Bright syncopations and powerful rhythms are the hallmark of this concert selection by Emily Crocker. Fine choral writing for young voices is brilliantly displayed in this ABA piece which incorporates great vocal ranges for changing voice and a mixture of textures and styles. An excellent festival showcase. Available: SSA 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:05.

This joyous choral setting by Patti Drennan combines the traditional Latin text, Jubilate Deo, with English text adapted from Psalm 100. Appropriate for worship throughout the year, especially for stewardship and Thanksgiving. / Choeur SAB

Directors of younger ensembles have come to depend on Roger Emerson's contemporary arrangements of spirituals for a great source of concert and festival material. With a triadic chorus and final descant this setting isexceptionally strong! Available: 2-Part 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

from Matilda-When I Grow Up comes from Matilda he Musical the award-winning stage version of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel from the Royal Shakespeare Company. The song is a wish list of the kind of pleasures adulthood is imagined to bring. Of course it is a poignant list because in this case all it contains is freedom from the trials of childhood.Tim Minchin’s song is performed by the company led by matilda. This choral version for SSA and piano accompaniment is arranged by Simon Foxley.

From a hauntingly beautiful introductory section to the crisp bright sounds of a Baroque ensemble that evoke the imagery of Christmas bells angels singing and freshly fallen snow this Celtic song will bring a refreshing changeof pace to your winter programs! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Instrument Parts available as a digital download (flt bells chimes timp syn). Duration: ca. 3:30.

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. 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. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

These delightful Gaelic-flavored settings including “The Wexford Carol” and “Suo Gân” are fresh airy and unique. Instrumentation includes optional “Celtic” instruments which can beeffectively performed on recorder violin guitar and bass. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Create a joyful celebration with this festive work that affirms the positive power of music in our lives. Opening with bright syncopations and accessible mixed meter fine choral writing for school and community groups isbrilliantly displayed in this ABA piece. An excellent showcase for honor choirs contest and other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed SSA. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Henry Leck created this setting of a traditional Celtic blessing for his own daughter's wedding. Ideal for weddings special ceremonies and other concert occasions.Available separately: 3-Part Treble. Performance time approx. 1:40.

Choral Highlights-Since its initial release in 1994 Disney's The Lion King and its many sequels TV shows remakes and theatrical productions have firmly placed this beloved retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet among the ranks of the Mouse House's best deftly balancing humor grief joy and heart in an Elton John-composed and Hans Zimmer-scored cinematic treasure. Arranger Mark Brymer (also a Disney composer!) masterfully sets the best of the entire Lion King catalog in this brand new completely fresh medley which includes: Can You Feel the Love Tonight Circle of Life Hakuna Matata He Lives in You Never Too Late and Beyoncé's Spirit!

A Japanese haiku from the 19th century shapes the atmosphere of this graceful setting with gentle call and response vocal lines and an expressive accompaniment for piano or optional bass percussion and violin (or other melody instrument). In English translation: In the stillness fireflies are glowing over deep water. Available separately SATB 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. Duration: ca. 3:15.

The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems For Upper Voices is a wonderful collection and an invaluable resource for Upper Voice choirs who have the desire to sing a variety of beautiful anthems, but who have an unfortunately limited amount of rehearsal time. Selected and edited by David Hill, this collection includes anthems that are easy to learn, enjoyable to sing but also sound simply fantastic.Some works included in this collection are universally-loved, pieces like Ave Maria by Marcel Dupré, The Lord's Prayer by John Tavener and James Whitbourn's wonderful A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu. Despite the title of Short And Easy, these pieces are anything but mundane or tired, they are all exciting, versatile and enjoyable, making this collection perfect for any choir. The collection is an antidote to the fact that many choirs have to rehearse on a limited time, with limited resources. Learning from this collection is quick and efficient, but the songs don't compromise in beauty.With a range of styles, and settings for Eucharist and Evensong, this collection offers a carefully-chosen diversity for Upper Voice Choirs large and small. With James Davy's Sun Of My Soul, Philip Moore's Listen To The Song Of The Children and Elizabeth Poston's The Dormouse's Carol, the selection here is brilliant, including pieces for all occasions and events throughout the year. This makes Short And Easy Anthems indispensable for Upper Voice Choirs and directors who will instantly be able to draw from a wealth of songs that can be learnt quickly. The works here include simple unison settings, while most of them can be performed with some flexible scoring, allowing the music to be opened up to wider choirs.Featuring a vast number of anthems that can be learnt and sung quickly, The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems gives Upper Voice choirs a grand selection of songs that will prevent a reliance on the same ones. Whether your choir is large or small, the music contained within this collection is perfect for beautifully versatile melodies that can be learned very easily. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

Discovery Level 2-You'll create a wintry mood with this lilting minor key piece that is perfect for younger and developing choirs. Whirling and twirling it shimmers and sparkles in a dazzling landscape of icy white. Layered vocal lines andcareful part-writing make rehearsal easy and fun! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Create a joyful celebration with this festive work that affirms the positive power of music in our lives. Opening with bright syncopations and accessible mixed meter fine choral writing for school and community groups isbrilliantly displayed in this ABA piece. An excellent showcase for honor choirs contest and other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed SSA. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Celebrate the cyclical nature of life in this bright spirited original for treble or mixed choirs offering many performance options. Add the optional ad-lib glockenspiel or Orff bells for additional sparkle! VoiceTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 1:45