Andrea Ramsey Choral Series-J. Reese Norris' The Crossing for SATB choir with French Horn. A powerful text by Whitley Rives using strong metaphorical images of life and after life requires imagination and creativethinking by the singers. The 12/8 meter propels the music forward to a thrilling climax. The French Horn part is included in the octavo.

Uses: Advent GeneralScripture: Isaiah 9:6; 11:2-3The celebrated words of the prophet Isaiah are often set to music but this new adaptation is a fresh and scintillating addition to the oeuvre. Writtento work with organ or piano the memorable melodic sequence that energizes the theme is a stunning moment and the fanfare-like choral acclamations of the names of the Messiah are a majestic reminder of the coming King of kings.Handbell part (3 octaves) included. Available separately: SATB Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Trumpet 1&2 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone or Tuba (French Horn may be substituted for Trombone 1). Duration: ca. 2:27.

Written for SATB chorus brass quintet and organ. Brass parts two trumpets French horn trombone and tuba.

Let Us Unite in Love-This work bridges Italy and Broadway with lovely melody and dramatic instrumental backing! Versatile soli sections make this an audience pleaser. Features French Horn with Timpani Cymbals and Bass Drum (parts included). Duration: ca. 4:45.

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Instrumentation: Flute Oboe Bb Flat Clarinet Bassoon French Horn and Strings

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Contents: Full Score Trumpets 1-2 French Horn Trombones 1-2 Organ (opt.)

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Includes: Full Score Piccolo 2 Flute 2 Oboes 2 Bassoons 3 Clarinets Alto Clarinet Bass Clarinet 2 Alto Sax Tenor Sax Baritone Sax 3 Cornet 4 French Horns 2 Trombones Bass Trombone Baritone Tuba Timpani and Percussion

Novello New Choral Series-These words of this carol full of colours and rich in symbolism are from the Cherry Tree Carol a popular folk carol telling a legend which goes back at least as far as the Coventry Mystery Plays. The piece received its first two performances on the same day by Robinson College Choir and Clare College Choir in Cambridge and was later recorded by Robinson College Choir conducted by Timothy Brown. The main tune should have an easy-going lilt which turns into light sprightly dancing for the refrain.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.Jeremy Thurlow is a composer writer and pianist. His music has been described as ?seductive innovative full of freshness? by Henri Dutilleux. It has been performed by the BBC Philharmonic the Fitzwilliam String Quartet Rolf Hind the BBC Singers Endymion Carmen Elektra Peter Sheppard Skaerved Matthew Schellhorn and Sequitur (New York) among others. In 2007 he won the George Butterworth Award for new composition. As a musicologist he writes on French music in the twentieth century. His book on composer Henri Dutilleux is published in French by Millénaire III and he has written and broadcast on the music of Messiaen and many other 20th-century composers frequently appearing on Radio 3?s CD Review.

Of Noblest Cities is intended for a choir of between 12 and about 40 voices although it may also be given by just six singers one to a part (SSATBB). The piece can be performed unaccompanied if no suitable organ is available simply by leaving approximately two crotchet beats of silence between the end of the last note of one verse and the beginning of the next.Underlying the melody is a simple rhythm which is sometimes expanded or contracted. In the first verse the position of the main beats in this rhythm is made clear by the barlines. In the remaining verses however the barlines are only there to help the singers to keep together and forconvenience in rehearsal: singers should observe their own strong beats which fall in different places for each part and not regard the barlines as indicating downbeats. A few of the strong beats which underlie individual parts and appear to be contradicted by the barlines are marked by the symbol / .The words are a beautiful Victorian translation of a Latin hymn by Prudentius which meditates on the story of the three wise men. Each verse is set to the same melody in an increasingly rich counterpoint inspired by the wonderful sound of Tudor choral polyphony.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. Jeremy Thurlow is a composer writer and pianist. His music has been described as ‘seductive innovative full of freshness’ by Henri Dutilleux. It has been performed by the BBC Philharmonic the Fitzwilliam String Quartet Rolf Hind the BBC Singers Endymion Carmen Elektra Peter Sheppard Skaerved Matthew Schellhorn and Sequitur (New York) among others. In 2007 he won the George Butterworth Award for new composition. As a musicologist he writes on French music in