for congregation and/or SATB and organ This original hymn is touching and lyrical with unison first and second verses blossoming into four-part writing in the third verse. It may be performed as either a congregational hymn (a congregation part is included) or as a choir anthem. John Rutter 's Eternal God for congregation and/or SATB choir and Organ. This original hymn is touching and lyrical with unison first and second verses blossoming into four-part writing in the third verse. It may be performed as either a congregational hymn (a congregation part is included) or as a choir anthem.

for youth choir with parts for SSA highs middles and lows (for boys' changing voices) This is a magical setting of a profound and impressionistic text by the contemporary poet A. D. Hope which describes the burgeoning of the soul as though the heart itself is 'singing' from within the body. Chilcott creates a pulsing hypnotic soundscape which mirrors this sentiment. It is a striking concert work which caters imaginatively for the particular demands of youth choirs. This is a magical setting of a profound and impressionistic text by the contemporary poet A. D. Hope which describes the burgeoning of the soul as though the heart itself is 'singing' from within the body. Chilcott creates a pulsing hypnotic soundscape which mirrors this sentiment. It is a striking concert work which caters imaginatively for the particular demands of youth choirs.

for SSATTBB (choir and/or soli) with strings and continuo and optional trombones Orchestral material is available on hire Claudio Monteverdi: Gloria A 7 for SSATTBB (choir and/or soli) with strings and continuo and optional trombones Orchestral material is available on hire.

This is a characterful three-movement work for recorder quartet with a vivacious first movement which switches between 2/4 and 3/8 a slower folksong-like central movement and a bright final movement. This is a characterful three-movement work for Recorder quartet with a vivacious first movement which switches between 2/4 and 3/8 a slower folksong-like central movement and a bright final movement.

John Rutter's Behold The Tabernacle Of God for SATB and organ using words from a Sarum Antiphon. John Rutter's Behold The Tabernacle Of God for SATB and organ using words from a Sarum Antiphon.

for SATB and organ A rumbustious setting of an anonymous medieval text this carol celebrates Christ's birth in an indomitably joyful fashion and provides an ideal and uplifting finale for any carol concert. A rumbustious setting of an anonymous medieval text this carol celebrates Christ's birth in an indomitably joyful fashion and provides an ideal and uplifting finale for any carol concert.

Gathered in this volume are some of the finest motets and related pieces for the season of Christmas. Christmas Motets provides a superb choice of pieces for all choirs looking for something new. John Rutter has prepared completely new editions of all the pre-twentieth-century works going back to the earliest and most reliable manuscript or printed sources. There are new English singing translations and playable keyboard reductions in every case. Some items from this volume are available separately as leaflets in the Oxford Choral Classics Octavo series. This fabulous volume gathers together sixteen of the finest motets and related pieces for the season of Christmas. Each piece is well worth performing in a church and a concert context making a refreshing change in programmes dominated by carols. Part of the Oxford Choral Classics Series this collection aims to provide choirs with a choice of practical and inexpensive repertoire pieces in up to date reliable editions. Set for Full Mixed SATB choir with Piano accompaniment where applicable this is a must for embellishing and adding variety at Christmas.

This setting of the well-known hymn text 'Christ the Lord is risen again!' features bright vocal lines and an energetic accompaniment. The scoring is flexible allowing performance with either one or two vocal parts made up of upper lower or mixed voices.

This welcome original setting of the much-loved 15th-century Coventry carol text features a compelling interplay between choir and organ and a contrast of full and a cappella textures. Archer fully exploits the text's dramatic potential and has created a pleasing and useful addition to the carol repertory.

for SSAATT(or Bar)BB and organ A traditional carol for SSAATT(or Baritone)BB and organ.

The words for this cycle are drawn from poems by Philip Larkin. There are three lyrics about the natural world and two typically down-beat townscapes framed and linked with a setting of the visionary final lines fo the title poem. The whole suggests a musical form as close to a Baroque cantata as to later song cycles.

for SATB unaccompanied Three Far-Eastern Carols is a wonderful collection of traditional eastern carols arranged by Malcolm Sargent for unaccompanied SATB. This is an excellent selection of alternative carols for concerts services and carol-singing. An accompanying Piano is included in the score for practice and rehearsal only.

15 Sacred Carols And Christmas Hymns-This collection presents fifteen of the best-loved sacred carols and Christmas hymns which can be sung as a set (to form a complete Christmas service or concert) separately or with certain pieces taken out to suit the needs of a particular service or concert. Scores and parts for the instrumental accompaniments are available on sale and hire. This collection presents fifteen of the best-loved sacred carols and Christmas hymns which can be sung as a set (to form a complete Christmas service or concert) separately or with certain pieces taken out to suit the needs of a particular service or concert. Scores and parts for the instrumental accompaniments are available on sale and for hire.

An easy rock and roll style setting for SATB or two-part upper voices and either piano drums (optional) and double bass/bass guitar or orchestra. Orchestral material is available on hire. An easy rock and roll style setting for Two-Part upper voices and Piano with optional parts for Double Bass and Drums.

The text is drawn from the various editions of Whitmans's 'Leaves of grass' (1855-97) and interspersed with excerpts from 'Specimen Days'. Together they form an autobiography in which both singer and pianist are Whitman at various stages of his life.

for SSA and piano This playful song sets the famous 'Beautiful Soup' poem from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in a suitably tongue-in-cheek manner. With lilting rhythms intertwining lines and opportunities for portamento Beautiful Soup will make an enjoyable addition to any concert programme. This playful song for SSA and Piano sets the famous ' Beautiful Soup ' poem from Lewis Carroll 's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in a suitably tongue-in-cheek manner. With lilting rhythms intertwining lines and opportunities for portamento Beautiful Soup will make enjoyable addition to any concert programme.

for SSA and piano This sublimely beautiful gloriously soaring piece is taken from Mozart's Solemn Vespers . This version is for SSA Choir with Piano accompaniment arranged by Lionel Lethbridge.

A beautifully constructed song-cycle set to poems from Christina Rosetti to WB Yeats and the sixteenth century French poet Pontus de Tyard. Exploring the themes of yearning and longing at the end of a love affair the subject of the texts focus largely on a desire for rest and even oblivion. The music responds accordingly ranging from the bright and chromatic to simple poignant settings of folk-inspired tunes.

for SATB and organ This confident and majestic anthem for Palm Sunday is a fine piece perfectly judged and enjoyable to sing. Ives cleverly contrasts the apparent pomp and majesty of Christ's arrival with the ignominy of his approaching sacrifice. For SATB and organ This confident and majestic anthem for Palm Sunday is a fine piece perfectly judged and enjoyable to sing. Ives cleverly contrasts the apparent pomp and majesty of Christ's arrival with the ignominy of his approaching sacrifice.

for SATB and piano/orchestra John Rutter's rousing drinking song Good Ale which was originally published as part of his cycle of six choral settings with small orchestra When Icicles Hang is full of spirit and character. An accompaniment for orchestra is available on hire/rental. John Rutter's rousing drinking song Good Ale which was originally published as part of his cycle of six choral settings with small orchestra When Icicles Hang is full of spirit and character. An accompaniment for orchestra is available on hire/rental.