This major new collection is the perfect resource for small choirs, young choirs, and all choirs whose numbers fluctuate week by week. Each piece is scored flexibly with optional parts or parts for equal voices, so that it can be performed by more than one combination of performers; many pieces can also be sung in unison. The music is accessible - ideal for choirs with limited rehearsal time - and keyboard parts are playable on organ (with or without pedals) or piano. The repertoire spans the sixteenth century to the present day and includes new, flexibly scored arrangements of traditional pieces, as well as newly commissioned anthems. There are also pieces in lighter styles, to cater for a broad range of tastes. With complete coverage of the church year, this is an essential resource for those looking for fresh and accessible options for church services.

Settings of children's poems and nursery rhymes for SATB unaccompanied SATB (with some divisi)

A Festival hymn with introductory fanfare for mixed choir, brass ensemble (4 trumpets, 3 trombones or 2 horns and 1 trombone, tuba), timpani, percussion and organ An alternative orchestral accompaniment is available on hire. No. 1 of Two Hymns of Praise

24 anthems for soprano and altos (three or more parts)

for SATB and organ Text from Psalm 24:7-10

These fifty anthems were chosen for their accessiblity to the average church choir, but are suitable for larger choirs and concert settings. Four anthems were composed specially for this book by Francis Jackson, Kenneth Leighton, David Lord, and William Mathias; other composers represented date from present day back to the sixteenth-century. The collection covers all main seasons of the church year and includes 21 anthems for general use.

for SATB and organ, orchestra, or brass ensemble An original and spirited carol based on texts from the 15th-century.

for SATB unaccompanied Welsh traditional carol.

for SATB and organ or orchestra Also in Carols for Choirs 2 and 100 Carols for Choirs. Orchestral material is available on hire.

for SATB unaccompanied This gentle setting of Sir Philip Sidney's poem has a beautiful, memorable tune which perfectly complements the romantic nature of the words. Chilcott uses overlapping phrases between male and female singers to reflect the harmonious dialogue of lovers.

for SATB unaccompanied This is a short anthem for communion with words by Douglas L. Bean in a simple, straight-forward setting.

A popular Newfoundland folksong for SSA and piano.

for SATB unaccompanied A lively sixteenth-century anthem based on Psalm 81. This psalm falls within week 9 of Epiphany in Year B of the RCL.

for SATB and organ Setting a joyful text by William Chatterton Dix, Alleluia, sing to Jesus! is suitable for performance throughout the church year, although its Eucharistic imagery will make it particularly poignant at Holy Communion, Easter, and Ascension. With a bright melody set against a rhythmic organ accompaniment, this triumphant anthem will lift the spirits of performers and listeners alike.

for soprano soloist, SSA chorus, and piano This tender lullaby sets William Ballet's well-known text 'Sweet was the song the Virgin sang'. An expressive soprano solo is gently accompanied by SSA chorus and a piano reduction of the original orchestral accompaniment. The lullaby is taken from the Christmas Cantata Hodie, for which scores and parts are available on hire.

for SATB and organ or orchestra This is a grand and exultant arrangement of the hymn tune 'Llanfair' and is presented with two text options: 'Hail the day that sees him rise' for use at Easter, and 'Praise the Lord! his glories show' for the rest of the year. Wilberg has treated the melody in several ways, including a four-part unaccompanied verse and a jubilant descant (optional); the accompaniment adds further triumphant colour with fanfares and scalic flourishes.