For Passion in 1680 Dieterich Buxtehude composed his largest work in the style of an oratorio the cantata cycle Membra Jesu nostri and he dedicated it to his friend the Swedish Court Music Director Gustav Düben. In each of the seven separate cantatas which in principle follow the scheme ?instrumental introduction ? choral movement with biblical texts ? vocal soli (aria) with a sacred text from the Middle Ages ? repetition of the choral movement ? the feet knees hands side chest heart and face of the crucified Christ are interpreted allegorically. The original scoring for strings in No. VI ('Ad Cor') consists of a consort of five gambas. If this group of instruments isnot available then violins I/II can be substituted for gamba I/II and the gamba V parts can be played by the violone (the music for these substitute parts is contained in each respective parts) so that in this case only two gambas (III IV) are needed. For such a performance only two copies of the Gamba performance score (Carus 36.013/16) are required.

This gentle jazz-flavored arrangement of the treasured Gustav Holst/Christina Rossetti carol will be absolutely stunning in performance! Lush choral textures and rich harmonies unfold one after the other for a magical concertmoment! Duration: ca. 3:00. Available separately: SATB a cappella SSAA a cappella.

The Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choirs is an enjoyable collection of diverse tunes that have descended from the folksongs across the British Isles. A variety of arrangements are included both old and new of well-loved tunes as well as some lesser-known pieces. All 34 tunes are arranged for SATB Chorus some with Piano accompaniment making this a brilliant way to enhance your choir's repertoire. This Book Of British Folksongs offers a grand selection of favourite folk tunes arranged by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams Gustav Holst Paul Mealor and George Dyson.Tunes like A-Hunting We Will Go Auld Lang Syne Bonny At Morn Come Lasses And Lads and Scarborough Fair suggest the sheer diversity on offer here. From sad tunes to happy songs the arrangements here are at once beautiful and touching coming truly to life when sung by a Mixed-Voice Choir.  These thirty four folk songs will enrich a performance programme whether as one part or the entirety. Choirs of all types and abilities will be able to discover their favourite arrangements either the most beautiful the funniest or the most enjoyable to sing. With the country experiencing a revival in singing traditional folksongs this collection is a great way to experience the unabashed joy that performing these British tunes can bring. With a great number of favourite tunes as well as some lesser-known songs this collection includes songs like There Were Three Ravens Yarmouth Town My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose Dance To Your Daddy and The Rio Grande as well as an extensive and fascinating introduction by Jeremy Summerly. The wonderful thing about singing folksongs is they are like a window into our country's history. They are occasionally funny often dramatic but always enjoyable to sing and their diversity

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day is an English carol usually attributed as 'traditional'; its first written appearance is in William B. Sandys' Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern of 1833. It is most well known in John Gardner's adaptation but numerous other composers have made original settings of it or arranged the traditional tune including Gustav Holst  Igor Stravinsky. The verses of the hymn progress through the story of Jesus told in his own voice.

Another example of the dignified majesty of Vaughan Williams’ compositions. This beautiful lyrical mass for unaccompanied SATB Solo and double chorus was specially composed for Gustav Holst and his Whitsuntide Singers.

Traditional Irish-This Christina Rossetti text is well known-especially through the settings of Gustav Holst and Harold Darke. Here Matthew Oltman sets the beautiful text for unaccompanied mixed chorus (divisi) on a traditional Irish tune it is great for concert or worship settings.

Work for Mixed Chorus. Text: Lars Lundkvist Adolf Wolfli Yunus Emre and Jorgen Gustava Brandt

This set comprises many of Holst's lesser known choral settings. Her Eyes The Glow Worm Lend Me and Come To Me are published here for the first time and the others were previously out of print. The selection will offer choirs a varied selection of pieces that will prove both interesting and rewarding. Repertoire well worth exploring.

Familiar and original words combine with two well-known melodies creating a refreshing and lovely work for Christmas and winter. With ease and grace this choral is a musical setting worthy of any December performance for mixedvoices as well as men's and women's ensembles.

Holst 'The Lively Pair' And 'Green Grass' arranged for mixed voice choir SATB with piano accompaniment.

Work for SATB Chorus and Orchestra. Revised by Colin Matthews in 1973 in consultation with Imogen Holst. Words by Walt Whitman.