Sing Out! Christmas contains dazzling new Choral versions of five festive favourites arranged by renowned Vocal Coach and Choral Director Mark De-Lisser.From the reflective Happy Christmas (War is Over) to the cheerful upbeat arrangement of Winter Wonderland this seasonal selection offers well-loved pieces that will delight and inspire both singers and listeners alike. The positive message of all of these songs was crucial to their inclusion and this means that each performance will bring a message of hope and optimism for this Christmas. Arranged for SAT (Soprano/Alto/Tenor) Choir with the occasional solo part thispack includes an innovative and user-friendly download card with performance backing tracks full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks of each Vocal line recorded by members of ACM Gospel Choir. The scores feature Piano parts and chord symbols for band accompaniment. Helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in this book giving you everything you need to learn these well-loved songs.Mark De-Lisser is a celebrated Vocal Coach and Choral Director who has been featured on BBC1's 'Last Choir Standing'. His extensive introduction and notes within this songbook bring a personal touch as De-Lisser really is passionate about getting people singing improvising and most of all enjoying themselves. The new Choral arrangements of these Christmas classics are ideal for spicing up a performance while retaining the magic of the original songs. So this Christmas make sure you Sing Out! leaving your listeners speechless. 

Five great songs are given the gospel treatment and the result is a guaranteed showstopper - fun funky slick and stylish.The arrangements are by vocal coach and choral director Mark De-Lisser and were performed by his choir ACM Gospel Choir on BBC's Last Choir Standing - they are all uplifting modern and a joy to sing.Arranged for SAT choir with downloadable backing tracks using the accompanying card they can also be performed with a Piano or band using the Piano accompaniments and chord symbols. This book has everything included to make it as easy and straightforward as possible to learn with helpful hints for each song and downloads of fulldemonstrations performance backing tracks and individual rehearsal tracks for each vocal part.'Mark has unique experience of bringing this uplifting genre of choral music to young singers who have never experienced it so the arrangements are skillfully designed to enable involve and captivate. There is a brilliance and energy in this collection that makes it a unique contribution to the repertoire. For directors of all choirs - start-up to veteran - this is a MUST.' - Suzi Digby Voices Foundation. If this all sounds intriguing be sure to check out Mark De-Lisser himself in our video below explaining what makes singing from the Sing Out! Series so great:

Recital Music has developed a large exciting and eclectic catalogue of Christmas music for choirs in recent years. Some works are published for the first time others are in new editions and we aim to provide accessible and enjoyable choral music for choirs of all ages and abilities. Enjoy!Shout for the King! is a joyous and vibrant carol for junior choir and piano. It's Latin-American influence has proved popular with choirs and audiences alike and a double bass and percussion can easily be added for extra energy and atmosphere.Chord symbols are included for optional double bass or guitar accompaniment.The composer writes: 'Shout forthe King! was composed one evening in December 2004. At the time I was training as a Primary School teaching assistant and involved in playing the piano for the school's various Christmas musical events and concerts. It was the first time I had written both lyrics and music which both came to me at the same time. I subsequently taught the song to the children in the days which followed which they loved and it was the first time a 'real' composer had written anything for them. A week later it was premiered at the school carol concert with me playing the piano.I have always wanted to write a new and catchy Christmas carol drawing influences from all the familiar ones we know and love every Christmas. I also wanted the melody of the verses and chorus to be catchy and repetitive and would be easy and enjoyable for junior choirs to learn. I have always had a fondness for Latin-American rhythms hence the happy groove which I think add to the appeal!'Born in Cardiff in 1975 and trained in piano and flute at school Jay Mackie studied composition as an undergraduate at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama from 1997-2000 and completed an MMus gaining a distinction in Composition in 2004.At college Jayson received three scholarship prizes for composing where his Wind Quintet was a featured work at the ISCM's World Music Days

Discovery Level 2-This spirited take on Jingle Bells is loaded with fun. Jingle bell parts for everyone chord symbols provided and nothing but surprises in the music. A wonderful--and noisy--concert closer