Ave maris stella. A 5-minute uplifting piece for SATB and piano that uses the ancient latin hymn of praise to the Virgin Mary. The verses alternate between full choir and solo or duet passages, accompanied by lush, romantic harmonies. Composed for senior school choir but would suit church choirs around the world.

This engaging and fun arrangement by Philip Lawson will be a treat for all choirs. Accessible and fun to learn it is a welcome addition to any choir's repertoire.

A Prayer. British composer Ken Burton uses the writing of Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872?1906), the black American son of emancipated slaves, in his 3-minute work A Prayer. The text of the three verses is bitter-sweet, filled with hope and sadness, and the music combines with this to make a rhythmically simple reflective evening hymn. Burton draws on Spiritual, Gospel and Blues to write a piece for SATB with divisi that will be a popular piece both to sing and to hear. New commission from The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers and premiered in their inaugural concert as part of the online LIVE from London ? Spring Festival 2021. Follows Descend to Earth, VOCES8?s own commission of Ken Burton in the LIVE from London ? Christmas Festival 2020. UK-based Ken Burton is known for his work on UK television programmes, particularly in BBC TV?s Songs of Praise. Burton was choirmaster for the multi Oscar winning and Grammy winning Marvel film Black Panther.

Selected for the David Dickau Signature Series the text of this work is quite traditional and set by many through the ages. Designed for antiphonal choirs one chamber choir and the other a full choir the impact of his skill is quickly evident. The overlapping of tonalities increases the depth of the text and intensity of the work. Advanced high school college and community choirs will enjoy programming this creative composition. Difficult.

Henry Leck Choral Series-Adapted from the gospel-style interpretation of the hymn His Eye Is on the Sparrow originally performed and recorded by the Georgia Mass Choir this setting has been lowered a step and a bass part added making it an inspirational choice for gospel church and concert choirs.

Ave Maris Stella is a setting by James MacMillan of the traditional vesper hymn (‘Hail O Star of the ocean’) commissioned by Christopher Gray and the Choir of Truro Cathedral. The texture is homophonic and sustained with much use of pedal points in the chord progressions and the closing amens bring a melodic flowering in the sopranos. A welcome addition to the repertoire for choirs of all abilities from the pen of this leading choral composer.

from The Baker's Wife-Fly away on the silver morning - this is the fantastic showpiece song from The Bakers Wife by Broadway master composer Stephen Schwartz. A full-voiced choral setting with a vivid and colorful accompaniment that is ideal for concert and communitychoirs from high school through adult.

for Pop and Jazz Choirs. What choral conductor or soloist has not looked around for new ideas for warming up the voice? Here are over 39 creative exercises which do more than just warm up the voice: they help to relax the body, train the ear and develop an awareness of dynamics and rhythm. Two top authors, Deke Sharon and J.D. Frizzell, have provided a wide array of warm ups specifically designed for pop and jazz choirs but these warm ups will work well for contemporary a cappella groups of all sizes and styles. Every vocal ensemble has its strengths and weaknesses which vary from year to year. The warmups within can to help polish your weak spots and hone your strengths. Regardless of your group_x001A_s strengths, this book is can help you address the full range of skills required for great musicmaking. Topics include: Rhythm, Syllables, Tone, Intervals, Dynamics, Intonation, Blend, Balance, Pitch, Improvisation, Solo Techniques, and Vocal Percussion.

Paperback-Gabriel Jackson's Ane Sang Of The Birth Of Christ for SATB and Organ.Inspired by a 16th-century Scots text Jackson has composed a memorable carol full of character and beauty. The choir is serenaded throughout by the Organ which imitates the haunting qualities of the bagpipes - full of ornamentation and extemporized flourishes. In contrast the vocal lines are written with daring purity of the kind found in the earliest forms of melody. Choirs will relish this very special carol.

This wonderful sacred work is a jubilant setting of George Herbert's well-known words and would make an ideal choice for celebratory services and concerts. It may be performed with organ alone or with organ brass (2 alt sax 2 ten sax bari sax 4 tpt 4 tbn) and percussion (timp cym).The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of contemporary composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

Vivaldi's Kyrie RV 587 (BA 8950) is scored for two choirs and two groups of stringed instruments. The date of its composition remains unclear. It is a purely a Choral work without solo passages.Today the ?Gloria? RV 589 (BA 7674) is one of Vivaldi?s best-known compositions and one of the most frequently performed sacred Vocal works from the Baroque period. Vivaldi wrote the ?Gloria? as a self-contained work in the style of a concertante mass. However it was probably also performed within church services. The scoring of the solo voices (SSA) suggests that the work was written during his period atthe Ospedale della Piet around 1716. In the twelve movements of the ?Gloria? Vivaldi displays the whole range of his mastery from festive sublime outer movements to tender transparently scored solo passages.Both works can be performed independently but can also be combined as a kind of short mass. Although the authenticity of the autograph manuscript score is beyond doubt these new editions contain some re-evaluations in phrasing and performance practice which go beyond what other editions have to offer. The Piano reductions are straightforward clearly presented and preserve the character of the works.- Attractive choral pieces which can be combined to form a short mass.- Informative foreword (Ger/Eng).

Written for the Exon Singers' 2013 Festival this setting of Te Lucis Ante Terminum offers choirs an ideal introduction to the choral works of Matthew Martin. This work is suitable for use throughout the church year and combines musical sophistication with accessible choral parts. An English singing translation is included.

Sweet I Sing. With piano music mimicking a flowing stream and a lyrical, yet bounding vocal melody, this work - dedicated to Indianapolis Children's Choir director Henry Leck - evokes his upbeat, energetic and inspiring musical leadership, creating a work that all choirs can enjoy. With bodhran.