This original cantata for SSA choir and soloists tells the story of St. Augustine and his mission to introduce Christianity to the British people. Featuring 19 memorable songs The Conversion Job offers a lighthearted depiction of Augustine's eventful journey as he departs from Rome accompanied by an eager band of forty fellow monks in an attempt to share the word of God with the Kentish King Ethelbert and his Pagan subjects. How will Augustine and his Roman monks cope with the English weather? What will Queen Bertha make of their unusual clothes? And will her husband tree-worshipping King Ethelbert allow them to stay? The Conversion Job tells the incredible story as originally told in the writings of The Venerable Bede (673-735) with the welcome addition of music and a good dose of humour. This compelling cantata contains parts for the following main characters: Speaking Only: The Venerable Bede (Narrator) Acting/Singing: Gregory Augustine The Monks Acting Only: Ethelbert The King of Kent and Bertha The Queen of Kent Whilst the first performance of The Conversion Job included a cast of over 300 children other performances presented in a variety of creative ways have since been given by much smaller groups with equal success. The work can be easily adapted to suit the number of performers and their individual strengths. All vocal harmony parts (SS/SA) are optional and in some of the songs verses may be omitted at the director's discretion. This wonderful story of friendship and fear courage and glory would make a perfect end of year show for high school pupils. We hope you have fun performing it! Watch a preview of The Conversion Job on Youtube:

Edition no.: BA 8957 ISMN: 9790006525515 Editor: Münden, Gerd-Peter Language(s) of work: German, English, Latin Language(s) of text: German, English Product format: Score, Anthology Includes the following individual parts: Mixed choir: SSATBB, Children's choir: SSA oder Youth choir: SSA oder Chor (gleichstimmig) Organ ad lib. Binding: Stapled Pages / Format: IV, 52 S. - 29,0 x 21,0 cm Year after year, during Advent and the Christmas season, compositions are sought which present well-known carols in a new light, whether it be compositions set for small or larger groups, for children or adults, with or without accompanying keyboard instruments. This collection by Gerd-Peter Münden presents carols in new settings as a welcome addition to the Christmas literature and will enrich the repertoire of an adults’ or children’s choir. - Well-known Advent and Christmas carols in new settings - With texts in German and English - With short Latin introductions as a part of each motet - Ideal for a children’s or adults’ choir during the Christmas season Contents There comes a galley, laden / Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen O saviour, open heaven’s gate / O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf O Lord, how shall I meet you / Wie soll ich dich empfangen Angels from the realms of Glory / Hört der Engel helle Lieder As I was watching o’er my sheep / Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht Good Christian men rejoice / Nun singet und seid froh The Editor Gerd-Peter Münden is one of the most creative German church-musicians today. From 1992 to 1999 he worked as the cantor in Minden, where he also directed the music school for choristers. From 1999 he has been the Cathedral-Cantor at the Braunschweig Cathedral and the director of the cathedral school for choristers. He is the initiator and artistic director of a successful school project throughout Germany encouraging youngsters to sing.

Discovery Level 2-We Wish You a Merry Christmas combines with a bright original holiday song to create a seasonal showcase that's full of fa-la-la-la cheer! Easily learned and effective in performance you'll turn to this selection year after year with your younger choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

from Petite Mass-Alternating between a dance-like 6/8 and a more tranquil 2/2 meter this buoyant setting of the Gloria of the Latin mass is a fresh and contemporary work that will absolutely delight your audience! Whether you perform it withpiano or with the sparkling chamber orchestration this will become a welcome addition to the choral repertoire! Available separately: SATB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition andas a digital download (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2-3 hp vn 1-2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 4:00.

This musical setting of a Renaissance text is a playful contemporary madrigal. Great for concerts or festivals it will be a welcome addition to your choral library! Available: 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 1:45.

Celebrate the season with this buoyant song that will warm your heart and lift your spirit. Bells ringing carolers singing your younger choirs will shine as they perform this delightful selection! Discovery Level 2.

This whirlwind setting of the dance-like French carol will fill your performance venue with a spirit of joy and jubilation! Ideal for madrigal groups pop/jazz groups and concert choirs your singers will welcome the challenge! With piano or opt. a cappella.