for SATB Chorus a cappella-With a sound at once modern and medieval this remarkable setting of the familiar Latin text starts in unison and evokes plain chant and gradually unfolds into wider harmonies and more modern harmonic language. Not unduly challenging in terms of vocal range it's readily accessible to good high school mixed choirs for concerts or festivals at any time. Available separately: SATB SSAA a cappella. Duration: ca. 3:00. Recorded by VocalEssence Philip Brunelle conductor.

For Four Part Choir Satb-A Medieval Carol is for unaccompanied SATB and is a setting of a text transferred from medieval English by Stephen Pegg. Originally written for the Headington Singers the carol has been performed widely by choral societies and school choirs since 1989. Duration: approx 3 minutes.

Lully Lullay was written at the request of Philip Reed music director of the Bury St Edmunds Bach Choir which gave the first performance on 17 December 2011 at Holy Trinity Church Long Melford Suffolk. Inspired by the familiar medieval text of the Coventry Carol it is sung a cappella and invokes the sense of a lullaby through its metre and lilting melody. The fragility and bittersweet tonality of the opening verse is reflected in the continuous interaction between the tonic and dominant keys and resolving dissonances. This develops into broader passages of increased range and dynamics during the second and third verses where the melody ispassed between the upper and lower voices clearly invoking the poignancy of the text. The last verse returns to the original theme with subtle harmonic changes and a reflective final cadence.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 exciting variety of styles.Harriet Wybor was born in Leeds in 1986 and read music as an undergraduate at Durham University followed by an M.A. in composition with Martyn Harry and António Pinho Vargas.Harriet’s main compositional interests are sacred and secular contemporary choral and chamber music and the relationship between music and time. Her work reflects a wide range of influences from renaissance choral music and medieval texts to 20th-century literature and art. Harriet has had works performed by the Northern Sinfonia (conducted by H K Gruber) Psappha the Allegri String Quartet St John’s College Choir Durham the Bury St Edmunds Bach Choir and the Fishburn Band broadcast on BBC Radio 2’s Listen to the Band.After graduating from Durham University Harriet continued her studies at the University of Edinburgh where she read for

A sustained and stately choral chant in a quasi-Renaissance style for SATB chorus that combines today's evocative harmonic possibilities with the devout textures of early church music.

Das neugeborne Kindelein (The newborn babe the heavenly child) (BuxWV 13)for Mixed choir (SATB) Strings Basso continuoDietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was Organist of the St Marien church in Lübeck from 1668 until his death. He wrote many works for specific secular occasions feasts and celebrations etc. and although his positon did not require him to compose vocal music he left over 120 vocal works in a wide range of scorings style and length. Almost all texts are sacred and scorings vary from a single voice with instrument to nine voices with several instruments and continuo.Dietrich Buxtehude’s Cantata forfour part chorus is suited remarkably well for the Christmas services as well as the general religious services which choruses take part in every year.This opulent-sounding work possesses its every own special Christmas magic. It is a piece which can claim a place in the repertoire of many choruses.- Score with parts (BA717) separate parts (BA717) and choral score (BA717-91) available for sale

Madrigals for SSATB and SSATBaB Edited by E H Fellowes. Revised by Thurston Dart CONTENTS ANONYMOUS How can the tree but waste (SSATB) BYRD, William Though Amaryllis dance in green (SSATB) EAST, Michael Your shining eyes (SSATBaB) FARMER, John Fair nymphs (SSATBaB) MARENZIO, Luca I must depart (Io partiro) (SSATB) MORLEY, Thomas My bonny lass (Questa dolce sirena) (SSATB) O grief e'en on the bud (SSATB) VAUTOR, Thomas Sweet Suffolk owl (SSATB) WEELKES, Thomas In pride of May (SSATB) WILBYE, John Lady your words do spite me (SSATB)

Eight madrigals by Thomas Morley SATB, SSAT, SSATB and SATTB Edited by E H Fellowes. Revised by Thurston Dart CONTENTS Clorinda false (SATB) Come lovers follow me (SSAT) Fire, fire my heart (SSATB) Leave, alas, this tormenting (SSATB) Love took his bow and arrow (SATTB) Now is the gentle season (with The fields abroad) (SATB) Now is the month of Maying (SATTB) Shoot false love, I care not (SSATB)

This beautifully presented edition from Novello offers a full Mass setting alongside a Motet both for large mixed chorus by Tomas Luis De Victoria. Regarded by many as one of the greatest composers of Spanish renaissance polyphony this Mass setting is rich in his characteristic tonalities and the textures of the sacred choral tradition. Alongside this is the original Motet upon which the Mass setting is based. Both are transcribed and edited by Andrew Parker.The pairing of the two works offers an exciting and fascinating performance opportunity with the devout grandeur of the Mass set against the modesty of the original Motet.Missa Dum Complerenturfor SAATTB voices.Motet: Dum Complerentur Dies Pentecostes for SSATB voices.

Edited by Geoffrey Bush and Michael Hurd Four glees and madrigals by Pearsall, Stafford, Smith, Walmisley and S. Wesley. SSATB CONTENTS PEARSALL, R.L. Why weeps, alas! my lady-love STAFFORD SMITH, J. Blest pair of sirens WALMISLEY, T.A. Sweete floweres! ye were too faire WESLEY, Samuel O sing unto mie Roundelaie

William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) was an English renaissance composer who wrote several well-known works in both the Catholic and Anglican traditions many of which are still highly popular today. He studied under ThomasTallis at the Chapel Royal before becoming organist and master of the Choristers at Lincoln. He later returned to the Chapel Royal as Gentleman and Organist. O Quam Suavis was inspired by the antiphon tothe Magnificat at the 1st Vespers of Corpus Christi. It makes a perfect anthem for any Eucharist service or Mass. It is scored for SATB choir with Piano reduction for rehearsal purposes.

William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) was an English renaissance composer who wrote several well-known works in both the Catholic and Anglican traditions many of which are still highly popular today. He studied under ThomasTallis at the Chapel Royal before becoming Organist and Master of the Choristers at Lincoln. He later returned to the Chapel Royal as Gentleman and Organist. O Sacrum Convivium was inspired by the Antiphonto the Magnificat at the 2nd Vespers of Corpus Christi. It makes a perfect anthem for any Eucharist service or Mass. It is scored for SATB choir with Piano reduction for rehearsal purposes.

Edition de Frank Dobbins 352 pages 220x142mm The 84 chansons in this collection are mainly for SATB, and were selected first and foremost for their musical value. Care has been taken to represent the great masters as well as lesser-known composers who made significant contributions to the genre. SATB unaccompanied Arcadelt: D'un Extreme Regret Arcadelt: Je Ne Suis Pas Si Tot Beaulaigue: Comme Serait a Moi Benedictus/Appenzeller: Je Ne Me Puis Tenir D'Aimer Bertrand: Hola, Caron Bertrand: Je Suis un Demi'Dieu Boni: Ha, Bel Accueil Boni: J'espere et Crains Bonnet: Francion Vint L'Autre Jour Buus: Douce Memoire Caietain: Une Puce Canis: Mariez Moi Mon Pere Castro: Ah! Je Meurs Castro: Je Suis Quasi Certon: J'espere et Crains Certon: Je Suis Desheritee Certon: La, La, La, Je Ne L'ose Dire Certon: Que N'est Elle Aupres de Moi Clemens: Jaquin Jaquet Clereau: Comme Un Qui Prend Cornet: Avecque Vous Coste: Celle Fillette Costeley: Arrete Un Peu Mon Coeur Costeley: Mignonne, Allons Voir si la Rose Crecquillon/Manchicourt: Un Gai Berger Crecquillon/Manchicourt: Un Doux Regard De Bussy: Qu'heureuse est ma Fortune Du Caurroy: Las! Amour Entraigues: Complainte de la Tourterelle Fevin: petite Camusette Gardane: Douce Memoire Gervaise: Si L'on Doit Prendre Gombert: Changeons Propos Vous Etes Trop Jeune Goudimel: Qui Renforcera Ma Voix Jacotin: A Paris a Trois Fillettes Janequin: Au Joli Jeu du Pousse Avant Janequin: La Plus Belle de la Ville Janequin: Le Chant de Oiseaux Janequin: Or Vien Ca, Vien M'amie Janequin: Pourquoi Tournez Vous Vos Yeux Josquin: En L'ombre d'un Buissonet Josquin: Faute d'Argent Josquin: Mille Regrets Josquin: Petite Camusette Josquin: La Moeulle Josquin: Si Je Maintiens Ma Vie Lassus: Bonjour Mon Coeur Lassus: La Nuit Froide et Sombre Lassus: Quand Mon Mari Lassus: Une Puce Le Blanc: Dames en qui Reluit Toute Beaute Le Jeune: Ce n'est que Fiel Le Jeune: J'aime la Pierre Precieuse Le Jeune: Revoici Venir du Printemps Le Jeune: Susanne un Jour Lupi Second: Une Dame Pour Mieux Venir Lupus/Cadeac: Je Suis Desheritee Maille: A Qui Me Dois Je Retirer? Mauduit: Voice le Vert et Beau Mai Meigret: Un doux Regard Millot: O Ma Belle Maitresse Mittantier: Moins je la veux Monte: Bonjour mon coeur Mornable: Je Ne Me Confesserai Point Mouton: En Venant de Lyon Ninot le Petit: Et la la la Passereau: Il est bel et bon Pevernage: D'Etre Amoureux Phinot: Pleurez Mes Yeux Planson: Puis Que Le Ciel Veut Ainsi Regnard: Las, Je Me Plains Richafort: Trut Avant Il Faut Boire Roussel: Mon Coeur a Vous, Belle, se Recommande Sandrin: Douce Memoire Sandrin: Puisque Vivre en Servitude Sermisy: Jouissance Vous Donnerai Sermisy: Martin Menait Son Pourceau Sermisy: Tant Que Vivrai Susato: Douce Memoire Tessier: Non, Vous N'etes pas Yeux Villiers: Si Vous Voulez Waelrant: D'Amourss Me Va Willaert: Qui la Dira Willaert: Sur le Joli Jonc

Collection-Orlando di Lasso was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance known for his mature polyphonic style. Equally adept in many languages and both sacred and secular forms his compositions remain a staple of the modern choral repertoire. This collection of French chansons includes five representative works and is excellent value! Includes: Bonjour mon Coeur Dessus le marche Paisible domaine Toutes le nuits Vignon vignette.

On The Underground (or 'A Medieval Summer') is based upon texts from Poems On The Underground and was commissioned by the Ionian Singers with funds from The Holst Foundation. Written by Thea Musgrave for unaccompanied SATB chorus.