Sleepsong is a rich Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abilities with a new and exciting challenge.Released by Secret Garden in 2005 the song was written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland who also penned the Westlife hit You Raise Me Up. This beautiful and peaceful choral version has been arranged by Desmond Earley for six part chorus with Soprano solo. It was first performed by UCD Choral Scholars on April 19 2012.The piece is perfect for choruses looking to take their singing forward with specific directions for staggered breathing throughout offering an added challenge forensembles. Although designed to be sung A Cappella the arrangement includes a piano reduction for easy rehearsal.

Par WHITBOURN JAMES. This glorious collection of beautiful choral music by composer James Whitbourn includes fifteen short works drawn from his oeuvre from the first few years of the 21st century. Many of his greatest compositions are included in The Choral Collection, with many of the pieces working perfectly for seasonal performances, while also reflecting the many fruitful collaborations of Whitbourn's distinguished career. All works are arranged for SATB Choir. James Whitbourn has become renowned throughout the world for his acclaimed compositions and settings of numerous texts. He has been described as truly original and an innovator of contemporary British choral music, collaborating with people like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. The former appears here, as A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu, a setting of one of the Archbishop's prayers. His arrangements and compositions for the King's College Choir have been universally critically acclaimed, with A Great And Mighty Wonder, Nunc Dimittis and Were You There? representing these hugely popular collaborations. Whitbourn has also had a very close relationship with the BBC since his beginnings as a composer, working with them on three pieces within The Choral Collection. Eternal Rest and Give Us The Wings Of Faith were both composed specifically for television broadcast, the former (in its orchestral form) was played for the funeral of the Queen Mother in 2002. His longest work, for which he is most famous, is a setting of text from'the Diary of Anne Frank'. There Is No Speech Or Language comes from this work, taking its text from other sources, but that still maintain the beauty and tragedy of the wider piece. The Choral Collection of fifteen compositions by James Whitbourn is full of beautiful, haunting, uplifting and inspiring melodies for SATB Choir and Organ Accompaniment from one of the most treasured British choral composers. The brilliant choice of texts throughout is matched only by the sheer compositional skill of Whitbourn in evoking the emotions of the words in the musical form. Also included are suggestions for seasonal song use, a list of recordings, and fascinating song notes written by Whitbourn himself. The joy of choral singing is nowhere more evident than in a work by James Whitbourn, and performances of any piece within this collection is sure to be remembered for a long time to come./ Recueil / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orgue

This glorious collection of beautiful choral music by composer James Whitbourn includes fifteen short works drawn from his oeuvre from the first few years of the 21st century. Many of his greatest compositions areincluded in The Choral Collection with many of the pieces working perfectly for seasonal performances while also reflecting the many fruitful collaborations of Whitbourn's distinguished career. Allworks are arranged for SATB Choir. James Whitbourn has become renowned throughout the world for his acclaimed compositions and settings of numerous texts. He has been described as truly originaland an innovator of contemporary British choral music collaborating with people like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Choir of King's College Cambridge. The former appears here as A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu a setting ofone of the Archbishop's prayers. His arrangements and compositions for the King's College Choir have been universally critically acclaimed with A Great And Mighty Wonder Nunc Dimittis and Were You There?representing these hugely popular collaborations. Whitbourn has also had a very close relationship with the BBC since his beginnings as a composer working with them on three pieceswithin The Choral Collection. Eternal Rest and Give Us The Wings Of Faith were both composed specifically for television broadcast the former (in its orchestral form) was played for thefuneral of the Queen Mother in 2002. His longest work for which he is most famous is a setting of text from'the Diary of Anne Frank'. There Is No Speech Or Language comes from this work taking its text from othersources but that still maintain the beauty and tragedy of the wider piece. The Choral Collection of fifteen compositions by James Whitbourn is full of beautiful haunting

This collection of French Songs & Choruses includes a wealth of original choral music by French composers as well as many wonderful arrangements of some of the greatest French songs ever composed. Suitable for Mixed-Voice Choirs of all sizes and abilities this is the perfect collection for finding new performance pieces but would work equally well as a complete concert programme. The selections in this songbook are second-to-none with some of the most beautiful and affecting French choral music compiled into one volume. Many original works are included here with these choral compositions by giants of French classicalmusic often being regarded as some of their finest work. Pieces like Madrigal by Gabriel Fauré a new edition of Maurice Ravel's incredible Trois Chansons Camille Saint-Saëns's Calme Des Nuits and Trinquons?as well as Reynaldo Hahn's three Rondels originally written for SATB choir.? French Songs And Choruses also features a great many arrangements of works that have been enjoyed by choirs and singers for many years. The harmonies of songs like Chanson D'Amour?by Gabriel Fauré convey just how stunning a song this is to hear as well as to sing while others like Debussy's Beau Soir?offer a similarly beautiful take on a different theme. With all of these songs the joy will be in careful selection fantastic practice and the thrill of performance for you and your audience. Such a grand selection of Songs And Choruses For Mixed-Voice Choirs?is sure to enhance or invigorate your choir's repertoire giving you an enjoyable introduction to the finest choral music that France has to offer. The delightful arrangements of the carefully-selected French Songs And Choruses?included in this collection will make a perfectly French-flavoured addition to your general

Today's Choral Classics is a special collection of pieces from the most exciting talents in choral composition today. From the church to the concert hall it is the perfect volume for choruses seeking a contemporary choral repertoire rich in accessible modern arrangements in a variety of styles. Featuring Paul Mealor's Wherever You Are a Christmas No. 1 for The Military Wives choir and Ubi Caritas his specially commissioned piece for the royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; serene miniatures by John Tavener and Eric Whitacre; simple gems by Richard Rodney Bennett and Richard Blackford; and more substantialworks by Judith Weir James Whitbourn Tarik O'Regan and Nico Muhly; choirs of all styles sizes and abilities will discover a wealth of variety of inspiring pieces to delight singers and audiences alike. Today's Choral Classics is a fantastic addition to any music library or choral resource and provides a solid and accessible basis for any contemporary choral concert programme.

Instrumentation : SATB a cappella The Kikapust Choral Series offers choirs an extensive choice of close-harmony a cappella arrangements. All of our arrangers / composers - Jonathan Rathbone, Ben Parry & Mark Williams - were long-standing members of the Swingle Singers. Content : Kikapust Choral Series - Levels of Difficulty: * Straightforward arrangements which will prove readily accessible to the average SATB choir; ** These arrangements will present one or two difficulties but are easily within the grasp of the average SATB cho ir; *** Indicates a slightly more complex level of arrangement, which will require an experienced SATB choir of fairly accomplished singers; **** This category of titles requires an experienced choir and will prove more demanding.

This definitive collection showcases twelve of the finest and most loved partsongs by Robert Lucas Pearsall (1795-1856); published in two volumes compiled and introduced by Ralph Allwood one of the UK’s pre-eminent choral directors.These works including the well known Lay a Garland In Dulci Jubilo Great God of Love and No! No! Nigella! are collected and published together for the first time. Suitable for choirs of all abilities the partsongs within this two volume collection are scored for four to eight parts and appropriate for sacred or secular usage. Beautifully engraved the original notation has been updated for contemporary use and clear rehearsalaccompaniments are provided.Both volumes will be an essential addition to any choir's music library to be used over and over again.The Novello Choral Programme is the creation of a panel of advisors pre-eminent in the British music scene: Ralph Allwood Susan Digby David Hill Brian Kay and Barry Rose each with extensive experience in choral conducting concert work and music education. The aim is to publish essential editions from the best of the wealth of existing choral music ancient and modern while widening the repertoire with exciting new composers and new trends in music making.Ralph Allwood is one of the UK's most distinguished choral directors. He is Precentor and Director of Music at Eton College and a Choral Advisor to Novello.

Cantiones profanae Instrument : soloists (STBar), mixed choir (SATB), children's choir and orchestra Type : choral score Nombre de Pages : 72 Carl Orff's masterpiece composed in 1936 undoubtedly is one of the best-known musical creations throughout the world. By popular request, we now publish a comprehensive choral score uniting all choral parts in one volume of excellent quality and print. This choral score complements the hitherto available choral parts (ED 4920-01 and -02) presenting female and male voices in separate editions, as well as the piano score ED 2877. The new choral score makes rehearsing and studying this extraordinary work much easier for every singer and music lover. Content : Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: 1. O Fortuna - 2. Fortune plango vulnera - I Primo vere: 3. Veris leta facies - 4. Omnia sol temperat - 5. Ecce gratum - Uf dem anger: 6. Tanz - 7. Floret silva - 8. Chramer, gip die varwe mir - 9. Reie - Swaz hie gat umbe - Chume, chum, geselle min - Swaz hie gat umbe - 10. Were diu werlt alle min - II In Taberna: 11. Estuans interius - 12. Olim lacus colueram - 13. Ego sum abbas - 14. In taberna quando sumus - III Cour d'amours: 15. Amor volat undique - 16. Dies, nox et omnia - 17. Stetit puella - 18. Circa mea pectora - 19. Si puer cum puellula - 20. Veni, veni, venias - 21. In trutina - 22. Tempus et iocundum - 34. Dulcissime - Blanziflor et Helena: 24. Ave formosissima - Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: 25. O Fortuna

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.

The Faber New Choral Works series sets out to introduce a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series aims to draw in a rich diversity of living composers and will include both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.In Memoriam Anne Frank was written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Anne Frank's death in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp just six weeks before the Nazi surrender in 1945. This moving choral tribute is elegiac in mood but like Anne's inspirational diary also exudes warmth and gentleness.Composed byHoward Goodall available here is the Vocal score of his emotive and moving work In Memoriam Anne Frank for SATB (divisi) Choir with Piano accompaniment.

For centuries composers have been inspired by the beautiful O Magnum Mysterium text depicting the birth of the new-born King among the lowly animals and shepherds. This setting for unaccompanied SATB divisi by Morten Lauridsen one of America’s most loved and most performed living choral composers is rich in colour deeply spiritual and intensely moving. It is rated as 'reasonably straightforward' to sing so suitable for the majority of choirs. A Piano part is included in the score for rehearsal purposes only. Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs insearch 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.

Who Killed Cock Robin is a dramatic characterful setting by one of Britain’s most talented young composers Jonathan Dove. With a flawless feel for choral and vocal textures Dove fully exploits the drama and wit of the text to produce an immensely rewarding and approachable work.  Arranged for unaccompanied SATB choir. Faber New Choral Works 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 ofvaried styles.

This collection of 27 Russian sacred choral works was compiled and edited by Russian music scholar and choral director Nöelle Mann who was curator of the Prokofiev Archive at the Centre for Russian Music Goldsmiths College until her death in 2010.Presents the wonderful repertoire of Russian sacred choral music for unaccompanied mixed voicesCovers a wide-ranging repertoire spanning the eighteenth century to the early twentieth centurySuitable for performance in concert or during ChurchIntroduces composers who are central to musical developments yet little known outside RussiaIncludes a simple system oftransliteration/pronunciation to help non-Russian-speaking directors and singers plus an audio pronunciation guide on the webIncludes non-singing translationsAll pieces have been arranged for SATB unaccompanied.

In this seventh volume of Warlock’s Choral works there is a mixture of work. The Full Heart sets poetry of Warlock’s friend Robert Nicholas and is written for eight-part Chorus with a Soprano solo. A Cornish Christmas Carol is one of two Cornish carols Warlock wrote. This one is for Chorus SATB with SA divisi and a solo Soprano moment toward the end. Corpus Christi written in 1919 requires contrAlto solo and Tenor solo from the choir with an extremely demanding part for the contrAltos. The three dirges All the Flowers of Spring Call for the Robin Redbreast and The Wren and The Shrouding of the Duchess of Malfi were originally published as a set but are performedseparately. The first is for mixed Chorus SATB the second SSAA and the third TTBB with a first Tenor line of almost unequalled challenge.Composer writer and musical scholar Peter Warlock (Philip Heseltine) was active in the early decades of the twentieth century when he distinguished himself by his rediscovery and transcription of early English music his writing on Delius Gesualdo and other many other musicians and for his Choral works and songs among them the carol Bethlehem Down.