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This endris night (Sheet music, TTBB vocal score): Sarah Quartel This endris night (Sheet music, TTBB vocal score)
Sarah Quartel
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for TTBB unaccompanied or with optional handbells (or percussion, or organ) Sarah Quartel brings a fresh take on a familiar fifteenth-century text in this enchanting carol. The dialogue between Mary and the infant Jesus is woven to a beguiling folk-like melody, in 6/8 metre, through each of the voice parts, with each verse ending in the lilting refrain 'Lully, by by, lullay'. Also available in a version for upper voices or SATB.

God be in my head (Sheet music, TTBB vocal score): John Rutter God be in my head (Sheet music, TTBB vocal score)
John Rutter
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for TTBB unaccompanied This profoundly beautiful setting by John Rutter of one of the earliest English prayers, from the Sarum Primer of 1514, has been specially adapted by the composer for tenors and basses.

How can I keep from singing? (Sheet music, TTBB vocal score): Sarah Quartel How can I keep from singing? (Sheet music, TTBB vocal score)
Sarah Quartel
R100 Discovery Miles 1 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for TTBB unaccompanied This lively reimagining of the traditional hymn is a thrilling a cappella arrangement which pairs the soaring legato melody with a rhythmic vocal accompaniment. Together, these elements capture both the gentle hope and the profound joy contained in the text. Also including moments of tenderness and reflection, the piece comes to a rousing close with an energy that engages singers and audience alike. Also available in a version for SSA unaccompanied and SATB unaccompanied.

In time of silver rain (Sheet music, TB vocal score): Sarah Quartel In time of silver rain (Sheet music, TB vocal score)
Sarah Quartel
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for TB and piano. This secular work for upper voices sensitively sets Langston Hughes's poem of the same name. A lilting melodic line, eloquent part-writing, and an effective piano part combine to create a piece that will appeal to both youth and adult choirs. Also available in versions for unison voices and piano, SA and piano, SABar and piano, and solo voice (high/low).

Golden Slumbers (Sheet music, SATBarB unaccompanied): Ben Parry Golden Slumbers (Sheet music, SATBarB unaccompanied)
Ben Parry
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATBarB unaccompanied This beautiful arrangement of the 17th-century lullaby features subtle jazz inflections and artful imitation. The text seeks to create a calm and comforting atmosphere for sleep, which Parry emulates through setting gently rocking melodic lines over a rich cushion of harmonies.

This joyful Eastertide (Sheet music, Vocal score): Malcolm Archer This joyful Eastertide (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Malcolm Archer
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB and organ Archer's setting of this popular Easter hymn by G. R. Woodward is sparkling with energy, combining the exuberant seventeenth-century Dutch melody with short organ interjections. An exciting addition to the repertoire for Easter services.

As the hart (Sheet music, Vocal score): Becky McGlade As the hart (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Becky McGlade
R161 Discovery Miles 1 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied One of McGlade's longer settings, As the hart begins simply, before expanding into a more complex central section with fluctuating time signatures and shifting tonalities. Ideal for advanced mixed-voice choirs in a sacred or concert setting, it is a fitting alternative to Herbert Howells's famous setting of Psalm 42.

O splendour of God's glory bright (Sheet music, Vocal score): Toby Young O splendour of God's glory bright (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Toby Young
R177 Discovery Miles 1 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB and organ This energetic setting of words by St Ambrose of Milan is a real showstopper. With pop-influences and a sparkling organ part, Young effortlessly fuses modern and traditional sound worlds, while changes in key and metre build up to an invigorating finish. Perfect for accomplished choirs looking for something different.

Sha! Shtil! - Hush! Quiet! (Sheet music, Cambiata vocal score): Ian Assersohn Sha! Shtil! - Hush! Quiet! (Sheet music, Cambiata vocal score)
Ian Assersohn
R100 Discovery Miles 1 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for CCBar 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 fascinating contextual note.

Requiem aeternam (Sheet music, Vocal score): Maurice Ravel Requiem aeternam (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Maurice Ravel; Arranged by Rupert Gough
R102 Discovery Miles 1 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB (with divisions) and organ. Maurice Ravel's popular Pavane pour une infante defunte is here arranged for mixed voices and organ, allowing choirs to perform this beautiful staple of the orchestral repertoire for the first time. Rupert Gough's arrangement sets the words of the 'Requiem aeternam' to the existing melody, and features a characterful and active organ part that underpins the sustained vocal lines. The piece has been recorded by The Choir of Royal Holloway on the album Messe da pacem.

Cantate Domino (Sheet music, Vocal score): Timothy Brown Cantate Domino (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Timothy Brown
R100 Discovery Miles 1 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied. A short upbeat setting of words from Psalms 9, 95, and 97, Cantate Domino opens with a triple-metre dance-like section that features optional clapping. Brown juxtaposes a darker, more chromatic middle section that has an optional verse in French, before reprising the joyful opening material.

Joseph's Carol (Sheet music, Full score): John Rutter Joseph's Carol (Sheet music, Full score)
John Rutter
R609 Discovery Miles 6 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for baritone solo, SAATB, and small orchestra Dedicated to the Oxford Vaccine Team and premiered by Sir Bryn Terfel, The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Choir of Merton College in a special tribute concert, Joseph's Carol sets words by the composer that recount the Christmas story from the perspective of Joseph. The two expressive verses are taken by the solo baritone, with the chorus performing a macaronic refrain infused with expectancy and wonder, as well as taking on the role of the angels in a soft accompaniment to the closing words of the second solo verse. The upper three voice parts are designed to be approximately equal in strength, and the carol may be accompanied by organ, piano, or small orchestra.

Joseph's Carol (Sheet music, Set of parts): John Rutter Joseph's Carol (Sheet music, Set of parts)
John Rutter
R1,015 Discovery Miles 10 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for baritone solo, SAATB, and organ or piano or small orchestra Dedicated to the Oxford Vaccine Team and premiered by Sir Bryn Terfel, The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Choir of Merton College in a special tribute concert, Joseph's Carol sets words by the composer that recount the Christmas story from the perspective of Joseph. The two expressive verses are taken by the solo baritone, with the chorus performing a macaronic refrain infused with expectancy and wonder, as well as taking on the role of the angels in a soft accompaniment to the closing words of the second solo verse. The upper three voice parts are designed to be approximately equal in strength, and the carol may be accompanied by organ, piano, or small orchestra. The orchestral accompaniment is available for purchase.

Change Upon Change (Sheet music, Vocal score): Becky McGlade Change Upon Change (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Becky McGlade
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SA and piano Setting a text by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, this thoughtful and evocative piece compares a dying relationship with the changing of the seasons from summer to winter, which McGlade skilfully reflects in her use of minor tonality, falling melodic phrases, and shifting chromaticism. Reminiscent of the English art song, this setting for upper voices and piano demonstrates McGlade's compositional versatility.

Rivers of Living Water (Sheet music, Vocal score): Trevor Weston Rivers of Living Water (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Trevor Weston
R100 Discovery Miles 1 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB and organ. This setting of verses from John 7 imaginatively depicts the 'rivers of living water' and the contrasting 'parched land' in episodic form, providing musical structure, variety, colour, and atmosphere. An independent but delicate organ part brings further colour while underpinning long vocal lines, which interweave and occasionally perform unaccompanied.

Red Boots On (Sheet music, Cambiata vocal score): Bob Chilcott Red Boots On (Sheet music, Cambiata vocal score)
Bob Chilcott; Arranged by Andy Brooke
R100 Discovery Miles 1 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for CCBar, piano, and opt. alto sax Red Boots On is a funky setting of a poem by Kit Wright, brought to life by Chilcott's jazzy chords and groovy syncopated rhythms. The melody begins in unison and grows in texture throughout the piece, and is accompanied by a characterful piano part. This new arrangement for cambiata voices also includes an optional alto saxophone part. Also available in a version for upper voices and piano.

I saw a new heaven (Sheet music, Vocal score): Becky McGlade I saw a new heaven (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Becky McGlade
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied Setting Revelation 21: 1-5, this short anthem is in McGlade's typically fluid style, with harmonic twists, changing metres, and tempo fluctuations. With some divisi in the upper parts, it will be particularly welcomed by experienced church and cathedral singers as a new take on these well-known words.

Refuge (Sheet music, Vocal score): Sarah Quartel Refuge (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Sarah Quartel
R101 Discovery Miles 1 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SSAA and piano Refuge sets a powerful Sara Teasdale poem by the same name, which perfectly captures the healing power of singing: 'For with my singing I can make a refuge for my spirit's sake, A house of shining words, to be my fragile immortality'. Quartel uses musical structure to complement the poem's narrative, opening and closing with music marked 'resilient and strong', with a central section that is 'warm and hopeful', as expressed by rich harmonies and soaring melodic lines. The piano underpins this expressive setting with steady continuous quaver motion, and provides characterful harmonic moments.

One of these Days (Sheet music, Vocal score): Sarah Quartel One of these Days (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Sarah Quartel
R134 Discovery Miles 1 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SSATBarB unaccompanied Setting words by the composer, One of these days is an affirmatory piece with pop-inspired rhythms and harmonies. The scat syllables and repeating patterns of the lower parts provide a rich cushion for the lilting melody of the soprano lines, with lyrics that encourage us to seize the day!

In time of silver rain (Sheet music, Unison vocal score): Sarah Quartel In time of silver rain (Sheet music, Unison vocal score)
Sarah Quartel
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for unison voices and piano This secular work for upper voices sensitively sets Langston Hughes's poem of the same name. A lilting melodic line, eloquent part-writing, and an effective piano part combine to create a piece that will appeal to both youth and adult choirs. Also available in versions for SA and piano, SABar and piano, and solo voice (high/low).

The Arrow and the Song (Sheet music, Upper voices vocal score): Laura Hawley The Arrow and the Song (Sheet music, Upper voices vocal score)
Laura Hawley
R135 Discovery Miles 1 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SSSAAA unaccompanied This imaginative setting of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem encourages the use of evocative bird and wind noises to capture the text's natural imagery. In a fresh, a cappella style, Hawley's charismatic melodies soar through the vibrant texture, and offer plenty of opportunities for soloistic singing. Also available in a version for alto solo and SSATB unaccompanied.

Give me your Stars to Hold (Sheet music, Vocal score): Bob Chilcott Give me your Stars to Hold (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Bob Chilcott
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied This is an expressive setting of Sara Teasdale's poem 'Peace', with lush, rich harmonies and a soft dynamic palette. Poignant and peaceful, and perfect for choirs who enjoy refining blend and ensemble, this setting will provide a reflective moment in a concert programme.

Make a joyful noise (Sheet music, Vocal score): Alan Bullard Make a joyful noise (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Alan Bullard
R101 Discovery Miles 1 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB and organ With a feeling of celebration, Bullard's setting of the well-known Psalm 100 is energetic and exciting. A spritely organ part supports bold statements in the vocal lines, while the middle section offers some thoughtful introspection. Perfect for services and encores.

O ye who taste that Love is sweet (Sheet music, Vocal score): Eleanor DALEY O ye who taste that Love is sweet (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Eleanor DALEY
R115 Discovery Miles 1 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB unaccompanied This is a warm and tender piece setting the last three verses of Christina Rossetti's 'What good shall my life do me?', which encourages leading a life of love as an example for others. Daley's heartfelt melodies are set to hymn-like textures and flow freely in ever-changing time signatures.

Love Letter (Sheet music, Vocal score): Sarah Dacey Love Letter (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Sarah Dacey
R100 Discovery Miles 1 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

for SATB unaccompanied Settings words from part of a letter by Edna St Vincent Millay to her lover Arthur Davison Ficke, this is a gentle, charming piece that celebrates our freedom to love. Dacey's rich harmonies and quirky melodies are presented in a rocking 5/8 time signature, and conclude softly with the central message as the phrase 'you and me' fragments and fades into the distance. Also published in Breath of Song.

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