Dale Warland Choral Series-Winner of the 2007 VocalEssence Carol Competition this flowing setting of a 16th century anonymous text features the shimmering sounds of a Celesta as it echoes and comments upon the vocal phrases creating a magical andmysterious atmosphere. It may also be performed with Piano or other Keyboard instrument. Duration: ca. 3:55.

Uses: Christmas Concert Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11; Luke 2:1-14 Written in 1962 during the Cuban Missile crisis this modern mega-hit is a plea for peace and an affectionate portrait of the spirit of Christmas. The arranger brings a sense ofcinematic scope and theatrical flair to this fully orchestrated version. The choral writing is surprisingly approachable yet the sonic impact is significant and fulfilling. A lasting effect is achieved with brilliant pacing and a daring crescendo. Anew classic! Score and Parts (pic fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bcl bn hn 1-4 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-4 tba timp glock chm perc 1-3 dm el bass celesta hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as adigital download.

Combining the classical Mass form with American musical styles Missa Americana joins together both old and new. This innovative combination allows the work to be performed in both church and concert settings. IncorporatingEnglish and traditional Latin texts Missa Americana is set for mixed choir and soprano and tenor soli with orchestral or organ accompaniment. Movements: Introit and Kyrie Gloria Credo Offertory (text from Psalm 138) Sanctus and Benedictus Agnus Dei (based on American hymn tune). Publications available: SATB Score Organ Score and Orchestra (score and parts for 2 Flutes Piccolo 2 Oboes English Horn 2 Bb Clarinets Bb Bass Clarinet 2Bassoons 4 F Horns 3 Bb Trumpets 2 Trombones Bass Trombone Tuba Timpani Percussion (3 players) Harp Celesta (Piano) Violin Viola Cello and Bass). Total Performance Time: Approx. 26 minutes

The score calls for a boy Soprano for the role of the Prince a baritone for the Pilot eight other solo roles and a Chorus of twenty children to sing the parts of stars and birds. It is scored for Orchestra plus harp andcelesta. The libretto has been sensitively adapted by Olivier Award winning playwright Nicholas Wright among whose works are Vincent in Brixton and The Custom of the Country. Of The Little Prince The New York Times?scritic Bernard Holland said ?Ms Portman?s work lifts words in the air and carries them along ? a most appropriate accolade for this work.Simple but profound the story of The Little Prince and the philosophicallessons for adults is loved the world over. In 2003 Rachel Portman composer of music for nearly one hundred films and television shows and an Oscar-winner ? in fact the first female composer ever to win Best Musical orComedy Score for Emma in 1996 ? premiered her adaptation of this charming timeless tale to uniformly positive reviews. It was later adapted for television and can be found on DVD.