Today's Choral Classics is a special collection of pieces from the most exciting talents in choral composition today. From the church to the concert hall, it is the perfect volume for choruses seeking a contemporary choral repertoire, rich in accessible, modern arrangements in a variety of styles. Featuring Paul Mealor's Wherever You Are , a Christmas #1 for The Military Wives choir, and Ubi Caritas , his specially commissioned piece for the royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - serene miniatures by John Tavener and Eric Whitacre - simple gems by Richard Rodney Bennett and Richard Blackford - and more substantial works by Judith Weir, James Whitbourn, Tarik O'Regan and Nico Muhly - choirs of all styles, sizes and abilities will discover a wealth of variety of inspiring pieces to delight singers and audiences alike. Today's Choral Classics is a fantastic addition to any music library or choral resource, and provides a solid and accessible basis for any contemporary choral concert programme. / SATB

# 1 Hits Made in the U.S.A.-Celebrate the vast and varied music of America with this 30-minute choral tribute. From the uplifting Only in America opening singers and audiences will enjoy over 25 #1 hits from the big band era through the present day. With choreography and performance suggestions by John Jacobson it's easy to involve the entire school to make your show a tribute to our America's musical heritage. With six flexible sections you can perform it as a whole or as individual medleys. Songs include: Only in America Solid Gold Sentimental Journey Tuxedo Junction Cheek to Cheek Pennies from Heaven Gettin' in the Mood Tennessee Waltz Always on My Mind I Hope You Dance The Music Goes'Round and Around Sixteen Tons Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikini Dominique Who Let the Dogs Out Purple People Eater We Will Rock You At the Hop Jail house Rock Good Vibrations I'm a Believer Respect Night Fever Smooth Ain't No Mountain High Enough I Will Remember You Let it Be Turn the Beat Around. Available SATB Director SATB Singer SAB Director SAB Singer 2-Part Director 2-Part Singer ShowTrax CD and Preview CD. Performance Time: approx. 30:00.

Rich choral textures interweave in this evocative setting of the traditional Irish carol for mixed choir and flute. Flute part included.

Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series-This work captures the quiet drama of the Nativity as viewed by a white barn owl a wild disinterested observer a night hunter that is both unaware of the event's significance and yet close to its mystery. The minor tonalityand sweeping 3/4 meter combine to create a mystical quality that will provide a fresh change of pace in your Christmas programming.

An original spiritual for mixed chorus and piano accompaniment with words and music by choral conductor Stephen Hopkins

Originally composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Jim Steinman, this soaring and tender ballad from the musical Whistle Down The Wind was a chart hit for Boyzone in 1998, reaching number one in 18 countries including the UK. No Matter What has been specially arranged by Peter Foggitt for SATB choir with piano accompaniment. / SATB Et Piano

Barbra Streisand's classic in a lovely a cappella setting. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

Originally sung by Andrea Bocelli in Italian only Con Te Partirò was a hit and became Bocelli's signature song. This second version renamed Time To Say Goodbye and reworked to include both English and Italian reached hit status once again this time as a duet with Sarah Brightman.Here arranged for SATB choir and Piano Time To Say Goodbye is sure to be popular with both choirs and audiences.

For SATB and Organ. Commissioned by David Patrick and the Choir of Barnet Parish Church. Words by John Addington Symonds (1840-1893).

John Tavener's Sollemnitas In Conceptione for Soloists Double SATB Chorus and Orchestra.This work was commissioned by festival religio musica nova the Zürcher Kammerorchester and Saint Thomas? Church FifthAvenue New York. First performance on 8th December 2007 at Großmünster Zürich by the Rundfunkchor Berlin and Zürcher Kammerorchester conducted by Simon Halsey. USA premiere on 7th March 2008 at Saint Thomas? Church by TheSaint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys and The Orchestra of St. Luke?s conducted by John Scott.Duration: 100 minutes