Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Commissioned by BBC Music Magazine, Love came down at Christmas is Alexander L'Estrange's stunning setting of the classic poem by Christina Rossetti. The music reflects the direct, sincere and expressive text in a simple strophic form, the melody passing to the basses for the second verse while the sopranos provide an angelic descant. A unison coda draws the piece to a se…

A new hymn is born - commissioned by the AGO Region IX Convention. With a stately hymn text from Chris Anderson Richard Nichols has composed a truly majestic anthem. Optional brass quintet and percussion add even more splendor to the organ accompaniment. The congregation is invited to join in singing the final stanza which is decorated with a soaring descant.

Op. 5 No. 10 for violin/oboe/descant recorder bassoon/cello & basso continuo.

Tipitin. Written by Mexico's first well-known female composer, María Grever, this vals Mexicano (Mexican waltz) makes a charming a cappella work for outstanding choirs. The textured setting offers well-conceived choral parts throughout, sometimes using lower voices to provide a dance-like underscore for the lilting melody. A full translation and pronunciation notes aid in the understanding and mas…

Following an initial quite straightforward first verse the melody moves to the Tenor Voice with the Soprano and Alto harmony sometimes crossing over. In the third Voice unaccompanied Chorale is used. In the fourth and final Voice a few Soprano Voices provide a descant. This moving arrangement of Lord of All Hopefulness by Dr Barry Rose was written in the fullness of a long distinguished ca…

for Unison with descant and organ

Part 3 in C (Viola)-Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable including quartets of mixed instruments praise bands full band or orchestra and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or aver…

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Three jazz hymns. These jazz arrangements of well-known hymns were written for Andrew Earis and choirs of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London for various services and BBC broadcasts from that church. The setting of Come down, O Love divine supplies some new harmonic moves to Vaughan Williams? lovely tune Down Ampney, gradually adding vocal harmony through the verses, with a short descant section in th…

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Uses: General Mother's Day Father's Day Scripture: Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3 This child-like prayer seeks God's blessings for families and all those who “watch over me as I grow.”Written especially for older elementary choirs the anthem fits perfectly with any service having a family theme especially Mother's Day or Father's Day. The familiar DIX tune and poignant text from the…

A Refreshing Approach For Beginners-I Love Recorder is a refreshing fun and integrated approach to playing the recorder. Written by recorder expert Sally Adams it is ideal for classroom or individual use.Following on from Book 1 Book 2 introduces a wider range of notes alongside the important musicianship skills of theory aural listening and improvising.Perfect preparation for Grade 1Extends…

Includes a history of the recorder how to choose an instrument how to read music as well as a complete note and fingering chart duets and fun songs from every period of music history from Greensleeves to When the Saints Go Marching In! A fun-filled book that really teaches you how to play!

Lyrically contrasting darkness with light, veteran composer/lyricist Cindy Berry brings us a worshipful and thoughtful anthem. With an optional children's choir and soaring descant for the finish, this anthem is a song of celebrating God's light and love. / Choeur (SATB)

Percussion (Drum Set)-Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable including quartets of mixed instruments praise bands full band or orchestra and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or av…