for SSATB unaccompanied First performed by the choirs of St Paul's, Westminster Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey, this anthem sets a medieval English poem to contemplative music with all the hallmarks of McDowall's style: expressive melismas, well-placed astringent harmonies, and a strong modal feel. Ideal for cathedral and other church choirs. Pronunciation guide and modern rendition of the text included.

for SATB and piano or orchestra
Mack Wilberg's new arrangement of The Twelve Days of Christmas for SATB and piano or orchestra is fresh and unconventional. The setting includes witty references in the accompaniment to the music of Brahms, Offenbach, Tchaikovsky, and other familiar tunes that allude to various gifts mentioned in the lyrics. The final round is a race to the finish, fueled with excitement and drama, as the music inches upwards with the recounting of each set of gifts.
Orchestral accompaniment is available on rental.

for SATB with divisions and piano This secular text, written by Edgar Allen Poe, is fanciful, calling into question whether reality is a dream, or even a dream within a dream. The music is lush and has a subtle hint of popular harmonies alongside well-written choral lines and an accessible piano part. This would be perfect material for a good secondary school choir.

for SA and piano with body percussion This fun, raucous, and traditional Canadian sea-shanty is arranged for SA, piano, handclaps, thigh slaps, and foot stomps and has wonderful Canadian imagery: Were you ever in Quebec stowing timber on a deck? The piano part is easy to play and the vocal lines are a delight to sing. This title from the Oxford Music from Canada series is a perfect fit for school choirs.

for SATB and piano, piano three-hands, and organ or orchestra
This collection of five new arrangements by Mack Wilberg is scored with varying accompaniments. Most are for piano, but one is with piano three-hands and another with organ. All five hymns have orchestral accompaniments available on rental. Either way, each hymn is beautifully arranged and is a wonderful addition to any service or concert program.

for SATB and organ or brass ensemble This rousing Jubilate was written in 2009 for Matthew Owens and the choirs of Wells Cathedral as a companion piece to the composer's Winchester Te Deum; it has the same instrumentation. With its strong melody and rich textures and harmonies, this work will prove immensely popular with all lovers of Rutter's music. An accompaniment for brass ensemble is available on hire.

for SATB and piano or orchestra Whether performed with piano or with an orchestral accompaniment, this music will surely provide a fresh and memorable experience at Christmas. The music is set in ABA format with light and bouncy A sections that surround a lush, slower, lyrical section. This work is appropriate in church services as well as holiday concerts. Orchestral accompaniments are available on rental. A version for upper voices is available separately (978-0-19-380495-1).

for SATB and piano or orchestra Known for his arrangements of Christmas carols, given his high exposure as Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Mack Wilberg has created a new carol arrangement of Adam Adolphe's O Holy Night for mixed choirs. The piece has been arranged in the accessible key of D-flat major along with Wilberg's signature lush textures, which maintain the warm, rich, and dramatic qualities found in this famous carol. Included underneath the English is the French text for those choirs wishing to sing in the original language. Orchestral material is available on rental.

The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each carol is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, including traditional favourites and carols written specially for the collection, this is a must-have for all choirs at Christmas.

The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each carol is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, including traditional favourites and carols written specially for the collection, this is a must-have for all choirs at Christmas.

for mixed-voice choir
This second book of anthems by Bob Chilcott assembles pieces in a wonderful range of styles and moods. The anthems have been carefully selected to be both approachable to a wide range of choirs and appropriate to the needs of today's liturgy. An indispensable addition to any choir library.

for SATB and piano four-hands or orchestra Written as a processional, the setting has brief musical interludes perfect for the entrance of a choir and clergy in a Christmas service. The energy and excitement built into this bouyant arrangement draws the listener in as it bounces from key to key with growing anticipation for a fantastic program (or service) of Christmas music!

for SSSAAA unaccompanied Published for the very first time, this is a beautiful arrangement of the old German tune 'Lasst uns das Kindlein Wiegan', setting words adapted from an old Scots poem by Ursula Wood. With flowing contrapuntal lines and characteristic harmonies, O my dear heart will be popular with all upper-voice choirs.

for equal voices in 4 parts
This unaccompanied carol is scored for four equal parts and comprises a sequence of three rounds. Rhythmic and engaging, this carol demonstrates the distinctive clarity of Skempton's musical language. It will particularly appeal to good chamber choirs.

for SATB unaccompanied I saw three ships is a lively setting of the traditional English text for unaccompanied mixed voices. A simple melody, swapped between the outer voices and answered by altos and tenors, gradually builds to a forte last verse complete with chiming bells. Accessible and fun to sing, this would be an enjoyable addition to any carol concert.

for SATB accompanied and unaccompanied This series brings together anthems and carols by some of Oxford's leading choral composers, including John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, Andrew Carter, Mack Wilberg, and Alan Bullard. Together, these collections offer a kaleidoscope of musical styles and texts, including unique arrangements of popular classics alongside some of the composers' finest original works to date. Previously published under the title 'Gaudete!', this collection of ten exciting carol arrangements has been re-covered to complement Bob Chilcott's first Christmas choral anthology, Bob Chilcott Carols 1. From the simple, understated beauty of 'Away in a manger' to the exuberant jazz waltz version of 'We wish you a merry Christmas', this volume takes a fresh look at classics of the Christmas repertoire. Orchestral material is available on hire for the accompanied pieces.

for unaccompanied SSATB choir (with optional soprano solo) Combining a number of early lullaby texts in one setting, Adam and the Mother is a haunting carol recalling the fall of Adam. It combines irregular melodic lines with lilting ostinato passages and will appeal to experienced choirs looking for a unique addition to the Christmas repertory.

for SATB unaccompanied Helvey sets a combination of sacred texts to beautiful music. Similar to his Cor mundum crea in me Deus, Helvey writes for SATB unaccompanied, mainly in homophonic textures, with thick, lush chords.

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.

for SATB and organ This is an energetic setting of a traditional text, with a memorable tune, attractive sequences and exciting climax, all in a lilting swing. A version for upper voices is also available.

for SATB and organ The World's Desire was commissioned by the Choir of Truro Cathedral for their service of Nine Lessons and Carols in December 2008, to be performed after the eighth lesson. Setting a text by G. K. Chesterton, it is highly original yet approachable, and develops the opening melodic motif to provide a sense of cohesion throughout the piece.

for chorus, chamber choir, and children's choir, or large divisi chorus, with orchestra and organ or brass ensemble and organ. Showcasing Chilcott's exceptional talent for large-scale choral writing, Salisbury Vespers pays homage to this most ancient of services, combining settings of the traditional Vespers psalms with anonymous early texts and words from the Sarum Primer of 1516. Marian motets punctuate the psalm settings, and the work is concluded with a substantial setting of the Magnificat, using the plainsong melody from the same section in Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610. With driving rhythms, passages of reflective contemplation, and expansive, powerful textures, this is sure to become a mainstay of the modern choral repertory for years to come. Written for large mixed choir, chamber choir, and children's choir, Salisbury Vespers could equally be performed by a large mixed choir, with the parts for chamber choir and children's choir being sung by smaller sections taken from within the large choir. Vocal scores are available on sale and on hire/rental.

for SATB and organ or brass quartet and timpani Eleanor Daley sets this Wesley text in an antiphonal style between the SATB choir and organ (or brass quartet, parts available separately). The sound is majestic and declamatory, just as one would expect from an Easter fanfare, with a hint of modal harmony, resulting in a strong and accessible Eastertide anthem.