Rich choral textures interweave in this evocative setting of the traditional Irish carol for mixed choir and flute. Flute part included.

Revelation 21:3 John 3:16 John 15:9 Malachi 3:1-This Quick Study Choral is a perfect blending of a classic hymn text with a lilting new melody. The addition of optional flute lends it a fresh Celtic feel. The message of the love of God shown in Jesus Christ makes thisone-rehearsal anthem useful for any Sunday of the year. (Revelation 21:3 John 3:16 John 15:9 Malachi 3:1)

Commissioned by the Hickory NC Choral Society for their 35th anniversary season Dan Forrest's Requiem For The Living is scored for mixed choir with solos for boy soprano and/or mezzo-soprano soprano & tenor. The instrumentation is available for large orchestra or chamber ensemble. Combining both liturgical and non-liturgical texts in some cases the traditional texts are slightly re-arranged for contextual emphasis. This powerful five movement work projects a wide range of meaningful expression from a biting essay on the vanity and pain of existence to a plea for mercy and a celebration of eternal light. The work standsalone - but would be especially moving for all saints Good Friday or even Palm Sunday. Movements: Introit - Kyrie Vanitas Vanitatum Agnus Dei Sanctus Lux Aeterna 3. Instrumentations available on rental only: 1. Full orch. (HMB265a): 2 flutes 2 oboes 2 bb clarinets 2 bassoons 2 horns (or 1-4: if performing with a large choir horn lines may be doubled by a second player on each part) 2 bb trumpets 2 trombones bass trombone or trombone 3 tuba percussion (1 player: suspended cymbal crash cymbal bass drum triangle glockenspiel crotales (bowed) snare drum low tom-tom (opt.)(or other low drum) timpani (3) (one player) harp strings (min. Suggested count 4.4.2.2.1) full score. 2. Chamber version (HMB265b) - flute oboe horn in f (optional) combined percussion (one player: timpani suspended cymbal crash cymbal triangle glockenspiel crotales (bowed) snare drum low tom-tom (optional) (or other low drum) harp violin cello organ full score. 3. Expanded chamber version (HMB265c) - flute oboe horn in f(opt.) percussion from full orchestra version (1 player: suspended cymbal crash cymbal bass drum triangle glockenspiel crotales (bowed) snare drum low tom-tom (opt. or other low drum) timpani (3) from full orchestra version (1 player) harp strings from full orchestra version

A tender piano accompaniment quietly moves below this gorgeous American melody arranged by Doug Wagner. Simple unisons give way to rich four-part writing creating emotion and endearing the text to the singer and listener. Anoptional flute enters mid-way through the piece lifting it to a higher plane of performance integrity. Truly this is a choral work that is a treasure to teach learn and perform. Available separately: SATB opt. flute; 3-partmixed opt. flute; PianoTrax CD.

Flute Oboe Harp Organ. for SATB and four-piece ensemble (flute, oboe, harp, organ) John Rutter's much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24). Compatible with SATB and SAB versions.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:11; John 3:16Here is a cheerful potpourri of carols for your holiday programming that combines the charm of two popular carols with the novelty of flute and handbelldecoration. Expert craftsmanship delivers this concept in grand style making it a positive addition to both school and church choral repertoire. Available: SATB flute handbells. Duration: ca. 1:20.

Christmas Oratorio by Bob Chilcott for SATB and soloists (M-S T & B) with Organ and Flute or small ensemble.With this majestic work Chilcott takes on a landmark of the choral repertory the Christmas Oratorio. Words from St Luke and St Matthew are intertwined with 16th-19th-century poetry to create a compelling retelling of the Christmas story. Five hymn texts are set to new original melodies that take their place among the season's tradition of great hymnody and enable the audience or congregation to join in with the choir. As in the St John Passion much of the narrative is presented by a tenor soloist in the role ofEvangelist with focal points such as the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis and Rossetti's 'Love came down at Christmas' taken by mezzo-soprano and bass soloists. The chorus is integral to the storytelling assuming small character roles and taking centre stage in two unaccompanied movements. A solo Flute characterizes the angels and the mellow tones of the brass ensemble evoke a sense of festive tradition.

The powerful and beautiful text of Song of Solomon 8:6 has been gorgeously set for concert and contest performance. Brad Nix's arrangement supports and teaches tone and breath control pacing and range as well as effective textpainting with an accompaniment that includes piano and flute. Sure to be a choral standard! Available separately: SATB flute or C-instrument; PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

From the composer of Festival of Carols and The Winter Rose comes a cantata that celebrates the legacy of early American carols and hymnody. Composed in the spirit of folk music the cantata combines traditionalsounds with more rustic elements creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols like Away In a Manger and O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals such as Children GoWhere I Send Thee and Go Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes are re-tooled for Advent and stand alongside new versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful narration weaves the movements togetherin a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two orchestral options are available allowing maximum flexibility in performance. A full line of support products is also available. Available separately: SATB CD-ROM FullOrchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2 alto recorder Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1 & 2 Bassoon Horn 1 & 2 Trumpet 1-3 Trombone 1 & 2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion Acoustic Guitar Banjo Harp Piano Synth Solo fiddle Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello Double Bass) Printed Full Orchestration Appalachian Consort Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute Violin Cello Mandolin Guitar Percussion and Piano) StudioTrax CD (accompanimentonly) SplitTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/CD combo) RehearsalTrax CDs (part predominant reproducible) Digital Resource Kit (PowerPoint Choir Devotionals Poster Program Flyers Children'sProgram PDFs). Duration: approx. 40 min.

A Service of Lessons and Carols-From majestically triumphant to quietly worshipful Gloria Deo weaves rich carol arrangements with scripture lessons for a moving Christmas worship experience. This appealing and accessible work will heighten your churchand community's celebration of the Incarnation with a blend of classic Christmas favorites and new textsAvailable separately: SATB Instrumental Pak-Full Orchestra (score and parts for Flute Oboe Trumpet 1 & 2 Horn Trombone Tuba Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello String Bass and Percussion) Instrumental Pak-Chamber Orchestra (score and parts for Flute Oboe Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello String Bass and Percussion) Preview CD ChoirTrax CD CD10-Pak and Preview Pak. Performance Length: Approx. 40 minutes

Uses: General Christmas Eve ChristmasScripture: I Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7:14Re-tooling a classic hymn into a Christmas offering is a crafty concept and in this refinedarrangement the idea becomes art. Easily learned the piece is “something old and something new” making this choral a satisfying addition to any concert or worship service. The instrumentation adds additional layers ofsonic complexity while the optional text presenting the original Sweet Hour of Prayer text gives thoughtful directors programming flexibility. Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD Orchestration (Score & parts forflute cello 2 oct. handbells). NOTE: “Away in a Manger” quote in handbells has TACET option if performing the “Sweet Hour of Prayer” text. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Phillips Brooks' immortal text is set to the traditional FOREST GREEN tune with expressive effect. Howard Helvey has created a gently inviting arrangement of this familiar and favorite carol. Add the optional handbells and flutefor a special Christmas treat. Available: SATB.