The Te Deum Laudamus is a single movement Choral work and was Sullivan’s last completed composition. In one movement the composer moves through all the component parts of the mass drawing them together seamlessly and expressing Sullivan’s own deeply felt faith.Composer Arthur Sullivan is known the world over for his operatic collaborations with W S Gilbert including H M S Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance among many others. But Sullivan was also a composer of many other works among them operas Orchestral works ballets and hymns and church pieces.Among his church works Sullivan is best known for his hymn Onward Christian Soldiers and the theme of that hymn isincorporated in this Te Deum. Sullivan wrote the work on request for a Thanksgiving Service held in St Paul’s Cathedral at the close of the Boer War in South Africa. It received its first performance in 1902 in the presence of King Edward VII and other members of the royal family. That the song of thanksgiving was composed nearly two years before the end of the war perhaps demonstrated Sullivan’s patriotism.

Oldham’s setting of the words to the carol Remember O Thou Man displays his deep understanding of Choral writing his diatonic accessibility and the vivacity of his music. Note that the piece calls for Tenor solo as much as Soprano.Twentieth century musician Arthur Oldham was a composer mainly of Choral works and works for the ballet and stage. He was also a celebrated and award-winning choirmaster who founded the Edinburgh Festival Chorus the choir of the Orchestre de Paris and the Chorus of the Concertgebouw Orchestra and won Grammy awards with the London Symphony Chorus.

Singin’ In The Rain was already a classic before it featured in the famous 1952 Gene Kelly film musical — Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown wrote it in the 1920s when many artists recorded it but more notably Cliff Edwards enjoyed success from his recording in 1929.Now forever associated with Kelly’s puddle-splashing routine and more recently reprised in stage adaptations Singin’ In The Rain remains an all-time favourite.Here it has been arranged by Craig McLeish for mixed voice SATB choir with piano accompaniment.

Stand Up And Bless The Lord by Arthur Bliss for SATB choir with Organ accompaniment.

Par GEORGE ARTHUR. / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Choeur Mixte (SATB) a Cappella

Par GEORGE ARTHUR. / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Choeur Mixte (SATB) a Cappella

The collaboration of W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan was an instant success creating works which have been unceasing in their popularity since their first performances. Gilbert's inspired humour combines with Sullivan's charming melodies to create the most memorable music: two master craftsmen pleasing audiences and performers in equal measure.This collection brings together 28 choruses from the operas into one handy volume and also includes The Long Day Closes. Edited by Brian Kay and Robin Wilson.

Robert Powell is a master with the hymn concerto. Here he takes the Arthur Sullivan tune and turns it into a festival setting accompanied by organ brass quintet and timpani. The congregation even gets to sing. Very accessible and suitable for Easter!

This festive tune was originally by Sir Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sullivan Fame). Here Robert Powell arranges the tune for mixed chorus with optional brass quartet organ and congregation. It is a true winner!

Nuits en armure est une suite pour un choeur de la chapelle qui reflète sur les thèmes de la légende arthurienne portée à verset par Alfred, Lord Tennyson dans idylles du roi. Chacun des quatre chansons prend la voix d'un personnage important des idylles : Merlin, Lancelot, Tristram et le roi Arthur, lui-même.Le chevalier et sa Reine, un poème imaginé par le chevalier Lancelot à la Reine Guenièvre, expressive appelle forth sentiments d'amour irréalisable. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

This is a magnificent arrangement for Full SATB choir and Piano accompaniment of this popular favourite by Biritish composer Edward Elgar. Faithfully arranged by Arthur Fagge this Choral best seller is sure to rouse and stimulate on any ocassion.