for SATB and organ This tuneful and gentle setting of the Gaelic blessing is a perfect option for weddings and general use. Its shapely melody, floating soprano descant, and mellifluous closing 'Amen' make this a setting of great beauty.

for SATB and organ, or piano four hands, or orchestra The new organ accompaniment was transcribed by Peter Stevens for the King's College, Cambridge Nine Lessons and Carols service in 2007. The organ part is presented under Wilberg's original choral parts for an effective alternative to the already existing version for piano four hands. Orchestral material is available on hire.

for S or SSA and piano or chamber orchestra Get into the Christmas spirit with Mager's well-crafted setting of If ye would hear the angels sing. The optional orchestral accompaniment for winds, harp, and strings adds a wonderful texture beneath the accessible choral lines. A version for SATB is also available. Orchestral material is available on hire.

for SATB and organ This inspiring and uplifting setting of a well-known text will appeal to all SATB choirs looking for fresh and accessible new repertoire for general church use. Alongside his own material Chilcott includes the traditional 'Morning has broken' melody, allowing members of the congregation to join in with the choir.

for SATB accompanied and unaccompanied
Fred Onovwerosuoke and the St. Louis African Chorus carefully selected the favorite, most requested songs from their workshops, while trying to represent a wide spectrum of Africas regions and cultural practicessongs of spirituality, religion, community, work, and play from Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, Benin Republic, South Africa, Namibia, Gambia, and others. The result is Songs of Africa, a user-friendly resource that will satisfy the hunger for new, diverse choral repertoire. As a performance aid, this exciting collection also includes a pronunciation guide, notes on performance practice and cultural context, and, where accompaniment is needed or suggested, some accessible percussion charts.

for SATB choir, soprano solo, mezzo-soprano solo, and chamber orchestra or piano McDowall has skilfully united luscious harmonies with fresh melodies and crisp rhythms in this vibrant work. Divided into six movements, Magnificat is ideal for SATB choirs seeking fresh and inspiring new repertoire suitable for church or concert use. Instrumental parts and vocal scores are available on hire/rental.

for SATB and piano or orchestra Get into the Christmas spirit with Mager's well-crafted setting of If ye would hear the angels sing. The optional orchestral accompaniment for winds, harp, and strings adds a wonderful texture beneath the accessible choral lines. A version for unison or SSA is also available. Orchestral material is available on hire.

for SATB and organ or orchestra This meaningful text by David Warner is accompanied by beautiful leaps and subsequent suspensions in the memorable melody, which is supported by rich textures in the organ and orchestra. Appropriate throughout the year, this piece is especially suited for Pentecost. Orchestral material is available on hire.

for SSA and piano Alice is a quirky, light-hearted celebration of the Alice books by Lewis Carroll. The singers' tale of an encounter with the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, and the Hatter is underpinned by a lively and characterful piano part. Spirited, fun, and with great potential for dramatic performance, this piece will be a memorable addition to any concert. A version for SATB and piano is available from the composer's website.

for SATB unaccompanied This is a lush setting of three poems by Sara Teasdale who, in 1918, won the precursor to the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. This piece would make a welcome addition to the repertoire of community choirs.

This gentle song is taken from the song cycle 'Songs for Seven Storeys', which Bob Chilcott wrote to celebrate the opening of the New Evelina Children's Hospital on London's South Bank. With a singable, folksy tune and an atmospheric piano part, this song has wide appeal. Orchestral material for 'Songs for Seven Storeys' is available on hire from the OUP Hire Library, or appropriate overseas agent.

for vocal soloists or SATB choir and orchestra or reduced orchestra Serenade to Music is sublime - one of the most stunningly beautiful musical creations of the 20th century. This choral meditation on the nature of music and its power to enrapture is a setting of text from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. This tender and much-loved work was composed in 1938 in honour of Sir Henry Wood. It was written for 16 soloists and orchestra but may also be sung by four soloists and chorus, or by mixed-voice chorus. This beautifully presented edition includes an introduction by Michael Kennedy. Also available for full orchestra without choir.

for SA and piano This attractive setting of a text by Christina Rossetti combines a shapely melody with a gentle, rippling piano accompaniment. Ideal for Easter concerts and services.

Wilberg arranged this familiar hymn for the funeral of US President Gerald Ford. To distinguish this arrangement from the other known settings of O God our help in ages past, Wilberg chose a much lower key for a warmer, more comforting sound. Also, in the last verse, the melody is passed to the tenors and altos, which allows the outer voices to develop and further broaden the texture. Whether performing this work with piano accompaniment or with orchestra, it will certainly rejuvenate this traditional favorite.

for SATB, organ, and optional strings A gentle melody and lush harmonic backdrop create a stunning musical setting of a text by eminent American hymn writer, Thomas Troeger. One Gift sheds new light on the gifts that the Magi bring to the Christ child. The strings add an attractively profound dimension to the work. Score and string parts on are sale (978-0-19-387034-5)

for SATB and optional organ Quem pastores laudavere is a beautiful, short arrangement with a more traditional harmonic backdrop. The music opens with oos, and after a pause, the SATB unaccompanied choir enters, singing in Latin, sempre legato. Bassi writes lush choral lines with suspension after suspension, which results in a stunning sound with considerable depth. An English singing translation is provided beneath the text.

for SATB and piano This anthem is a setting of the text from John 14, Christ's words to his apostles after the resurrection. It begins with a flowing accompaniment and solo vocal lines that build to the tutti declamation of 'Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you'. It is appropriate for the Easter and Pentecost and is accessible for all church choirs.

for SATB unaccompanied These short motets (Bread of Heaven and Bread of the World) are accessible by any church choir. The text makes them appropriate for any time during the church year, but they could find a special place during the Lenten season.

for SATB with divisions, unaccompanied Choirs will enjoy singing the lush, expanded harmonies in this short, breathtaking anthem. The fourteenth-century text is used widely during communion, but is also appropriate in other parts of the church's year, especially during the season of Lent. This music would also be a fine addition to a concert of sacred music.

for solo voice, SATB choir, flute, and keyboard or guitar or chamber orchestra This heartwarming song, setting words by the composer, has a rich, satisfying melody that befits the sentiment of the text: music is a gift that enriches the soul and lasts a lifetime.