Arranged for SATB chorus and Piano accompaniment. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song, it's and nbsp - the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / SATB Et Piano

A huge hit for Adele in 2011, Someone Like You has here been expertly arranged by Chris Hussey for choirs seeking a powerful centrepiece to their repertoire. Full of gripping emotion and resolve, this dignified tale of romantic reflection won Adele the 2012 Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance and now choirs too can reap the rewards of this show stopping signature tune. Arranged here for SATB with piano accompaniment. / SATB Et Piano

A classic from the golden age of the show tune, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes is a soulful and sophisticated number originally written by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach for the musical Roberta. Over the years the song has been covered by Bryan Ferry, Jerry Garcia, and was a 1958 chart topping hit on both sides of the Atlantic for doo wop group, The Platters . With a deep dynamic range and rich, floating harmonies, this luxurious choral arrangement by Christopher Hussey for SATB chorus with Piano accompaniment, is a beautifully re-imagined new take on a timeless song. Full of engrossing tension and dramatic relief that swells up through thick, complex chords and a memorable lead line, this is a must perform piece for amateur-intermediate choirs. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

René Clausen Series-This unique setting of e.e. cummings' celebrated poem “i thank You God” is a challenge but the overall effect is stunning. Dissonance tone color and texture are ever-changing in this a cappella gem where chordcluster follows chord cluster. Changing meter and tempo further accentuate the unbridled happiness expressed in the text. Cummings' vividly painted words are well-suited to Ren? Clausen's inimitable gift of melody. If youand your choir are up to a challenge this stellar anthem of thanksgiving is for you.

On the Bayou-This is the ragin'-est cajun-est arrangement you'll ever find of this great Hank Williams classic! Easy to learn and tons of fun to sing the middle section opens up for a roadhouse-style piano solo and a foot-stompin' dance break. Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Hold on to your hats and tie down the pews! This driving gospel offering from Paul Williams and Michael Barrett will definitely shake the rafters. Borrowing from the beloved hymn “The Everlasting Arms ” and expoundingon the concepts of God as “a mighty tower ” “a fortress ” “Rock of Ages ” and “Shepherd ” this high voltage song of assurance is unforgettable! “Lord I Will Lean on You”will become a fast favorite of choir and congregation young and young-at-heart.

Sing Pop A Cappella is a collection of a cappella arrangements of fantastic pop songs old and new, by renowned teacher, singer and director Gitika Partington. Her arrangements are used by choirs across the UK, and she emphasises that being able to read music is not necessary. Rewarding and enjoyable, Book Three continues her project to bring people together through the power of song.What's great about Gitika Partington's Sing Pop A Cappella series is how she understands that to make great music or to sing a great song, it's not necessary to be able to sight-read. It may be useful, but she has learned that there are other ways to communicate music, namely through ear training, repetition and gesture. Her arrangements, five of which appear in this book, have enabled youth and community choirs to spring up across the country, making singing truly and universally accessible. Included in this book are wonderfully rich a cappella arrangements of Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers, Black Is The Colour Of My True Love's Hair, Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up, Adele's Rolling In The Deep and a huge favourite, Sway (Quien Sera). Vocal scores for these innovative and enjoyable arrangements are included in standard notation, although Partington recommends learning by ear as something equally beneficial. To aid with this, the accompanying download card includes five tracks of audio for each song. One features a full performance demonstration while the other four each focus on either soprano, alto, tenor or bass. The easy download of these tracks makes learning efficient and fun, as you are able to listen wherever you are.The great thing about a cappella singing is that it can be done anywhere, with limited resources, with members who don't necessarily have any musical training. Partington has created a book that can be used by a cappella choirs who love pop music that sounds great and will thrill audiences. Sing Pop A Cappella is not just a songbook, though, it also includes an extensive introduction by Partington, as well as performance tips for each song and information on voice care and learning the tunes. It's a personal book for Partington, who is passionate about the power of music to bring people together, and enthusiastic about getting people who wouldn't believe they had the confidence or ability, to sing pop!Sing Pop A Cappella is a brilliant book for choirs of any type or size who would enjoy singing five incredible pop tunes without accompaniment. The fantastic sound of a group of people singing a well-known song in a completely new and interesting way is something that Gitika Partington knows well, and something that she wants to impart to groups across the country. Songs like this were made to be sung, so pick up Book Three and Sing Pop A Cappella! / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

From our Accent On Youth Series this inspirational piece would work well to begin or end a project or a year. It could even be a theme song for a group: 'now the world is yours go out and make it better.'

Gareth Malone: Voices is Malone 's latest and most personal album, embodying his vision of the future for Choral music. After searching the UK for the most talented young voices in the country he formed a genre-breaking new group. Gareth Malone: Voices features the main tracks from the album, including one by Paul Mealor, selected and arranged for SATB Chorus - including full lyrics. / Choeur Mixte Satb

Uses: General youth choirScripture: John 15:13-17Proverbs 18:24 Inspired by a meaningful hymn by Wilbur Chapman Pepper Choplin offers up a splendid sermon in song with this new choral.Pleasantly contemporary this sensitive ballad is a portrait of our community with Christ. Great for youth choirs or adult choirs looking for fresh and impacting music.Don't miss this one!

Jan Sanborn has a gift for creating workable accessible vocal parts with exciting and challenging accompaniments. This classic gospel favorite comes to life in a new way with Jan's touch. Not difficult to learn or sing and youraccompanist will thank you for choosing a piece so wonderfully arranged.

Leo Sayer's 1978 GRAMMY winner is definitely a choral winner here! As R&B at its best you'll want to choreograph this number for your show choir or give your concert choir a chance to get into a contemporary groove. Available: SATB: SSA: Digital Instrument Pack: StudioTrax CD.

From the 1964 pop hit by The Temptations this Discovery Series arrangement makes a nice feature for younger choirs. Available: SATB 2-Part 3-Part Mixed ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

The Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choirs is an enjoyable collection of diverse tunes that have descended from the folksongs across the British Isles. A variety of arrangements are included, both old and new, of well-loved tunes as well as some lesser-known pieces. All 34 tunes are arranged for SATB Chorus with Piano accompaniment, making this a brilliant way to enhance your choir's repertoire.This Book Of British Folksongs offers a grand selection of favourite folk tunes arranged by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Paul Mealor and George Dyson. Tunes like A-Hunting We Will Go, Auld Lang Syne, Bonny At Morn, Come Lasses And Lads and Scarborough Fair suggest the sheer diversity on offer here. From sad tunes to happy songs, the arrangements here are at once beautiful and touching, coming truly to life when sung by a Mixed-Voice Choir. These thirty four folk songs will enrich a performance programme, whether as one part or the entirety. Choirs of all types and abilities will be able to discover their favourite arrangements, either the most beautiful, the funniest, or the most enjoyable to sing. With the country experiencing a revival in singing traditional folksongs, this collection is a great way to experience the unabashed joy that performing these British tunes can bring. With a great number of favourite tunes as well as some lesser-known songs, this collection includes songs like There Were Three Ravens, Yarmouth Town, My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose, Dance To Your Daddy and The Rio Grande, as well as an extensive and fascinating introduction by Jeremy Summerly.The wonderful thing about singing folksongs is they are like a window into our country's history. They are occasionally funny, often dramatic, but always enjoyable to sing, and their diversity reflects the different people, landscapes and cultural history of the British Isles. These folk tunes can be traced back through British history, evolving through the oral tradition, continually changing lyrics and melody, being amended and sculpted according to the people who sung them. These timeless tunes have been recorded in this innovative Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choir, however, the joy of these songs is you can put your own spin on them, adapting them to how you want them sung and continuing their legacy. This wonderful collection is a fantastic addition to any choir's performance repertoire, and is sure to lead to success for the choir and audience for many years to come. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano