Vocal coach and choral director Mark De-Lisser, who has edited and arranged the highly acclaimed Sing Out! series, here turns his attention to the a cappella repertoire, with five uplifting songs for SATB choir in this sixth pop repertoire book in the series.As before, these songs have each been selected for their positive lyrics and heart-warming feel, making them ideal to teach to adults and chi…

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 …

Staying true to the rocksteady roots of the 1967 original, this choral arrangement of The Tide Is High is a bright and vivid reimagining of The Paragon's signature track, famously covered by Debbie Harry and Blondie. Arranged by Barrie Carson Turner for SSA choir with piano accompaniment, this Jamaican-tinged choral pop is an excellent choice for groups seeking a calm and uplifting number to add t…

Someone Like You is the bitter-sweet smash-hit from Adele - a tale of overcoming lost love with your dignity and self-respect intact. It is a song rich with potential for male voice choirs seeking a powerful and engrossing number to add to their Choral Pop repertoire. Arranged by Chris Hussey, this version for TTBB choirs with piano accompaniment is a grand and defiant piece, that adds a sense of …

Composed in 1741 Handel's Messiah has remained a popular choice for choir performances for nearly 275 years. With 3 Steps To Sing anyone can now learn and rehearse the piece at home, regardless of their ability to read music.This easy-to-follow learning method for the Tenor part includes the following steps:Step 1 - Visual Learning DVDA voice part recorded by a professional singer (Soprano, Alto, …

Composed in 1741 Handel's Messiah has remained a popular choice for choir performances for nearly 275 years. With 3 Steps To Sing anyone can now learn and rehearse the piece at home, regardless of their ability to read music.This easy-to-follow learning method for the Soprano part includes the following steps:Step 1 - Visual Learning DVDA voice part recorded by a professional singer (Soprano, Alto…

Par LAURIDSEN MORTEN. For centuries, composers have been inspired by the beautiful O Magnum Mysterium text depicting the birth of the new-born King among the lowly animals and shepherds. This setting for unaccompanied SATB divisi by Morten Lauridsen, one of America's most loved and most performed living choral composers, is rich in colour, deeply spiritual and intensely moving. It is rated as 'rea…

Par FAURE GABRIEL. Gabriel Fauré’s Pavane is one of his most popular compositions. What is less known, however, is that the premiere of this stylized dance in April 1888 was actually performed in this present version for mixed choir rather than in the now more familiar orchestral version or instrumental arrange­ments. The text, in the style of Verlaine, sketches the carefree society of the Belle É…

The 'Missa Divi Xaverii? ZWV 12, an expansive and unusually richly scored work, marks a highlight in the oeuvre of Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745). It was composed in 1729 while he was working at the Dresden court.The principal source of this first edition is the damaged autograph score which had long been kept under lock and key. Passages missing because of its damaged condition have been suppleme…

Sleepsong is a rich, Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abilities with a new and exciting challenge. Released by Secret Garden in 2005, the song was written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland who also penned the Westlife hit, You Raise Me Up . This beautiful and peaceful choral version has been arranged by Desmond Earley for six part chorus with Soprano solo. It was first perfor…

With its sumptuous, layered harmonies, this beautiful choral arrangement of White Christmas is the ideal piece for choruses seeking an impressive centrepiece for their festive programme. Arranged for SSA choir with Piano accompaniment by Christopher Hussey, you can add some luxurious, jazz inspired splendour to your seasonal repertoire this Christmas. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

With its sumptuous, layered harmonies this beautiful choral arrangement of White Christmas is the ideal piece for choruses seeking an impressive centrepiece for their festive programme. Arranged by Christopher Hussey for SATB choir with piano accompaniment, add some luxurious, jazz inspired splendour to your seasonal repertoire this Christmas! / Choeur SATB Et Piano

The Tallis Psalter comprises a collection of Tallis's 9 tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter, preces and responses, the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (Dorian Service) and a number of easily learnable anthems, all by Tallis. David Skinner is one of the leading scholars in editing music of this period, and this book will be attractive to choirs looking for easily performable and new versions of Tall…