Arrangement: Gazard Patrick. Par GAZARD PATRICK. Three mighty anthems that reverberate across some of the great sporting arenas. Sung with all the passion that the fans are feeling, this is an essential part of the experience of witnessing some of the greatest sporting occasions. Presented here in accessible arrangements that keep hold of all the emotion of these great songs, they will make a rousing encore to any concert programme. This version is a superb arrangement for 3-part choir of SA and Men's voices. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Feuillet / Choeur

The five SAB anthems contained in this collection are ready when you need them most! Slim Sundays, 'blizzard' Sundays, summer choir, or any time an easily prepared anthem is needed quickly because of brief rehearsal time or limited resources. And although these anthems are easily prepared, they're still highly effective. Created by veteran composer/arranger Jay Althouse, Ready, Set, Sing! is an indispensable resource you'll use time and time again! / Choeur SAB

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. 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 exciting variety of styles. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

This uplifting anthem sounds like a current radio hit---the kind you'll want to sing again and again. Its powerful contemporary pop hook makes for a perfect celebration at the beginning of the year or a fitting sentiment at the end. / 3 Parties Mixtes

With beautiful images of Creation, this message in song delivers an expressive testimony of God's presence in our lives. Careful choral arranging uses unison voices mingled with thicker vocal tapestries, all to balance variety with accessibility. The time-honored text and Sacred Harp tune bring a sturdy confidence to the anthem, making it a great choice for anytime. / SAB

We think this is the finest arrangement we've heard of the patriotic work that many believe should be our national anthem. Mark Hayes' arrangement uses fresh, new harmonies and is thoroughly inspirational. Optional narration includes writings by Jefferson, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King. Vocals are not difficult for a piece of this order. Consider for use at festivals. InstruPax includes: director's score, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 French horns [opt. baritone], percussion. / Choeur SAB

One day we'll join the choir of angels singing the thund'rous anthem, 'Alleluia,' forevermore! What an exciting promise we have in Christ our King, to join Him triumphantly in eternity! Arranged by Bruce Greer, don't miss this incredibly joyous offering of praise from the inspired, contemporary hymnwriters, Keith and Kristyn Getty. Instrumental parts and a fully-orchestrated accompaniment CD are available. / Choeur SAB

This exceptional original anthem by Jay Althouse has an inspiring message for all believers to stand together as One Church, united in faith and in service to Christ. Opening with unison voices singing a statement of faith, 'We are a church. We are a congregation,' it gradually builds in vigor, climaxing in a glorious refrain: 'O Lord, we praise you with our voices and with song.' / Choeur SAB

Over the Rainbow is a standard that has become forever associated with its most famous interpreter, Judy Garland. Her troubled adult years only added poignancy to her guileless interpretation of the song, preserved on celluloid in The Wizard of Oz when she was seventeen. The song would also do something similar for Eva Cassidy whose 1992 version brought her posthumous fame almost a decade later. Arranged beautifully by Christopher Hussey for SAB choir with Piano accompaniment, this anthem of hope has not lost its bitter-sweet yearning. / Choeur Mixte (SAB) Et Piano

No. 2 The Little Land (Barcarolle). Par TREDICI DAVID DEL. From Del Tredici's Program notes: “In this traumatic post-9/11 world, I felt an urge to connect with, and even comfort, the youngest generation of budding musicians. Heart and felt are two words that directed my choice of texts: I wanted to tell something about myself, as well as about the joys of childhood . . . Stevenson's The Little Land re-creates the imaginitive world that to daydreaming children seems so natural. ” SS/A. Tredici, D, Del/ Feuillet / 3 Parties Voix Aigües (SSS)