Vocal Jazz Series-The theme song from the 1967 James Bond spoof Casino Royale is a beautiful song by the dynanic writing duo of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Recorded by many singers representing countless musical styles this song continues to speak to contemporary singers and audiences. Wonderful pop/jazz stylings have been written into this arrangement allowing your choir to be successful no matter what their experience level is.

The familiar words of Charles Wesley are treated to a thoughtful new musical fitting by respected musician Ken Berg. Beginning in E minor with treble voices in an unadorned unison the voices soon break into parts eventually opening into 4 parts. Then the men join the chorus on the theme eventually letting the women rest and move into a 4-part portion of their own. All resume together and end quietly in E major. Medium difficulty for more advanced church choirs.

Brian Mann's setting of this ancient tune is so unique and fulfilling it deserves attention. He lifts this plainsong melody into a majestic statement of praise and adoration. The way the piece grows and draws the listener into the glory of the text and tune is awesome appropriate for any denomination and for services themes ranging from advent Trinity Sunday to any service of praise.

Tarik O’Regan's The Night's Untruth for SATB chorus Brass ensemble and Organ is a co-commission celebrating the 10th anniversary of JAM (The John Armitage Memorial Trust) and the 40th anniversary of VocalEssence. 'The Night’s Untruth explores the use of sleep as metaphor by dint of excerpts from poems written in the 17th to 20th centuries. Death love fear ecstasy isolation dreaming and rest are all textual “variations” on the “theme” of sleep and can be found in the chosen texts. The work’s title is taken from a line in a poem by Samuel Daniel (1562-1619) and speaks tothe composition’s focus on sleep as a parallel possibly dystopian existence to the one experienced in our waking hours.' - Tarik O’Regan March 2010 Scored for brass quintet organ and SATB choir with (minor) divisi and occasional moderately demanding solos for tenor and soprano this evocative 16-minute work probes the mystery of sleep with texts from poems by Keats Samuel Daniel Shakespeare and Hart Crane: 'death love fear ecstasy isolation dreaming and rest' are the themes O'Regan explores through these texts in a work as episodic as a disturbed night with the title creating a 'focus in sleep as a parallel possibly dystopian existence'. - Organists' Review

Welcome Don Hart to our Shawnee community of writers with this combination of a classic carol and a beloved classical theme from Smetana's tone poem “The Moldeau.” This theme is full of pathos and ideally suited to thelanguishing cry of Israel as it waits for its Reedemer. The use of lovely descants from C-instruments and B-flat instruments adds to the mystery and longing. Prayerful.

This James Bond theme tune was released in 1981 with the film starring Roger Moore. The vocalist Scottish singer Sheena Easton beat out the band Blondie to record the song which went on to become a chart success and nominated for an Academy Award.The soaring love song integrates the signature style of Bond themes usually composed by John Barry but this time written by Bill Conti and Mick Leeson.With a great use of dynamic range this SATB arrangement by Thomas Lydon captures the seduction of the classic Bond film.

Novello Choral Pops: James Bond is a brilliant collection of James Bond theme tunes all expertly arranged for SATB Choir and accompanying Piano. This superb collection includes theme songs from Bond films On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds Are Forever, The Spy Who Loved Me, License To Kill, and most recently released Skyfall . Watch and listen to Skyfall here: / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Novello Choral Pops: James Bond is a brilliant collection of James Bond theme tunes all expertly arranged for SATB Choir and accompanying Piano.This superb collection includes theme songs from Bond films On Her Majesty's Secret Service Diamonds Are Forever The Spy Who Loved Me Licence To Kill and most recently released Skyfall.Watch and listen to Skyfall here:

For SATB choir with Piano accompaniment.'In 2000 the poet Tony Harrison to cheer me up during a troubled period of my life sent me a copy of Goethe?s poem. I began to sketch music for it then and finished it in 2003. It is set for mixed chorus and strings. A winding forlorn cello figure like a lost soul leads to a softer tender violin theme that evokes the healing power of music to the troubled spirit. The hushed chorus enters a cappella and the forlorn cello figure is developed as they describe the illusory nature of the ?splendid? world. The ?healing? theme returns now elaborated by the sopranos and the whole chorus joins them building a sustainedmessage of hope and thanks for the regenerative power of music and love.This short piece is fondly dedicated to my friends Jane and David Fanshawe. It was commissioned by the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and first performed by them in Poole on 17 April 2004.'????????????????????????????????- Richard Blackford

Featuring original music to the beloved text 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus ' this tender ballad has an exquisite piano accompaniment and optional rhythm parts. Centering on the theme of trust and faith this is useful many times of the year with its simple yet poignant message. Featuring original music to the beloved text 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus ' this tender ballad has an exquisite piano accompaniment and optional rhythm parts. Centering on the theme of trust and faith this is useful many times of the year with its simple yet poignant message.

We Have All the Time in the World is the classic James Bond theme featuring the warm graceful vocals of Louis Armstrong. Beloved for its sophisticated smooth sound the track - written by John Barry and Hal David - has transcended its tie to cinema becoming one of the most requested songs at weddings anniversaries and other celebrations.This brand new arrangement by Thomas Lydon for SATB choir brings this standard to the Novello Choral Pops series - the perfect number for choirs seeking a stylish soulful number to add to their repertoire.

Regardless of our circumstances believers can rest assured that our Father knows what is best for us. The “peace which passes understanding” is something we need so much today! This lovely anthem of assurance has acomforting yet powerful message. So often we wonder where God is and the answer is always the same – “...my child I am here!” He Gives Me Peace is accessible to adult or youth choirs for general use butis especially fitting with themes of God's love and care or during times of trial. With a world in turmoil we can still have the blessing of His peace.

We Will Remember Them: Music For Remembrance is a collection of some of the finest pieces of choral music on the theme of remembrance. We Will Remember Them: Music For Remembrance is suitable for church, cathedral, school, youth and community choirs. It contains music appropriate for Remembrance Sunday services, and beautiful pieces suitable for concerts, memorial and funeral services and other acts of remembrance and reflection. We Will Remember Them: Music For Remembrance includes classic choral works such as Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei , Edgar Bainton's And I saw a new heaven and William Harris's Bring us, O Lord God alongside other works by well-loved composers, including John Tavener, Richard Rodney, Paul Mealor and Eric Whitacre. New arrangements, such as David Hill's choral reworking of Edward Elgar's Nimrod , are included with other new works by some of the best contemporary composers. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

True impact is felt in this lushly written choral prayer. The hope for intimacy with God is expressed in moving tones and the piano part offers a supportive yet rhapsodic decoration for this message of love and grace. A quote ofthe hymn Near to the Heart of God acts as a delicate punctuation mark to the central theme and embraces the congregation with arms of assurance and comfort. Supports: Isaiah 40:11 Psalm 46:10

We Will Remember Them: Music For Remembrance is a collection of some of the finest pieces of choral music on the theme of remembrance.We Will Remember Them: Music For Remembrance is suitable for church cathedral school youth and community choirs. It contains music appropriate for Remembrance Sunday services and beautiful pieces suitable for concerts memorial and funeral services and other acts of remembrance and reflection.We Will Remember Them: Music For Remembrance includes classic choral works such as Samuel Barber’s Agnus Dei Edgar Bainton’s And I saw a new heaven and WilliamHarris’s Bring us O Lord God alongside other works by well-loved composers including John Tavener Richard Rodney Paul Mealor and Eric Whitacre.New arrangements such as David Hill’s choral reworking of Edward Elgar’s Nimrod are included with other new works by some of the best contemporary composers.In a glowing review in the January/February 2015 edition of Choir & Organ Jeremy Summerly writes of the appropriateness of many of these works for Remembrance concert programmes and the effectiveness of a great number of these choral pieces.