SSAATTBB a cappella. By Benjamin Britten. (SSAATTBB A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Composed by Eric Whitacre (1970-). For Choral (SSATB A Cappella). Eric Whitacre Choral. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

SATB and Harp (Piano). By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Julius Harrison. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

((from A Ceremony of Carols) SATB and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481613. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Composed by Daniel Dorff. Premiered by Joan Sparks, flute, and Anne Sullivan, harp. Contemporary. Score and part(s). With Standard notation. Composed 2015. 44 pages. Duration 16 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41769. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114417690).

By Laura Zaerr. For Harp (Folk/Celtic). Solos. Early Music/Renaissance. Intermediate-Advanced. Book. 88 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

SATB choir a cappella - Advanced

SKU: MN.50-4031

Composed by Kevin Waters. Cathedral Series. Catholic Year A Easter Sunday; Catholic Year C Easter Sunday;. Easter, Easter Vigil. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-4031. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-4031).

UPC: 688670540318.

Based on Victimae Paschali laudes. Moves from chant to polyphony, Latin to English. Modal cadences recall late Medieval style.

(SATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.48003137

Composed by Morris Pert. BH Secular Choral. Boosey & Hawkes #M051401796. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48003137).

UPC: 073999662849. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

Secular Mixed Voices.

(SSS and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481620. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

(SSA Chorus, Harp or Piano). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481644. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

(SSA and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481590. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

By Judith Kaplan Eisenstein. (SATB a cappella). Transcontinental Music Choral. Jewish. 14 pages. Published by Transcontinental Music Publications.

Arranged by Jeremy Summerly. (SSA a cappella). Faber Program Series. Festival. Size 6.7x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composed by David Barton. Text: 15th century texts. Medieval-flavor motet. Christmas. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications (C5.5054).

Edited by Joseph Jennings and Matthew Oltman. Chanticleer. Secular. 120 pages. Duration 53 min. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Horn and Piano

SKU: HL.14029884

Composed by John McCabe. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Music Sales #NOV120478. Published by Music Sales (HL.14029884).

8.25x11.75x0.09 inches.

The Goddess Trilogy was inspired by the Welsh medieval legend of the goddess Cerridwen who was both destroyer and creator, a shape-changing being who appeared various as a white sow, a screaming black hag and a giver of the 'inspired arts'. Shapeshifter is a fast-moving work combining rondo structure with free variations. It relates to the opening work of the trilogy through the short Horn solo in the final bars.Contemporary British composer John McCabe has been a prolific composer since his earliest years and an active pianist, recording extensively and performing across the globe. His compositions tend toward the largescale works - there are seven symphonies so far -but has composed for every size and type of ensemble. He is particularly well known for his concerti.

For Viola, Cello and Piano. Composed by Sofia Gubaidulina (1931-). String Ensemble. Contemporary, Classical. Sikorski #SIK8678. Published by Sikorski (HL.50600435).

Choral Cello, Contrabass voice, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, SATB chorus

SKU: CF.CM9734

Composed by Basque Carol. Arranged by Christopher Thomas. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 37 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9734. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9734).

ISBN 9781491161142. UPC: 680160919734. Key: A minor. English. Basque Carol.

A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel's Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .. Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song's lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol's continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame. I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I've added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino. I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you're a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!.
A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel’s Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales:  “Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .”.Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song’s lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol’s continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as “his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame.”I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I’ve added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino.I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you’re a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30957M

Celtic, Perfect binding. Festival. Book and online audio. 244 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30957M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30957M).

ISBN 9781513466101. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This collection shows a wide variety of musical approaches in open and alternate tunings. The arrangements come from the playing of Davey Graham, Pat Kirtley, Tony McManus, John Renbourn, John Fahey, Sandy Shalk, Dave Evans, Martin Carthy, El McMeen, Leo Wijnkamp and Stefan Grossman. The music ranges from the medieval La Rotta to Willie Brown?s Future Blues from the deep Mississippi delta; from O?Carolan?s Lord Inchiquin to Waterbound, an old-time folksong. From Celtic airs and jigs to gospel and blues you will explore the world of tunings. Hopefully, this collection will help you to discover new approaches and techniques to playing your instrument. Along the way you?ll have fingerpicking challenges and fun.

Andrea Ramsey Choral Series. Composed by Jonathan Adams. Choral. Christmas, Concert. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Mixed choir and orchestra

SKU: BO.B.3095

Composed by Manuel Oltra. Instrumental Sets. Duration 10:10. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau (BO.B.3095).

English comments:
This is a symphonic-choral work based on the Latin text of Psalm 96 and written without a set plan, as the music merely aims to express the nature and purpose of the word. Its structure is therefore very free, similar to that of some medieval madrigalists. The small choir does not necessarily have to be separate from the large choir. It can be a part of it (half or a third). The use of a piano instead of a harp and the lack of violins in the orchestra seems quite fitting to the nature of the piece. However, this is not so unusual. Composed in 1967, it was first performed at the Palau de la Musica Catalana on 5 November 1971. There is also a version for choir, two pianos and two percussionists, which, due to its simplified number of musicians, has become more widely known.

Comentari os del Espanol:
Obra sinfonico-coral basada en el texto latin del salmo 96 y escrita sin un plan determinado, ya que la musica solo pretende expresar el caracter y la intencion de la palabra. Su estructura es, por lo tanto, muy libre, parecida a la de algunos madrigalistas medievales. El Coro pequeno no tiene por que estar necesariamente separado del grande. Puede ser una parte (la mitad o un tercio) de este. El hecho de usar un piano en vez del arpa y de ser una orquesta sin violines parece bastante adecuado al caracter de la obra. Sin embargo, no es algo insolito. Compuesta en 1967, se estreno en el Palau de la Musica Catalana el dia 5 de noviembre de 1971. Existe tambien una version para Coro, dos pianos y dos percusionistas que, por la simplificacion en el numero de interpretes, ha facilitado su divulgacion.

(A Mighty Medieval Musical). By John Jacobson and Roger Emerson. Singer 5 Pak. Expressive Art (Choral). Published by Hal Leonard