Great Credo Mass-The Missa K.257 bears the non-authentic dating 1776 and was presumably composed at the end of 1776 or in the first half of 1777. Like K.262 (246a) it is designated in Leopold Mozart?s handwriting as a Missa longa on the cover page of an early composite manuscript containing the five masses in C major. K.257 is listed there as the last work. The designation ?Missa longa? was intended to point out that this was an extensive full-scale mass. Normally it would have been called a Missa solemnis but Mozart for unknown reasons did not make use of this customary nomenclature.The name ?Credo Mass? is taken from the acclamations of ?Credo? that constantly interrupt thelike-named movement. The Mass is remarkable for its density of invention within the narrowest of confines. Further its instrumental accompaniment has an almost chamber-music quality that emerges time and again into almost symphonic proportions. Urtext of the ?New Mozart Edition? Straightforward piano reduction in the vocal score Ideal for church services and concert performances Full score & performance material (BA4859) and vocal score (BA4859-90) for saleArrangement for soloists choir & organ (BA7520) for sale

Great Credo Mass-The Missa K.257 bears the non-authentic dating 1776 and was presumably composed at the end of 1776 or in the first half of 1777. Like K.262 (246a) it is designated in Leopold Mozart?s handwriting as a Missa longa on the cover page of an early composite manuscript containing the five masses in C major. K.257 is listed there as the last work. The designation ?Missa longa? was intended to point out that this was an extensive full-scale mass. Normally it would have been called a Missa solemnis but Mozart for unknown reasons did not make use of this customary nomenclature.The name ?Credo Mass? is taken from the acclamations of ?Credo? that constantly interrupt thelike-named movement. The Mass is remarkable for its density of invention within the narrowest of confines. Further its instrumental accompaniment has an almost chamber-music quality that emerges time and again into almost symphonic proportions. Urtext of the ?New Mozart Edition? Straightforward piano reduction in the vocal score Ideal for church services and concert performances Full score & performance material (BA4859) and vocal score (BA4859-90) for saleArrangement for soloists choir & organ (BA7520) for sale

As one of the most popular and best-known cantatas this work has become an indispensable part of the repertoire. The last movement is most commonly known as Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. Study score and performance material available for sale. Barenreiter Urtext: In the international music world “Bärenreiter Urtext” is synonymous with performing editions in which the musical text has been prepared using clearly formulated scholarly critical criteria. Editors which include prominent musicologists as well as musicians take all available sources into account thus guaranteeing an authentic musical text which represents the latest inmusicological research. For Bärenreiter “Urtext” is more than just a label – it is also a pledge and a guarantee for sheet music performing editions that present the authentic text and the latest findings of scholarly research enabling musicians to get as close to the composer’s intentions as the surviving sources will allow. There are no arbitrary editorial additions and the quality of the musical text is matched by an appearance on the page that satisfies the most discerning eye.

Giuseppe Verdi's Quattro Pezzi Sacri for SATB and Piano.The single works forming the sacred music cycle 'Quattro pezzi sacri' were composed as independent pieces between 1889 and 1897. The scoring ranges from solo voices a cappella to double choir with large orchestra. In 1898 the year of their first joint performance Verdi had them published together as 'Quattro pezzi sacri'. With the composition of the 'Quattro pezzi sacri' in the last years of his life Verdi thus returned to his church musician origins. Already at the age of 10 Verdi performed the duties of organist in his home congregation and later in Busseto where he received his first music lessons. Themasses at the collegiate church in Busseto formed some of his most important musical impressions. During the time Verdi composed 'Falstaff' his last opera he was once again composing sacred music this time in a conscious encounter with historical models such as Palestrina and Bach.

Nicolai-Messe. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. With the 'Missa St. Nicolai' and the 'Missa St. Joannis de Deo', his last two missae breves, Haydn also achieved masterworks in this category, and during his lifetime they numbered among his most popular works - as is shown by the numerous copies that have come down to us. / Messe / Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Cors, 2

Nicolai-Messe. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. With the 'Missa St. Nicolai' and the 'Missa St. Joannis de Deo', his last two missae breves, Haydn also achieved masterworks in this category, and during his lifetime they numbered among his most popular works - as is shown by the numerous copies that have come down to us. / Messe / Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Cors, 2

Nicolai-Messe. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. With the 'Missa St. Nicolai' and the 'Missa St. Joannis de Deo', his last two missae breves, Haydn also achieved masterworks in this category, and during his lifetime they numbered among his most popular works - as is shown by the numerous copies that have come down to us. / Messe / Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Cors, 2

Nicolai-Messe. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. With the 'Missa St. Nicolai' and the 'Missa St. Joannis de Deo', his last two missae breves, Haydn also achieved masterworks in this category, and during his lifetime they numbered among his most popular works - as is shown by the numerous copies that have come down to us. / Messe / Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Cors, 2

Jesu der du meine Seele BWV 78 (Jesu by Thy Cross and Passion)Cantata for the 14th Sunday after TrinityThe cantata Jesu der du meine Seele is one of the famous cycle of chorale cantatas which Bach wrote during the second year of his Leipzig appointment. It was probably performed for the first time on 10 September 1724 the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity in one of the principal Leipzig churches. The text is based on Johann Rist’s at that time widely known hymn of 1641. As in most of the cantatas of this cycle the corner-stones are provided by the first and last verses which appear in an unaltered form; whereas the middle verses were freely remodelled as ariasand recitatives.Urtext of the New Bach EditionPerformance material (BA10078) vocal score (BA10078-90) & study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP1078) available for sale

Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals – exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 6-12 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days.Stage a real class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:* Succinct casting and direction suggestions * Optional props list with a wealth of additional downloadable resources * Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks on an accompanying CD * Voice and piano scoreswith guitar chords * A wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts available to download which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band * Photocopiable lyric sheets (also available as downloads for printing or projection) * Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity suggestions * A customisable poster to publicise performances A Christmas Carol is an English literary classic written by Charles Dickens and was first published in December 1843. The popular novella is studied at Key Stage 2 and 3 as part of the National Curriculum in England as well as at schools and colleges elsewhere in the UK and around the world. In this new Micromusical adaption the abridged story is told through drama and song.TestimonialsThe micro-musicals have enriched our curriculum and have enabled the topics taught in class to come alive. Through the micro-musicals the children have gained a deeper and broader understanding of the curriculum and have developed a bank of rich language which has supported their writing outcomes. The micro-musicals have provided an excellent opportunity to teach music through all areas of the curriculum and we have been able to use music as a platform to learn history science geography and literature. They have been a good value for money and a valuable resource.-Bronwen Chalmers Head Teacher Davies Lane Primary School

The Te Deum H 148 is the last of the six settings of this text by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704) whose death is now being commemorated three centuries later.Unlike the better known and relatively lavish Te Deum of the “Eurovision Fanfare” (H 146) this version reduces the ensemble to four-voice chorus and basso continuo. Thanks to its relatively simple fabric it is thus ideally suited for church choirs and small amateur ensembles.Despite its reduced forces this Te Deum proves to be an impressive work of great effect in performance.- Urtext based on the latest scholarly research-Straightforward continuo- Four-voice chorus (SATB) without vocal soloists- Duration: approx. 6 minutes- Separate organ part available (BA7591-67)