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)

Virgil Thomson's The Akond Of Swat for SATB choir with Baritone solo and Piano accompaniment.This composition is one movement of a larger work entitled 'Cantata on Poems of Edward Lear'. The complete work consists of five movements which are performed in the following order:1. The Owl and the Pussycat (Soprano and Baritone soli Piano)2. The Jumblies (Soprano solo SATB chorus Piano)3. The Pelican Chorus (Soprano and Baritone soli SATB chorus Piano)4. Half an Alphabet (SATB chorus Piano)5. The Akond of Swat (Baritnoe solo SATB chorus Piano)

Virgil Thomson's My Master Hath A Garden for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment.

Sweet was the song was composed in 2003 as a commission from the Hampstead Chamber Choir and their then director Eamonn Dougan. It is a short and simple SATB setting of a familiar Christmas text.The Novello New Choral Series is an inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers offering 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. This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Thomas Hyde(b.1978) studied at Oxford University where he gained a doctorate in composition in 2008 and the Royal Academy of Music. His teachers have included David Matthews Simon Bainbridge Peter Maxwell Davies and Robert Saxton. In October 2008 he was appointed Lecturer in Music at Worcester College Oxford and since September 2009 has been visiting lecturer in composition at City University London. Prizes include finalist in English National Opera’s young composer festival ‘New Visions New Voices’ (1992) the National School Band Association Prize (1993) and a Wingate Scholarship (2004-5). His music is performed regularly in Britain at festivals including Spitalfields City of London Presteigne Deal and Little Missenden as well as abroad and has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Recent works have included a string quartet for the Allegri Quartet and the one-man opera That Man Stephen Ward for the Hampstead & Highgate Festival.

The issue of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Thomas Tallis is a vexed one for scholars as the only surviving manuscript is incomplete. In this manifestation the editors have set the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis to Gregorian ‘tones’ and employed verses by Thomas Tallis with faux bourdon. The notation is partially in Gregorian neumes on a four-line staff and partially in modern notation.The work alternates between chanted unison phrases and five part SSATB Choral verse.

Thomas Adès' setting of a brooding text from Ecclesiastes this anthem is a powerful work full of dark beauty with an atmospheric organ accompaniment. A part of the Faber 'Choral Signature Series' dsigned to provide new and contemporary pieces to choirs seeking a challenge. SATB divisi with Organ accompaniment.

Par TALLIS THOMAS. Au XVIe siècle fut une période de bouleversements religieux en Angleterre. De la réforme protestante de Henry VIII par le biais ardent mais éphémère catholique renouveau du Queen Mary au retour de l'anglicanisme à l'époque élisabéthaine, il aurait fallu une diplomatie avisée pour un catholique romain comme Thomas Tallis, simplement rester en vie. En fait, il est devenu le compositeur le plus respecté de sa génération et est maintenant reconnu comme l'un des plus grands compositeurs du pays. 2005 est le cinq centième anniversaire de la naissance des Thomas Tallis et son génie est célébrée dans cette collection d'anglais-texted musique sacrée, sélectionnés et édité par Jeremy se fournir une source inestimable d'Introïts et les hymnes pour les chorales. Le volume contient si tu m'aimes - entendre la voix et la prière - un nouveau commandement - Ô Seigneur, ils donnent Saint-esprit - de la parole et de cri à toi, Ô Seigneur - de tout notre coeur - grandir leur, Ô Seigneur - pourquoi fumeth en vue (le thème sur lequel Ralph Vaughan Williams a fondé son Fantasia). Si yo... / Date parution : 2004-09-02/ Répertoire / SATB

George Arthur's Prayer Of Thomas Ken composed for unaccompanied SATB double choir was the winner of the Hereford Three Choirs Festival Choral Compositions Competition 2015. It was first performed at Evensong in Hereford Cathedral on 26th July 2015.

Tony Hewitt-Jones' Full Fathom Five from Seven Sea Poems. Part song for SSAATTBB Choir with Piano. This work incorporates words by William Shakespeare.

From Walter S. Collins' familiar choral masterworks 'Thomas Morley's bright sixteen-measure masterpiece is perhaps the most frequently sung piece from the entire English madrigal period though it is not itself a madrigal.' It is a light fun dance tune to brighten class concert alike.

The absolute classic of Christmas carols O Little Town Of Bethlehem with music by Thomas Adams is arranged here for SATB (Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass) Choir. With divine words by Bishop Phillips Brooks and uplifting music by the noted British organist Thomas Adams  this is the most traditional version of this favourite carol and is sure to be the highlight of any Christmas concert or other performance.  When your SATB Choir sings this carol the seasonal spirit will well and truly have arrived with its subtly inspirational melody and true Christmas message it's a staple of carolclassics and is a must-own for all choirs during the festive period.