Roger Quilter (1877-1953) was a British composer best known for writing many gentle and beautiful songs. Along with Henry Balfour Gardiner and Percy Grainger he was a member of the Frankfurt Group a group of friends who studied composition together at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt. Slumber Song is a gentle lullaby scored for Unison Voices with Piano accompaniment. The lyrics were written by the little-known poet Clifford Mills. It makes the perfect closing number or even an encore for any choral concert.

Whether for classroom sing-alongs adult community sings choral concerts or just riding in the car this Step One of the SING WITH US songbooks is an invaluable resource. Composer and song leader Nick Page who has led group sings and workshops at MENC ACDA AOSA and other conferences for many years has assembled this multicultural set of 28 easy and fun sing-along songs for all ages. The collection begins with Echo songs that are easy but with a simple challenge reinforcing Nick's belief that the first step in getting people of all ages to sing along is to make them better listeners. Along with this Nick encourages using lots of emotion particularly joy. TheCall and Response songs and the unison songs that follow offer well known gems as well as easy to learn new songs that can be sung in Unison or with harmony. Nick provides invaluable cultural information as well as essential tips for making the songs come alive. Reproducible lyric sheets are also included. Nick Page has received rave reviews for his SINGS and many workshops throughout North America and Europe. In addition to his song leading Nick is a choral composer with over fifty published works including Sing and Shine On and Music as a Way of Knowing that are very popular with music teachers and choral musicians. Singing is an act of compassion; we make the world a better place through our singing.

A graceful and spirited song for Unison Voieces with Piano accompanimnt Spring will bring a beatifully pastoral feel to your choir's concert repertoire.

This short cantata set in a jazz idiom makes an ideal end-of-term concert which should be performed strictly for fun! Scored for unison voices with up to four short solos piano accompaniment plus guitar chords. The chorus gives enthusiastic youngsters the opportunity to growl as the lions in the den and click fingers to the blues! The now famous series of Novello pop cantatas originated from this well-known work. Words by Vachel Lindsay.

An attractive short piece for Nativity which makes an ideal concert item for unison voices and piano (with words by George Mackay Brown) commissioned by The Times for Christmas 1993.

A must for your next concert! The story of Moses from bulrush days to the time when he led his people into the land of milk and honey. This pop cantata is tremendous fun for choir and audience and one high spot is the galloping chase sequence. The nine songs written for unison voices piano with guitar chords are linked by suggested Biblical passages which are optional. Solo parts for Moses and the Pharaoh.

The Blues Service-New settings of the two evening canticles which incorporate jazz elements including harmony in voice parts and organ and many â??blueâ?? notes. Despite these jazz elements the music is very approachable with natural syncopation and mostly homophonic writing. It is also available for mixed choir (ISMN 979-0-060-13011-3). Either version would be enjoyable and rewarding additions to a church choirâ??s modern liturgical repertoire or indeed concert repertoire of all choirs.

Handel’s Rinaldo was the first Italian opera created specifically for the British stage and the work with which the composer made his spectacular London debut. This achingly beautiful piece has become a popular concert aria. Italian and English lyrics are included.

This delicate unison setting of the well-known Irish Blessing is both simple and lyrical providing an emotional connection between singers and listeners. The rise and fall of each musical phrase builds momentum to the fourthphrase allowing the melody to soar. Ideal benediction for concert or service!

French Folk Tune-This is such a clever piece for treble voices. Set to a traditional French tune Valerie Crescenz creates a witty and comical work great for a spring concert.

The haunting Celtic melody interweaves with the undulating piano textures for an unforgettable concert moment. Ideal for building vocal musicianship in treble choirs. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45

An ideal finale this stunning setting is sure to become a standard in your holiday concert programming. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Concert Band ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 3:55.

Sixteen sparkling new musical items for Easter and Springtime from some of today's best-loved children's composers including Sheila Wilson Niki Davies Alison Hedger and others.This invaluable resource provides teachers andleaders of youth singing groups with songs and instrumentals suitable for all children within the Primary age range.The first part of the compilation follows the Biblical story and can be used as a musical framework for a sacredEaster presentation. The second part of the selection contains more general Easter and Springtime songs for use in class and concerts. Also includes a class activity - making a Mini Easter Egg Box from a cross!