A Celebration of Kwanzaa Judith Clurman Choral Series-With a debut at Carnegie Hall as part of the New York Pops annual holiday concert Habari Gani celebrates the inspiring message of Kwanzaa.Drawing from the ?beat box? style so popular in today's acappella style singing string bass rhythmic bass line in the bass voice and a cappella choral with duets over the top this is a wonderful selection for a holiday/winter concert or anytime.

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.

SATB and pianoGuitar and double bass may be included with the keyboard part in Donald Swann’s popular arrangement of this majestic 4th century Greek hymn. The words are taken by the men; upper voices vocalise in a syncopated descant. Originally from Swann’s The Rope of Love but by popular request now available separately for the first time.

(Tenebrae version)-Stay with me Lord was originally commissioned by the Genesis Foundation as one of three commissioned settings of Padre Pio’s Prayer after Communion and first performed in June 2008 at Westminster Cathedral London by The Sixteen conducted by Harry Christophers. This version was arranged for the 2012 album The Call of Wisdom an album of a selection of Will Todd’s choral music performed by Tenebrae and The English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nigel Short. It alters much of the way the work is accompanied both by the piano but also by adding an alternative strings and harp scoring (full score and parts available on download). Todd’s stirring harmonies which make fulluse of the mixed-voice choir with only the very occasional need for divisi and ability to write the most beautiful melodies has resulted in this work proving very popular with choirs of a range of abilities.

A lively setting using the popular I Saw Three Ships text. The choral writing depicts the fresh bracing sonorities of bells.

Adapted from Jay's popular American Folk Songs for Solo Singers, this remarkable new choral arrangement works beautifully. The languid minor-key melody is passed from soloist to choir and part to part, often accompanied by mournful background vocals. Not difficult to perform, but appropriately weighty. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

This number 1 hit from 2009 by the Black Eyed Peas is ideal for choral arrangement and would make an excellent starting number for any popular concert.

All My Trials is one of the most popular arrangements by choral master Norman Luboff. A Bahamian spiritual composer James Green makes use of the Luboff arrangement and superimposes the language and stylistic characteristics of the Cherokee Native Americans. Scored for SATB chorus solo C instrument and optional percussion try it for American Music Month.

Choral Medley-Here's a fresh take on three of Lennon and McCartney's most popular songs in a 7-minute medley that will showcase your ensemble at their best! Includes: Hey Jude Let It Be The Long and Winding Road. Available separately: SATB ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available as a digital download (gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 7:20.

This popular worship song is put into accessible choral form in this dynamic arrangement by Heather Sorenson. A soloist begins the musical journey and then is joined by full choir. The final phrase “All I am isYours ” is a summary of the stand we must take as believers. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 tpt 1-3 hn tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc timp hp rhythm vn 1-2 va vc db)available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 4:40.

Two incredibly popular songs from Glee's “The Purple Piano Project” are paired in this rhythm fueled choral showcase! “You Can't Stop the Beat” (from Hairspray) and “We Got theBeat” (The Go-Go's) will electrify your stage! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2 tsx tbn bsx syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Bernhard Lewkovitch (b. 1927) is a Danish composer born in Copenhagen to Ukrainian parents. Brought up in the Catholic Church he studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music but the vast majority of his choral workshave been intended for liturgical use making him somewhat of an outsider to the contemporary Danish classical music world. Twelve Motets from the Spanish Golden Age were collected edited and published in 1971 towards the end of the decade that was the only period Lewkovitch spent working outside the church. They are a testament to his commitment to rediscover and popularise historical compositions from the continentalrenaissance era even while he was experimenting with modern techniques in his own compositions.

What a sweet new arrangement blending these two popular pieces one from Willy Wonka

Description Wonderful Christmastime is a popular and evocative, seasonal celebratory song! Written by Paul McCartney, this 1979 hit is still a real Christmas favourite, and has here been arranged for SATB with Piano accompaniment by Chris Hussey and Jeremy Birchall. Songlist Wonderful Christmastime

Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melody use of repetition and the use of both English and Swahili. A perfect beginning a cappella work for young singers and developing choirs. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer Look page. Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melody use of repetition and the use of both English and Swahili. A perfect beginning a cappella work for young singers and developing choirs. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer Look page.