(nonsense words)-A whirlwind of bright harmonies dance pulses and syllabic play. A full-fledged theme and variations on...absolutely nothing. An addicting opener or closer to any program perfect for high school choirs and beyond.

These five part-songs were composed over ten years from 1903 to 1913 but only the first was published in the composer’s lifetime. Bridge’s early works those written before the first World War were more late Romantic in style warmly expansive than his mature works. These songs display Bridge’s skill and craftsmanship.British composer Frank Bridge was active in the early decades of the 20th century and was a highly respected conductor violist and teacher his sole composition student having been Benjamin Britten. Britten honoured his former teacher in his work Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge based on a theme from one of Bridge’s pieces for String quartet.

Arranged in the form of a 'Theme and Variations' for SATB Choir and Piano with optional instrumental accompaniment by Mac Huff.

Tarik O’Regan's The Night's Untruth for SATB chorus Brass ensemble and Organ is a co-commission celebrating the 10th anniversary of JAM (The John Armitage Memorial Trust) and the 40th anniversary of VocalEssence. 'The Night’s Untruth explores the use of sleep as metaphor by dint of excerpts from poems written in the 17th to 20th centuries. Death love fear ecstasy isolation dreaming and rest are all textual “variations” on the “theme” of sleep and can be found in the chosen texts. The work’s title is taken from a line in a poem by Samuel Daniel (1562-1619) and speaks tothe composition’s focus on sleep as a parallel possibly dystopian existence to the one experienced in our waking hours.' - Tarik O’Regan March 2010 Scored for brass quintet organ and SATB choir with (minor) divisi and occasional moderately demanding solos for tenor and soprano this evocative 16-minute work probes the mystery of sleep with texts from poems by Keats Samuel Daniel Shakespeare and Hart Crane: 'death love fear ecstasy isolation dreaming and rest' are the themes O'Regan explores through these texts in a work as episodic as a disturbed night with the title creating a 'focus in sleep as a parallel possibly dystopian existence'. - Organists' Review

This is an incredible version of Gershwin's popular showpiece I Got Rhythm arranged for SATB Choir with Piano Accompaniment by Antony Saunders. This choral improvisation for SATB and Piano is based on the theme with four variations and Saunders uses a variety of choral textures and voicings along with unaccompanied passages to extend these variations. The intricate choral part is supported by a well constructed piano accompaniment which is often sparse so as to let the choir fully show off their own fabulous workings!If it wasn't already this piece and arrangement of truly is a showstopper and will provide a wonderful enrichment to your Choir’srepertoire.

from Godspell-From the musical Godspell comes this popular song of thanksgiving. Full of dynamic variations and accented rhythmic figures it leads to a closing section featuring an energetic countermelody over the main theme. Stunning! Available: SATB.

A hymn text that reflects the redemptive heart of God for His people is lovingly set to new music. Using words that have been celebrated even outside the sanctuary, this melodic variation is a compelling new way to present the promise found in the treasured lyric. Set in minor, the melody expresses a depth of emotion that makes the anthem ideal for communion or moments of reflection and repentance. The surprising turn of the theme to major mode paints a powerful sonic picture of salvation and assurance.