Music played an enormous role in the works of William Shakespeare, while his own sonnets, poems and soliloquies have provided continuing inspiration for many composers through the years. The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection, inspired by the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death in 2016, is an exciting anthology of choral works that are settings of Shakespeare's words. For choirs of all types and abilities, this collection has been edited by David Wordsworth so that all the pieces are fantastic both to sing and hear.The collection features some beautiful settings that have well and truly stood the test of time, such as Thomas Arne's Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind and Henry Leslie's How Sweet The Moonlight Sleeps. More recent settings from 20th century and contemporary composers include Ernest Moeran's Sigh No More, Ladies, Gary Carpenter's Lo, Here, The Gentle Lark and John Tavener's Fear No More and Look In Thy Glass.Not only this, the Shakespeare Choral Collection boasts several works that were specially commissioned, including John Joubert's Be Not Afeard, Richard Sisson's Light Thickens and Pawel Lukaszewki's Weary With Toil, I Haste Me To My Bed. Some pieces have never appeared before in print, such as those by Kevin Olsen, Bernard Hughes and John Gardner. These songs truly are a joy to perform, with some relatively simple arrangements that are purely fun to sing, while some more complex settings that will be thoroughly rewarding for choirs and audiences alike.A total of 26 fantastic works comprise The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection, which would work as a wonderful concert programme on its own, or could provide a wealth of options for choirs looking to expand their repertoire with a range of unique settings. Also included is a fascinating introduction by editor David Wordsworth, and notes describing each piece.Words written by indisputably the greatest writer in the English language can only be matched with music by composers of talent and renown such as these. The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection is an essential anthology of stunning settings of beautiful words which will be performed and enjoyed for many years to come. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Johannis Cantabrigiense-Nico Muhly's Third Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis) is a work for SATB Choir and Organ Accompaniment. Commissioned by the Master and Fellows of St John's College Cambridge it was first performed by St John's College Choir on 29th May 2016. A full performance lasts around 7.5 minutes. 'The American composer Nico Muhly has often spoken of his love of the early English church music which he sang as a choirboy and his recent choral works include a Third Service composed for St John's College Cambridge. (Given his love of music by Thomas Weelkes we can perhaps hope for at least six more.) This setting though has nothing to do with the early English repertoire and is in a bold modern idiom more akin to Tippett's famous setting for St. John's. The Organ plays a varied and independent role throughout sometimes with dynamics that are quite different to those in the voice parts. The Organ part is sometimes written on two staves without further comment and it's not entirely clear what is required between pages 3 and 4 where three staves become two. The vocal parts include some modest vocal effects and there are Soprano and Alto solos in the Nunc dmittis. The Gloria of the Nunc is a varied repeat of the Magnificat Gloria together with a subtly reworked conclusion to match the general mood of the movement. - Geoffrey Webber Choir & Organ Magazine 

Mixed choruses and chamber ensembles will frequently use and enjoy this collection of English madrigals selected and edited by former King's Singer Philip Lawson. Selections include: Sweet Suffolk Owl (Thomas Vautor) The Silver Swan (Orlando Gibbons) The Nightingale the Organ of Delight (Thomas Weelkes) Sweet Honey Sucking Bees (John Wilbye) Of All the Birds (John Bartlett).

We Have All the Time in the World is the classic James Bond theme featuring the warm graceful vocals of Louis Armstrong. Beloved for its sophisticated smooth sound the track - written by John Barry and Hal David - has transcended its tie to cinema becoming one of the most requested songs at weddings anniversaries and other celebrations.This brand new arrangement by Thomas Lydon for SATB choir brings this standard to the Novello Choral Pops series - the perfect number for choirs seeking a stylish soulful number to add to their repertoire.

Edited by Thurston Dart 23 madrigals for SSA by Bateson, Byrd, East, Hilton, Holborne, Johnson, Jones, Morley, Porter, Tomkins, Ward, Weelkes, Wilbye and Youll. CONTENTS BATESON, Thomas Nightingale BYRD, William Benedictus EAST, Michael See Amaryllis shamed How merrily we live HILTON, John If it be love HOLBORNE, William Gush forth, my tears Since Bonny-boots was dead JOHNSON, Robert Full fathom five Where the bee sucks JONES, Robert Sweet Kate MORLEY, Thomas It was a lover and his lass Lady, those eyes See mine own sweet jewel This love is but a wanton fit Though Philomela lost her love PORTER,Walter When first I saw thee TOMKINS, Thomas Sure there is no god of love WARD, John Fly not so fast Go wailing accents WEELKES, Thomas Those sweet delightful lilies Though my carriage be but careless WILBYE, John Away, thou shalt not love me YOULL, Henry While joyful springtime lasteth

Diamonds Are Forever is the theme song of the seventh film in the James Bond series. The sensual lyrics of the song are voiced by Shirley Bassey written by Don Black and set to music by John Barry.This SATB arrangement by Thomas Lydon captures the longing of the song with its luxurious harmonies and mimicry of the James Bond signature brass stabs in the piano accompaniment.

Goldfinger will always call to mind Shirley Bassey???s assertive vocal on the soundtrack of the James Bond film of the same name. Written by John Barry Lesley Bricusse and Anthony Newley it became the definitive in-your-face Bond song before the series??? theme tunes became quieter and more pop-oriented.This version has been arranged for SATB choir with piano accompaniment by Thomas Lydon.

Tre Elisabethanske Anthems is a collection of songs by Thomas Welkes John Hilton and Christopher Tye. Danish translation by Poul Pedersen.

Ex Maria Virgine was commissioned by Timothy Brown and the Choir of Clare College Cambridge with the generous support of Paul Lee. The first performance was given on 12th December 2008 in the Chapel of St John'sCollege Cambridge by the Choir of Clare College Cambridge with Simon Thomas Jacobs ( organ) conducted by Timothy Brown. The complete work Ex Maria Virgine (A Christmas Sequence) is also available Order No. CH73832.

Ex Maria Virgine was commissioned by Timothy Brown and the Choir of Clare College Cambridge with the generous support of Paul Lee. The first performance was given on 12th December 2008 in the Chapel of St John'sCollege Cambridge by the Choir of Clare College Cambridge with Simon Thomas Jacobs (organ) conducted by Timothy Brown.

Gladys Knight: Licence To Kill is the theme song from the James Bond film of the same name. This powerful piece is perfect for any Choral group.Gladys Knight: Licence To Kill has been beautifully arranged by Thomas Lydon for S.A.T.B Choir and Piano.

This work for unaccompanied SATB soli and choir was commissioned in the name of Sir Thomas Armstrong by the Musicians Benevolent Fund for performance at the St. Cecilia's Day service in Westminster Abbey on 25th November1992.The text is taken from St. Luke's gospel. The words of the archangel are sung by the main choir and in the words of the composer 'should build up to a thunderous awesome theophany.'

This work was commissioned by The Liverpool Culture Company Limited as part of the 2008 European Capital of Culture Programme. It was first performed on 28th February 2008 at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral by Josephine Knight(Cello) Elin Manahan Thomas (Soprano) Andrew Kennedy (Tenor) and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Vasily Petrenko. Duration: 35 minutes.