text from Christmas Poem by George Mackay Brown. Par DAVIES PETER MAXWELL. As Master of the Queens Music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies has written a new carol for Her Majesty the Queen each Christmas since his appointment began in 2004. Kings and Shepherds is the fourth and like An Heavenly Song, Wonder Tidings and The Yule-tide Bell, will be published as part of the Schott Royal Collection. Written…

The Drop That Contained the Sea is a song cycle sung in 10 languages, weaving together poems and prayers about water from different cultures. It has a unique concept: it follows a single drop of water as it weaves its way through the world, from clouds to snow, rivers to oceans, culminating in an explosive rainmaking prayer. It's a musical travelogue of vocal traditions from around the world, incl…

from The Hunger Games-From the breathtaking book series The Hunger Games now also a film this simple and beautiful lullaby expresses an emotional impact that truly touches the heart. Choirs of all ages will enjoy the pure melodies and rich harmonies of this setting sung by Katniss in the film and based on the recording by Sting. Available separately SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. …

Version Hellmann/Koch. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN / KOCH JOHANNES H.E.. Reconstruction [based parodies] of Bach's St. Mark Passion by Diethard Hellmann [1964], with new composed recitatives [texts of the evangelium] and turba choirs by Johannes Koch [1999]. The words of Jesus are accompanyed by 2 gambas and organ./ Répertoire / Solistes SAT, Choeur SATB, 2 Flûtes Traversières,

Par PART ARVO. Beatus Petronius and Statuit ei Dominus were commissioned in 1990 to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Basilica San Petronio, the principal church of Bologna. San Petronio is one of the few churches to be equipped with two church organs. Arvo Pärt thus wrote both pieces for two choirs and two organs. However, the pieces can be performed together or separately. The two pieces …

Arrangement: Runswick Daryl. Par RUNSWICK DARYL. Daryl Runswick's vivid gospel arrangements are a sparkling addition to the Christmas repertory for upper voice choirs, and will be loved by singers and audiences alike. This collection of five Christmas spirituals from North America and the Caribbean are idiomatically arranged by Daryl and come with useful tips to help inexperienced choirs sing in a…

Par ZELENKA JAN DISMAS. The Missa Omnium Sanctorum ZWV 21 is Zelenka?s last mass setting. It contains three extended arias (one each for soprano, alto and tenor), concertante choruses and unusually expressive choral fugues. Especially powerful in effect is the through-composed Credo in this mass, with a ritornello that is one of Zelenka?s most beautiful inspirations. The score and parts material o…

This gospel-flavored work is a setting of lyrics by famed Harlem Renaissance composer/poet James Rosamund Johnson depicting the power of music to change darkness to light and sadness to joy. A wonderful selection for combined choirs and festival performances!

This work known as Lie Strewn the White Flocks is written for mezzo-soprano solo SATB chorus solo flute string orchestra and drums and uses poems selected from the works of Ben Jonson John Fletcher Poliziano Theocritus and Robert Nichols.Vocal score with piano accompaniment.

This work for soprano tenor and baritone soloists chorus and orchestra was commissioned by the National Confederation of Music Societies to celebrate its Jubilee in 1985 with funds made available by the Arts Council of GreatBritain. The first performance was given in London on 13th April 1985 by the London Symphony Chorus (chorus master Simon Joly) and the City of London Sinfonia conducted by R…

from Jekyll and Hyde-This extraordinarily beautiful song will create a shimmering moment in performance. Ideal for graduation and many other concert occasions your singers will shine! Available separately: SATB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section partsavailable digitally (pno b dm). Duration: ca. 4:30.

Paul Mealor's Stabat Mater for solo Soprano SATB Chorus Harp (or Piano) and Strings.

Three top tunes by the 70s group Earth Wind and Fire combine to create a sizzling 5-minute showcase that is perfect for any time of year! Solid vocals and hot horns add sizzle! Songs include: Boogie Wonderland In The Stone September. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 5:00.

Joy love and light will fill your hearts and your concert hall with this buoyant original song for the holidays! A perfect opener the expanded orchestration makes this work especially good for community performances and choirs of all levels!

Arrangeur: David Willcocks_John Rutter. Par WILLCOCKS DAVID / RUTTER JOHN. Cette sélection des 100 les plus populaires et chants de cantiques de l'Avent, Noël, l'Epiphanie et Pâques, est idéal pour des occasions sacrées, et comprend des documents accompagnés et non accompagnés. / Recueil / Chant