The Months is a Unison anthem with Piano accompaniment. It takes its lyrics from an old farm labourers' song (Roud 1954) which describes each of the months of the year in turn. This setting celebrates themonths of May and June and is perfect for any Spring festival.Eric Thiman (1900-1975) was a British composer and organist. He taught at the Royal Academy of Music and at the University of London and was organistat the City Temple in London for many years. He wrote over a thousand works of which several hundred were published during his lifetime mostly anthems chorales and chamber works.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:1-20This tender Christmas anthem quietly celebrates the miracle of Christ's birth. Written especially with older elementary choirs in mind the unison melody takes theform of a lullaby that children can easily sing. A lovely piano accompaniment gracefully complements the vocals offering melodic support throughout the piece. Available separately: Unison CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: 2:57

The Toy Soldier is a delightful little piece taken from Fancy-Fair a collection of eight songs for young children by Peter Jenkyns. It is scored for unison Voices with Piano accompaniment. English singer composer conductor and musical director Peter Jenkyns (1921-1996) wrote many of his well-known songs with children in mind for the choirs of the schools he was headmaster of to perform at the annual St. Albans Schools' Music Festival. The excellent pieces by this writer of little art songs for the under 12s are well received and much anticipated by audiences and performers alike.

The Happy Warrior is a song for Unison Voice by George Dyson with words taken from the poetry of William Wordsworth.

Cobwebs is a delightful little piece taken from Fancy-Fair a collection of eight songs for young children by Peter Jenkyns. It is scored for unison Voices with Piano accompaniment but is also suitable for solo performance. English singer composer conductor and musical director Peter Jenkyns (1921-1996) wrote many of his well-known songs with children in mind for the choirs of the schools he was headmaster of to perform at the annual St. Albans Schools' Music Festival. The excellent pieces by this writer of little art songs for the under 12s are well received and much anticipated by audiences and performers alike.

Martin Shaw's O Lord How Manifold Are Thy Works scored for Unison Voice and Organ Accompaniment. The work would be suitable for a Harvest service or simply for general use. The lyrics are taken from Psalms.