Christmas Oratorio by Bob Chilcott for SATB and soloists (M-S T & B) with Organ and Flute or small ensemble.With this majestic work Chilcott takes on a landmark of the choral repertory the Christmas Oratorio. Words from St Luke and St Matthew are intertwined with 16th-19th-century poetry to create a compelling retelling of the Christmas story. Five hymn texts are set to new original melodies that take their place among the season's tradition of great hymnody and enable the audience or congregation to join in with the choir. As in the St John Passion much of the narrative is presented by a tenor soloist in the role ofEvangelist with focal points such as the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis and Rossetti's 'Love came down at Christmas' taken by mezzo-soprano and bass soloists. The chorus is integral to the storytelling assuming small character roles and taking centre stage in two unaccompanied movements. A solo Flute characterizes the angels and the mellow tones of the brass ensemble evoke a sense of festive tradition.

Commissioned by the Hickory NC Choral Society for their 35th anniversary season Dan Forrest's Requiem For The Living is scored for mixed choir with solos for boy soprano and/or mezzo-soprano soprano & tenor. The instrumentation is available for large orchestra or chamber ensemble. Combining both liturgical and non-liturgical texts in some cases the traditional texts are slightly re-arranged for contextual emphasis. This powerful five movement work projects a wide range of meaningful expression from a biting essay on the vanity and pain of existence to a plea for mercy and a celebration of eternal light. The work standsalone - but would be especially moving for all saints Good Friday or even Palm Sunday. Movements: Introit - Kyrie Vanitas Vanitatum Agnus Dei Sanctus Lux Aeterna 3. Instrumentations available on rental only: 1. Full orch. (HMB265a): 2 flutes 2 oboes 2 bb clarinets 2 bassoons 2 horns (or 1-4: if performing with a large choir horn lines may be doubled by a second player on each part) 2 bb trumpets 2 trombones bass trombone or trombone 3 tuba percussion (1 player: suspended cymbal crash cymbal bass drum triangle glockenspiel crotales (bowed) snare drum low tom-tom (opt.)(or other low drum) timpani (3) (one player) harp strings (min. Suggested count 4.4.2.2.1) full score. 2. Chamber version (HMB265b) - flute oboe horn in f (optional) combined percussion (one player: timpani suspended cymbal crash cymbal triangle glockenspiel crotales (bowed) snare drum low tom-tom (optional) (or other low drum) harp violin cello organ full score. 3. Expanded chamber version (HMB265c) - flute oboe horn in f(opt.) percussion from full orchestra version (1 player: suspended cymbal crash cymbal bass drum triangle glockenspiel crotales (bowed) snare drum low tom-tom (opt. or other low drum) timpani (3) from full orchestra version (1 player) harp strings from full orchestra version

Full score for ST or SAT soloists SATB chorus and Orchestra. Ouverture Recitative - From harmony from heav'nly harmony Chorus - From harmony from heav'nly harmony Air (Soprano) - What passion cannot music raise and quell? Air (Tenor) and Chorus - The trumpet's loud clangour La Marche Air (Soprano) - The soft complaining flute Air (Alto) - The soft complaining flute Air (Tenor or Soprano 2) - Sharp violins proclaim Air (Soprano) - But oh! what art can teach? Air (Soprano) - Orpheus could lead the savage race Recitative (Soprano) - But bright Cecilia rais'd thewonder high'r Soprano and Chorus - As from the pow'r of sacred lays   Instrumentation   Flute 2 Oboes 2 Bassoon 2 Trumpets Timpani Strings Continuo (Harpsichord Organ and optional Lute) Includes performance instruction and extensive preface by the editor Donald Burrows.

Nelson Mass-The so-called ?Nelson Mass? is the third of the six great High Masses that Haydn wrote between 1796 and 1802 for the name-days of Princess Maria Josepha Hermenegild Esterházy. According to the dates given in the autograph he composed the work in the period between 10 July and 31 August 1798. It was thus written in the year of the first performance of the Creation.Urtext of the Joseph Haydn Complete EditionSoprano solo Alto solo Tenor solo Bass solo Mixed choir (SATB) Flute Oboe (2) Clarinet (in B-flat) (2) Bassoon Horn (2) Trumpet (3) Kettledrum Strings Basso continuoFull score together withMissa in B major (Theresa Mass) Hob.XXII:12 (BA4660-01) Performance material (BA4660) vocal score (BA4660-90) and study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP98) available for sale

Nelson Mass-The so-called ?Nelson Mass? is the third of the six great High Masses that Haydn wrote between 1796 and 1802 for the name-days of Princess Maria Josepha Hermenegild Esterházy. According to the dates given in the autograph he composed the work in the period between 10 July and 31 August 1798. It was thus written in the year of the first performance of the Creation.Urtext of the Joseph Haydn Complete EditionSoprano solo Alto solo Tenor solo Bass solo Mixed choir (SATB) Flute Oboe (2) Clarinet (in B-flat) (2) Bassoon Horn (2) Trumpet (3) Kettledrum Strings Basso continuoFull score together withMissa in B major (Theresa Mass) Hob.XXII:12 (BA4660-01) Performance material (BA4660) vocal score (BA4660-90) and study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP98) available for sale

Nelson Mass-The so-called ?Nelson Mass? is the third of the six great High Masses that Haydn wrote between 1796 and 1802 for the name-days of Princess Maria Josepha Hermenegild Esterházy. According to the dates given in the autograph he composed the work in the period between 10 July and 31 August 1798. It was thus written in the year of the first performance of the Creation.Urtext of the Joseph Haydn Complete EditionSoprano solo Alto solo Tenor solo Bass solo Mixed choir (SATB) Flute Oboe (2) Clarinet (in B-flat) (2) Bassoon Horn (2) Trumpet (3) Kettledrum Strings Basso continuoFull score together withMissa in B major (Theresa Mass) Hob.XXII:12 (BA4660-01) Performance material (BA4660) vocal score (BA4660-90) and study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP98) available for sale

Hob XXII 11 Nelson Mass-The so-called ?Nelson Mass? is the third of the six great High Masses that Haydn wrote between 1796 and 1802 for the name-days of Princess Maria Josepha Hermenegild Esterházy. According to the dates given in the autograph he composed the work in the period between 10 July and 31 August 1798. It was thus written in the year of the first performance of the Creation.- Urtext of the Joseph Haydn Complete Edition- Soprano solo Alto solo Tenor solo Bass solo Mixed choir (SATB) Flute Oboe (2) Clarinet (in B-flat) (2) Bassoon Horn (2) Trumpet (3) Kettledrum Strings Basso continuo- Full score together with Missa in B major (Theresa Mass)Hob.XXII:12 (BA4660-01) - Performance material (BA4660) vocal score (BA4660-90) and study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP98) available for sale

In this psalm of praise the solo soprano and flute begin in a recitative finally joined by choir and instruments in a joyful modulation from C to E major. The organ plays a major role with soprano and flute as running sixteenth notes in the left hand describe God's many and continued blessings. The middle section is a retreat from the driving rhythm reminded by both soprano and flute of the peace of God's healing of sin and disease for all who ask. Once again the music breaks forth into praise as it builds to a final sforzando of exultation in praise of God.

From the same team that gave us You Raise Me Up comes Raise Your Voices as recorded by Secret Garden on their Earthsongs album. The orchestration and female soloist give this anthem the authentic Celtic feelof the original recording. Perfect for any size ensemble church or sacred school settings complete with orchestra pak.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. Instrumental ePak includes score and parts for Flute F Horn BbTrumpet 1 2 Trombone Timpani Cymbals Violin 1 2 Viola Cello and String Bass. ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00

Featuring exciting new songs from Geron Davis this worship experience presents the Christmas story in a fresh new way-Jesus is our Hope and will return as conquering King. With celebratory praise and awesome worship songs thismusical incorporates soloists worship teams as well as adult and children's choirs. Music narration and production notes are included in the songbook. Titles include: Christmas Praise Medley The Cradle That Rocked TheWorld Glory To God Hope Has Come Isn't It Amazing Lord I Lift Your Name On High Sing Watch For The Light Why Would He Choose Me? Worship (Worship The King). Orchestration includes score and parts for Flute 1 2 Oboe Alto Sax Tenor Sax Horn 1-3 Trombone 1-3 Tuba Percussion Harp Rhythm Violin 1 2 Viola Cello String Bass. Instrumentation varies. SATB Listening Cassette Listening CD CD Accompaniment Trax (Split) RehearsalTrax CD Orchestration CD 10-Pack Preview Pack (Cassette) Preview Pack (CD) Bulletin Pack (100) Poster Pack (10) also available.

An original, flowing ballad with a text about life, 'moving forward like a river running free'. Simple part writing in all voicings. The haunting opening and closing may be sung by a soloist or soloists of any voice part. Add two flutes (included in the publication) for a sensitive accompaniment. Great melody...lovely to sing for any age choir. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

An Irish Blessing is a choral setting for upper voices and piano or organ of the traditional Gaelic prayer which begins 'May the road rise to meet you'. Its gentle melody unfolds slowly beginning in unison and building to a fuller choral texture with a descant in the third verse. The optional flute part adds a folk-like quality and in addition to the wide dynamic range indicated further textural variety can be achieved with opportunities for a soloist or small group of singers.Perfect for school choirs weddings church services any leaving celebration or a concert programme.The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently writtenchoral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

Uses: General All Saints Day ConcertScripture: Revelation 21:2; Ezra 1:1-4Beginning with the languid strains of a stunning low voice solo and incorporating the traditional spiritual “CityCalled Heaven ” this compelling anthem is a mixture of styles. The stately opening surrenders to a jazzy theme that is contagious in its “vibe” using the words almost as a rhythm instrument. The solo returns withchoral backup and the anthem ends with soulful exclamations celebrating the hope of heaven. Now available in three voicing options! Available separately: SATB TTBB SSAA Rhythm Pack (Guitar Bass Drums) StudioTrax CD(Accompaniment Split-Trax Performance) Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpets 1-3 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Drum Set Piano Violin 1&2 Violin Cello Double Bass).Duration: ca. 3:14.

A choral song in praise of the power of music for unaccompanied mixed choir and solo flute. The flute introduces and imitates the phrases sung by the choir. Written by John Rutter for Clare College Cambridge and based upon a text of unknown authorship.