For Contralto solo Chorus and Orchestra. Looking outside the purely Western Europe tradition for inspiration and freshness Karl Jenkins sets the 13th-century Stabat Mater text in Latin and English and has extended it to a universal depiction of grief with six other texts some of them from ancient sources in a variety of languages. The scoring is for voices and modern symphony orchestra augmented by indigenous instruments such as the Darabuca (Hand Drum) and Riq (Small Tambourine) and the Mey (Woodwind). The work has been recorded by EMI Classics performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra andChoir the EMO Choir of Helsinki with soloists Jurgita Adamonyte and Belinda Sykes conducted by the composer. By turns dramatic and reflective the twelve-movement work incorporates the original 13th-century Latin sequence alongside additional texts such as Ave verum corpus (originally composed for Bryn Terfel) Lament by Carol Barratt and English texts derived from ancient Babylonian and medieval Persian sources.

Selected pieces and traditional songs in five volumes-The five-volume ABRSM Songbook series offers singers and their teachers an unrivalled choice of core repertoire that will provide the bedrock for many years of rewarding vocal study. This series features: Over 1000 art songs drawn from Grades 1-5 of the Associated Board's Singing syllabus. A massive range of repertoire from the Medieval to modern musicals - many in practical new editions. Irresistible new arrangements by Carol Barratt of eighteen classic songs. A rich collection of sixty authentic unaccompanied traditional songs sourced from around the world. English singingtranslations for every non-English-language song - many newly-commissioned. Useful notes on the songs containing background information and performance suggestions. CDs of Piano accompaniment to all the art songs performed by Simon Lepper as well as recordings of the text to every song performed by native speakers.

Essential Song Library: All Time Hits contains 20 of the greatest and most memorable hits that have lasted the test of time.This mixed songbook features music from some of the most powerful andsuccessful artists of all time such as The Supremes Katrina And The Waves Amy Whinehouse and many more. This vast collection contains power ballads like I'll Stand By You pop classics like It's RainingMen and modern day hits such as Halo.Listen to Halo here:All of the songs have been expertly arranged for Piano Vocals and Guitar. Also included is a CD containing backing tracks for each song so you can sing along.

The Series: The Soundtrack Music from the Disney Original Series. The 10-episode Disney series, set as the real-life East High, where the original movie was filmed, follows a group of students as they countdown to opening night of their school's first-ever production of High School Musical. With meta references and some docu-style elements, it's a modern take on the classic from 15 years ago. Show-mances blossom; friendships are tested, while new ones are made; rivalries flare; songs are sung; and lives are changed forever as these young people discover the transformative power that only high school theater can provide. This folio features 17 songs for piano, voice and guitar from the soundtrack, including: All I Want · Born to Be Brave · Breaking Free · Get'cha Head in the Game · I Think I Kinda, You Know · Just for a Moment · Out of the Old · Truth, Justice and Songs in Our Key · We're All in This Together · What I've Been Looking For · Wondering · and more.

Despite having been written as recently as 1991 this modern Christmas song has already been covered by more than twenty artists and now forms an indispensable part of the choral Christmas repertoire rightly being called a classic. With lyrics and music by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene Mary Did You Know? was originally recorded by the Christian recording artist Michael English on his solo debut album. Multiple recordings have appeared over the years across multiple genres ranging from contemporary gospel to a cappella country and R&B most recently by the popular vocal group Pentatonix.   Part of Fred Bock Publications Mary Did You Know? is arranged for SSA Voices.

Nicholas Hare. The new-style Barbershop and close harmony songbook featuring twelve all-time great songs newly arranged in modern style for TTBB groups and choirs. Renowned vocal arranger Nicholas Hare has added helpful performance notes. From classics to pop hits these favourite songs include ‘Angel Eyes’ ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ ‘Swing Low Sweet Chariot’ and ‘Whispering Grass’.

A Psalm of Creation-Lofty musical aspirations are met and surpassed in this Psalm setting which is the next installment in the composer's exploration of the Psalter. Modern melody meets classic text to celebrate the creative power of God in a sacred tone poem filled with fascinating sonic moments. Lush and expressive the opening is a soundtrack of praise. Later the piece recounts the days of creation and the unfolding of the universe while counterpointing with the Latin phrase Cantate Dominum. This is a stunning choral moment that builds intensity to a rhapsodic melody soaring to dizzying heights. This significant anthem ends quiescently with a final affirming Amen. Score and Parts (fl 1-2/picc ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 tba/btbn mallet perc aux perc timp hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

Uses: Christmas Concert Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11; Luke 2:1-14 Written in 1962 during the Cuban Missile crisis this modern mega-hit is a plea for peace and an affectionate portrait of the spirit of Christmas. The arranger brings a sense ofcinematic scope and theatrical flair to this fully orchestrated version. The choral writing is surprisingly approachable yet the sonic impact is significant and fulfilling. A lasting effect is achieved with brilliant pacing and a daring crescendo. Anew classic! Score and Parts (pic fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bcl bn hn 1-4 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-4 tba timp glock chm perc 1-3 dm el bass celesta hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as adigital download.

The Budget Series is a fantastic collection that features some of the great performers and some of the finest music ever written. This great value volume contains fifteen timeless classics performed by LizaMinnelli one of the most recognisable faces of film dancehall musicals and shows. Her appearance in the film version of Cabaret for which she won an Oscar is still considered the definitive characterisation of SallyBowles. Tremendous music at a price that suits your wallet these affordable volumes contain the best music by some of the best known and favourite artists of the modern era! Every song has been accurately andfaithfully arranged for Piano and Vocal including full lyrics with Guitar chord boxes. Includes the brilliant And All that Jazz Say Liza Money Money and twelve more superb songs! Get more for lesswith the superb Budget Series!

A powerful soprano solo sits atop your SATB band as the groove their way through this Blondie classic. A great way to introduce your singers to modern polyrhythms and non-standard syllables in a format that's easy for them tounderstand and internalize.

Your congregation will love this praise anthem that revisits a modern hymn classic and presents it for a new generation. This song of hope and assurance reminds us that God is always with us. Sure to be an encouragement to both singers and listeners! Score and Parts (perc 1-2 pno ac gtr el gtr rhythm vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

Uses: Pentecost ReformationScripture: Acts 2:1-21A classic inspirational song from the late John W. Peterson is crafted into an evocative anthem that takes the words of his dramatic Pentecost song ofpraise and lifts it to new expressive levels. A chronicle of the Christian church this anthem pleads for God's Spirit to lead and guide us now as in the times of the great revivals. This is a pertinent message for the modernchurch and its mission. This choral challenge is a true sermon in song.

Bowie: Hits presents over 40 of David Bowie?s greatest songs spanning his entire career, newly arranged for piano

Par SCHREKER FRANZ. Franz Schreker was an important representative of the “Wiener Moderne” and one of the most successful opera composers at the beginning of the 20th century. To conclude his studies at the Vienna Conservatory he set Psalm 116 for women’s choir and orchestra [1900] and dedicated to his “beloved teacher Robert Fuchs, in reverence. ” Fuchs, the highly respected composition teacher, was a close friend of Johannes Brahms and a champion of Brahms’s romantic classicism. Thus, Schreker’s psalm setting closely follows the tonal language of Brahms. In 1901 Psalm 116 was first performed in a concert of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna, and was first published in the same yearby the Viennese publisher Adolf Robitschek. The scoring of the psalm is identical with that of Brahms’s Deutsches Requiem, which would suggest and facilitate a performance of both these on the same concert program. / Psaumes / Répertoire / Choeur SSA, 2 Flûtes Traversières, 2 Hautbois, 2 C