The Novello Book Of Hymns is a collection of 50 favourite hymns, inspiringly and engagingly written for SATB Choirs. Edited by David Hill, all the arrangements in this book are designed to be singable by congregations without music, and can be used in any church or school service.As well as providing uplifting versions of hymns, these arrangements also work well as easy anthems, enabling church and school choirs to learn an often striking and dramatic piece of music quickly and easily.The hymns have been arranged by a range of well-loved composers including Richard Lloyd, John Bertalot, David Hill, Stephen Jackson, Philip Moore, Christopher Robinson and many others.Editor of the collection David Hill is a Choral Advisor to Novello. He is Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers, Musical Director of the Bach Choir, Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, Associate Guest Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society, and Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Jesus Reassures His Mother is a setting of medieval lyric poetry written anonymously in the 14th century. The poet recounts a vision of the young Mary rocking the infant Christ to sleep. The child requests hismother to sing a lullaby but alas knowing her child’s fate she is too sad to sing. Jesus tells her that all mothers worry about their children’s futures and insists that she should sing nevertheless. Mary recounts the visit ofGabriel and the events of Christ’s birth but reflects how sad it is to have delivered a child to such a fate. Jesus reassures his mother that he will be with his father in heaven where Mary will come to join Him at the end oftime there to live in eternal bliss. At this point Mary is persuaded by and echoes her child’s reassuring words and she is joined in this by the choir (now representing us all). The vision fades away in the voice of the narratorwhose loneliness and longing return. We learn that it is Christmas Day. This setting grows from the visionary mystical world inhabited by Julian of Norwich whose Revelations of Divine Love provided the inspiration for awork Anne Boyd composed in 1994. The medium has been expanded from the Song Company’s six solo voices used in the Revelations to the double motet choir of the Sydney Philharmonia who commissioned this work for their 75thanniversary. The parts of the infant Jesus Mary the Narrator and the angel Gabriel are taken by choir soloists: soprano alto tenor and bass. The work is situated in the context of Boyd’s personal musical aestheticwhich she describes as the intersection of Christian Love with Buddhist silence.

The Manchester Carols is an inspired collaboration between composer Sasha Johnson Manning and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy. A collection of 12 carols linked with a gentle entertaining narration which reshape and modernise the Christmas story. Its creators wanted to write something that is relevant to and reflects modern society and which acknowledges the fact that even though someone might not subscribe to the religion behind the Nativity story they can still appreciate it as an inspiring magical tale. The carols are for everyone believers or not. Duffy uses the Christmas story as a metaphor for human experience giving usup-close and personal insights into the central characters of the nativity – Mary Joseph a newborn baby and a ‘golden youth’ (aka the Angel Gabriel). As Duffy herself says: 'I think the story is wonderful. There’s a lot we can take from it on a human level even if we don’t take the divine element.' There are hints too of the darker grittier side of the Nativity story – refugees poverty giving birth on the road; and looking further forward there are hints of Jesus’ fate on the cross. These carols were written in Manchester in 2007 and first performed by children from several Manchester schools at The Royal Northern College of Music (and again in 2008). All of us who worked on them – librettist composer artist conductor teachers musicians and singers – live and work in that great city. And so these are and will forever be  The Manchester Carols'.

A Choral Collection-Created by Geron Davis this collection will serve many needs in your local church with its songs of praise and worship of adoration and humility of the Lamb's suffering and death for our sins and of thanksgiving for God'sgoodness and mercy. Songs include:Jesus You Are Welcome We Serve A Mighty God/Mighty God We Serve We've Come to Worship We Sing Worthy King of Kings Lord of Lords All of the Glory Let the Words of My Mouth PerfectPeace Nothing Less Than Holiness When Anyone Looks at Me Holy is the Lamb Lamb of God I Worship You It Took a Lamb Thank you Lord. Orchestration includes score and parts for Flute 1-2 Oboe English Horn (Clarinet sub) Trumpet 1-4 Horn 1-4 (Alto Sax sub) Alto Sax Tenor Sax Trombone 1-2 (Tenor Sax sub/Baritone T.C. sub) Violin 1-2 Viola (Clarinet sub) Cello Bass (Bass Clarinet sub) Percussion String Synthesizer Rhythm. Instrumentationvaries. SATB Cassette Accompaniment Trax (Split and Stereo) CD Accompaniment Trax (Split and Stereo) Orchestration Preview Pack (CD) CD 10-Pack are also available.

A Cantata Inspired by Spirituals-This major sacred work is musically inspired by traditional spirituals and tells of the ministry passion and resurrection of Jesus through familiar repurposed tunes narration and scriptures. Two endings are provided one for Holy Week and one with a jubilant Easter finale making this a versatile and inspiring work for a variety of Spring programming. From the rhythmic vitality of “Ride On King Jesus” to the languishing strains of “They Crucified My Lord ” from the stately dignity of “Give Me Jesus” to the festive joy of “Great Day ” this work delivers both ministry and artistry. Whether presented with Brant Adams'inspired orchestrations or with Piano alone you will find A Journey to Hope a unique and effective cantata experience. Songs include: 'Prelude'; 'The Call to Faith'; 'The Call to Follow'; 'Peace for the Journey'; 'Ride On King Jesus'; 'Come to the Welcome Table'; 'Gethsemane'; 'Jesus Walked to Calvary'; 'They Crucified My Lord'; 'Great Day! The Lord Is Risen!' Full orchestration: Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 tba hp pno timp perc 1-2 vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and on CD-ROM. Consort orchestration: Score and Parts (fl 1-2 cl tpt 1-2 tbn perc kybd strings) available on CD-ROM.

The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With carols for Advent Christmas New Year and Epiphany and a fabulous range of accessible quality material this is a must-have collection for all choirs at Christmas. 56 flexibly scored carols Suitable for mixed choirs upper-voice choirs choirs with few men unison choirs small choirs and all other groups New flexible arrangements of traditional carols and modern favourites Brandnew carols written specially for the collection Variety of composers including Kerry Andrew Malcolm Archer Alan Bullard Bob Chilcott Stephen Cleobury Cecilia McDowall John Rutter Mack Wilberg and David Willcocks Wide range of material from Medieval to the present day and including wassails gallery carols world carols and spirituals Accessible keyboard accompaniments suitable for Organ (with or without pedals) or Piano

This year celebrate Christmas in a spirit of worship with this exciting new work by Marty Hamby. By incorporating familiar material with meaningful new songs by Danny and Debbie Lance Hamby has created a musical atmosphere fortrue corporate choir-led worship. With the assurance that Jesus' birth changed the world and that God is with us the tone of this musical celebration will touch your singers instrumentals and congregation encouraging them toshare the joy with the whole world! Titles include: Joy to the World We Come with Joy Jesus Is Born Today Birthday of a King God with Us Messiah Child Adore (A Worship Medley) Mary Did You Know? For Just One Day.

There is a wealth of Christmas repertoire for choirs to choose from and sometimes it is difficult to select which arrangement you want of your traditional carols. It is refreshing when you get a selection which has a new version of a familiar carol plus two carols which you think you should know but donâ??t. This is the case with Joanna Gillâ??s three new carols. â??Sir Christèmasâ? a traditional British carol in the setting by William Mathias has been a popular choice for many years. Yet here is a refreshing new arrangement with the hint of sleigh bells and a choral texture where the melody is passed from voice to voice. The carol builds to a triumphant ending to highlight the fun and merry making to be had at Christmas. Then we have two new original carol settings: â??I heard the bells on Christmas dayâ? with words by the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It is presented with a swinging bell like texture and a catchy tune builds to a dramatic ending wishing peace on earth goodwill to men. â??Look to the Stableâ? is a new carol with words by Becca Beschizza a gentle lullaby to the new born baby Jesus praising this event and the Glory of God. This gentle melody is bound to become a favourite with both choirs and audiences.The three carols in this album are going to appeal to the singer with their simple but effective word setting along with the beautiful and well-crafted accompaniments. Furthermore they are going to appeal to the audience and will become a popular feature in many Christmas carol services around the world.

A Service for Advent (1 Book 1 Preview CD)-This moving cantata is a worship service of contemplation and reflection. Based on the classic Evensong service the work is appropriate for choirs looking for a something that is both traditional and yet very innovative. A profound blending of message and music the writers have provided a moving invitation to quietly consider the advent moment from an ancient yet relevant perspective while the narration for multiple readers and congregation poignantly weaves everything together. Though brief this powerful work will be an inspiring moment as your church prepares for the Christmas event. Truly inspired! Songs include: 'Tis the Winter of Our Longing - O Come Thou Wisdom - O Come Thou Branch of Jesse's Tree - O Come Thou Key of David - O Savior Open Heaven Wide - Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus - Wake Awake for Night Is Flying - O Come O Come Emmanuel. Score and Parts (fl ob eng hn vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition.