The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems For Upper Voices is a wonderful collection and an invaluable resource for Upper Voice choirs who have the desire to sing a variety of beautiful anthems, but who have an unfortunately limited amount of rehearsal time. Selected and edited by David Hill, this collection includes anthems that are easy to learn, enjoyable to sing but also sound simply fantastic.Some works included in this collection are universally-loved, pieces like Ave Maria by Marcel Dupré, The Lord's Prayer by John Tavener and James Whitbourn's wonderful A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu. Despite the title of Short And Easy, these pieces are anything but mundane or tired, they are all exciting, versatile and enjoyable, making this collection perfect for any choir. The collection is an antidote to the fact that many choirs have to rehearse on a limited time, with limited resources. Learning from this collection is quick and efficient, but the songs don't compromise in beauty.With a range of styles, and settings for Eucharist and Evensong, this collection offers a carefully-chosen diversity for Upper Voice Choirs large and small. With James Davy's Sun Of My Soul, Philip Moore's Listen To The Song Of The Children and Elizabeth Poston's The Dormouse's Carol, the selection here is brilliant, including pieces for all occasions and events throughout the year. This makes Short And Easy Anthems indispensable for Upper Voice Choirs and directors who will instantly be able to draw from a wealth of songs that can be learnt quickly. The works here include simple unison settings, while most of them can be performed with some flexible scoring, allowing the music to be opened up to wider choirs.Featuring a vast number of anthems that can be learnt and sung quickly, The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems gives Upper Voice choirs a grand selection of songs that will prevent a reliance on the same ones. Whether your choir is large or small, the music contained within this collection is perfect for beautifully versatile melodies that can be learned very easily. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

This sparkling creation by James Eliot using the Latin Gloria in Excelsis Deo text is a wonderful dialogue between the choir and piano accompaniment. It works as a winter/holiday selection as well as a general title for afestival or contest. Contrasting sections add charm and learning opportunities abound throughout. Fresh and appealing! Available separately: SATB 3-part mixed.

Somewhere Out There is a song written by James Horner Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. It appears in the 1986 animated feature An American Tail produced by Steven Spielberg where it was sung beautifully by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram.  The single went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in March of 1987. It won two Grammy Awards in 1988 for Song of the Year and Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television. It also earned an Academy Award nomination in 1987 for Best Original Song.  Spielberg's tale is about a group of mice who after immigrating toNew York from Russia become separated and Fievel has to find his way back to his family. This inspirational song depicts the same sentiment of loss and optimism that the animated film shows and the popularity of the song is evident from the number of cover versions there are available most notably by Liza Minnelli at Carnegie Hall. The SAB arrangement of this brilliant tune will create a highly effective and emotional rendition that will pleasantly surprise your audience with a new and unique take on a familiar and famous film song.

A James Taylor classic Greg's arrangements for SATB SAB and TBB voices reflect the original recording and add lush vocal harmonies that melt into the incredible lyric. Sure to be an audience and performer favorite it is a stunning pop ballad and an enduring concert selection. Available separately: SATB SAB TTB StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

With easy parts and lots of choreography options this James Taylor and Marvin Gaye classic will leave your audience with a smile. Available for SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.

The title track from James Taylor's breakthrough album of the same name in 1970 this sweet song in triple meter evokes dual impressions of childhood and of the lone traveler that will your performance space with a warm nostalgic glow!

for Three-Part Treble Chorus with English Horn and Piano-A fabulous setting of the text of James Joyce's poem She Weeps Over Rahoon from Poems Pennyeach. Arranged for SSA Chorus Cor Anglais and Piano this is a ponderous but warm and tender piece that conveys an extreme depth of feeling.

From their first appearance to their latest tour the band Jimmy Eat World has been gathering fans world-wide. Reaching the top of both the Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts The Middle is expertly arranged by newcomer Ryan James. Perfect for groups of all ages! Available separately: : SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD.Performance Time: Approx: 2:30.

This classic pop ballad by James Horner and Will Jennings is a wonderful affirmation of friendship. An excellent feature for graduation and spring concerts.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00

The Twenty-Eight Times is a Vocal piece composed by British composer and conductor James Whitbourn. The Twenty-Eight Times was commissioned by the United WestminsterSchools and Grey Coat Hospital Foundation to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy and performed in Westminster Abbey on 25 October 2013 by the choir of Queen Anne’s school Caversham. This ancient Hebrew text from Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth) was a favourite of President Kennedy and formed partof the Eulogy delivered at his funeral service on 25 November 1963. He was assassinated on 22 November1963.

from the film Spectre-Sam Smith's recording of the theme from the James Bond film Spectre is an epic ballad with a slow buildup to a magnificent payoff at the chorus. A fantastic showcase for choirs of all levels and voicings!

Contemporary British composer and conductor James Whitbourn an award-winning creator of Choral music film and television scores and works for the concert hall scored this simple profound poem for Djembe drum treble Voices Organ and speaker. The African drum lifts A Prayer of Desmond Tutu from a chordal evocative prayer setting and places it in history. Archbishop of South Africa Desmond Tutu was in office at the end of apartheid and the releaseof Nelson Mandela from prison. His leadership to truth and reconciliation in South Africa has been instrumental in that country’s development since 1994. He is the winner of the Nobel Prize. This poem is characteristic ofhis optimism and faith.

The work of James Green is known to many of you because of his long association with Hinshaw music. This unique piece for mixed voices (SATB or SAB) a cappella has texts for either secular or sacred venues. The use of optional string bass or cello would provide a very appealing rhythmic and color component. Lots of fun!

This gospel-flavored work is a setting of lyrics by famed Harlem Renaissance composer/poet James Rosamund Johnson depicting the power of music to change darkness to light and sadness to joy. A wonderful selection for combined choirs and festival performances!

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 SSA 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. / Choeur De Femmes (SSA) Et Piano