The debut single by Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B is a reflection on the story of Peter Pan and Neverland with a simple piano underlay and smooth vocals that capture the bittersweet nostalgia of youth.

Uses: Advent Communion Scripture: Psalm 130 Lamentations 1 A bittersweet melody caresses this contemplative lament that offers comfort to the faithful who wait upon the Lord. The flowing piano accompaniment sets the mood as an evocative scene unfolds sharing the deep longing for redemption and spiritual freedom. The chorus offers hope moving to major at the statement of Blessed are the ones who wait for You... we lift our longing hearts to You. A thoughtful choice for seasonal communion moments or for vigils where prayers for comfort and healing are offered. Beautiful!

Uses: General Concert ContestLuigi Zaninelli thoughtfully adapts for SSA voices a lesser known melodic gem from the English folk tradition. The tears of a bittersweet love ballad flow freely in the musical andpoetic substance of this heart-felt choral. Adorned with an expressive yet delicate piano part this is destined to be a standard for women's chorus repertoire. Duration: ca. 2:25.

When Will Messiah Come? Orchestration-A new interpretation for a classic carol this is an unforgettable offering for Advent observances. In this present version the text focuses on the longing for a deliverer and the bittersweet qualities of the music are perfectly suited for this message of yearning.

This bittersweet song from 1967 is a real classic, partly due to the rendition by two queens of soul, Dionne Warwick and later also Aretha Franklin. The theme was very topical at the time: A woman is concerned about her husband fighting in the Vietnam War, and thinks about him during her day-to-day worries. Top arranger Peter Kleine Schaars created a tasteful and carefully orchestrated version. His arrangement stays true to the original colour and feel of the song, and, as a grade 3 piece, is still perfectly playable for most bands.

The Gallipoli Campaign took place between April 1915 and January 1916 and marked the first significant military engagement for Australia as an independent dominion. The Gallipoli Songbook commemorates this crucial event of the Great War with a collection of contemporary songs relating to the soldiers, the public at home, and the sheer poignancy of such a tragic event, all arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar.The diversity of songs included in this Gallipoli Songbook is testament to the spirit of optimism, consolation and humour inherent in the collective consciousness at the time of such great anxiety and fear. This is a wonderful compilation of contemporary tunes that were popular both before the War, during the various campaigns and after the War itself. Some songs included here sum up the optimistic and patriotic spirit in the years leading up to Gallipoli, such as Waltzing Matilda and God Save The King, while others like And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, from after the event, look back on the horrors of the Anzac experience on those fateful days.Other tunes come from the wonderful British Music Hall tradition, using irony, sarcasm and humour to overcome the sadness associated with the Great War. Songs like Oh! It's A Lovely War, It's A Long Way To Tipperary and Along The Road To Gundagai were popular both at home and as marching tunes, conquering the petrifying realities of war with rousing music and song. The Gallipoli Songbook also includes wistful, sad and heartbreakingly poignant lyrics that capture the unavoidable sadness associated with the costs of total war, songs like I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now, There's A Long, Long Trail and The Gift Of Years, all bittersweet reflections on love, loss and life's transience. Each song included here is a fantastic way to remember the victims of the Gallipoli campaign, and to understand the power that music has to allay, disguise and reflect upon fear and anxiety. The songs, arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar with full lyrics and chord boxes, are a fascinating insight into the period from before the War to after it, and their timelessness makes them as fun to play and sing now, as they were back then. The book also contains a smattering of brilliant images from the time, as well as an extensive foreword that explains, in detail, some of the songs and their meanings.The Gallipoli Songbook is an enjoyable, poignant and fascinating collection of tunes of, or relating to, the Great War and the Gallipoli campaign. Each song is beautiful in its own way, and would be perfect for a commemorative performance, or just an addition to your general repertoire. This songbook is perfect for a musician interested in history, or simply anyone who appreciates the golden age of emotive songs that meant more back then than we could ever imagine today. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

Uses: Holy Week Communion Scripture: John 19:31-37 A meaningful portrait of grace is painted by this thoughtful offering for Holy Week. Unadorned voices add to the bittersweet quality of this moving passion text that gathers usto the cross and reminds us of God's eternal and boundless love.

with Salvation Is Created and Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence-Uses: Advent Communion Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20; Luke 2:25-32 Now available for SSA ensembles this best-selling anthem couples the famous Tschesnokoff work Salvation Is Created with Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence creating a meditative pairingfor the Advent season. Bittersweet and tender this thoughtful choral is a touching choice for candlelight seasonal services or communion. Gorgeous! Score and Parts (perc vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Uses: CommunionScripture: Ephesians 2:5; Matthew 26:28The table of Christ beckons us to gather and receive the blessing of grace in this atmospheric new offering. The haunting violin obbligato riseslike a prayer above the composers' arching theme and adds a bittersweet touch to this brief but effective sacred song. Touching! Duration: ca. 2:14

An exhilarating concert piece - bittersweet as the title suggests. Duration: 4 mins.Grade: 7 - 8

with Simple Gifts and Going Home-Uses: Graduation General Scripture: Isaiah 11:2-3 Romans 12:3 Hebrews 11:10 Two beloved tunes form a partner song joined by not only music but poetic purpose as well. Friendly ranges an approachable piano part and a variety of voicings to choose from open this best-seller to ensembles of any size. A lyrical violin part adds to the bittersweet qualities of this simple yet profound classic.

This poignant and reflective carol is set to a poetic text by Richard Wilbur inspired by verses from St. Luke's Gospel. The poem fortells not only of Christ's birth but also his death. The contrasting bittersweet emotions it portrays are captured perfectly by the wistful melody which prevails throughout. For SATB a cappella.

Novello Ladies' Barbershop- Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man was a song with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein composed for the musical 'Showboat'. Associated with many of the greatest singers ever this beautiful work about forbidden love is a touching and heartbreaking ballad. Nicholas Hare's beautifully crafted arrangements for SSAA are suitable for anything from four to four hundred singers. He has added helpful performance notes for each of the songs and the arrangements are notated on two staves for easy Piano rehearsal. The sound of a Ladies' Barbershop singing this smooth tune with romantic overtones and heart rendingundertones would be a memorable event for all involved. It's a fun song to sing and the bittersweet harmonies make it all the more emotional. A series of outstanding songs taken from the bestselling Close Harmony Ladies' Barbershop Songbook selected for their appropriateness for female singers arranged for close-harmony quartets or women's choirs.

Coldplay’s much anticipated third album finds one of the most popular and successful British bands at their bittersweet and ethereal best. Chris Martin’s song-craft is undiminished and X&Y is characterised once again bysoaring vocals and stylish melodies. Play guitar with Coldplay's 2005 smash hit album with the help of these specially recorded full band backing tracks and Tab transcriptions! The accompanying CD has two speciallyrecorded sound-alike backing tracks of each song one a full demo with guitar showing you how the song should sound and the other is without guitar for you to play along with on your own guitar. The book has the music chords andlyrics and the guitar part can be learned from the TAB or standard notation.

Uses: General Invitation Revival Scripture: Luke 15:18 John 6:37 Hebrews 3:15 A tender statement of repentance and restoration this sermon in song is at home in moments of deep reflection. A paean of comfort to the hurting this anthem is framed as an invitation from a gracious and loving Savior. Bittersweet and emotive the arrangement is restrained and artful in its approach. Heart-felt!