Peter Lawson's Tunes From The Trenches - Songs From World War One for Choir and Orchestra or Concert Band or Choir and Piano.A non-stop medley of tunes from World War One from recruiting through to the Last Post. This arrangement can be performed by a Choir with either an Orchestra band or piano accompaniment. There are different choral versions available for Mixed Voice Choir - both SATB (GM131) and for those with a shortage of male voices SA+Men (GM134) - for Upper Voice Choir (SSA - GM132) and for Male Voice Choir (TTBB - GM133). The orchestra score and parts (GMCP020) can be used either on its own or to accompany a choir.Therecruiting song 'Your King and Country Want You' starts us off followed by 'Goodbye Dolly Gray' as the soldiers leave for war. 'Belgium put the Kibosh on the Kaiser' is followed by some proper trench songs - various lyrics were improvised by the soldiers!! - 'Three German Officers crossed the Rhine' and 'They were only playing Leap-Frog'. 'The Bells of Hell go Ting-a-ling-a-ling' leads to strains of 'Stille Nacht' recalling the Christmas truce. 'When this Lousy War is Over' and 'There's no place like Home' are balanced by 'Land of Hope and Glory' before the Americans arrive with 'The Caissons go Rolling Along' and 'Over There'. 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' brings us towards a rousing finish save for an optional 'Last Post-lude' to end reflectively.

Rejoice with Happy Singing Together We Sing Series-From Handel's opera Giustino the happy events at the end of the opera are celebrated with the singing of this final chorus of joy. This shortened version with reduced vocal parts and keyboard reduction of the orchestrationmakes a fine selection for younger voices and smaller choirs. Both English and Italian lyrics are included. Available: 3-Part Mixed; PianoTrax CD.

from American Landscapes-The grandeur and expansiveness of the Heartland is explored in this choral tone poem that celebrates the beauty of the American landscape. An ideal concert and festival work it may be performed by voices and piano or with theoptional orchestration. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a digital download (fl 1-2 ob tpt 1-2 hn tbn bar vn 1-2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 3:50.

from American Landscapes-The mystery and majesty of Yellowstone is perfectly portrayed in this choral tone poem that celebrates the beauty of this American treasure. An ideal concert and festival work it may be performed by voices and piano or with theoptional orchestration. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available digitally (fl1 fl2 ob bn tpt hn tbn bar timp vn1 vn2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 3:20.

From the same team that gave us You Raise Me Up comes Raise Your Voices as recorded by Secret Garden on their Earthsongs album. The orchestration and female soloist give this anthem the authentic Celtic feelof the original recording. Perfect for any size ensemble church or sacred school settings complete with orchestra pak.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. Instrumental ePak includes score and parts for Flute F Horn BbTrumpet 1 2 Trombone Timpani Cymbals Violin 1 2 Viola Cello and String Bass. ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00

Philippine composer Alejandro Consolacion has set this joyful liturgical text for SSA treble voices with piano or chamber orchestra. The contrast between the syncopated rhythmic motif with the lyrical melodic motive provide consistent interest throughout this brief and energetic work. Great for high school women!

from Petite Mass-This lovely and expressive setting of the Kyrie with gently arching phrases and rich harmonic nuance will enhance concert programs and worship services for choirs from school through adult. Perform with keyboard or optional chamber orchestra. Available separately: SATB SSA Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Hiawatha's Wedding Feast is a Cantata for upper voice chorus and orchestra presented here with a Piano reduction of the Orchestral material. Text by H.W. Longfellow and arranged from the original score by H.A. Chambers.

Swing fever has taken the country by storm! This hit tune (from the Gap commercial) is on the charts with the Brian Setzer Orchestra and makes a terrific show choir feature in this super arrangement by Mac Huff. Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 2:50.

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers 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. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

Gilbert Martin's lovely arrangement for 3-part treble voices with keyboard and optional bells (handbells orchestra bells or chimes)

Russell Robinson has taken this work by Galuppi and cleverly arranged it for women's voices in three parts. The key has been lowered to D major making the highest note for the soprano an F-sharp. The piano reduction of theorchestra accompaniment has been arranged so that it is manageable for most accompanists. Dixit Dominus – a lovely setting that will teach independent singing pure vowel production and full supportive vocal sound.

O Can Ye Sew Cushions? is a traditional cradle song or lullaby originally from Scotland. It was arranged for SSA Female Voice Chorus with optional Piano accompaniment in 1924.Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1946) was a British composer conductor and educator. He channelled his energetic and creative personality into many musical projects championing the works of Jean Sibelius founding the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and composing many splendid classical pieces. Viewed by his contemporaries as out-of-date his music is now being appreciated as one of the last great contributions from the English Romantic movement.

Natalie Sleeth had a melodic gift that is appreciated still today. Here David Giardiniere sets the tune for soprano alto and baritone (SAB) with piano or optional chamber orchestra. It is also available for SATB voices (HMC1980).Instrumentation available (HMC1908a)