Of Noblest Cities is intended for a choir of between 12 and about 40 voices although it may also be given by just six singers one to a part (SSATBB). The piece can be performed unaccompanied if no suitable organ is available simply by leaving approximately two crotchet beats of silence between the end of the last note of one verse and the beginning of the next.Underlying the melody is a simple rhythm which is sometimes expanded or contracted. In the first verse the position of the main beats in this rhythm is made clear by the barlines. In the remaining verses however the barlines are only there to help the singers to keep together and forconvenience in rehearsal: singers should observe their own strong beats which fall in different places for each part and not regard the barlines as indicating downbeats. A few of the strong beats which underlie individual parts and appear to be contradicted by the barlines are marked by the symbol / .The words are a beautiful Victorian translation of a Latin hymn by Prudentius which meditates on the story of the three wise men. Each verse is set to the same melody in an increasingly rich counterpoint inspired by the wonderful sound of Tudor choral polyphony.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

For SSATBB Chorus. This work was included as No.5 of A Garland for the Queen to mark the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

SSATBB-Famously set to music by Thomas Tallis and taking words from the gospel of John If Ye Love Me is a fresh attempt at this famous passage of scripture. Rich harmonies will resonate in your performance space enveloping your listeners with a tapestry of sound.

This classic pop song has been skilfully arranged for SSATTBB Choir a cappella by Gene Puerling. This version was recorded by The Singers Unlimited and features some very intricate and interesting harmonies which are guaranteed to get your choir excited. A piano accompaniment is scored for rehearsal purposes.

The setting of a blissfully pastoral text by Henry King written for SAATB chorus by Richard Rodney Bennett.

Herbert Howells' Salve Regina is set for SSATBB O Salutaris Hostia for SATB a cappella. These Latin pieces have been edited by Patrick Russill.

Motet for five voices (SATBB) for Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Edited by H.B. Collins.