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.

This majestic, approachable piece was arranged for the funeral of US President Gerald Ford and is also commonly known in the US as The Navy Hymn. Useful throughout the church's year, the text speaks of God's unending love, support, and protection for all those in peril. Cycling through three distantly related keys, the setting has exciting and seamless transitions and each verse feels fresh. The end is presented in unison with a final 'Amen', reflecting the unity of all those touched by God's unconditional love.

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 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 (with divisions) and viola obbligato Beach 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. Combining a nostalgic melody with a haunting viola obbligato, this introspective song beautifully captures the memory of the seaside.

for SATB, baritone solo and orchestra A newly engraved edition of this vibrant choral work and fully compatible with the new Walton Edition full score. There are minor adjustments to the piano reduction to improve playability and the text underlay is now English only, as Walton's original.

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.

for unison children's choir, SATB choir, and piano or strings This beautiful song combines a melodic setting of Christina Rossetti's 'A Birthday' with Robert Burns's 'A Red, Red Rose', sung to the tune of a traditional Scottish ballad. Both themes are imbued with a sense of happiness and contentment with the world, and the interplay between the melodies results in a truly stirring finish. Also available for SATB and piano or strings.

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 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 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.

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 SATB and organ or orchestra This gentle New Year carol was composed in celebration of the 80th birthday of HM The Queen. Instantly singable, and with the warm, tuneful lyricism so characteristic of John Rutter's music, the carol offers a simple message of hope as we look forward to a new year. Orchestral material is available on hire.

This exciting and accessible collection for upper voices (scored for SA choir and piano) features five songs by celebrated choral composer Bob Chilcott. Drawing on five very different texts, Chilcott guides the voices through a number of styles and moods; the songs include the rousing 'All for Love of One', gentle 'The Truth is Great', and thought-provoking 'All things pass'. The central song, 'Circles of Motion', is a fervent and positive setting of Joy Harjo's well-known 'Eagle Poem', and the collection is completed by the funky 'Red Boots On', which uses jazzy rhythms and harmonies to bring Kit Wright's text alive. This is Chilcott at his very best - a welcome addition to the repertoire of any upper-voice choir.

Forever Child is a suite of seven pieces for unaccompanied mixed voices on the theme of childhood. It was composed in memory of a young boy, Ben Curiel, and is a celebration of his life in a sequence of well-loved texts. Corp skilfully evokes a variety of moods, from the innocence and exuberance of childhood to the darker, more reflective mood of the final movements. The work forms an excellent concert suite, or any of its movements may be extracted for separate performance.

for SA and piano This lyrical setting of a text by Colin Coppen has an elegant melody and flowing piano accompaniment. It would make a charming addition to any concert or service, and is also available in a version for mixed voices.

for SATB and oboe or flute with piano or orchestra This captivating rendition of a classic spiritual is a delight to sing. Thornett expertly adds new flavour to the original melody through the addition of the flute or oboe counter-melody. Fluctuations between major and minor make this setting particularly moving and reflective. Orchestral material is available on hire.

for SATB and piano or organ or orchestra This beautiful setting of Edward Caswell's well-known text provides a wonderful alternative to more familiar versions. A perfect option for SATB choirs at Christmas. Orchestral material is available on hire.