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)

Over the years, the need for a new edition of Mahler's Symphony #2 became apparent for several reasons. First, many new sources for this work have become accessible since 1970, when Erwin Ratz completed the first critical edition of this symphony, the most significant being Mahler's personal reference score in which he recorded changes to be made (his last entries were made in September 1910). The second reason was the significant strengthening of the editorial standards of the critical edition in recent years. The music is now computer-generated. Previously, changes to the score could be made only by retouching the film of old engravings. Computerizationalso ensures a concurrence between the score and performance materials. Editorially, the new edition benefits from expanded texts that describe and assess the source materials, document and explain the editors' decisions and provide detailed information on the work's origin, the history of the published scores, performance practices, etc. Over the past five years, Renare Stark-Voit and Gilbert Kaplan, editors of the new edition of Symphony #2, have identified, evaluated and analyzed every significant source, and as a result of their work a substantial number of errors have been corrected. (Reinhold Kubik, taken from the preliminary note) Oh believe, my heart, oh believe:Nothing is lost with thee!Thine is what thou hast desired,What thou hast loved, what thou hast fought for!(Gustav Mahler in the Finale of Symphony #2) / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

This celebration of friendship is rich in expressive melodies and poignant harmonies underpinned by sensitive piano writing. The text by Delphine Chalmers is inspired by French Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne's writings on friendship from which the well known quotation 'If I am pressed to say why Iloved him I feel it can only be explained by replying: 'Because it was he; because it was me.'' originates. Eminently accessible this piece is perfect for concert programmes celebrating friendship and community.

Born in 1905 Harold Arlen fell in love with music at an early age. Having written songs for Cab Calloway Bing Crosby Betty Hutton and many others Arlen was truly a master of his craft. Pay tribute with this 14-minute medley divided into four sections that may be performed separately if desired. Includes: Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive Come Rain or Come Shine Get Happy It's Only a Paper Moon Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) and That Old Black Magic.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. ShowTrax CD and I-Pak also available. Performance time approx. 14.00.

George Dyson's I Loved A Lass for SATB choir with words by George Wither. A Piano accompaniment is included here for rehearsal purposes only.

Noël 2 is an exciting collection of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany music for mixed voice choirs, which follows on from the highly acclaimed Noël! Volume 1 (Catalogue No. NOV310800). The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: from Byrd and Sweelinck, via Bach, familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages to Howells and Leighton, and work by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Eric Whitacre, John Tavener Tarik O'Regan and Richard Allain. Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find here new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating works for the Christmas season, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. Selected and edited by David Hill, Choral Advisor to Novello, Chief Conductor of the BBC singers, Musical Director of The Bach Choir, Chief Conductor of The Southern Sinfonia and Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of Southampton in 2002 in recognition of his Services to Music. 'Noël was a welcome addition to the Christmas list for decent standard choirs - Noël 2 adds even more to the repertoire in a handy volume... The main enticements are some fantastic new arrangements of old favourites, a number of works previously only available in single sheets (Whitacre's Lux Arumque among others) and some fantastic new surprises. Adrian Peacock's Venite, Gaudete is a wonderfully original and vibrant setting, Richard Rodney Bennet's I Wonder as I Wander is both reflective and effective, and there are plenty more. Some of the pieces here will challenge your choir, but there's a vast amount to get the Christmas inspiration flowing. ' - Jonathan Wikeley, Music Teacher November 2009 '?an outstanding resource for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany ' Andrew Stewart, Choir and amp - Organ November/December 2010 Noel! 2 Interview With David Hill by Musicroom / Choeur SATB Et Orgue (Ou Piano)

I hide myself With a lily Go lovely Rose-Written early in Whitacre's career whilst at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Arranged for SATB choir includes a Piano line for rehearsal purposes.I Hide MyselfJust a simple song really. All of the musical suggestions come from a careful study of the poem a quiet passionate soul occasionally speaking a little bolder than the age will allow. She loves almost to the point of distraction and this mood mustprevail in the performance: shy and sullen her passion surging to the surface only to sink back into the silence that is herself.Go Lovely RoseThe piece is structured around the cyclical lifeof a rose and is connection throughout by the opening 'rose motif' a seed that begins on the tonic and grows in all directions before it blossoms dies and grows again. Each season is represented: spring begins the piece summerappears at bar 13 autumn at bar 26 winter at bar 39 with spring returning at bar 49. The form is based on the Fibonacci sequence (the pattern found in plant and animal cell divisions) - its fifty five bars are a perfectFibonacci number. The Golden Mean appears at bar 34 as all parts are reunited to complete the flower before its final blossom and inevitable cycle of death and rebirth.Each performance should be approachedwith a child-like innocence and naivety that allows us to marvel at the return of the rose each spring. The szforzandos throughout must be light and gentle.With A Lily In Your HandWater and Fire. If the performance of this piece connects these contrasting elemental ideas its success is guaranteed. Water: At bar 30 this ostinato should be fluid and gentle only interrupted at bar 32 asthe butterflies momentarily spring out of the texture; bars 35-38 the water should slowly transform back to fire. Bar 44 should be tiny bell-tones motivating the next nine bars another patient sensuous transformation back to

Composed in 1823 but not performed during his lifetime Franz Schubert?s Fierabras is a ?number opera? with spoken dialogue in the manner of opéra comique. It is based on the medieval legends associated with Charlemagne including that of Eginhard and Emma and draws on the old French heroic epic (chanson de geste).Emma the daughter of Charlemagne secretly loves the knight Eginhard who is not befitting of her rank. The heathen Moorish prince Fierabras who after being defeated by Charlemagne falls into French captivity and converts to Christianity is also in love with Emma. His sister Florinda on the other hand loves the Franconianknight Roland who is being held prisoner by the Moors and whom she helps to escape. After several military conflicts where Charlemagne?s army finally conquers the Moors the lovers reunite. Only Fierabras who is reprieved renounces his love and accepts the liaison between Emma and Eginhard.Urtext edition based on the ?New Schubert Edition?Detailed foreword (Ger/Eng) by Christine Martin including information on the work?s genesis reception and performance history.Uncluttered idiomatic Piano reduction.Also available:BA5557 hardback full scoreBA5557-72 performance material for hire

Written in 2014 for the Wellensian Consort conducted by Christopher Finch At Evening is composed in the style of an ?evening blessing?. It would work very well as an anthem during an evening service or as a blessing at the end of evensong. The text penned by the composer appeals for God?s blessing love and safety as night falls and the music is suitably soothing making use of Todd?s characteristic rich warm harmonies and shapely melodies. A simple Piano part supports the mixed voices (with only occasional divisi) in this short work which elementary to intermediate choirs and their audiences willthoroughly enjoy.

Par VAN PROOSDIJ PANDA. CHOIREOGRAPHY FOR CANONS An organic way to experience the joy of musical embodied learning Choireography for Canons ' 18 brand new canons choireographed in order to make music and movement go hand in hand. 18 pieces of art written by 6 young composers from all over the world in different levels, styles and languages with accompaniment or a cappella. This book is part of an Ebook , an online learning environment app, which contains digital tools like instructions, 3-step video's, scores and extra features. The theme of this Ebook is Mother Earth and Father Time based on a poem written by Panda van Proosdij. It points out that humanity is part of a greater whole which takes care of us, feeds and supports us if only we love and nurture our beautiful planet in return. Panda van Proosdij invented the word 'Choireography', which means movement created for (choir) singers. She develops motion which enhances the quality of sound and increases the ease of singing. The supportive movements Panda creates also contribute to flow, dynamics, phrasing and pitch and leads to a homogene choir sound. Tom Johnson is a conductor and violinist and has worked with Panda and her method 'From Voice and Physique to Choireography' for quite some years now. He has experienced the work as a singer and conductor and believes strongly in this way of involving the whole body in singing and approaching music from the embodied learning point of view. Tom and Panda will guide you through this joyful journey of musical embodied learning. What the body learns, the body never forgets. / Date parution : 2022-03-05/ Recueil / Choeur Mixte

Uses: Good Friday Holy Week Scripture: Matthew 12:48 - John 19:26 A very singular perspective is presented in the text of this emotional anthem for Good Friday. The tears of Mary are used to not only express a mother's pain and loss but the deep sorrow of us all as we consider the cost of grace. The main theme in minor moves with the restraint of a heavy burden as the harmonies provide a deep sense of grief and mourning. The cello adds color and motion to the pulsing of the piano delivering an almost dirge-like impact to the spirit of the work. Passionate poetry meets thoughtful music!

British composer Patrick Hawes has crafted a beautiful work The Dane Tree for a Baritone Soloist SATB Chorus Oboe Trumpet Timpani and Strings. This sheet music contains only the Vocal Score: the Soloist and SATB Chorus. For this moving vocal piece Hawes has set the poem The Dane Tree by Alfred Noyes to an atmospheric composition in which the Baritone Soloist represents the Dane Tree of the poem. The work like most of Patrick Hawes's compositions takes its influence from Baroque and Renaissance periods of classical music but also a love of nature. Itis this affiliation that resounds in the poem on which this work is based about a solitary tree which sees years and years of history where humans come and go but where the one constant through memories created and lost is the tree. 

A tender melody flowing accompaniment rich harmony and words of comfort show us the gentle parenting side of God. This beautiful anthem instills a feeling of warmth and serenity like that of a nurturing embrace. “With aGentle Touch” sings not only of God's careful guidance in our lives but encourages us to follow God's example and to gently lovingly touch the rest of the world.

More than just a re-telling of the nativity this work explores both the mystery and the majesty of Christ's birth. Filled with original sacred songs and beloved carols this innovative cantata is not only a beautiful concert moment but it is a true worship experience. The richness of both contemporary and traditional elements along with thoughtful narrations make this work an excellent choice for blended worship styles and Keith Christopher's stunning orchestrations complete the package. The perfect blending of artistry and ministry!Songs include: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence; Come to Us; Luke 2 (with ?Silent Night?); Sleeping Adonai; AngelsSing; Unto Us; Shout! Sing Hallelujah!; Worship Christ the King; A Tribute of Carols.

Choral Medley-For over 75 years The Wizard of Oz has been one of Hollywood's most memorable films with timeless songs that have taken a prominent place in popular culture.Choirs and audiences will love the celebration of these classics in an easily-learned 7.5-minute medley which includes: Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead Follow the Yellow Brick Road If I Only Had a Brain If I Only Had a Heart If I Only Had the Nerve If I Were King of the Forest The Merry Old Land of Oz Munchkinland Optimistic Voices Over the Rainbow and We're Off to See the Wizard