Lullay my liking is scored for accompanied two-part choir allowing for various upper-/lower-voice combinations: two-part trebles or sopranos upper voices only (S/A) or men only (T/B). If performed by a four-part choir sopranos and tenors should read the upper line and altos and basses read the lower. The keyboard part can be played on piano or organ or harp.An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an excitingvariety of styles.Graham Ross (b. 1985) is Director of Music and Fellow of Clare College Cambridge and Principal Conductor and co-founder of the Dmitri Ensemble. A composer and conductor of a wide range of repertoire he has had works performed throughout Europe and beyond. He has recorded many rarely performed and newly composed works including pieces by Ralph Vaughan Williams (Albion Records); James MacMillan Judith Bingham and Giles Swayne (Naxos); and Imogen Holst (Harmonia Mundi). He guest-conducts throughout the UK and abroad with recent engagements in Palestine Australia Nigeria Denmark Aldeburgh and Glyndebourne. As a composer recent performances have been given by among others Aurora Orchestra Australian Chamber Orchestra comedian Barry Humphries BBC Concert Orchestra Choir of London City of London Sinfonia National Youth Choir of Great Britain O Duo and the Solstice Quartet.

The radiance and joy of the Christmas season come shining through in this short medley of favorite carols. A delightful opener for Christmas concerts and services it includes: Angels We Have Heard on High; Good Christians AllRejoice; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part Mixed Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl ob hp timp perc vn 1 2 va ca b) BonusTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:25.

This beautiful song recorded by Andrea Bocelli can be performed any time of year but the hope-filled lyrics are especially uplifting for December concerts. “A ray of hope flickers in the sky a tiny star lights up way uphigh. All across the land dawns a bright new morn. This comes to pass when a child is born.” Available separately: SATB Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl ob hn 1 2 perc pno vn 1 vn 2 va vc b) ShowTrax CD.Duration: ca. 2:40.

From the meek and lowly manger to the glorious alleluias of the angels this setting of the traditional carol positively sparkles with joy! Perform it with piano or with the colorful chamber orchestra and celebrate the Nativity in school community and worship performances!