Even for Ralph Vaughan Williams the prospect of two world premieres within 24 hours must have been something of a rarity. Such was the case however on the first two days of June 1953, when his now classic arrangement of The Old Hundredth Psalm was sung at the Coronation of Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, being preceded the evening before by the premiere of 'Silence and Music', fourth of ten partsongs of A Garland for the Queen, commissioned from leading British composers by the Arts Council of Great Britain to honour the new monarch. Long unavailable except as separate items from individual publishers, this historic collectionis now reissued complete by Stainer & Bell in its original single-volume format, allowing conductors and singers to choose from a rich collection of choral music with which to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and, in 2013, the 60th anniversary of the Coronation itself. In addition to VW's contribution, A Garland for the Queen includes important settings by Bax, Berkeley, Bliss, Finzi, Howells, Ireland, Rawsthorne, Rubbra and Tippett. The collection moreover draws on the work of poets whose names likewise feature prominently in the annals of mid-century British literary talent: Clifford Bax, Edmund Blunden, Paul Dehn, Christopher Fry, Christopher Hassall, James Kirkup, Louis MacNeice, Walter de la Mare, Henry Reed and Ursula Wood. Intended as a counterpart to The Triumphs of Oriana of 1601, the celebrated madrigal volume published in praise of Elizabeth I by Thomas Morley, A Garland for the Queen emulates its distinguished predecessor in its variety of moods and vocal combinations. There is material here to fit every aspect of celebration, from the airy five-part ensemble of Bax's 'What is it like to be young and fair?', and the soprano solo with SATB of Rawsthorne's Canzonet, to the lustrous contrasting of male and female timbres in Bliss's Aubade, and the rapturous eight-part setting of/ Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Par MATTHEW MARTIN. O Rex Gentium sets the Magnificat antiphon for December 22 - one of the great 'O' antiphons traditionally sung at Vespers in the week before Christmas. These texts are all invocations of the coming of Christ, each one offering praise to him using titles taken from the prophet Isaiah. This piece was commissioned in 2011 to form part of a complete set of the seven O Antiphons for the Merton College Choirbook. It is conceived in grand and declamatory style, owing a respectful debt to the great motets of Bruckner. Formed in A-B-A structure, it uses block harmony in the outer sections for impact, whilst the central part employssome more reflective and linear writing. A brief coda suggests an atmosphere of wonder and mystery at the prospect of Christ's birth. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Feuillet / Voix Mixtes

Par SIXTEN FREDRIK. Fredrik Sixten's arrangement of Salve Regina for mixed voice a cappella. Traditionally sung at Compline in the time from the Saturday before Trinity Sunday until the Friday before the first Sunday of Advent. Hail Holy Queen is also the final prayer of the Rosary. / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Arrangement: Parry Ben. Par PARRY BEN. At long last 'The Essential Carol Singer' provides the solution to the endless problem of too many books and not enough hands. It includes thirty of the most popular carols in one book, all SATB, unaccompanied, with no divisi. This pocket-sized, lightweight volume is easy to read and the short score layout allows for optional accompaniment if required. All the carols are arranged in alphabetical order for ease of use, with one carol per page. Offering simple arrangements in practical keys, The Essential Carol Singer is every singer's companion for Christmas. In addition to this, when purchased as a pack of four, you will receive a copy of 'The Essential Carol Singer's Recipe Book', packed with recipes for Christmas and party food, guaranteed to spice up even the coldest winter evening. / Date parution : 2002-08-22/ Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Par GOODALL HOWARD. A beautiful cycle of six loosely interwoven movements for solo Harp or Piano and Upper Voices, by Howard Goodall. Although the story of the Nativity lies at the core of this work- celebrating Motherhood and the different moods that might be embraced by a lullaby- it also explores associated secular issues of homelessness, displacement and flight, showing the relevance that this timeless story continues to have for our modern lives./ Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Par MARTIN MATTHEW. Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists, this festive anthem for mixed voices and organ is an ideal choice for choirs new to Matthew's music, as well as existing fans. Lively, rhythmic and compelling, this work is also remarkably approachable: the choral lines have been carefully crafted to offer maximum musical impact without being challenging, and the organ part underpins the whole with stimulating syncopated rhythms and harmony. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Feuillet / Voix Mixtes

Par CLEMENTS JIM (Arr.). Arranged by Jim Clements for Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir and adapted for VOCES8, this is a beautiful song of faith and hope which is as enjoyable to listen to as to sing. / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Par DICKENS EMILY. This 5 minute arrangement by Emily Dickens for VOCES8 draws together a pair of stunningly emotive melodic lines from the Scottish and Irish folk traditions: My Lagan Love and She Moved Through the Fair. The lower voices create a drone on which the tenor and upper voices explore the beautifully simple and instantly recognisable harmonies of these folk songs. / Choral Music / Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Bring out your shades! The 1967 hit by Sam and Dave was covered by The Blues Brothers in 1979 and it's still hot today! Mac Huff's arrangement is super fun for choirs of all ages! / Voix Mixtes

Par LADMIRAULT PAUL. Composer Paul Ladmirault 's work Messe Brève, for SATB Choir. Having studied under Gabriel Faure, child prodigy Paul Ladmirault 's glorious composition Messe Br ève is a joy to sing and listen to. / Musique religieuse / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Par ALTHOUSE JAY. An exuberant concert work featuring a secular text combining Latin and English. Strong choral writing will make your choir sound its best. Includes descant for soprano and tenor. / Choral Music, Ensemble Music, Miscellaneous, Score / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Par TOCH ERNST. 'Fuge Aus Der Geographie' arranged by Ernst Toch for a speaking chorus. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Par GRIEG EDVARD. Jonathan Rathbone’s setting of Grieg’s Holberg Suite for mixed voice choir. / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Ireland’s most famous folksong, Danny Boy, in an arrangement for SATB with divisi into 8 parts by Joshua Pacey, as recorded by VOCES8. / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Par HAYES MALCOLM. Le poème médiéval Corpus Christi est une berceuse mystérieuse et obsédante sur la mort du Christ. Les mots se connectent avec la légende du Saint Graal, ainsi qu'avec les fêtes liturgiques de vendredi et Corpus Christi, elle-même (le jeudi après le dimanche de la Trinité, habituellement en juin). Paramètre de Malcolm Hayes est convenable pour l'église et concert performance./ Feuillet / Voix Mixtes