Love me sweet was composed for the occasion of the composer's wedding in July 2010. The text consists of four verses taken from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's ironic poem A Man's Requirements which ends with the couplet, 'I will love thee - half a year - As a man is able.' This setting responds to the purer sentiments of the earlier verses, employing a lilting metre, a harmonic idiom and a piquant sprinkling of dissonance. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Tom Wiggall is a London-based composer writing mainly for voice, stage and screen. In recent years Tom's work has taken in large-scale community opera projects, numerous anthems and songs, and music for film and television including Melvyn Bragg's ITV1 series Faith in the Frame and Channel 4's The Art Show. Tom is also Director of Music at Highgate School. / Choeur SATB

The Novello Book Of Hymns is a collection of 50 favourite hymns, inspiringly and engagingly written for SATB Choirs. Edited by David Hill, all the arrangements in this book are designed to be singable by congregations without music, and can be used in any church or school service.As well as providing uplifting versions of hymns, these arrangements also work well as easy anthems, enabling church and school choirs to learn an often striking and dramatic piece of music quickly and easily.The hymns have been arranged by a range of well-loved composers including Richard Lloyd, John Bertalot, David Hill, Stephen Jackson, Philip Moore, Christopher Robinson and many others.Editor of the collection David Hill is a Choral Advisor to Novello. He is Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers, Musical Director of the Bach Choir, Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, Associate Guest Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society, and Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

from Testament of Praise-Testament of Praise the cantata tribute to Charles Wesley is the source of this special anthem by Joseph Martin. The Gaelic tune “Bunessan” is married to the classic Wesley text “Love Divine All LovesExcelling” and the combination is amazing. This beloved tune will be quickly embraced by the hearts of all who hear it. The inspired orchestration from Brant Adams gives directors many performance choices. Fresh harmoniesand singable vocal writing combine in this brilliant choice for weddings Valentine's Sunday Advent or general use.

My Song Is Love Unknown is a wonderful sacred work set for a solo quartet of singers and SATB choir and is based on John Ireland's well-loved hymn-tune Love Unknown. Alexander L'Estrange expertly takes fragments of Ireland's melody developing interweaving and re-harmonising them to create a powerful ethereal sound-world that perfectly reflects the poem's themes of love sorrow passion death and ecstasy.The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of contemporary composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

The Mamas and The Papas' hymn to the West Coast state California Dreamin ' was actually written in chilly New York City by John and Michelle Phillips before they even formed the band that made them famous. Simon and Garfunkel were New York through and through and Simon's jaunty song about the Queensboro Bridge - aka Feelin' Groovy - uses its local colloquial name. Skeeter Davis, born Mary Frances Penick, was the survivor of a car crash that killed her singing partner Betty Jack Davis. They had enjoyed some success as The Davis Sisters but The End Of The World was the biggest hit of Skeeter's subsequent solo career. In My Room saw The Beach Boys moving indoors from all that sun and sand and recording one of their most reflective and lovely songs. Meanwhile the British invasion was threatening the pop status quo in America and Can't Buy Me Love , from the film Hard Day's Night, gave The Beatles yet another number one in the US charts. Novello Choral Pops: Sixties Hits contains these five decade-defining hits, newly arranged for SATB Choir with Piano accompaniment. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Uses: General EpiphanyScripture: Hebrews 6:10-12; Romans 8:29; Genesis 1:27From the opening curtain of sound that initiates this choral we find a compelling challenge to reflect the love and lightof our Creator. Lovely melodic lines mingle with sections of layered counterpoint while the flowing piano writing moves the piece forward with exquisite grace. With one final affirmation this musical sermon declares the purposein our praise. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & parts for Trumpet 1 & 2 Horn Trombone 1 & 2 Tuba). Duration: ca. 3:52.

Dale Warland Choral Series-A Lover's Journey is a set of four pieces which chronicle the extraordinarily commonplace yet supremely elegant story of love.Written as a Valentine to The King's Singers the composer uses three textsby William Shakespeare and one by James Joyce. Movements include: 1) In the Still Garden; 2) St. Valentine's Day; 3) Will you Nill you; 4) Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?

John Rutter's I My Best-Beloved's Am for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied.I My Best-Beloved's Am was written in 1999 for a BBC Singers broadcast concert on the theme of the Seven Sacraments. This a cappella anthem focuses on the theme of marriage - setting the nuptial responses from the old Tridentine Catholic marriage service and stanzas from Francis Quarles's poetic paraphrase of the Song of Solomon - but as the Song of Solomon is often understood as symbolic of the love between Christ and his Church is also suitable for use throughout the Church year. Gregorian chant is the prevalent musical influence and the maleand female voices are offset against each other in an effective contrast.

The Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choirs is an enjoyable collection of diverse tunes that have descended from the folksongs across the British Isles. A variety of arrangements are included, both old and new, of well-loved tunes as well as some lesser-known pieces. All 34 tunes are arranged for SATB Chorus with Piano accompaniment, making this a brilliant way to enhance your choir's repertoire.This Book Of British Folksongs offers a grand selection of favourite folk tunes arranged by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Paul Mealor and George Dyson. Tunes like A-Hunting We Will Go, Auld Lang Syne, Bonny At Morn, Come Lasses And Lads and Scarborough Fair suggest the sheer diversity on offer here. From sad tunes to happy songs, the arrangements here are at once beautiful and touching, coming truly to life when sung by a Mixed-Voice Choir. These thirty four folk songs will enrich a performance programme, whether as one part or the entirety. Choirs of all types and abilities will be able to discover their favourite arrangements, either the most beautiful, the funniest, or the most enjoyable to sing. With the country experiencing a revival in singing traditional folksongs, this collection is a great way to experience the unabashed joy that performing these British tunes can bring. With a great number of favourite tunes as well as some lesser-known songs, this collection includes songs like There Were Three Ravens, Yarmouth Town, My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose, Dance To Your Daddy and The Rio Grande, as well as an extensive and fascinating introduction by Jeremy Summerly.The wonderful thing about singing folksongs is they are like a window into our country's history. They are occasionally funny, often dramatic, but always enjoyable to sing, and their diversity reflects the different people, landscapes and cultural history of the British Isles. These folk tunes can be traced back through British history, evolving through the oral tradition, continually changing lyrics and melody, being amended and sculpted according to the people who sung them. These timeless tunes have been recorded in this innovative Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choir, however, the joy of these songs is you can put your own spin on them, adapting them to how you want them sung and continuing their legacy. This wonderful collection is a fantastic addition to any choir's performance repertoire, and is sure to lead to success for the choir and audience for many years to come. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

For Baritone Mixed Chorus and Orchestra. Based on 'Twenty Poems Of Love And A Song Of Despair' by Pablo Neruda. The Lovers is a suite consisting of a prelude and nine movements which traces the progression of a love affair from its joyous beginning to its painful end. The poetry is sensual and sometimes erotic. This the Schirmer Edition of the Vocal score includes Piano accompaniment and a libretto.

Breathtaking. One of the most beloved texts of all time gets a new treatment with Thomas Schwalm's original melody. This lyrical arrangement may very well rival the folk tune we all know and love with its beautiful melancholyverses and gentle unobtrusive accompaniment. The use of the cello is a must – it adds such depth of emotion and acts as an extra voice singing an absolutely gorgeous duet with the baritones on the second verse.“Wondrous Love” is glorious simplicity set to music and will speak directly to your soul.

This new collection of SATB love songs includes: True Colors I Can't Make You Love Me How Sweet It Is (To be Loved by You) Helplessly Hoping So Far Away.

SATB-Combining Jesus Loves Me with O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Allan Petker has brought two great classic hymns together. The traditional melodies remain unaltered but the twists to the harmonic accompaniment bring new life and meaning to these favorites.

Here is a powerful love song between man and his Maker. The majesty mystery and awe of the Almighty is vividly depicted here followed by a question of great simplicity and profundity – “With all your strength andmagnificence why would you then think of me?” The answer is equally simple and profound: “...you loved me when you made me...this is love.”