Handel’s opera Tolomeo from 1728 was premiered at the King’s Theatre in London. Exactly two hundred years later the celebrated art song composer Arthur Somervell adapted the tune of one of the arias Non lo dirò col labbro withEnglish words for the British drawing room. The theme of unrequited love remained intact but the two composers’ handling of theme was naturally different.This arrangement has been created for two-part Voice SA with Pianoaccompaniment that respects Handel’s original setting. More modern audiences may have become acquainted with the song from the 1990’s film Emma.

One of the most memorable songs from Lionel Bart's Oliver arranged for 2-Part (SA or TB) choir with Piano accompaniment by Norman Leyden.

Bavarian Song is a traditional German melody arranged for SA two-part Upper Voice chorus with Piano accompaniment by Havelock Nelson. The words have been translated into English and adapted by Sidney Rowe. This song is suitable for any female or school-age choir and is dedicated to Jean Crittall. Havelock Nelson (1917-1996) was an Irish composer pianist and conductor. He studied at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal Irish Academy of Music before settling in Belfast where he worked for the BBC for over 30 years. His compositions range from ballet and orchestral works to anthems part songs and solo instrumental pieces.

An arrangement for 2-Part voices of this ever-popular Christmas song. Includes full Piano accompaniment.

Les Fables de La Fontaine ont depuis longtemps attire? les compositeurs, Rythme?es et hautes en couleurs, beaucoup de ces petites sce?nes appellent irre?sistiblement la mise en voix comme autant de petites sce?nes the?a?trales, C'est du moins dans cet esprit que j'ai traite? Le Rat de ville et le Rat des champs, selon une ve?ritable mise en sce?ne miniature, Le piano joue alors un ro?le majeur, commentant l'action et comple?tant le discours musical autant qu'il ' accompagne ' les voix,Divers e?pisodes narratifs alternent qui collent au plus pre?t a? la narration (sans refuser parfois un certain figuralisme re?cre?atif), Cette structure en e?pisodes nettement diffe?rencie?s, mais condense?s en une dure?e assez bre?ve (4 mn environ), explique le sous-titre de ' micro-cantate ', Le premier motif chante? par le choeur revient, apre?s les pe?ripe?ties centrales, vers la fin de l'oeuvre, qui se termine enfin par un fugato entre les deux voix en canon strict,D'une e?criture largement tonale et fonde?e sur des carrures claires pour en faciliter l'apprentissage, l'oeuvre a e?te? pense?e a? deux voix, Celles-ci sont la plupart du temps impe?ratives (notamment pour le final) mais il est possible, le cas e?che?ant, de re?duire plusieurs se?quences a? une seule voix : les parties vocales qui pourraient e?tre alors supprime?es sont signale?es entre crochets, De me?me, certains passages peuvent e?tre confie?s a? des voix solistes, soit pour varier les textures, soit pour alle?ger l'apprentissage pour l'ensemble des enfants, Enfin, les petites notes de la partie de piano (mes, 49-50) ne doivent e?tre joue?es que s'il s'ave?re indispensable de soutenir les voix en cas de difficulte? d'intonation - dans l'ide?al, on ne les jouera pas, / Choeur D'Enfants Et Piano

This arrangement of the traditional carol The Twelve Days of Christmas is a warm and engaging rendering of the song with some embellishing syllables and well-judged Piano accompaniment arranged for two Voices SA by composer Eric H Thiman.Baritone composer and teacher Frederic Austin was best known for his restoration of The Beggar’s Opera as well as its sequel Polly and the thousands of performances of the work in London and abroad.

These three hit Christmas songs are arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Featured are: Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree  Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! and All I Want For Christmas Is You.   The arrangements are part of the Choral Basics Series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward pianoaccompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for. 

I am the gentle light by Paul Mealor is dedicated to Christopher Bell and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Boys Choir and was premiered by them on BBC One's Songs of Praise on St Andrew's Day 2012. Vocal Score for the version with Orchestra.Instrumentation:Two-part treble choirPianoPercussion (1 player):Wind chimesSuspended cymbalStringsDuration: circa 2½ minutes

Lullay my liking is scored for accompanied two-part choir allowing for various upper-/lower-voice combinations: two-part trebles or sopranos upper voices only (S/A) or men only (T/B). If performed by a four-part choir sopranos and tenors should read the upper line and altos and basses read the lower. The keyboard part can be played on piano or organ or harp.An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an excitingvariety of styles.Graham Ross (b. 1985) is Director of Music and Fellow of Clare College Cambridge and Principal Conductor and co-founder of the Dmitri Ensemble. A composer and conductor of a wide range of repertoire he has had works performed throughout Europe and beyond. He has recorded many rarely performed and newly composed works including pieces by Ralph Vaughan Williams (Albion Records); James MacMillan Judith Bingham and Giles Swayne (Naxos); and Imogen Holst (Harmonia Mundi). He guest-conducts throughout the UK and abroad with recent engagements in Palestine Australia Nigeria Denmark Aldeburgh and Glyndebourne. As a composer recent performances have been given by among others Aurora Orchestra Australian Chamber Orchestra comedian Barry Humphries BBC Concert Orchestra Choir of London City of London Sinfonia National Youth Choir of Great Britain O Duo and the Solstice Quartet.

ABBA Smash Hits! Volume 2 from the Choral Basics series includes some of ABBA's greatest hits. This version is arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Songs included in the volume are Thank you for the Music Fernando and Waterloo.  The arrangement is part of the Choral Basics series - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing and has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire.

More Songs of a Rainbow Nation brings you four more songs from South Africa for mixed voices in beautifully crafted arrangements by Alexander L'Estrange. The selection opens with Freedom is Coming a joyful infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression and the hugely popular Siyahamba is also featured. Both songs form part of L?Estrange's hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa.   Part of the Choral Basics series the four songs are arranged for soprano and alto with combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs andthose in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. All Choral Basics publications feature a straightforward piano accompaniment to support the singers.

More Songs of a Rainbow Nation brings you four more songs from South Africa for upper voices in beautifully crafted arrangements by Alexander L'Estrange. The selection opens with Freedom is Coming a joyful infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression and the hugely popularSiyahamba is also featured. Both songs form part of L?Estrange's hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa. Part of the Choral Basics series the four songs are arranged for soprano and alto voices and are ideal for beginner choirs. All Choral Basics publications feature astraightforward piano accompaniment to support the singers.