Invocation was written for the Choir of The Queen’s College Oxford and represents the culmination of the composer’s time as a research fellow at the college when he worked closely with the choir. Phillip had long been a devotee of Edward Thomas’s evocative poem Adlestrop with its dreamy pastoral feel invoking the very essence of a sultry English country afternoon. It seemed a natural choice to set not least because it mentions the two counties in which he has spent the last seven years Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Phillip wanted the workfurther to emphasise the link with everything we might class as a stereotypical English countryafternoon cricket on the green church bells birdsong and warm beer the mythical ‘middle-England’. His work in no way tries to depict this rather to distil the feeling it is a rhapsody on a theme of English country life that men went to war to preserve something very different from the more rugged landscape he grew up with in the Lake District. The work is called Invocation because it is precisely that a spell or charm something that bewitches the listener and that the composer hopes stays long in the mind rather like Adlestrop or indeed Adlestrop itself.The Novello New Choral Series is an inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers offering 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. This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Phillip Cooke was born in Cumbria in 1980 spending his formative years there. He has had works played across the country by many of the country’s top choirs and ensembles. New works in 2011 were featured in the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music John Armitage Memorial Concert Series Choir

See Amid The Winter's Snow was originally composed by hymn writer Edward Caswall with music by John Goss. Choruses will enjoy this jazzy gospel-style arrangement of the classic carol – a wonderful re-imagining for any festive programme.Arranged by Matthew O'Donovan for SATB choir with piano accompaniment this single sheet choral release is perfect for choirs wanting to create their own Christmas programme piece by piece.

The simple structure of Edward Caswall's poem provides a welcome framework upon which to set this beautiful original carol. With the viola serving as a solo voice and commenting on the choral passages this carol will provide a sense of simplicity balance and an inner peace that we all look for during the Christmas season.

Nico Muhly's Dominus Regnavit for SATB choir and Organ.This work was commissioned by the Master and Fellows of St John's College Cambridge supported by a generous donation from Paul and Joanna Lindsell. It was first performed on 24 May 2014 by the Choir of St John’s College Cambridge Andrew Nethsingha (conductor) and Edward Picton-Turbervill (organist).The Lord is King and hath put on glorious apparel : the Lord hath put on his apparel andgirded himself with strength.He hath made the round world so sure : that it cannot be moved.Ever since the world began hath thy seat been prepared : thou art from everlasting.The floods are risen O Lord the floods have lift up their voice : the floods lift up their waves.The waves of the sea are mighty and rage horribly : but yet the Lord who dwelleth on high ismightier.Thy testimonies O Lord are very sure : holiness becometh thine house for ever. - Dominus Regnavit Psalm 93 Book of Common Prayer

Virgil Thomson's Half An Alphabet for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment.This composition is one movement of a larger work entitled 'Cantata on Poems of Edward Lear'. The complete work consists of five movements which are performed in the following order:1. The Owl and the Pussycat (Soprano and Baritone soli Piano)2. The Jumblies (Soprano solo SATB chorus Piano)3. The Pelican Chorus (Soprano and Baritone soli SATB chorus Piano)4. Half an Alphabet (SATB chorus Piano)5. The Akond of Swat (Baritnoe solo SATB chorus Piano)

Virgil Thomson's The Jumblies for SATB choir with Soprano solo and Piano accompaniment.This composition is one movement of a larger work entitled 'Cantata on Poems of Edward Lear'. The complete work consists of five movements which are performed in the following order:1. The Owl and the Pussycat (Soprano and Baritone soli Piano)2. The Jumblies (Soprano solo SATB chorus Piano)3. The Pelican Chorus (Soprano and Baritone soli SATB chorus Piano)4. Half an Alphabet (SATB chorus Piano)5. The Akond of Swat (Baritnoe solo SATB chorus Piano)

From Sequence For St Wulfstan-Motet for SATB Choir A Cappella commissioned by Edward Higginbottom and the Choir of New College Oxford.

Francis Jackson's arrangement to the text Gaudeamus for SATB and Organ. Dr Francis Jackson CBE is a British organist and composer. He was born in Malton Yorkshire and received his early education as a Chorister at York Minster under his precursor the legendary Sir Edward Bairstow. Jackson succeeded Bairstow as Organist of York Minster in 1946 a post he held until his official retirement in 1982. His extensive output of sacred and secular music includes canticles anthems hymn tunes organ pieces two acclaimed monodramas an overture a concerto a symphony and solo songs. Jackson's creative output has continued since his retirement.

Matthew Martin's Missa Speravimus for SATB and Organ. Co-commissioned by the Edington Festival of Music within the Liturgy and by Edward and Sarah Armitage to commemorate their 20th wedding anniversary. Duration: c. 10 minutes

For SATB Choir with divisions (With Baritone and Soprano Solos). Text by Edward Taylor.

This anthem alternatively known as the Bell Anthem appears as edited by Edward J. Dent. For SATB Choir and Organ with Alto Tenor and Bass verse solos. Text: Philippians IV 4-7

Górecki's Church Songs, based on melodies from Rev Jan Siedlecki's ?piewniki Ko?cielne ('church songbooks'), were composed in 1986. This edition is based on the PWM edition of 2013, which was produced with the assistance of Anna Górecka and Miko?aj Górecki. A special feature of the Boosey publications is the new, alternative Latin sung text by Edward Tambling, which will be attractive to the many choirs who do not wish to sing in Polish. The Latin text is carefully crafted to fit Górecki's score and is both poetic and sensitive to the devotional aspect of the songs. English translations from the Polish are also included, for reference only.The three publications present the songs for sacred use according to devotional subject-matter. In concert performances the songs, or a selection of them, may be performed in any order and combination. Vol 1 contains six songs in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The seven songs in vol 2 take the themes of Good Friday, the Crucifixion, The Cross of Christ and the Resurrection. Vol 3 contains seven songs in praise of St Joseph, St Anne and St Nicholas, the Blessed Sacrament, the Trinity and the Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Górecki's Church Songs, based on melodies from Rev Jan Siedlecki's ?piewniki Ko?cielne ('church songbooks'), were composed in 1986. This edition is based on the PWM edition of 2013, which was produced with the assistance of Anna Górecka and Miko?aj Górecki. A special feature of the Boosey publications is the new, alternative Latin sung text by Edward Tambling, which will be attractive to the many choirs who do not wish to sing in Polish. The Latin text is carefully crafted to fit Górecki's score and is both poetic and sensitive to the devotional aspect of the songs. English translations from the Polish are also included, for reference only. The three publications present the songs for sacred use according to devotional subject-matter. In concert performances the songs, or a selection of them, may be performed in any order and combination. Vol 1 contains six songs in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The seven songs in vol 2 take the themes of Good Friday, the Crucifixion, The Cross of Christ and the Resurrection. Vol 3 contains seven songs in praise of St Joseph, St Anne and St Nicholas, the Blessed Sacrament, the Trinity and the Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Górecki's Church Songs, based on melodies from Rev Jan Siedlecki's ?piewniki Ko?cielne ('church songbooks'), were composed in 1986. This edition is based on the PWM edition of 2013, which was produced with the assistance of Anna Górecka and Miko?aj Górecki. A special feature of the Boosey publications is the new, alternative Latin sung text by Edward Tambling, which will be attractive to the many choirs who do not wish to sing in Polish. The Latin text is carefully crafted to fit Górecki's score and is both poetic and sensitive to the devotional aspect of the songs. English translations from the Polish are also included, for reference only.The three publications present the songs for sacred use according to devotional subject-matter. In concert performances the songs, or a selection of them, may be performed in any order and combination. Vol 1 contains six songs in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The seven songs in vol 2 take the themes of Good Friday, the Crucifixion, The Cross of Christ and the Resurrection. Vol 3 contains seven songs in praise of St Joseph, St Anne and St Nicholas, the Blessed Sacrament, the Trinity and the Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella