The Queens Service-SATB and organStanford's Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F was written in 1872 while the composer was a choral and organ scholar at Queens' College Cambridge. Though early in date the work already shows his remarkable talent for composition and his gift for writing large-scale choral music. Edited by Ralph Woodward a latter-day organ scholar of Stanford's old college the setting is entitled The Queens' Service to distinguish it from the more well-known service in the same key. The work has been recorded by Queens' College Chapel Choir on Mirabilis Records (MMSCD4).

Uses: General Ordination CommitmentScripture: Matthew 25:34-40; Galatians 5:13-14; Ephesians 3:6-8This sacred song of devotion and service moves forward with humble refined charm. A triplet pattern in the pianoprovides the harmonic grounding and the understated choral parts carry a message of encouragement and challenge. Brief in length but long lasting in its impact this piece is a sincere moment of worship for the people of God.

A favorite folk song to many Doug Andrews has woven a cappella and accompanied singing dramatic expression and a flowing accompaniment into a tapestry of sound perfectly fitting for this beloved tune and text. Rich romantic and endearing this is a lasting choral for your music library.

A Song of the New Jerusalem (And I saw a New Heaven) was commissioned by the Sanders Society in 2011 and first performed by the choir of Gloucester Cathedral in July that year. It is dedicated to the late Dr John Sanders OBE who was organist of Gloucester Cathedral from 1967-1994.The piece serves as an alternative to the well-known and much loved classic by Edgar Bainton and is designed to be of similar choral difficulty though the organ part is generally a little more involved.It consists of shimmering effects arresting motifs and builds towards a grand climax for the words 'Behold I make all things new'. The music then subsides and disappears as quickly asit emerged.It is a particularly effective anthem for Remembrance and Advent but also for more general use throughout the liturgical year.

Judith Clurman Choral Series-In 1814 Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) wrote new words for a well-known drinking song by John Stafford Smith (1750-1836) 'To Anacreon in Heaven' to celebrate America's recent victory over the British. In 1931 Congress passeda law proclaiming 'The Star Spangled Banner' to be the national anthem of the United States.This arrangement by Doug Katsaros was first performed at the Macy's 4th July Fireworks Spectacular onNBC television July 4th 2014. The performers were soloist Idina Menzel Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA and Sherrie Maricle's Dive Jazz Orchestra. The recording of that performance has been added to the permanent archivesat F. McHenry in Balitmore MD.Text (Defence of Fort M'Henry by Francis Scott Key):O! say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?Whose broadstripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming And the rockets' red glare the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was stillthere-O! say does that star-spangled banner yet waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

This lilting choral dance is over much too quickly! Bright and buoyant reminiscent of an English madrigal Awake My Heart is bursting with joy and vigorous praise! A wonderful choice for choral introit.

Uses: Christmas Concert Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11; Luke 2:1-14 Written in 1962 during the Cuban Missile crisis this modern mega-hit is a plea for peace and an affectionate portrait of the spirit of Christmas. The arranger brings a sense ofcinematic scope and theatrical flair to this fully orchestrated version. The choral writing is surprisingly approachable yet the sonic impact is significant and fulfilling. A lasting effect is achieved with brilliant pacing and a daring crescendo. Anew classic! Score and Parts (pic fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bcl bn hn 1-4 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-4 tba timp glock chm perc 1-3 dm el bass celesta hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as adigital download.

Mozart's short (46 bar) motet celebrating the feast of Corpus Christi was composed in 1791 while in the middle of writing his opera Die Zauberflöte. Scored for SATB chorus strings and organ lasting only about 3 minutes its serene simplicity makes it universally popular and it is considered to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.

Amigos Para Siempre translates as 'Friends for Life'. This heart-warming ballad sung by Sarah Brightman and Placido Domingo at the Barcelona Games was the official song of the 1992 Olympics. The lyrics speak of love and lasting friendships - perfect for graduation or any special concert tribute. This version is for SATB.

Nico Muhly's Three Moon Songs is a work for Unaccompanied SATB Choir lasting around 9 minutes. Each song sets a poem from Symbolist poet Albert Giraud's 'Pierrot Lunaire' translated by Gregory C. Richter.

13 Jazz Standards for mixed choir (SATB)-With his series Jazz Im Chor Christoph Schönherr began a new genre twenty years ago with Gustav Bosse publishers. Despite numerous imitators his arrangements still retain their freshness. Barenreiter have now brought together the most attractive and frequently sung pieces in a single volume.Any choir interested in jazz now has everything together in one publication: energetic jazz standards heart-rending ballads and joyful gospel numbers. These are always challenging songs which are good to master and never miss the mark. A collection of lasting value which is always worth revisiting.Most songs are arranged for SATB with a couple for SAATB and onefor SSAB.

Uses: General Revival Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24; Luke 12:26-28; Philippians 4:19 Alive with gospel goodness this song of assurance and follow-ship has become a sanctuary standard since its first release. Trusting Jesus is a subject appropriate for any time of year and the cheerful styling found in this choral is immediately engaging.

Dances Of Time is a diverse collection of five choral songs addressing different aspects of time. Texts ranging from biblical to twentieth century are set to Chilcott's attractive and characterful music drawing on elements of dance forms in various styles.The work opens with a rhythmic setting of Henry VIII's famous text 'Pastime with good company' before the contrastingly wistful and reflective 'Today'. The carpe diem sentiment of 'Gather ye rosebuds' is heightened through its setting as a lively jig and in 'To every thing there is a season' a central section presents the paired images of the text from Ecclesiastes enclosed by almosthymn-like outer segments. The infectiously positive 'Life has loveliness' sums up the overall message of the collection: despite the passing of time we can celebrate the present through music and singing.

This lively neo-spiritual is a bright spot for any choral performance or worship service. Let Your Light So Shine is rhythmic and bursting with energy and excitement. A must for any choir!

This setting of the opening to Psalm 102 was composed in the early 1680s. Purcell, who was in his early twenties, had succeeded John Blow as organist of Westminster Abbey around the beginning of the decade and his star was in the ascendant as a court composer. In this piece he pulls off a remarkable compositional coup: a single, gradual climax, lasting over two minutes and culminating on the final repetition of the word 'come', is achieved through a sublime, freely developing eight-part weave of the opening material. The harmonies and nbsp - that result from the chromatic inflections on the word 'crying' all serve the mounting tension in this extraordinary miniature. Study of the autograph manuscript suggest that this anthem was intended to be the opening part of a larger work which was never completed. / SATB