Even for Ralph Vaughan Williams the prospect of two world premieres within 24 hours must have been something of a rarity. Such was the case however on the first two days of June 1953, when his now classic arrangement of The Old Hundredth Psalm was sung at the Coronation of Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, being preceded the evening before by the premiere of 'Silence and Music', fourth of ten partsongs of A Garland for the Queen, commissioned from leading British composers by the Arts Council of Great Britain to honour the new monarch. Long unavailable except as separate items from individual publishers, this historic collectionis now reissued complete by Stainer & Bell in its original single-volume format, allowing conductors and singers to choose from a rich collection of choral music with which to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and, in 2013, the 60th anniversary of the Coronation itself. In addition to VW's contribution, A Garland for the Queen includes important settings by Bax, Berkeley, Bliss, Finzi, Howells, Ireland, Rawsthorne, Rubbra and Tippett. The collection moreover draws on the work of poets whose names likewise feature prominently in the annals of mid-century British literary talent: Clifford Bax, Edmund Blunden, Paul Dehn, Christopher Fry, Christopher Hassall, James Kirkup, Louis MacNeice, Walter de la Mare, Henry Reed and Ursula Wood. Intended as a counterpart to The Triumphs of Oriana of 1601, the celebrated madrigal volume published in praise of Elizabeth I by Thomas Morley, A Garland for the Queen emulates its distinguished predecessor in its variety of moods and vocal combinations. There is material here to fit every aspect of celebration, from the airy five-part ensemble of Bax's 'What is it like to be young and fair?', and the soprano solo with SATB of Rawsthorne's Canzonet, to the lustrous contrasting of male and female timbres in Bliss's Aubade, and the rapturous eight-part setting of/ Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Par MARTIN MATTHEW. Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists, this festive anthem for mixed voices and organ is an ideal choice for choirs new to Matthew's music, as well as existing fans. Lively, rhythmic and compelling, this work is also remarkably approachable: the choral lines have been carefully crafted to offer maximum musical impact without being challenging, and the organ part underpins the whole with stimulating syncopated rhythms and harmony. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Feuillet / Voix Mixtes

Here With Me du premier album de Dido No Angel, qui a été publié en 1999. Ses sons éthérés peuvent être recréés dans cette fiche chanson, qui est arrangé pour soprano, alto et voix basse avec un accompagnement au piano. / Voix Mixtes

Par PARRY BEN / L'ESTRANGE A.. UNE EXCELLENTE OCCASION DE COMMANDER PLUSIEURS EXEMPLAIRES À A SIGNIFICATIVEMENT REDUIT PRIX - UNE ECONOMIE DE £ 1,00 PAR COPIE. Cette collection de musique pour des Occasions spéciales rassemble dix oeuvres chorales de secualr d'améliorer toute occasion joyeuse, réfléchissant ou commémorative. Certaines pièces plus aimés ainsi que de nouvelles compositions sont soigneusement sélectionnées et éditées par acclamé compositeurs/chefs de choeur Ben Parry et Alexander L'Estrange. Il s'agit de dispositifs pratiques et flexibles pour soprano et alto avec une troisième partie facultatif pour baryton gamme limitée ou alto faible rendant approprié pour les écoles, communauté et églises chorales./ Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Par PANUFNIK ROXANNA. Child of Heaven (Dawn Chorus III) for for unaccompanied choir (SSSSAATTBarB) by Roxnna Panufnik. / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

From the heyday of the big band era, this classic standard has great audience appeal. / Voix Mixtes

This arrangement of the '60s powerhouse Motown hit by Martha and the Vandellas is awesome! / Voix Mixtes

Par DICKENS EMILY. This 5 minute arrangement by Emily Dickens for VOCES8 draws together a pair of stunningly emotive melodic lines from the Scottish and Irish folk traditions: My Lagan Love and She Moved Through the Fair. The lower voices create a drone on which the tenor and upper voices explore the beautifully simple and instantly recognisable harmonies of these folk songs. / Choral Music / Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Three Modern Classics arranged for mixed voics ideal for younger voices, but great for older choirs looking for new and exciting contemporary repertoire to wow their younger audiences. Features optional SATB and a cappella voicing.1. Wake Me Up When September Ends2. Chasing Cars3. Never Be Lonely / Choral Music, Miscellaneous / Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. What better way for choirs to celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday than with this entertaining medley of some of his greatest hits (Für Elise, Moonlight Sonata, Pathétique Sonata, and Fifth and Ninth Symphonies), cleverly arranged by Jim Clements? The internationally-renowned British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. The celebration of diverse musical expression is central to the ensemble's ethos, and this is shown in their versatile concert programmes and innovative educational work. The VOCES8 singles series includes songs for which the group is particularly well known, in choral arrangements produced specifically for VOCES8. / Choral Music / Recueil / Voix Mixtes

With a rich combination of musical influences from Portugal and Spain, Lisbon stood at a cultural crossroads in the 17th Century. The diversity of this cosmopolitan centre is captured here in a superb collection of works by the leading composers of the day, including Duarte, Lobo, Cardoso, Correia, Guerrero and Morales. / Choral Music / Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Ces chansons de feu ont été inspirés par les chorales chefs-d'oeuvre de la haute Renaissance, surtout les madrigaux par Monteverdi et Gesualdo. Il s'agit d'un cycle intensément dramatique basé sur des poèmes d'amour Renaissance, mélangeant des caractéristiques stylistiques musicales de la période avec un idiome contemporain mélodique. / Voix Mixtes

Ces chansons de feu ont été inspirés par les chorales chefs-d'oeuvre de la haute Renaissance, surtout les madrigaux par Monteverdi et Gesualdo. Il s'agit d'un cycle intensément dramatique basé sur des poèmes d'amour Renaissance, mélangeant des caractéristiques stylistiques musicales de la période avec un idiome contemporain mélodique. / Voix Mixtes

Ces chansons de feu ont été inspirés par les chorales chefs-d'oeuvre de la haute Renaissance, surtout les madrigaux par Monteverdi et Gesualdo. Il s'agit d'un cycle intensément dramatique basé sur des poèmes d'amour Renaissance, mélangeant des caractéristiques stylistiques musicales de la période avec un idiome contemporain mélodique. / Voix Mixtes

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Afton Water is a gentle, lyrical hymn of praise both to the countryside of Scotland itself and to a girl called Mary who lies sleeping by the banks of the river Afton near Ayr, south of Glasgow. Alexander L’Estrange’s arrangement is both enjoyable and approachable whilst being true to the spirit of the original song. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3 part choirs (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing! / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes