for SSAA and piano Down the Silver Road is a comforting and uplifting setting of the poem To F.W. by Edith Franklin Wyatt, which describes the joy of growing old with a companion. It was premiered by the choir of Nazareth College, NY at a concert specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their families and caregivers. Alongside the flowing lyrical melodies, Quartel incorporates a simple vocal part that can be taught to audience members who may be encouraged to join in when it occurs.

for SSA and piano Setting words by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times of trouble and that difficult days will not last forever. Quartel's sensitive setting uses triplets against duplets to give a sense of fluidity to the melodic phrasing. The balanced vocal lines will be enjoyed by youth and adult upper-voice choirs.

for narrator, SATB soloists, and SATB choir unaccompanied, with optional bones In this compelling work for narrator, soloists, and choir, Sheehan presents an engaging musical dramatization of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. Dickens's text has been artfully abridged by Matthew Guard to facilitate concert performance, and the narration is seamlessly woven into Sheehan's richly diverse score. Suited to performance in a variety of settings, this work sees imaginative arrangements of traditional carols and vibrant and accessible original music combine to bring a familiar festive tale to life.

for SATB and piano, with optional bass and drum kit Sing we and chant it sets the text of a well-known sixteenth-century madrigal of the same name by Thomas Morley in a jazz waltz style. Chilcott injects energy and fun into the piece through a quick three-time metre and extended and altered chords. This is an offprint from the four-movement work Little Jazz Madrigals. The optional bass and drum kit parts are printed in this vocal score.

for SATB unaccompanied 'Ya basta!' is a Spanish saying that roughly translates to 'Enough is enough!'. Regan has combined this with text from a poem by the Spanish poet Antonio Machado. Ya Basta! has an exuberant and carefree energy, expressing the freedom to walk wherever you choose and to make your own path. The song easy to teach and learn; the score includes helpful tips on pronunciation and improvisation at the break section. Offprinted from Community Voiceworks, ed. Alison Burns and Gitika Partington.

The Exultet rolls of southern Italy are parchment scrolls containing text and music for the blessing of the great Easter candle; they contain magnificent illustrations, often turned upside down with respect to the text. The Exultet in Southern Italy provides a broad perspective on this phenomenon that has long attracted the interest of those interested in medieval art, liturgy, and music. This book considers these documents in the cultural and liturgical context in which they were made, and provides a perspective on all aspects of this particularly southern Italian practice. While previous studies have concentrated on the illustrations in these rolls, Kelly's book also looks at the particular place of the Exultet in changing ceremonial practices, provides background on the texts and music used in southern Italy, and inquires into the manufacture and purpose of the Exultets--why they were made, who owned them, and how they were used.

for SATB (with divisions) and organ Density of light is an anthem that sets an evocative hymn by Thomas Troeger. The text is drawn from an Epiphany reading and explores the theme of the triumphing of light over darkness. The organ opens with a rising and falling quaver motif that is taken and expanded upon in the vocal lines. Expanding into dramatic homophonic textures, the piece ends with the words 'glory be to you O God' sung to powerful fortissimo chords.

for SA and piano In this beautiful setting of words by the composer, based on a quote by Brian Palmer, singers are encouraged to listen to the sounds and people around them in order to learn and grow: 'one act of love, I know, for sure, is to listen.' Listen is suitable for upper-voice or children's choirs, and its memorable melodies are accompanied by a simple and supportive rippling piano accompaniment.

for SABar and piano Show them you care ('cos it's Christmas) is a setting of an original text by Mark De-Lisser and Clare Dove in a pop ballad style. It conveys a heartfelt and powerful message that is perfect for Christmas concerts. The song includes solos from each vocal section and the voices are supported by a piano accompaniment enriched with extended and altered chords.

for SATB and piano This uplifting work by American composer Reginal Wright sets a text by the nineteenth-century poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy. The powerful words are sung to a memorable melody embellished with syncopation and triplets. The voices are accompanied by rippling broken chords enriched with falling chromatic lines.

Contains biblical songs of justice, World Church songs of protest and praise, and songs of experience from late 20th century Britain.

for SSA and piano In O be joyful, McGlade presents the words of Psalm 100 with a clarity and sincerity that amplifies the message of the text. The piece moves through a variety of tonalities and metres, which is typical of the composer's style. The lyrical melody lines from the upper voices are supported by a sensitive and melodic piano accompaniment.

for SATB unaccompanied Bob Chilcott has composed O Lord, make thy servant Elizabeth our Queen, a reflection on the 16th-century piece of the same title by William Byrd, for the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Chilcott uses the same text and some melodic ideas from Byrd's original piece, while developing and embellishing them with rich harmonic language and changing metre.

for SATB (with SAT semi-chorus) and cello Quartel has chosen a powerful combination of texts by Hildegard von Bingen and Mother Teresa for this emotive choral work. The main choir is accompanied by a small ensemble singing the word 'love' with rippling ostinati that reflect the title of the work. The solo cello line contributes lyrical melodic lines, moving into triplet rhythms and broken chords as the piece progresses to its emotive climax.

for SATB unaccompanied In Grown about by fragrant bushes, Skempton sets a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson using gentle, lilting melodies. The theme of loss is sensitively conveyed in a tonal language that is made more expressive through the use of chromaticism. The voices move homophonically throughout and changing time signatures aid the movement of the piece.

for SABar and piano Higgins' setting of this popular folk song is simple and wistful, particularly well-suited for children's and youth choirs. With delicate quaver flourishes, the piano accompaniment flows gently alongside the vocal lines, creating suspensions that reflect the mysterious demands of the narrator. Also available in a version for SSA and piano.

for SABar and piano Suitable for concert use, this simple, delightful setting of a Yeats poem embraces nature's beauty and the secret joy of solitude. Soaring melodies, rich harmonic language, and a piano part that is both driving and supportive create a piece that is evocative and poignant. Also available in versions for SSA and piano and TTB and piano.

for SABar unaccompanied The Parting Glass is a traditional Scottish song, often sung as a farewell at the end of a get-together. Sarah Quartel's arrangement features close harmonies, idiomatic Scotch snap rhythms, and effective interjectory moments in what is a largely homophonic setting. The arrangement was made for the composer's friend Matt Jones, who served with the Canadian Military in Afghanistan in 2010-2011; his deployment and eventual safe return inspired the setting of the piece. With its valedictory message, The Parting Glass would make a fitting end to a performance, perhaps as an encore item. Also available in versions for SATB and TTBB.

for CCBar and piano Ian Crawford breathes new life into this traditional American tune by employing a bluegrass-inspired style, jaunty syncopations, and an upbeat tempo. The light but supportive piano accompaniment uses punchy clustered chords, and the melody is shared between the voice parts. This flexible arrangement is accommodating and idiomatically written for changing male voices.

for CCBar and piano This is a beautiful reworking of a popular folk hymn. The parts are arranged sensitively for changing male voices and there are optional solos at the beginning and end. Crawford employs a powerful homophonic texture, as well as interweaving countermelodies that allow each section to take the lead.

for SABar and piano This sensitive, authentic arrangement of a well-known Yiddish folksong introduces singers to the harmonic characteristics of Yiddish music. Clapping and body percussion is employed to great effect, and a pronunciation guide and English translation are included, along with a brief contextual note.

for SATB and piano In A Song of Blue, Chilcott explores the power of music through the metaphor of nature. This piece opens with a simple ostinato in the piano accompaniment that is glittering, yet melancholic. The upper voices begin by singing in unison, reflecting the peace and stillness of the words, before expanding into larger, more complex textures and yearnful harmonies.

for SABar and organ or piano With words by the composer, this warm, expressive anthem calls to Christ, the light of the world, to bring justice, hope, and joy to our lives. The simple, memorable melody is supported by a gently flowing organ part, with straightforward but effective harmonies from Altos and Baritones in verse two. Offprinted from The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems.

for SSAATTBB and oboe John Rutter creates a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere in this new arrangement of the traditional German carol, Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen. The piece opens with a lyrical melody from the solo oboe, over a wash of gentle, hummed vocal harmonies. Rutter continues the carol by underpinning the vocal melodies with 'ah's and hummed parts, and keeping the dynamics soft, to retain its tranquility.

for SABar and piano This is a vibrant setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop that describes how music underpins all earthly life. An active piano part provides an energetic undercurrent to compelling vocal lines, with the voices beginning in unison before opening out into two and then three parts. Music of Life is the perfect selection for choirs looking to celebrate the life-affirming power of music. Also available in a version for SSA and piano.