An easy-to-teach arrangement of a great standard song recently sung by Bette Midler in the movie 'Beaches.' The lazy swing tempo arrangement highlights the conversational nature of the text...great for staging. 'Give a little take a little that's the Glory of Love.'.

The Novello Book Of Hymns is a collection of 50 favourite hymns, inspiringly and engagingly written for SATB Choirs. Edited by David Hill, all the arrangements in this book are designed to be singable by congregations without music, and can be used in any church or school service.As well as providing uplifting versions of hymns, these arrangements also work well as easy anthems, enabling church and school choirs to learn an often striking and dramatic piece of music quickly and easily.The hymns have been arranged by a range of well-loved composers including Richard Lloyd, John Bertalot, David Hill, Stephen Jackson, Philip Moore, Christopher Robinson and many others.Editor of the collection David Hill is a Choral Advisor to Novello. He is Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers, Musical Director of the Bach Choir, Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, Associate Guest Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society, and Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Uses: General Weddings Valentine's Day Scripture: I Corinthians 13 Precious Scripture is set to expressive music with this distinctive anthem ideal for weddings or worship settings. Celebrating theglory of love and describing its many blessings in our lives the lovely melody duets with a lyric piano part and a delicate flute obbligato. The general usefulness of the text makes this appropriate at any time of the year.Duration: ca. 4:31.

The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With carols for Advent Christmas New Year and Epiphany and a fabulous range accessible quality material this is a must-have collection for all choirs at Christmas.

This jaunty choral composition gallops off the page with a distinctive accompaniment that instantly draws you in. The vocal lines are refined and memorable with motifs that are easily absorbed. A contrasting B section offers a slower version of O For a Thousand Tongues To Sing bringing a refreshing viewpoint to this beloved hymn of the faith. A festive recapitulation drives the anthem to a satisfying conclusion. A wonderful choice for an opening choral flourish!

Uses: General RevivalScripture: Galatians 6:14; Colossians 1:20; I Peter 2:24Written in a gospel blues style and quoting ?Glory to His Name ? this piece is a crowd pleaser with a piano part that will raise the roof on any joyful sacred gathering. For gospel quartet lovers this will be a favorite with its jazzy distinctionand vocal special effects. A choral smile!

Uses: General Communion Good FridayScripture: Hebrews 10:10-12; I John 1:7; Revelation 1:5b-6Appropriate for Communion or for any service that focuses on the cross this timeless song from SteveGreen has been beautifully put into a choral setting. Quoting the refrain from the beloved hymn “Near the Cross ” the message of God's redeeming love will shine through. Score and parts (fl ob cl perc vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Uses: Lent Holy WeekScripture: Galatians 6:14One of the most recognized melodies in the classical repertoire is given new purpose in this excellent masterwork adaptation. The beloved Jesu Joy ofMan's Desiring is reset with new text ideal for Holy Week or Lenten observances. Hopson's sensitive arrangement is faithful to the artistry of the original. Violin and cello parts included. Duration: ca. 3:08.

Sing, Choirs! is a library in miniature. It contains many of the Christian church's popular traditional anthems, including at least one example that will be suitable for each of the major services of the year. A number of Anglican chants (Psalms, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) are included, set out in a way that should enable those who are unfamiliar with the style to perform them easily. The selection of movements from the Mass can be used to enrich the music of the liturgy in services. Many of the works in Sing, Choirs! are presented in their original form, such as Bruckner's Locus Iste and Mozart's Laudate Dominum . Others are arrangements, adaptations or longer pieces, abridged to bring them into the scope of a useable anthem, including choral arrangements of Handel's Largo , the Ave Marias by Schubert and by Bach and Gounod, and Franck's Panis Angelicus amongst many others. This collection has practicability as a priority. The Organ parts can be played on either the Piano or the Keyboard. Much of the music in Sing, Choirs! will be suitable for special occasions, making this an indispensable volume for choirs singing at weekly church services, weddings, funerals and in the concert hall. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Orgue

Uses: Epiphany General Scripture: Luke 1:78 John 8:12 II Peter 1:19 Like a tapestry of sound this a cappella gem begins with measures of vocal ahs before moving into an expressive theme supported by rich satisfying harmonies. Impeccable part-writing enables choirs with tuning and accuracy and gives directors a chance to explore the deep beauty found in these lovely musical phrases. The Wesley text is a shining testimony of faith in Christ the Light of the World.

Uses: General Transfiguration SundayScripture: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; II Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9; II Peter 1:12-18This quintessential anthem for Transfiguration Sunday is set to the belovedhymn tune HYFRYDOL. The joyful anthem incorporates strong unison singing for a powerful statement of faith. Consider involving your congregation to create a new hymn possibility for this important Sunday of the church year.

This is perhaps the most recognized and certainly the most memorized passage in all of the scriptures. Jesus teaches his disciples about the nature of prayer and shows his followers the importance of giving thanks and glory toGod. Benjamin Harlan's setting for SATB choir and optional cello is a welcome addition to the other celebrated versions of this beloved scripture. Memorable.

A challenging scripture all flesh is like grass and its glory like the flower is lovingly set for contemplative worship gatherings. Services for both Ash Wednesday and memorials will benefit from this gentle devotional anthem. A quickly absorbed tune and approachable part writing allow for this to be a moment of worship for your singers. Though the text is bittersweet it reminds us that the Word of God is eternal and that we can rest secure in this truth.

Recueil de 14 compositions ou arrangements pour voix mixtes a cappella ou avec piano / Choeur Mixte Et Piano / 112 pages / Partition