Born in Glasgow Hugh Roberton became a funeral director apart from being a conductor and composer. A highly motivated and self-taught choir-master he founded the Toynbee Musical Association in 1901 and five years later this became the Glasgow Orpheus Choir which gained a world-wide reputation and went on to perform under Roberton's direction for some 45 years. He composed much for his choir with perhaps his most famous pieces being 'All In The April Evening' and the 'Mingulay Boat Song'. He had a reputation for getting the very best from his singers who held him in such great esteem that when he resigned as their leader shortly beforehis death the choir agreed that they must disband. However the Orpheus rose again when many of its members re-formed as the Glasgow Phoenix Choir which continues to perform and tour to this day. Hugh Roberton was knighted in 1931. This version of 'All In The April Evening' originally published under the catalogue number 61427 for unaccompanied mixed voice Choir of Sopranos Altos and men is now in a clearer newly typeset edition. Other versions are available for solo voice unison voices female voice choir male voice choir full mixed voice choir (SATB) with Welsh words and also in an arrangement for string Orchestra and a 'meditation' for Organ. Duration: nearly 3 minutes.

This chart-topping Lady Gaga song is a powerful and dramatic anthem of inclusiveness and affirmation! Featured in the Season 2 GLEE episode of the same name it opens with an energetic dance-pop groove building into thefull-voiced chorus ?I'm on the right track baby I was born this way!? Availible separately SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts availible digitally (syn 1 syn 2 gtr b dm). Duration ca. 3:00.

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) held numerous appointments at the Royal Court and Westminster Abbey and is considered by many to be the greatest ever English-born composer. His prolific work covered all fields: orchestral ecclesiastical operatic theatrical incidental and chamber music were all enriched by his output. The evocative anthem Thou Knowest Lord (Z 58) was written in 1687 and later included in William Croft'ssetting of the Burial Service 'for reasons obvious to every artist'. It has been sung at every British State Funeral since.This arrangement by Vincent Knight is for SAB Choir and Organ.

These delightful miniatures are wonderful for concert contest and small ensembles. Careful part-writing and attention to range make these a good choice for younger treble groups. Includes: A la puerta del cielo (At the Gate of Heaven) El Señor nació en Belén (The Lord Was Born in Bethlehem) Gloria a Dios en las Alturas (Glory to God in the Highest). Available: SSA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 5:35.

The classic Biblical text Surely He has borne our griefs was set by Antonio Lotti. In this edition Thomas Juneau provides a new English translation and other editorial helps.

Born in 1905 Harold Arlen fell in love with music at an early age. Having written songs for Cab Calloway Bing Crosby Betty Hutton and many others Arlen was truly a master of his craft. Pay tribute with this 14-minute medley divided into four sections that may be performed separately if desired. Includes: Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive Come Rain or Come Shine Get Happy It's Only a Paper Moon Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) and That Old Black Magic.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. ShowTrax and I-Pak also available. Performane time approx. 14 min.

Philip Lawson has taken a beautiful poem by Sue Cowling and set it simply and expressively. The imagery is that of a winter walk in the country and the profound realization of the great miracle of Christmas.