Hungary has a thousand-year-old tradition of reverence for the Virgin Mary. In the course of the centuries the Church has found more and more occasions for the celebration of Mary. The greatest is the celebration of Mary?s assumption into heaven which coincides with the anniversary of the death of Saint Stephen on August 15. The texts of these choral works originate from various supplicatory prayers from the office vocal texts and hymns. The six choral works don?t form a cycle since the texts are associated with different liturgies. The choruses: Regina caeli ? antiphon for Easter Sub tuum praesidium ? antiphon Maria Mater gratiae ? short hymn Ave Regina caelorum ?antiphon for Lent Ave maris stella ? Hymn to Mary Virgo parens Christi benedicta ? responsorium can be sung singly or in any combination.

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. This is the original arrangement as sung by the Military Wives Choir. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song, it's and nbsp - the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / Ssa Et Piano

(with Hear Our Prayer O Lord)-Uses: General Patriotic Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14 Now available in accessible TTB and SAB voicings these timeless lyrics are a paraphrase of II Chronicles 7:14 relevant for personal and corporate application. You may find this useful for a patriotic service or during a time of prayer for our nation. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 tpt 1-3 hn tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba hp perc bells timp rhythm vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

This American folk hymn became an anthem of the pioneers reflecting the courage of a growing nation. This setting for younger choirs offers well-crafted layered voice parts and alternates between a more flowing expressive verse and the rhythmic fervent refrain building in anticipation to the final chorus with soaring descant. Superb for contest honor choirs and festivals! Discovery Level 2.