Britten's Jubilate is written for SATB choir and Organ accompaniment.Benjamin Britten's birthday (22nd November 1913 Lowestoft) falls on St. Cecilia's Day a happy augury for the career of one of Britain's greatestcomposers. Essentially a vocal composer Britten won international fame for his operas and song-cycles. He never abandoned the principles of tonality and was a 'modern' composer who reached a mass audience and a conservative whoseoriginality no radical would sensibly deny. He shared with his predecessors Parry Vaughan Williams and Holst an intense interest in works for amateurs and children. His brilliant gifts as a pianist and conductor coupled withhis virtuosic inventiveness also led him to compose music for great performers such as the cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and the singers Galina Vishnevskaya Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Janet Baker.The greatestpersonal influence on his music was the Tenor Peter Pears for whom he composed many operatic and vocal roles. In 1948 Britten Pears and Eric Crozier founded the Aldeburgh Festival now one of the most respected established fornew English music. In 1952 he was made a Companion of Honour in 1965 received the Order of Merit and in 1976 the year of his death he became the first composer to receive a life peerage.Oxford University Press wasBritten's first publisher. In the early 1930s A Boy Was Born and the Simple Symphony brought him great critical acclaim and launched his compositional career. Oxford is delighted to present some previouslyunpublished pieces in collaboration with the Britten Estate. These include the Double Concerto for Violin and Viola premiered at Snape by the Britten-Pears Orchestra under Kent Nagano in June 1997; Two Portraits forString Orchestra premiered on BBC Radio 3 in December 1995 by the Northern Sinfonia under Martyn Brabbins; The World Of The Spirit the full version first performed in 1938 on the BBC Home Service the abridged

Vivaldi's Kyrie RV 587 (BA 8950) is scored for two choirs and two groups of stringed instruments. The date of its composition remains unclear. It is a purely a Choral work without solo passages.Today the ?Gloria? RV 589 (BA 7674) is one of Vivaldi?s best-known compositions and one of the most frequently performed sacred Vocal works from the Baroque period. Vivaldi wrote the ?Gloria? as a self-contained work in the style of a concertante mass. However it was probably also performed within church services. The scoring of the solo voices (SSA) suggests that the work was written during his period atthe Ospedale della Piet around 1716. In the twelve movements of the ?Gloria? Vivaldi displays the whole range of his mastery from festive sublime outer movements to tender transparently scored solo passages.Both works can be performed independently but can also be combined as a kind of short mass. Although the authenticity of the autograph manuscript score is beyond doubt these new editions contain some re-evaluations in phrasing and performance practice which go beyond what other editions have to offer. The Piano reductions are straightforward clearly presented and preserve the character of the works.- Attractive choral pieces which can be combined to form a short mass.- Informative foreword (Ger/Eng).

'Yankee Doodle' with variations is the most concise way to describe the piece commissioned by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra to commemorate Conneticut's participation in The United States Bicentennial. 'Yankee Doodle' a tune dating back to the Middle Ages in Holland and England (and used by the British as early as 1755 to poke fun at untrained American troops in the French and Indian war) is interwoven with other folk and national melodies to stitch a patchwork or a musical collage. It is a personal view of American history.'To explain my approach to They All Sang Yankee Doodle I must explain my own background because the piece is made up ofmusical memories imprinted from early childhood.My earliest musical memories are a juxtaposition of sounds - hymns and Bach chorales from the church next door where my mother was choir director; early twenties jazz from my oldest brother's dance band; classical piano from my middle brother and my mother's piano studio; and cowboy songs and turn-of-the-century ballads that I have always identified with my father. Concord California where I was born was once part of a land grant from the Mexican government and the Spanish-Mexican influence remained strong even as the town expanded from a sleepy settlement into an American microcosmos with a wide variety of ethnic groups. Over fifty years ago most of us who sang 'Yankee Doodle' in Concord could not trace our ancestry to the founding fathers. Those of us with Anglo-Saxon names were at the end of the Westward push our forefathers having left behind the Eastern cities a few generations before settling for a time mid-continent then restlessly pushing further West. Little is known of my paternal grandfather for instance except that he had come to California from Indiana walking across Nevada desert to become one of the first settlers in Mordoc Indian territory.Of course the native American the Indian was there to greet each new migration and it is his

Heilig-Messe-Bernard of Offida 1604 1694 was a Capuchin monk whose saintly life and devotion to the sick and poor caused him to be beatified by Pope Pius VI on 19 May 1795. St. Bernard?s name day falls on the 11th of September (a Saturday in 1797) and it is generally thought that Haydn combined doing honour to the Capuchin monk with the production of a new Mass for his patron the day thereafter.Apparently later performances in Eisenstadt added horns to double the trumpets in the tuttis and just as in the previous Mass the clarinet parts were enlarged; it is almost certain that the new clarinet parts are either by Haydn or (shall we say) ?supervised? by him. As inthe Mass in Time of War conductors have the choice of two orchestrations: with or without doubling horns and with or without the supplementary clarinet parts.The Heiligmesse has always been one of Haydn?s most admired works. Its dignity its strength (we draw special attention to the extraordinary ?Gratias? with its brilliant contrapuntal writing) the subdued orchestral grandeur to which the B-flat trumpets contribute a silvery but unmartial weight all these have made it one of Haydn?s most serious and most deeply sensitive church works: its constant popularity in Viennese churches is quite deserved.Urtext from Joseph Haydn WerkeFull score (together with Missa Cellensis [Mariazellermesse] Hob.XXII:8; Missa brevis Sti Joannis de Deo [Little Organ Mass] Hob.XXII:7; Missa in Tempore Belli [Mass in Time of War] Hob.XXII:9) available for saleParts (BA4651) and vocal score (BA4651-90) available for sale

The Chester Missa Brevis was written for the choir of Chester Cathedral in 2013 and is a tentative homage to Benjamin Britten in his centenary year. All the movements are thematically related and the musical ideas culminate and are more plainly stated in the Agnus Dei. Despite being called Missa Brevis the work has a grand ‘big building’ feel to it whist also aiming to be practical enough in terms of length to serve a regular cathedral liturgy.

The complete vocal score with Piano accompaniment for Ralph Vaughan Williams? A Sea Symphony. Completed in 1909 it is a vast work inspired by and based on four poems by Walt Whitman that Williams fashioned into a vast score containing some of his finest choral writing and a highlight of its era. It is non-ecclesiastical work and has a humanist agnostic viewpoint with a broad general theme of the Human Soul being a vessel cruising the oceans and seas of life. This suite for Soprano and Baritone Soli SATB chorus and originally Orchestra is a varied work that includes elements of Sea shanties and noble pomp in creating a majestic and evocativerepresentation of the sea.

Edition de Frank Dobbins352 pages 220x142mmThe 84 chansons in this collection are mainly for SATB, and were selected first and foremost for their musical value. Care has been taken to represent the great masters as well as lesser-known composers who made significant contributions to the genre.SATB unaccompaniedArcadelt: D'un Extreme RegretArcadelt: Je Ne Suis Pas Si TotBeaulaigue: Comme Serait a MoiBenedictus/Appenzeller: Je Ne Me Puis Tenir D'AimerBertrand: Hola, CaronBertrand: Je Suis un Demi'DieuBoni: Ha, Bel AccueilBoni: J'espere et CrainsBonnet: Francion Vint L'Autre JourBuus: Douce MemoireCaietain: Une PuceCanis: Mariez Moi Mon PereCastro: Ah! Je MeursCastro: Je Suis QuasiCerton: J'espere et CrainsCerton: Je Suis DesheriteeCerton: La, La, La, Je Ne L'ose DireCerton: Que N'est Elle Aupres de MoiClemens: Jaquin JaquetClereau: Comme Un Qui PrendCornet: Avecque VousCoste: Celle FilletteCosteley: Arrete Un Peu Mon CoeurCosteley: Mignonne, Allons Voir si la RoseCrecquillon/Manchicourt: Un Gai BergerCrecquillon/Manchicourt: Un Doux RegardDe Bussy: Qu'heureuse est ma FortuneDu Caurroy: Las! AmourEntraigues: Complainte de la TourterelleFevin: petite CamusetteGardane: Douce MemoireGervaise: Si L'on Doit PrendreGombert: Changeons ProposVous Etes Trop JeuneGoudimel: Qui Renforcera Ma VoixJacotin: A Paris a Trois FillettesJanequin: Au Joli Jeu du Pousse AvantJanequin: La Plus Belle de la VilleJanequin: Le Chant de OiseauxJanequin: Or Vien Ca, Vien M'amieJanequin: Pourquoi Tournez Vous Vos YeuxJosquin: En L'ombre d'un BuissonetJosquin: Faute d'ArgentJosquin: Mille RegretsJosquin: Petite CamusetteJosquin: La MoeulleJosquin: Si Je Maintiens Ma VieLassus: Bonjour Mon CoeurLassus: La Nuit Froide et SombreLassus: Quand Mon MariLassus: Une PuceLe Blanc: Dames en qui Reluit Toute BeauteLe Jeune: Ce n'est que FielLe Jeune: J'aime la Pierre PrecieuseLe Jeune: Revoici Venir du PrintempsLe Jeune: Susanne un JourLupi Second: Une Dame Pour Mieux VenirLupus/Cadeac: Je Suis DesheriteeMaille: A Qui Me Dois Je Retirer'Mauduit: Voice le Vert et Beau MaiMeigret: Un doux RegardMillot: O Ma Belle MaitresseMittantier: Moins je la veuxMonte: Bonjour mon coeurMornable: Je Ne Me Confesserai PointMouton: En Venant de LyonNinot le Petit: Et la la laPassereau: Il est bel et bonPevernage: D'Etre AmoureuxPhinot: Pleurez Mes YeuxPlanson: Puis Que Le Ciel Veut AinsiRegnard: Las, Je Me PlainsRichafort: Trut Avant Il Faut BoireRoussel: Mon Coeur a Vous, Belle, se RecommandeSandrin: Douce MemoireSandrin: Puisque Vivre en ServitudeSermisy: Jouissance Vous DonneraiSermisy: Martin Menait Son PourceauSermisy: Tant Que VivraiSusato: Douce MemoireTessier: Non, Vous N'etes pas YeuxVilliers: Si Vous VoulezWaelrant: D'Amourss Me VaWillaert: Qui la DiraWillaert: Sur le Joli Jonc

Celebrate the new life that spring brings in this work that is based on a Langston Hughes text and features a baritone soloist call and response phrases between upper and lower voices and finally a layered gospel-style sectionwith sopranos floating on top with the text “in time of silver rain when spring and life are new.” A companion work to “When Storms Arise” (HL08711567) and “Didn't It Rain” (HL08711568).Duration: ca. 4:00.

Edited by Geoffrey Bush and Michael HurdFour glees and madrigals by Pearsall, Stafford, Smith, Walmisley and S. Wesley.SSATBCONTENTSPEARSALL, R.L. Why weeps, alas! my lady-loveSTAFFORD SMITH, J. Blest pair of sirensWALMISLEY, T.A. Sweete floweres! ye were too faireWESLEY, Samuel O sing unto mie Roundelaie

A tour de force of choral energy and expertise in rhythmic precision this is aerial music fleet and vibrant as voices proclaim Martin Luther's vision of universal peace above a torrent of cascading Organ scales. The brightness of the Lydian mode matches this joyful proclamation intoned chant-like in bold clear intervals recalling the sounds both of medieval music and its refraction through the ears of modern masters like Stravinsky and Tavener. Cunningly constructed too on a four-bar ostinato the music reverses its opening scale figure for a quieter section before building again to an extrovert ending that repeats the chant against new Organ figures in aclinching 'alleluia'.

Richard Allain's Night for SATB and Cello. Night Was commissioned by Commotio and recieved its premiere in Merton College Oxford in June 2007 conducted by Matthew Berry and is available on the Herald label (HAVP340). Composer's Note: Given the long phrase lengths of Night it is suggested that choirs Stagger breathing where necessary. The last page of the score requires some explanation. The singers should split into three separate groups: two equal SATB choirs and an SATB solo quartet. Each group sings their own music - each repetition being separated by a long pause - independent of the othergroups. Thus Choir I will begin and as they finish Choir II will commence etc. The music should continue for about two minutes getting gradually quieter with each repetition. Though a common pulse should be kept the groups begin each repetition as they wish: the music should overlap and blur. Against this the solo Cello plays its fragments of melody. The choirs at the conductor's discretion should end in the order they began leaving the cello to play its last notes as the echoes fade. Duration: 20 minutes

?Ubi Caritas II: Through Infinite Ages is a closely related sequel to my Ubi Caritas published in 2007. Re-imagining some of the same material such as the main theme from the first piece Ubi Caritas II is in one sense a more sunny version of its prequel. While Ubi Caritas II functions as an independent work it is also intended to be used in combination with the other piece for example as prelude/postlude ?bookends? perhaps yielding a sense of unity and conclusion to the concert or recording. In those cases I would usually recommend ending with Ubi Caritas II.? Ola GjeiloWatch here - CWU Chamber Choir: Gjeilo -Ubi Caritas II: Through Infinite Ages:

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.

As well as traditional genres Richard Bullen's music embraces several contemporary ones including video and electronics and shows a keen interest in location both in its formal possibilities and in its genius loci - its spirit of place.A five-minute stand-alone piece for SATB chorus The Seven Arches was written for a site-specific project at the Dartington International Summer School: an invocation of the rich cultural and mythic past of the celebrated gardens.In poet Steve Willey's multi-layered text the remaining seven arches of the medieval courtyard become metaphors for this continuing presence. Bold arched melodiesspringing from resilient purposeful chords likewise animate the music a sonic tableau of the sites/sights and sounds of history. The premiere performance was conducted by David Lardi with the Finchley Chamber Choir.