB choir. The introit has a gentle sense of ebb and flow compounded by unusual and changing metres. David Bednall's unaccompanied setting of this Compline hymn contrasts sections of chant for tenor soloist with rich responses for full SATB choir. The introit has a gentle sense of ebb and flow compounded by unusual and changing metres.

for unison upper voices SATB and piano The music is shared at first between the upper-voice and mixed choirs before they come together the one a delicious countermelody to the other. The music is quite simply beautiful in keeping with the words and possesses that elusive quality of seeming to have always existed. The upper-voice part is available separately. A carol scored for Upper Voice Choir SATB and Piano by Bob Chilcott . The music is shared at first between the upper-voice and mixed choirs before they come together the one a delicious countermelody to the other. The music is quite simply beautiful in keeping with the words and possesses that elusive quality of seeming to have always existed.

for SATB congregation (opt.) organ/brass Praise To The Lord The Almighty arranged by John Rutter for SATB choir congregation (opt.) and Organ/Brass.

for SATB and piano four-hands or orchestra This short energetic piece sets words by contemporary hymn-writer Mary Louise Bringle. The text is full of positivity and hope and Wilberg's use of a 7/8 time signature keeps the verses propelling forward joyously while undulating quavers shape the refrains. Mack Wilberg 's Light Dawns On A Weary World for SATB choir and Piano four-hands or Orchestra. This short energetic piece sets words by contemporary hymn-writer Mary Louise Bringle . The text is full of positivity and hope and Wilberg 's use of a 7/8 time signature keeps the verses propelling forward joyously while undulating quavers shape the refrains. Several key changes are supported by a continuously rhythmic accompaniment in the form of Piano duet or large Orchestra and an instrumental interlude precedes the third and final verse.

Paperback-for SATB unaccompanied With its voluptuous harmonies and sinuous part writing Pott presents a delicious setting of this beautiful and evergreen hymn text. Despite its apparent chromaticism it remains modal in flavour and very approachable. This is sensual music and would be a wonderful choice as a communion motet or wedding piece. With its voluptuous harmonies and sinuous part writing Pott presents a delicious setting of the beautiful and evergreen Ubi Caritas hymn text. Despite its apparent chromaticism it remains modal in flavour and very approachable. This is sensual music and would be a wonderful choice as a communion motet or wedding piece.

for SSAA double choir unaccompanied Gustav Holst 's Ave Maria for SSAA double choir unaccompanied.

For SATTBB unaccompanied With a text by the composer this secular carol is a true celebration of all that we love about the festive season. Owain Park's arrangement presents a new take on this Christmas classic drawing on Rutter's evocative orchestral colours to create this characterful and heart-warming arrangement for a cappella voices. This arrangement of The Very Best Time of Year has been recorded by The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge conducted by Stephen Layton on the album Yulefest! (Hyperion CDA68087).

22 Classical English songs for high voice (soprano or tenor) with original piano accompaniments. The collection is devoted to the serious songs of the period composed for domestic performance. This relatively unknown repertoire is of striking variety and quality and extremely lyrical melodious and eminently singable. Twenty-five Classical English songs for high voice composed by Haydn Hook Arnold Linley Salomon and others with accompaniments Piano Harpsicord or Harp.

The Cambridge Singers Hymn Series-for SATB and harp or piano In this arrangement of the traditional Irish hymn Rutter sets the 8th-century text (in its English translation) to the Irish folk melody known as Slane the tune to which it has been sung since 1919. An alternative setting of the text to original music by John Rutter is also available from Oxford University Press. Be Thou My Vision arranged by John Rutter for SATB choir and Harp or Piano. In this arrangement of the traditional Irish hymn Rutter sets the 8th-century text (in its English translation) to the Irish folk melody known as Slane the tune to which it has been sung since 1919. An alternative setting of the text to original music by John Rutter is also available from Oxford University Press.

Paperback-for SATB and organ Inspired by a 16th-century Scots text Jackson has composed a memorable carol full of character and beauty. The choir is serenaded throughout by the organ which imitates the haunting qualities of the bagpipes - full of ornamentation and extemporized flourishes. In contrast the vocal lines are written with daring purity of the kind found in the earliest forms of melody. Choirs will relish this very special carol. Gabriel Jackson 's Ane Sang Of The Birth Of Christ for SATB and Organ. Inspired by a 16th-century Scots text Jackson has composed a memorable carol full of character and beauty. The choir is serenaded throughout by the Organ which imitates the haunting qualities of the bagpipes - full of ornamentation and extemporized flourishes. In contrast the vocal lines are written with daring purity of the kind found in the earliest forms of melody. Choirs will relish this very special carol.

for SATB and piano or organ or orchestra In this exuberant carol Gordon Thornett gives a fresh twist to the words of the traditional English carol 'The first Nowell'. Easy and with infectious rhythms and a catchy hummable tune this is a carol to set alight any carol service or concert. Orchestral material is available on hire. A satisfying and luxurious Christmas Carol by Gordon Thornett completed in 2004. With the different moods of Christmas from a jolly swing to slow and tender this evocative melody and traditional text will be a festive delight and uplift any winter performance! This is a fabulous setting of Noel! for full SATB chorus with divisions accompanied by Piano or Organ.

An inspired collection of pieces for Christmas Voiceworks at Christmas meets the needs of all choral groups and overflows with festive cheer. Voiceworks at Christmas is a great collection of seasonal songs for all choirs. Building on the superb resources of Voiceworks 1 and 2 Peter Hunt here presents an inspired new collection of pieces for Christmas ranging from plainsong to jazz carols gospel songs and folk pieces to well-known carols in sparkling new arrangements and brand new carols by living composers. With excellent practical rehearsal notes and an accompanying CD Voiceworks At Christmas meets the needs of all choral groups and overflows with festive cheer. 30 fabulous carols and songs from unison to four-part harmony and beyond pieces for all occasions sacred and secular: schoolconcerts Advent and Christmas services carol-singing ideal for youth and community choirs school groups (key stage 3 upwards) choral societies church and choral groups of all ages and experiences vast range of repertoire: plainsong and early music spirituals folk pieces carols in jazz style introduces carols from the West Gallery and Sacred Harp traditions well-known carols in fresh arrangements and new songs by living composers tips and hints for warming up and preparing to rehearse a complete lesson or rehearsal plan for each song photocopiable pages CD with performances of all the songs

for SATB and organ This easy and accessible anthem sets a colourful text by St Francis of Assisi praising all God's works. Full of lively rhythms and vivid word-painting this piece is great fun to sing. This easy and accessible anthem sets a colourful text by St Francis of Assisi praising all God's works. Full of lively rhythms and vivid word-painting this piece is great fun to sing.

for SATB unaccompanied This compact anthem for unaccompanied choir is the result of another successful collaboration between Bob Chilcott and the poet Charles Bennett. Well-crafted and tender melodic lines are shared between the 'two friends' to good effect. Bob Chilcott 's Two Friends for SATB choir unaccompanied. This compact anthem for unaccompanied choir is the result of another successful collaboration between Bob Chilcott and the poet Charles Bennett . Well-crafted and tender melodic lines are shared between the 'two friends' to good effect. Two Friends is dedicated to the Sitwell Singers Derby and their conductor Malcolm Goldring on the occasion of the choir's 50th anniversary October 2016.

Spiritual for SSA and piano The Gospel Train ‘s a-comin’ is a wonderful lively and exuberant spiritual for Upper Voice Choir. This fantastic setting for SSA choir with Piano Accompaniment and the usual Gospel gusto! was arranged by Brian Trant for the Hayes Girls’ Choir.