Book 5 of the Sing Out! series features wonderful new choral arrangements of five top pop tunes, all arranged by renowned Vocal Coach and Choral Director extraordinaire Mark De-Lisser. Each song has been beautifully arranged for SAT chorus, the unison harmonies totally reinvigorating these favourite pop songs.From the classic rock anthem of the 1980s in Toto's Africa, to the modern pop heartbreaker All Of Me by John Legend, these are great songs with even greater arrangements. The unabashed positivity of Nico and Vinz's Am I Wrong makes a fantastic counterpart to the optimism in the face of pain represented by the arrangement of the traditional gospel song Take My Hand, Precious Lord, a tune used to wonderfully affecting effect in the recent film 'Selma'. Finally, this fresh pop choral setlist is rounded off nicely with Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud, a beautiful love song in which the power and emotion of the words will enhance the performance. Arranged for SAT (Soprano/Alto/Tenor) Choir, these songs are designed to be sung to backing tracks, but Piano accompaniments and Guitar chord boxes are included for rehearsal purposes, or if you wish to perform with a live band. Aside from De-Lisser's incredible arrangements, this pack includes an innovative and user-friendly download card with performance backing tracks, full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks of each Vocal part recorded by members of ACM Gospel Choir. Helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in this book, giving you everything you need to learn these well-loved songs.Mark De-Lisser is a celebrated Vocal Coach and Choral Director, who has been featured on BBC1's 'Last Choir Standing'. His extensive introduction and notes within this songbook bring a personal touch, as De-Lisser really is passionate about getting people singing, improvising and, most of all, enjoying themselves. The new Choral arrangements of these fantastic pop tracks are ideal for spicing up a performance with these tunes, reinvigorated with lush harmonies and rich voices, all the while retaining the magic and meaning of the original songs. At your next performance, make sure you Sing Out!, leaving your audience truly astonished. / Choeur SAT

Based on Sibelius' Finlandia, this impressive selection is like two phenomenal arrangements in one: the first half, a stunning homophonic treatment of 'This Is My Song-? the second half, a Zulu translation set to a world music groove. A powerful multicultural standout! / Choeur SSA

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

My House comes from the second act of Matilda the Musical , the award-winning stage version of Roald Dahl's classic children's novel from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Tim Minchin's song celebrates the humble but love-filled home of Matilda's teacher Miss Honey. Simon Foxley has arranged this optimistic song for SSA and Piano accompaniment. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

Try A Little Tenderness is the perfect choice for amateur choirs seeking an elegant and sophisticated centrepiece to their choral pop repertoire. Based on Otis Redding's smooth and soulful take on the song, this choral version is bursting with rich harmonies and jazzy chord progressions. Arranged by Jeremy Birchall for SAB chorus with piano accompaniment, this piece opens with a reasonably challenging intro, setting the scene for a beautiful and tender song that will captivate and touch both audiences and performers alike. / Sab Et Piano

Summerly Jeremy (Editor). Par SUMMERLY JEREMY. This substantial collection of medieval songs and carols for Upper Voices is a perfect introduction to the treasures of an extraordinary and colourful musical period, progressing from Celebration and Victory to Christmas via Spring, Annunciation and Passion. Containing the well-known Gaudete Ghristus Est Natus , Agincourt Carol and There Is No Rose as well as such exquisite but unfamiliar settings as Cedit Hyems Eminus . Arranged for an unaccompanied performance by Upper Voices. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Date parution : 1999-08-26/ Recueil / SSA

Recorded by Rita Ora, this moving Academy Award Best Song nominee reminds us that even in the storm the sun is shining somewhere---we should count our blessings with a grateful heart. / Choeur SAB

From the opening solo to the final chord, this Grammy-nominated theme song from the film Silver Linings Playbook rocks with a strong techno-beat and easy-to-sing hook. Originally recorded by Jesse J, it charted in multiple countries. / Choeur SAB

With its bluesy harmonies and jaunty groove The Beatles ' hit Lady Madonna is the perfect song for choruses seeking a lively, upbeat number to add to their repertoire. Arranged by Jeremy Birchall for SAB with piano accompaniment, this choral take on the Lennon and McCartney classic is sure to inspire audiences and singers alike with its bouncy enthusiasm and toe-tapping vigour. / Sab Et Piano