However often Bennett may have employed serial techniques or introduced jazz and modern elements into his work his Choral compositions are always tonal and melodic. In A Farewell To Arms he displays an exquisite sensitivity to the poetry of Ralph Knevet (17th century) and George Peele (16th century) and their mediations on the homely life after years spent soldiering. The Cello can be heard to serve as the ‘Voice’ of the old soldier. The music combines the jaggedly Romantic Cello line with Choral writing that suggests early music motifs and harmonies.Composer performer and arranger Richard Rodney Bennett was internationally respected for his serious music and manyaward-winning film scores (Murder on the Orient Express Nicholas and Alexandra) as well as his works for children and his religious pieces. In addition this markedly versatile musician frequently performed as a jazz pianist.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)-A multi-movement work for Choir Piano and Cello from Alice Parker using several Emily Dickinson poems. The work features expertly crafted Vocals that are both complex and singable. The Piano is supportive and yet exists as its own entity. The Cello soars above as a heavenly voice. A fantastic selection for high school university and community choirs. Separate Cello part.

Uses: Hymn Arrangement ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 67:5-7; Jeremiah 31:12Traditional hymnody warms the spirit and celebrates our legacy of praise. This Thanksgiving antique has been restored to musical relevance withgreat style and elegance. The arrangement is respectful to the original message and music while adding colorful new harmonies. The optional violin cello and organ are a magical touch. A lovely rethinking of this sanctuary standard! Violin and Celloparts included. Organ part available as a free download in the Closer Look feature for Item 35030236.

POD Vocal Score-St. Mark Passion is a work by John Joubert for two Tenor and three Baritone soloists SATB Chorus Solo Cello and Organ. First performed in Wells Cathedral on Palm Sunday 20th March 2016 by Wells Cathedral Choir it was commissioned by 'Cathedral Commissions' of Wells Cathedral. A full performance lasts around 45 minutes and this is the Vocal Score. 'The work lasts about 45 minutes and rather like the St. Mark Passion by Charles Wood uses various pre-existant hymns to fulfill a similar function to the chorales in Bach's Passions. The scoring of solo Cello and Organ is skillfully handled so that the quasi-recitativenarrations feature both instruments to varying degrees the Cello often taking lead balancing the inevitably greater presence of the Organ in the hymns. Joubert's choice of hymns is impeccable (plainsong Bach Gibbons...) ending with 'When I survey the wondrous cross' and the idiom of the freely composed sections is given consistency through use of a gently undulating motif to accompany Christ's words (reminiscent of the opening of Vaughan William's Symphony no.5) and a chromatic motif in agitated sections (which happens to be the same as Shostakovich's DSCH theme). Although considerable demands are made on the instrumentalists and lead soloists the choral writing is rarely difficult and could be tackled by many choirs; I have no doubt that the work would be extremely effective in performance.' - Geoffrey Webber Choir & Organ Magazine

Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series-Michael Ippolito's Rain Song for SATB choir with Viola or Cello. With long sections of aleatoric sounds a Viola scordatura and a text filled with duality of imagery this is an anthem for theadvanced and adventurous choir. The Viola (or Cello) is not an accompaniment instrument but rather a “full musical partner” and will require a fine player.

Dale Warland Choral Series-Dale Warland's To Sail The World for SATB choir with Cello and Piano accompaniment. The spirit of exuberance should be the guiding inspiration for the choir and theinstrumentalists when performing this excerpt from Whitman's famous “A Song of Joys”. Here the Cello expresses Whitman's exuberant optimism in dialogue with the choir while the Piano highlights andenhances the entire mix with its sparkling octaves and spare punctuating jabs.

Uses: Memorial Lent Ash Wednesday Scripture: Psalm 34:4 Isaiah 12:2 Hebrews 4:16 This anthem is rich with emotion and hopeful expression. A treasured lyric about leaning on the promises of God's grace receives a powerful choral setting. Traditional choral texture mingles with a flowing piano accompaniment and an artfully conceived cello part completes a beautiful tapestry of sound. Appropriate for memorials Lent or for times when a message of comfort and assurance is needed use this anthem many times to offer the ministry of hope. Cello part included.

A work on the subject of pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela To The Field Of Stars features a variety of texts on the nature of travel and worship.Underpinned by evocative Cello and Percussion lines Jackson's strong Choral writing offers fragments of spoken lines and unexpected melodic twists while a refrain recurs in a new musical guise after each movement. The piece reaches its climax in the sixth movement when quiet freely repeated Choral notes ring out against Cello and Crotales creating a musical 'field of stars'.Mysterious and beautiful this piece offers an immensely rewarding challenge for choirs.

A jolly Christmas carol-This lively carol was commissioned in 2005 by Lichfield Cathedral Special Choir (now called the Cathedral Chorus) to celebrate the birth of Hannah Scriven and Holly Mason the daughters of the two cathedral organists at that time. The words were specially written by Tony Barnard the then Canon Chancellor at Lichfield and a member of the choir. This carol whilst not entirely foreign to my normal style touches more ‘country and western’/popular buttons than I am in the habit of touching. But I wanted to write a tuneful piece which swayed and danced and reflected the colourful imagery of Tony Barnard’s text. Recommended recording: Comeout Lazar – The shorter choral works of Paul Spicer (Regent REGCD280) by The Chapel Choir of Selwyn College Cambridge and Claire Innes-Hopkins (organ) directed by Sarah MacDonald. Text: This child of God who’s born on Christmas day whom shepherds view to whom kings homage pay is called to be a shepherd and a king. Sing alleluias praise this wondrous thing. This child of God is shepherd born to lead through pastures green by banks of golden reed; nor left nor right but ever on the way which leads to Calvary and endless day. This child of God this Son of David’s line is root of tree a shoot a fruitful vine it shelter gives to all who see the way which leads them to the cross and Easter day. This child of God this many spangled star is light’ning flash which dazzles near and far; bright light to guide our feet along the way that leads to Calvary and endless day. This child of God is called to save mankind to open eye and ear the heart and mind; to heal and make the lame man leap and play along the road that leads to Easter Day. This child of God let angel voices praise. Give God the glory live his loving ways. Let peace on earth o’er come our worldly strife through all who walk his road throughout their life. Tony Barnard

Uses: General TrinityScripture: Jeremiah 10:6-7; I Chronicles 17:20; Psalms 86:8-17; Isaiah 6:1-3A very different choral experience is discovered in this sacred song from contemporary singer TravisCottrell. Written in a haunting call and response style there is a gripping atmosphere of mystery and awe in these graceful phrases. Rising like a prayer the refined melodic lines exalt the profound holiness of God. Latin wordsare interspersed throughout adding to the enigmatic beauty of this singular choral anthem. A true worship tone poem! Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & parts for flute 1 &2 oboe timpani percussion piano violin 1 & 2 viola cello double bass). Duration: ca. 4:20.

Uses: General Church Heritage ReformationScripture: Matthew 7:25-26; I Corinthians 3:16Two time-honored hymn texts are lifted to new heights with a jubilant setting for choral forces that emphasizethe confidence of these sturdy affirmations of faith. The lightly detached character of the vocal writing gives a quasi-classical feel to the choral and the text is ideal for church heritage or Reformation gatherings. Availableseparately: SATB StudioTrax CD Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2&3 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timp Perc 1&2 Harp Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:12.

Were You There?-Uses: Communion Maundy Thursday Scripture: John 6:53-58; Acts 2:42; Luke 24:30 A graceful invitation to the Lord's Table is presented in this outstanding choral piece for choirs of any size.Well-crafted vocal lines caress the traditional text with reverence while an elegant accompaniment moves the piece forward creating a calming contemplative ambience. The haunting cello obbligato adds a deep reverence to theoctavo. Cello part included. Duration: ca. 3:46.

Richard Allain's Night for SATB and Cello. Night Was commissioned by Commotio and recieved its premiere in Merton College Oxford in June 2007 conducted by Matthew Berry and is available on the Herald label (HAVP340). Composer's Note: Given the long phrase lengths of Night it is suggested that choirs Stagger breathing where necessary. The last page of the score requires some explanation. The singers should split into three separate groups: two equal SATB choirs and an SATB solo quartet. Each group sings their own music - each repetition being separated by a long pause - independent of the othergroups. Thus Choir I will begin and as they finish Choir II will commence etc. The music should continue for about two minutes getting gradually quieter with each repetition. Though a common pulse should be kept the groups begin each repetition as they wish: the music should overlap and blur. Against this the solo Cello plays its fragments of melody. The choirs at the conductor's discretion should end in the order they began leaving the cello to play its last notes as the echoes fade. Duration: 20 minutes

Three favourite carols combine to create a Christmas showcase with a contemporary flair! Rhythmic energy brims in this three-minute setting with unexpected lifts and choral fanfares. Arranger Keith Christopher has merged Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels We Have Heard on High and Hark the Herald Angels Sing to form a superb medley. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00. This version is for SATB choir and instrumentation is available for Flute 1 & 2 Oboe Clarinet 1 & 2 F Horn Trumpet 1 2 & 3 Trombone 1 & 2 Tuba Rhythm Section Synthesizer Percussion Timpani Violin I & II Viola Cello and Bass.

Litany is the first chorus from Edward Elgar’s ‘The Dream of Gerontius’ scored for SATB Voices and Organ or Piano accompaniment in this Novello edition.The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 is a work for Voices and orchestra in two parts composed by Edward Elgar in 1900 to text from the poem by John Henry Newman. It relates the journey of a pious man's soul from his deathbed to his judgment before God and settling into Purgatory. Litany is sung by the chorus (‘Assistants’) after Gerontius’ deathbed prayer. Elgar disapproved of the use of theterm 'oratorio' for the work though his wishes are not always followed. The piece is widely regarded as Elgar's finest choral work and some consider it his masterpiece.Sir Edward Elgar was an English composer many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations the Pomp and Circumstance Marches concertos for Violin and Cello and two symphonies. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.