Composed by Patrick Rooney. For SATB choir, a cappella. Pathways Series. Octavo. Duration 4 minutes. Published by Imagine Music

Choral (SATB in G)

SKU: HP.C6180

Arranged by Hal H. Hopson. Piano with Optional 3-5 Oct. Handbell (Key of G). Ring & Sing Series; Vocal Solo Sheet Music Series; Hope's All-Time Best Sellers Choral Series; Choral Music for Children. Love, Hymntune, General Worship, Sacred, Wedding, Children. Octavo. Hope Publishing Company #C6180. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6180).

UPC: 763628161804.

Origi nal anthem This Hal Hopson classic is appropriate for services where love is the theme and is especially useful for weddings. The familiar words are a paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 13 and the haunting tune is based on the traditional English melody, O WALY WALY. The String Quartet setting can be for strings only or used as an accompaniment for the choral settings or the vocal solo, but not for the TTBB version which is in the Key of C. String Parts come in the two keys, A & G, and include parts for Violin 1 & 2, Viola and Cello.

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Choir Secular. For Opt. String Orchestra (SATB choir). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk; Secular. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Winter. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Choir Sacred (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.43613

Composed by Sonja Poorman. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Peace/Brotherhood; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-43613. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43613).

UPC: 038081491530. English.

Featuring artfully interweaving vocal lines, this original setting of the simple Latin text is a quiet meditation and a gentle plea for peace. Rich dynamic contrasts and full, traditional harmonies provide fertile ground for truly expressive singing. A lovely, English text B-section translates the title, the only Latin words required.

SATB choir, soprano voice solo, piano reduction - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9046

Arranged by Jerrell R. Gray. Lent 1 A, Lent 1 B, Lent 1 C. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #9046. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9046).

UPC: 785147904601. English. Text Source: Additional words by Jerrell Gray. Text by Jerrell R. Gray.

This arrangement of the traditional spiritual alternates between the soprano solo and a rich choral texture. The text reminds us that we are united to Jesus in our suffering, he knows our trials and tribulations. The choir will relish the opportunity to shine in this a cappella setting!

By Beale And Milloy. For Choral Method (Spiralbound Book and CD). Play along. Published by Oxford University Press.

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.48826

Composed by Andrew Bruhn. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Lawson-Gould. Peace/Brotherhood; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48826. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48826).

UPC: 038081561509. English.

One song can spark a moment, one breath can wake the dream. This introspective original is based on an unattributed poem that illustrates the impact a small moment can have in our lives. Traditional homophonic writing soon expands to a bevy of swirling choral textures and a dreamy chorus that floats the central motive over a wave of vocal layers. It's a remarkable contemporary a cappella effect and a fitting treatment for these words of worth.

By Joseph M. Martin. For Choral (SATB). Fred Bock Publications. 10 pages. Fred Bock Music Company #BG2575. Published by Fred Bock Music Company

Choral SATB choir

SKU: PR.312419150

Composed by Adolphus Hailstork. 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #312-41915. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.312419150).

ISBN 9781491136027. UPC: 680160688173.

Chora l literature played a major role in Adolphus Hailstork’s early inspirations, as he grew up singing in choirs. While in college, he created this beautifully plaintive madrigal, setting the words of Orlando Gibbons’ familiar “The Silver Swan.” The result is a strikingly powerful new setting, a perfect partner to the iconic work from the Renaissance, and an early glimpse of Hailstork’s magnificent career filled with choral and vocal music. THE SILVER SWAN is in a traditional tonal language and scored for a cappella S.A.T.B. chorus without divisi, making it easily within reach of choirs of all levels.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.347024

Composed by Nick Strimple. Pavane Choral. Concert, Traditional. Octavo. 8 pages. Pavane Publishing #NS0025. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.347024).

UPC: 840126926521. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.

Nick Strimple has composed a set of three easy anthems, and lacking in difficulty is absolutely true. But elegant and distinguished also describes these settings of familiar texts. The words by 19th century English poet John Bowring is the least known text, but it is timeless and speaks of God's enduring love. The organ accompaniment contains scrumptious suspensions and resolutions for an anthem that works equally well as a choral piece, a solo, or for unison choir.

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.48940

Composed by Alexandre Desplat. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Lawson-Gould. Movie; Secular. Choral Octavo. 4 pages. Alfred Music #00-48940. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48940).

UPC: 038081562643. English. Words by Gerard McCann.

Alexandre Desplat delivers a lovely a cappella lullaby that may be programmed at any time of year. Simple and sincere, traditional choral writing leads singers through a warm progression of sonorities that allow room for expressive word stress. While plenty of soft singing is required, the ABA form grows to a glorious forte at the heart of the piece. This song can be heard in the background of a scene at Godric's Hollow in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.1197742

Arranged by Brent Wells. Gentry Publications. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 300 seconds. Gentry Publications #JG2622. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1197742).

UPC: 196288134732. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Here is something truly different - Brent Wells' new arrangement of the Chinese folk song Ao bao Xiang Hui, “Let Us Meet at the Aobao.” The arrangement begins with a brief choral introduction, where the Erhu (violin) presents the melody of the folk song, complete with traditional ornamentation. The tenor and bass verse recounts the story of a young man who goes to the aobao, only to find that his true love is not there. The sopranos and altos answer, giving voice to her reassuring words: “If you wait patiently, I will run to your side.” Finally, they find one another - and under the clear moonlit sky, sing together. Your singers will enjoy the challenge of a different language, presented in the setting of a charming love story. High school, college, and festival choirs will savor learning and performing this unusual piece.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.402773

Composed by Ed Steele and Michael Barrett. Arranged by Michael Barrett. Daybreak Christmas Choral. Christmas. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 255 seconds. Published by Daybreak Music (HL.402773).

UPC: 196288057802. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Luke 2:11-14, Philippians 2:8-10.

As a baby in a manger, as a star to warm the night; as a song to fill our silent hearts, as a voice of love and light. These words begin the journey of this powerful contemporary carol. An ideal traditional/transitional offering for Christmas.

Arranged by Coreen Duffy. For Choral (SSATB A Cappella). Pavane Choral. Octavo. Pavane Publishing #P1545. Published by Pavane Publishing

Composed by Jay Althouse. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-43596. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43596).

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-418-0

Composed by Lars Karlsson. Fennica Gehrman #55011-418-0. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-418-0).

ISBN 9790550114180.

The main ingredients of Lars Karlsson's musical expression are free-tonality, traditional forms and natural musicianship that builds on the two. According to the composer: there is no such thing as atonality -- as long as you work with fixed tone pitch. I would rather be inclined to think that tonality is inherent in the structure of tones, whether we want it or not. In other words, we are dealing with a law of nature.
Karlsson's setting of Bergman's poem Mina kallor (My springs) dates from 1974. It is dedicated to the Nordic Choir and its master Hans-Erik Dahlgren.

Mixed choir

SKU: ST.B954

Composed by Andrew Pratt and Jan Berry. Edited by Andrew Pratt. Hymns & Relgious Drama. Words and music to refresh the church's ministry of healing. . Edited by Jan Berry and Andrew Pratt with Janet Eldred and Anne Sardeson. Pages: 152. Format: Paperback. Choral Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #B954. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.B954).

ISBN 9780852499542.

The outcome of a fruitful collaboration of theologians, writers and musicians working at the retreat and therapeutic centre of Holy Rood House in Yorkshire, this new collection articulates the needs of a contemporary ministry of healing through the agency of hymns, the church's most resonant and expressive form of worship.

Acknowledging the impact of medical science in vastly expanding the range of the possible in every aspect of our living and dying, eighty-three texts tackle a rich diversity of themes: infant death, illness and suffering, ageing and dementia, the genome, mortality and bereavement, grief and lament, pain and despair - including pain and despair from the failure of healing - but also wisdom and resilience, healing as part of a spiritual holism of mind and body, and as a metaphor for social and political justice and care for the environment. The wealth of music includes new tunes and familiar ones, and the anthology concludes with a section of twelve short or repetitive texts to be used in conjunction with prayer.

Hymns of Hope and Healing is the product of many voices, from those of widely experienced authors to others taking their promising early steps in the form. It will provide a vehicle for worship and reflection for those involved in chaplaincy, in therapies and counselling, and all in the wider church with an interest in this ancient ministry. Witnessed through the life, death and resurrection of Christ, it is refreshed and re-imagined here for a time both of breathtaking scientific advance, and of an urgent need to affirm our wholeness and faith while embracing the momentous challenges to our traditional understanding of health and healing.

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-417-3

Composed by Lars Karlsson. Fennica Gehrman #55011-417-3. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-417-3).

ISBN 9790550114173.

The main ingredients of Lars Karlsson's musical expression are free-tonality, traditional forms and natural musicianship that builds on the two. According to the composer: there is no such thing as atonality -- as long as you work with fixed tone pitch. I would rather be inclined to think that tonality is inherent in the structure of tones, whether we want it or not. In other words, we are dealing with a law of nature.
Karlsson's setting of Lagerkvists classic Som en vag (Like a wave) dates from 1976. The poem is a love story.

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-356-5

Composed by Matthew (sov) Whittall. Score. Fennica Gehrman #55011-356-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-356-5).

ISBN 9790550113565.

Huro n Carol ('Twas the Moon of Wintertime) is perhaps the oldest Canadian song. It was written ca. 1642 by Jean de Brebeuf, a Jesuit missionary at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. The original words were in Huron language, but Whittall uses the English translation from 1926. The song's melody is based on a traditional French folk song Une Jeune Pucelle. Whittall's arrangement is done for Audite choir in 2013. It is a skillful arrangement, bringing out the best qualities of the original melody.

SATB choir (div)

SKU: CA.965900

Composed by Giacomo Mezzalira. Edited by Stefan Schuck. Contemporary Choir Music. Sacred vocal music, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary. Full score. 8 pages. Duration 8 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.659/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.965900).

ISBN 9790007165901. Text language: Latin.

Mezzalira places his worked entirely in the tradition of Catholic church music: Gregorian elements are associated likewise with Palestrina's counterpoint and Bruckner's sonorous expansin. Thoroughly in the tradition of the motet, the Memorare is structured in four sections, each in accordance with their respective texts. This large structured composition begins in C minor from the depths of the men's voices, building to a song of lamentation which increases to an harmonically enriched E flat major passage on the words virgo maria. In the second section, harmonically in A flat major, Mezzalira places the upper and lower voices in a double choir opposed to each other in block-like manner in order to develop resonating cantilenas in the third part, which is in F major. After a very simple, tender four-part setting of a hymn the composition ends with an Amen with large modally enriched chords in D major.

SATB choir & Org

SKU: ST.Y287

Composed by Rhian Samuel. SATB and Organ. Vocal Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #Y287. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.Y287).

ISBN 9790220223198.

Comp osed for the internationally regarded Choir of New College, Oxford, and its conductor Edward Higginbottom, Rhian Samuel's What Cheer? is a bright and uplifting new setting of words already familiar to singers from popular carols by William Walton and Peter Warlock. The scoring is for SATB choir and organ, with optional short solos for soprano, alto and bass.

An eminent and established song composer, Samuel has brought to this text, originally from a 16th-century commonplace book compiled by Richard Hill, her own idiomatic response to the tradition of music for Christmas. Though written for one of the world's great vocal ensembles, What Cheer? is well within the range of accomplished amateur choirs, and the effective scoring for voices captures in ringing choral sounds the buoyant optimism of this poetic celebration of Christ's birth.

By Peter Schindler. For SATB Choir, Organ, Saxophone, Percussion. This edition: paperbound. Full score available separately - see item CA.2702800. Masses, Latin. Choral score. Language: Latin. Composed 2001. 48 pages

By Peter Schindler. For SATB Choir, Organ, Saxophone, Percussion. Full score available separately - see item CA.2702800. Masses, Latin. CD. Language: Latin. Composed 2001

By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Multicultural. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.14041792

SATB with Organ, New Engraving. By Jonathan Wikeley. By George Frideric Handel. Edited by Shaw. Choral. Classical. Softcover. 16 pages. Hal Leonard #NOV292325. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.14041792).

ISBN 9781780382180. UPC: 884088658663. 6.75x9.75x0.05 inches.

The 'Hallelujah' Chorus, arguably the most famous choral work of the western classical tradition, is the closing number of the second part of Handel's Messiah.

Such is the strength of Handel's word setting that this empathic, triumphal paean retains its appeal in spite of the cultural overexposure and controversy to which it has been subjected, remaining a firm favourite with choirs.

The premiere of Messiah was in Dublin in 1742 as the high point of a full season of Handel's work. It was a charity event, held in aid of local causes, and in order to get the maximum attendance at Neale's new music hall in Fishamble Street, men were asked to removetheir swords, and ladies the hoops in their dresses.

The tradition of standing during performances of the 'Hallelujah' Chorus, still indulged at some performances in Britains, is said to have been started by King George II at the work's opening run in London in 1743.

SATB choir

SKU: ST.CN28P

Composed by Ronald Corp. This PRINTED version is available to purchase as a regular sheet music title for delivery by post. Octavo. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #CN28P. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.CN28P).

ISBN 9790220225536.

Both as composer and conductor, Ronald Corp is steeped in the English choral tradition, and in A Spotless Rose he has traversed by his own path the hallowed ground of words immortalised by Herbert Howells. Corp's own music, chordal yet contrapuntal, and likewise redolent in its modality of a distant past 'of ancient seers' foreshowing', flows smoothly in flexible rhythm, each voice a shapely strophic melody. Mindful of the famous close of Howells's setting, Corp concludes with an exquisite ending all of his own. A Spotless Rose was written for the Highgate Choral Society, who gave the world premiere on 2 December 2017 at St Michael's Church, Highgate.