O come let us sing HWV 253 Chandos Anthem No.8Handel’s three anthems (My song shall be alway HWV 252 O come let us sing HWV 253 O praise the Lord HWV 254) were composed in 1717 and 1718 for Cannons a country estate near to London. They take their nickname the “Chandos Anthems” from the owner of the estate the First Duke of Chandos.The three pieces are noteworthy for their f…

Thirty-one of the best known hymns with suggested registrations for each song and keyboard chord chart.

A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer for Tenor and Bass solo SATB Choir with Organ accompaniment with hymns for congregational participation. The text was selected and written by Reverend J. Sparrow-Simpson and revised by Michael Pilkington. The crucifixion was first performed in 1887.This Novello edition of the vocal score is clear and well presented with thoroughly accura…

One of the most magical aspects of music lies in its ability to provide strength and comfort during sombre or saddening events. This thoughtful collection of works for funeral or memorial services has been specially chosen tocreate a mood of serenity and reflection.Each piece is presented for solo Piano including music by Bach Mendelssohn and others.

An Irish Blessing is a choral setting for upper voices and piano or organ of the traditional Gaelic prayer which begins 'May the road rise to meet you'. Its gentle melody unfolds slowly beginning in unison and building to a fuller choral texture with a descant in the third verse. The optional flute part adds a folk-like quality and in addition to the wide dynamic range indicated further textura…

For Passion in 1680 Dieterich Buxtehude composed his largest work in the style of an oratorio the cantata cycle Membra Jesu nostri and he dedicated it to his friend the Swedish Court Music Director Gustav Düben. In each of the seven separate cantatas which in principle follow the scheme ?instrumental introduction ? choral movement with biblical texts ? vocal soli (aria) with a sacred text fr…

Moments of Vision brings together six unaccompanied choral pieces each composed by David Matthews as gifts to friends. The music sets poems by Gerard Manley Hopkins John Keats DH Lawrence Geofrrey Hill and Thomas Hardy. Ideal as a concert suite or as individual pieces.The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repe…

Mozart?s ?Missa in C major? (K.220) nicknamed the ?Sparrow Mass? for its frequently recurring characteristic motifs in the violins has retained a firm place in the choral repertoire to the present day.The ?Sparrow Mass? is one of the most significant pieces of church music from Mozart?s years in Salzburg.Thanks to its clarity and largely homophonic texture it remains even today a work that is e…

This collection of thirty-five contemporary arrangements of well known Spirituals by Moses Hogan. Includes 'Abide with me' The Battle of Jericho' and 'Steal Away'.

Christmas And Advent Motets For 5 Voices-A comprehensive series of Latin motets from the Renaissance period combining old favourites with lesser known works. This volume include works by Robert Ramsey Byrd Palestrina and Peter Philips.

Easy-play Piano arrangements of 24 hymns and spiritual favourites by Stephen Duro. Complete with full lyrics and chord symbols. Includes The Lord Is My Shepherd Rock Of Ages Joshua Fight The Battle Of Jericho and SwingLow Sweet Chariot.

With ?Orgelmusik zur Weihnachtszeit? and ?Orgelmusik zur Passions- und Osterzeit? Bärenreiter already published two very succesful collections for part- and full-time church musicians. The accompanying edition 'Lob und Dank? has

The German School For 4 Voices-The volumes of this expanding series are devoted to a wide range of sacred renaissance motets with Latin texts and contain a mixture of well known and unfamiliar pieces some of which are published for the first time.Allappear in completely new editions by Anthony G. Petti.

This setting of O Magnum Mysterium for double mixed voice choir is an ideal choice for Christmas services. Matthew Martin's soft yet intricate setting of the Matins Responsory for Christmas Day was written for Andrew Carwood and The Cardinall's Musick.  The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series …

Easy-to-read simplified arrangements of some of the world's best-loved hymns including 'The Lord's My Shepherd' 'Praise To the Holiest' and 'Rock Of Ages'.