Undoubtedly Allen Pote is a master craftsman when it comes to music for the church. His many publications are staples in almost every church choral library. The text for Be Still and Know That I am God is taken from Mark 4 and Psalm 46. Try it for your Earth Day celebration or Peace with Justice Sunday.

Par HALSEY S. / SUMMERLEY J.. Ce volume prĂ©sente une richesse du rĂ©pertoire inestimable, original pour les chorales de voix supĂ©rieure. Bon nombre des piĂšces recueillies dans le prĂ©sent volume sont publiĂ©es ici pour la premiĂšre fois ou ne jouissent pas de la mĂȘme exposition comme une grande partie du rĂ©pertoire des voix mixtes. Le volume s'appuie sur le succĂšs de 'Chorale Programme Series' la musique de Faber, dont certaines piĂšces ont Ă©tĂ© tirĂ©es. 30 'Masterworks sacrĂ© englobe de nombreuses Ă©poques et offre les deux accompagnĂ© et morceaux non accompagnĂ©s, il forme une collection dynamique et polyvalente convenant Ă  une variĂ©tĂ© de services et de concerts Ă  travers l'annĂ©e. Ce volume est une ressource inestimable, tant pour les chorales de voix supĂ©rieure afin d'obtenir source d'inspiration et nouveau rĂ©pertoire ainsi que pour mixtes chorales de voix qui veulent mettre en valeur le talent de leurs les chanteuses. 10-packs sont disponibles et offrent une Ă©conomie de coĂ»ts importantes. / Date parution : 1999-12-25/ Recueil / SATB

Oratorio in three parts-Israel in Egypt HWV 54Oratorio in three partsThe versions of the 1739 and 1756?7 performances The distinguishing feature of our new edition is that it reproduces Israel in Egypt in its complete three-part form: The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph Exodus and Moses? Song. It was in this form that the work was given at its London premiere on 4 April 1739. Handel made extensive changes for the second performance. The reason is often said to have been the audience?s dissatisfaction with the work?s unusual design. However he may possibly only have wanted to satisfy the whims of asoprano who felt under-represented with solo material. Israel in Egypt is made up of a series of contrasting and artfully constructed choruses separated only by a few numbers for solo voice. Part 1 is entirely given to the chorus Part 2 largely so and Part 3 while containing most of the solo numbers still gives ample room to the chorus. Handel shortened several choral numbers and may have taken the opportunity to alter the opening of Exodus. He also added five arias and a recitative for the soprano Elisabeth Duparc. These arias had already been written for insertion in other works of the 1730s and two of them had been sung a short while previously in An Oratorio (1738). There is no libretto containing the changes introduced at the second performance. All the insert arias are reproduced in Appendix 1 of Volume I/14 of the complete edition. The next performance of the piece did not occur until 1756. Handel now compiled an entirely new Part 1 containing a balanced proportion of choral and solo numbers by selecting items from Solomon the Occasional Oratorio and the Peace Anthem. The two other parts retained their original form apart from a few cuts in the choruses and the addition in Part 3 of the aria ?Hope hope a pure and lasting treasure? from the second version of Esther (for both 1756 and 1757) and the aria ?Toss?d from thought to thought? from Alexander Balus (for 1757). Our new edition makes it possible for the first time to perform Israel in Egypt in three different versions: that of the premiere

Regardless of our circumstances believers can rest assured that our Father knows what is best for us. The “peace which passes understanding” is something we need so much today! This lovely anthem of assurance has acomforting yet powerful message. So often we wonder where God is and the answer is always the same – “...my child I am here!” He Gives Me Peace is accessible to adult or youth choirs for general use butis especially fitting with themes of God's love and care or during times of trial. With a world in turmoil we can still have the blessing of His peace.

Arranged for SATB chorus and Piano accompaniment.Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen.A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song it's the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year.The text is taken from poems letters and prayers written by the Military Wives selected and adapted by PaulMealor and a passage from the Book of John:Wherever you are my love will keep you safe;My heart will build a bridge of light across both time and space.Wherever you are our hearts still beat as one I hold you in my dreams each night until your task is done.Light up the darkness my wondrous star Our hopes and dreams my heart and yours forever shining far.Light up the darkness my prince of peace;May the stars shine all around you may your courage never cease.Wherever I am I will love you day by day I will keep you safe cling on to faith along the dark dark way.Wherever I am I will hold on through the night;I will pray each day a safe return will look now to the light.Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.John 15:13

Arranged for SATB chorus and Piano accompaniment. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song, it's and nbsp - the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / SATB Et Piano

SSAATTBB with Piano and String Quartet-Inspired by the grace and passion of a medieval poem this extended work offers intense dramatic exchanges between choir piano and string quartet. Sentiments of stillness and peace are beautifully portrayed making this a memorable work for both singers and audience! Duration: ca. 14:00.Also available:String quartet score/parts: HL08501825Full Score: HL08501826

SSAATTBB with Piano and String Quartet-Inspired by the grace and passion of a medieval poem this extended work offers intense dramatic exchanges between choir piano and string quartet. Sentiments of stillness and peace are beautifully portrayed making this a memorable work for both singers and audience!Also available:Vocal Score: HL08501791Strings Quartet Score/Parts: HL08501825