for SATB choir, cor anglais (or clarinet in A or viola) and organ This reflective setting of verses from Psalm 139 opens with a folk-like melody from the cor anglais. The work grows in intensity with sombre choral harmonies, leading to an ecstatic climax; it then gently subsides, tailing into silences with a return to the opening cor anglais melody. The work is a highly effective Lenten or contemplative anthem.

for SATB and piano four hands or orchestra Wilberg's masterful arranging is evident in this light and fun setting of the well-known traditional carol. With staccato chords in the piano on and sometimes off the beat, Wilberg creates a playful setting that will delight singers and audiences alike and which is ideal for Christmas concerts.

An arrangement of Tallis's Canon for 2, 3, 4, or 5 equal voices, with chamber orchestra or organ and strings This German translation of the original English text 'Glory to thee, my God, this night' is also available in the collection, Glory to God. Material for strings is available on hire.

for SATB and optional organ, or full orchestra, or strings only, or brass ensemble A German translation of the traditional English carol, 'Hark! the herald-angels sing'. German and English texts. Also in the collection Glory to God.

An easy anthem for unison children's and/or SATB choir, with piano/organ or orchestra. This German translation of Look at the world is suitable for Harvest or for any occasion where God is praised for his creation. Also available in English in John Rutter Anthems and in German in Glory to God. An orchestral accompaniment is available on hire.

for SSAA and piano This setting of a delightful text by Canadian poet Tara Wohlberg was commissioned by the Canadian Children's Opera Chorus. The gentle undulating piano accompaniment and the lush choral parts will make this a delight both for singers and audience members.

for SSA and organ This joyful carol sets a text by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The piece opens with an imitation of bells spread across the voices, and this festive, celebratory quality is maintained throughout. Simple yet elegant, Christmas Bells is ideal for any upper-voice choir.

for SA and piano Wayfarin' Stranger is a two-part upper voice version of the SAB setting of the popular American folksong that is featured in SongStream 2: An American Journey. A blues flavour in the accompaniment and a canon in the middle section give the familiar tune fresh appeal.

for solo organ The work is divided into seven sections, each reflecting a different verse of the hymn text. Musical styles vary between movements, making the work an interesting recital piece. Individual sections can also be performed liturgically. The piece is of moderate difficulty.

for unison chorus and piano This setting was originally published as part of Folk Songs of the Four Seasons. The attractive melody is set to a lilting accompaniment to create a charming arrangement that will appeal to choirs and audiences of all ages.

for SSA and piano Early in the Spring is the second song in Vaughan Williams's Folk Songs of the Four Seasons. It describes the courtship of a young couple in the spring as the cuckoo and nightingale sing sweetly - an idyllic pastoral scene matched by the music's simple beauty.

for SATB, soprano and tenor soloists, unaccompanied This is a setting of text by the Irish poet and singer Colum Sands in a contemporary folk style. Its secular text will appeal to a wide range of audiences, and might also be suitable for use in non-liturgical services.

for SATB and piano or organ The text is by Timothy Dudley-Smith and is based on a text of St Augustine. The gentle undulating rhythm created by the 6/4 time signature and the subtle harmonic shifts add interest and illuminate the meaning. A central section can be sung by soloists or by small sections of the choir.

for SATB chorus, organ, and optional brass ensemble (2 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, and tuba) Jongen's Messe en l'honneur du Saint-Sacrement was written in 1945 to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the inception of the Festival of Corpus Christi. The result is a striking work, with poignant and expressive harmonies, that is very approachable by mixed voiced choirs, and with short solos that can be taken by members of the choir.

for SATB and organ or brass (3 trumpets, 3 trombones, organ and timpani (optional)) Instrumental material is available on hire.

for SSA and piano or orchestra This carol may also be found in Carols for Choirs 4. The orchestral material is available on sale.

for SATB and organ, with optional congregation Commissioned for the American Guild of Organists 2014 National Convention in Boston, Mass., Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round is a joyful and exuberant setting of the well-known hymn by John Chadwick. It begins with a rich organ introduction before the choir (and congregation) join in with a unison presentation of the melody. The second section explores the Lydian mode, with its rising fourth, while the adamantine final verse brings the anthem to a resolute close that reflects the text's profound depiction of unity and human understanding.

Music played an exceptionally important role in the late Middle Ages - articulating people's social, psychological and eschatological needs. The process began with the training of choirboys whose skill was key to institutional identity. That skill was closely cultivated and directly sought by kings and emperors, who intervened directly in recruitment of choirboys and older singers in order to build and articulate their self-image and perceived status. Using the documentation of an exceptionally well preserved archive, this book focuses on music's functioning in an important church in late Medieval Northern France. It explores a period when musicians from this region set the agenda across Europe, developing what is still some of the most sophisticated music in the Western musical tradition. The book allows a close focus not on the great achievements of those who cultivated this music, but on the personal motivations that shaped their life and work.

for SATB and organ (or piano duet) A lyric and serene sacred song, foreshadowing the mood of the Requiem. German words are by Paul Flemming (b. 1609) and the English singing translation has been provided by Rutter.

for SATB and organ This setting of a fervent and uplifting text by Samuel Stennett is both direct and effortlessly melodic. The impression is one of great joy and freshness; an irresistible combination.

An exciting collection of twenty new spiritual arrangements for SATB choirs, specially commissioned for this volume, compiled and edited by Bob Chilcott. Taking a fresh look at these timeless songs, including both familiar favorites and less well-known gems, the ten arrangers bring to these pieces the fruits of their diverse musical backgrounds and experiences. The arrangements feature a wide range of styles, from introspective to ecstatic, with a mixture of large- and small-scale pieces, both unaccompanied and accompanied. Spirituals for Choirs provides singers with an inspirational, moving, and above all, enjoyable repertoire.

Choral Music: A Research and Information Guide, Third Edition, offers a comprehensive guide to the literature on choral music in the Western tradition. Clearly annotated bibliographic entries guide readers to resources on key topics within choral music, individual choral composers, regional and sacred choral traditions, choral techniques, choral music education, genre studies, and more, providing an essential reference for researchers and practitioners. Covering monographs, bibliographies, selected dissertations, reference works, journals, electronic databases, and websites, this research guide makes it easy to locate relevant sources. Comprehensive indices of authors, titles, and subjects keep the volume user-friendly. The new edition has been brought up to date with entries encompassing the latest scholarship, and updated references and annotations throughout, capturing the continued growth of literature on choral music since the publication of the second edition.