Christmas carols from all over the worldIncludes pronunciation tips for foreign languagesIn simple arrangements for mixed choirThis collection of carols, arranged by Bjorn Griesheimer, explores the wide diversity of Christmas carols from around the world. Including carols from all five continents, from countries as diverse as Tanzania, China, Ecuador and Australia. / Choeur Mixte A Cappella

Energetic rhythmic and a joy to sing Alex Morris has all the right ingredients in his arrangement of this beloved 1980s classic. Whether performing a cappella or with a percussionist or two this arrangement is sure to be an audience favorite.

a capella-This playful contemporary African folksong is a lot of fun to perform with layered vocal parts African percussion and humorous references to the choir members singing.

A Spiritual Reflection is an African-American spiritual piece which has been beautifully arranged by Moses Hogan for SATB (divisi) a cappella. The song is based on I Am A Poor Pilgrim and Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child and a piano accompaniment is scored for rehearsal purposes.

Millions saw the amazing YouTube performance of Toto's Africa by the Slovenian choir Perpetuum Jazzille as they recreated the sounds of a rainstorm solely with body percussion. This accessible arrangement will allow your choir to wow your audience the same way! Includes simple percussion part. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Arrangeur: Alexander L'Estrange. Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Four songs from South Africa arranged by Alexander L'Estrange for 2-Part choir (SA) and Piano accompaniment. / Date parution : 2005-02-03/ Feuillet / Choeur

Be quiet, be still, listen and hear, far away a voice is calling, this is the translation of this original work that evokes the wonder and beauty of the country of South Africa. The gentle declaration of the text, with subtle movement, background drum and rich harmony portray the dignity and culture of the music and the people. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Hamba Lulu is a fantastic addition to the choral repertoire in the Choral Programme series. It is a breath of fresh air in the classroom and for any choir wanting a new challenge. These stirring songs are additive so you can tailor performances to local resources increasing technical demand according to the experience of the choir. Easy to learn and sure to make an instant impact on audiences the songs tap into the rich seam of African culture and rhythmn. Set for SSAA upper voices with the option of adding percussion depending on your resources.

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. 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. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

Tal Vez Tenemos Tiempo (Maybe We Have Time) is O’Regan’s first work setting text in Spanish for which the composer has chosen quite a homophonic setting and harmonic clarity. His work incorporates tonal modal minimalism jazz and African influences though in this work modality and tonality are powerfully in evidence.Contemporary British composer Tarik O’Regan divides his time between New York City and Cambridge England composing as well as writing and speaking about music in print and on radio. His works range from chamber pieces and Choral compositions to chamber opera and full-length ballet. He was nominated for two Grammy awards in 2009 forhis album Threshold of Night and his reputation continues to grow.

Arrangeur: Alexander L'Estrange. Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. More Songs of a Rainbow Nation brings you four more songs from South Africa for mixed voices, in beautifully crafted arrangements by Alexander L'Estrange. The selection opens with Freedom is Coming, a joyful, infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression, and the hugely popular Siyahamba is also featured. Both songs form part of L’Estrange's hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa. Part of the Choral Basics series, the four songs are arranged for soprano and alto with combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs and those in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. All Choral Basics publications feature a straightforward piano accompaniment to support the singers. More Songs of a Rainbow Nation brings you four more songs from South Africa for mixed voices, in beautifully crafted arrangements by Alexander L'Estrange. The selection opens with Freedom is Coming, a joyful, infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression, and the hugely popular Siyahamba is also featured. Both songs form part of L'Estrange's hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa. Part of the Choral Basics series, the four songs are arranged for soprano and alto with combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs andthose in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. All Choral Basics publications feature a straightforward piano accompaniment to support the singers. / Niveau : Débutant / Répertoire / Choeur

This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song just bursts with joyful energy. Dynamic contrast percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Right from the first bar this upbeat refreshing arrangement of the African-American spiritual will catch the attention of the performer and audience. Culminating in six-part harmony with dramatic pauses this memorable work makes for the perfect encore.