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. O Saving Victim was completed on 16th March, 2003, and was premiered by the choir of St Mary's Church, Goochland, VA, directed by Hope Armstrong Erb. The solo lines in this piece should blend with the rest of the chorus as much as possible. In large choirs, the solo lines in bars 21-22 and 26-30 may be sung by a pair or small group of people to preserve balance. This does not apply to the unaccompanied solos in bar 30-35. Zachary Wadsworth's 'vivid, vital, and prisimatic' music has established him as one of the leading composers of his generation, especially among those writing vocal, choral and operatic works. As winner of the 2011 King James Bible Composition Award, Wadsworth's anthem Out of the South Cometh the Whirlwind was performed by the choir of Westminster Abbey in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II. Other recent honours include awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, ASCAP, and the American Composers Forum, and performances by the Washington National Opera Chorus, Boston Metro Opera, Long Leaf Opera, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra. Wadsworth's music is widely broadcast and distributed, with a recent commission from Choir and Organ magazine, and frequent airings on the BBC, NPR and CBC. / Choeur SATB

?O Lux Beata? (?O Blessed Light?) was commissioned by The Fotheringhay Singers (Marius Carney conductor). The work a setting of a 4th-century hymn text ascribed to St Ambrose of Milan contrasts a plainsong style melody over the organ pedals with the rich and lyrical outpouring of larger choral sections. Although challenging in places the subtle chromaticism and occasional lush close-harmonies create a very powerful and impressive anthem for general sacred use (the text is particularly fitting for evening use or on Trinity Sunday) but also as a striking addition to a concert programme.?O Lux Beata? is featured on Tenebrae?s album ?Lux et Veritas?.

Novello New Choral Series-Why O Lord do you stand far off? was written in memory of the victims of the London bombings on 7 July 2005 questions the presence of God in times of human disaster particularly when committed by man upon his fellow man. The piece's focus lies in the two rhetorical questions first sung by the female voices at the beginning. This opening three note motif returns frequently throughout the work forever challenging the whereabouts of God's watchful eye. This commemorative setting of Psalm 10 was recorded by the Exeter College Chapel Choir in 2006.The Novello New Choral Series is an inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporarycomposers offering 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. This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Jonathan bridcut (b.1984) has written a broad range of works for choir and orchestra that have been performed throughout the UK and europe. Jonathan was a treble at Winchester College where he was head Quirister in 1998 before Moving on to Radley College as top music scholar. He developed his interest in composition at Oxford University while studying at Exeter College as both an academic and choral Scholar. His first set of Evening Canticles was premiered in 2004 and a year later a second was performed in St Paul’s Cathedral. Recent highlights include performances at Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre Tewkesbury Abbey St James’s Piccadilly and at the Lausanne Summer Festival by choirs and orchestras including Schola Cantorum of Oxford Commotio and The Oxford Spezzati. Future engagements include performances by the Oxford Spezzati and Laudate in London Lyon and Chester (where his latest choral commission will be premiered in September 2011). Jonathan graduated from Oxford in 2006 with a BA in Modern

Tal Vez Tenemos Tiempo (Maybe We Have Time) is O’Regan’s first work setting text in Spanish for which the composer has chosen quite a homophonic setting and harmonic clarity. His work incorporates tonal modal minimalism jazz and African influences though in this work modality and tonality are powerfully in evidence.Contemporary British composer Tarik O’Regan divides his time between New York City and Cambridge England composing as well as writing and speaking about music in print and on radio. His works range from chamber pieces and Choral compositions to chamber opera and full-length ballet. He was nominated for two Grammy awards in 2009 forhis album Threshold of Night and his reputation continues to grow.

A Tender Light is a collection of new choral music by the Welsh composer Paul Mealor, including the Ubi caritas , made famous by its inclusion in the Royal Wedding Ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton (now TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) at Westminster Abbey in April 2011. 2.5 billion people (the largest audience in broadcasting history) heard his Motet on that day and since then it has topped the Classical singles charts in the USA, UK, Australia, France and New Zealand and has already entered the standard repertoire for many choirs. For singers wanting to explore further the music of Mealor, this book also contains the luminous She Walks in Beauty , the contemplative O vos omnes and the madrigal sequence Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal. Locus iste and Ave Maria are modern yet timeless settings of well-known texts. This is a must-have collection for any mixed voice choir wanting to explore the latest and best in choral repertoire. 'Serene and Beautful' Gramophone Magazine 'Mealor is the most important composer to have emerged in Welsh choral music since William Mathias' The New York Times Paul Mealor - A Tender Light by DeccaRecords / SATB

O Come Let Us Sing Unto The Lord was written for Stephen Layton and Polyphony by Morten Lauridsen. Purchase the sheet music for unaccompanied SATB chorus. This setting has been recorded on Lauridsen: Nocturnes (Hyperion CDA 67580).In speaking of Lauridsen in his book Choral Music in the Twentieth Century the author Nick Strimple says of him 'he is the only American composer in history who can be called mystic (whose) probing serene work contains all the elusive and indefinable ingredient which leaves the impression that all questions have been answered... From 1993 Lauridsen's music rapidly increased in international popularity and by the centuy's end he hadeclipsed Tandall Thompson as the most frequently performed American choral composer'.

Lauridsen's O Nata Lux is a serene a cappella motet celebrating the Redeemer and is part of the larger Lux Aeterna for Chorus Orchestra and Organ. The changes in meter accommodate the natural rhythm of the chant. This piece is from Faber's Choral Signature Series which introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. the series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

The Wraggle Taggle Gipsies O! is a traditional British folk song (Roud Index No. 1) which has become popular throughout the British Isles and North America. It tells of a lady who ran away from her richhusband to join the gypsies and today it is one of the best-known folk ballads in the world. It has been arranged for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. Leslie Woodgate (1900-1961) was an English composer conductor organist and chorus master. He studied at the Royal College of Music before becoming Musical Director of many choral societies most notably the BBC Chorus and the BBC Singers.

The definitive Advent anthem! The haunting opening call of keyboard and flute (optional, part included in choral) summon a solo male voice singing this most beloved of all Advent carols. The choir men respond in unison, followed by the full choir singing 'Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.' For large or small choirs. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Mack Wilberg's arrangement of the popular Welsh hymn (Cwm Rhondda) for SATB Choir and Organ or large Orchestra.Adapted from a version originally written for baritone Bryn Terfel this choral setting of Wilberg's arrangement presents the hymn in Welsh with two English translation options reflecting text preferences of different denominations. The accompaniment and harmonies provide a new flavour and a reflective opening gradually gives way to a powerful sense of reverence.Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah features on the Deutsche Grammophon album Homeward Bound in an arrangement for baritone (Bryn Terfel) andchoir.

Richard Allain's Advent Antiphon: O Dayspring for SSATBarB choir and Soprano Saxophone. Duration: approximately 3 minutes. Organists' Review: The Advent Antiphon: O Dayspring by Richard Allain is a demanding piece in which two choral groups (SABar and STB) 'may stand apart from one another' their very slow-moving chords punctuated by quasi­plainsong interjections from a soprano saxophone. It is aimed at and needs a choir of professional standard with excellent breath­control to sustain the long phrases. With the right singers and the right acoustic (not to mention a saxophonist) itis a highly atmospheric meditative work.

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.O Saving Victim was completed on 16th March 2003 and was premiered by the choir of St Mary's Church Goochland VA directed by Hope Armstrong Erb.The solo lines in this piece should blend with the rest of the chorus as much as possible. In large choirs the solo lines in bars 21-22 and 26-30 may be sung by a pair or small group of people to preservebalance. This does not apply to the unaccompanied solos in bar 30-35.Zachary Wadsworth's 'vivid vital and prisimatic' music has established him as one of the leading composers of his generation especially among those writing vocal choral and operatic works. As winner of the 2011 King James Bible Composition Award Wadsworth's anthem Out of the South Cometh the Whirlwind was performed by the choir of Westminster Abbey in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II. Other recent honours include awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters ASCAP and the American Composers Forum and performances by the Washington National Opera Chorus Boston Metro Opera Long Leaf Opera the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra. Wadsworth's music is widely broadcast and distributed with a recent commission from Choir and Organ magazine and frequent airings on the BBC NPR and CBC.

Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series-This piece by Tom Trenney is a setting of a contemporary text by J. Philip Newell that celebrates self-awareness and openness to God's message. With subtle shifts in tonality and wide swings indynamics harmonic complexity and textual clarity Clear Our Heart O God requires a mature choir.

Psalm 96-Vocal score for Russell Hepplewhite's O Sing Unto The Lord (Psalm 96) for SATB choir and Organ accompaniment.Russell Hepplewhite is becoming widely known for his operatic musical theatre and choral music.  His ground-breaking operas commissioned by 'English Touring Opera' for young audiences have been widely performed and have won him much critical acclaim.

The Gibbons Hymnal contains the 17 hymn tunes composed by Orlando Gibbons for George Wither's The Hymnes and Songs of the Church (1623), many of which are still popular today. This is the first modern edition which incorporates Wither's hymn texts beyond the first verses. Gibbons composed treble and bass lines for the hymns - editor David Skinner has constructed the inner voices to create a collection of pieces that can be performed either as hymns or as simple anthems. Also in this volume are Gibbons's ten surviving full anthems, including popular works such as Almighty And Everlasting God and his masterpiece, O Clap Your Hands , alongside lesser-known compositions such as the beautiful miniature, O Lord, I Lift My Heart To Thee , and, presented here in a new reconstruction, I Am The Resurrection And The Life . / Choeur Mixte (SATB)