Jesus! - SATB Score with Performance CD

Anthem for Ascensiontide for SSATB Choir with alternative English text provided by RR Terry.

For Mixed Chorus and Piano or Amplified Guitar-Beautiful poems by American poets Sara Teasdale and Phyllis McGinley each telling a very human Christmas story. Teasdale's Carol contrasts the magnificence of the songs of angels and kings with the baby Jesus who fellasleep before the song was done. McGinley's Ballad is a retelling of the ancient legend of Befana the Housewife always too busy to greet the new-born babe until it is too late.For SATB chorus with Piano oramplified Guitar.

Górecki's Church Songs, based on melodies from Rev Jan Siedlecki's ?piewniki Ko?cielne ('church songbooks'), were composed in 1986. This edition is based on the PWM edition of 2013, which was produced with the assistance of Anna Górecka and Miko?aj Górecki. A special feature of the Boosey publications is the new, alternative Latin sung text by Edward Tambling, which will be attractive to the many choirs who do not wish to sing in Polish. The Latin text is carefully crafted to fit Górecki's score and is both poetic and sensitive to the devotional aspect of the songs. English translations from the Polish are also included, for reference only.The three publications present the songs for sacred use according to devotional subject-matter. In concert performances the songs, or a selection of them, may be performed in any order and combination. Vol 1 contains six songs in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The seven songs in vol 2 take the themes of Good Friday, the Crucifixion, The Cross of Christ and the Resurrection. Vol 3 contains seven songs in praise of St Joseph, St Anne and St Nicholas, the Blessed Sacrament, the Trinity and the Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Soft expressive and thought provoking phrasing shape this lovely setting for unaccompanied voices. With an interesting use of the 5/8 time signature the melody flows endlessly and effortlessly.

Kantaten. Urtext Der Neuen Bach-Ausgabe. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The cantata ' Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis ” dates from around 1713 and was probably performed for the first time that year in the Liebfrauenkirche in Halle . Its assigning to the third Sunday after Trinity probably only occurred the following year. With its large-scale structure and strong emphasis on biblical texts, it was extremely popular in the 19th century and remains one of Bach's best-known cantatas today. The cantata is published here in a vocal score based on the New Bach Edition with an idiomatic, straightforward piano reduction by Martin Focke . - One of Bach's best-known cantatas - Urtext based on the ' New Bach Edition” - Clear straightforward piano reduction/ Répertoire / Solistes (SATB), Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orchestre

O sweetest Jesus is the third movement of Crucifixus which was commissioned by the sound festival and premièred by the National Youth Choir of Scotland the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland Futures Ensemble with baritone soloist Jeremy Huw Williams conducted by Christopher Bell at St Machar’s Cathedral Aberdeen on 11 November 2012.

Sleep Softly Now. for SATB unaccompanied This beautiful setting of a medieval English text is simple yet effective, written in Assersohn's clear and approachable style. With tender 'lullay, lullow's, lilting phrases, and gentle modal inflections,this hushed lullaby paints a serene picture of the baby Jesus at rest.

The prologue to British composer Edward Elgar’s famous oratorio The Apostles is now available arranged for a Chorus of Soprano Alto Tenor and Bass with a Piano transcription of the original Orchestral accompaniment. The edition features a 15-bar instrumental Piano introduction as well as solo parts for Soprano throughout.The oratorio depicts the disciples of Jesus and their reactions to the extraordinary events they witness. Just as for the rest of the libretto the verses in The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me have been assembled directly from the Bible by Elgar. This has been the pattern for many of the mostinfluential oratorios throughout history including Handel's Messiah (1741) and Mendelssohn's Elijah (1836).

An anthem for Passiontide written by Chapel Royal composer John Goss for full SATB chorus and Organ accompaniment. The piece moves with slow interweaving counterpoint and the text is perfect for the Easter and Ascension celebrations.

Mark Hayes's incredibly lush harmonic writing creates vivid tone color in both melody and accompaniment adding new dimension to this beloved old hymn. “I Will Arise and Go to Jesus” is a favorite from SouthernHarmony and this fresh arrangement keeps the passion and sense of urgency of the original while gaining even more expressiveness and emotion. With or without orchestration this anthem is meant to be experienced.

Pilgrim Jesus by Bob Chilcott for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied.This sophisticated jubilant setting of a macaronic text by Kevin Crossley-Holland begins with an emphatic opening refrain before setting off on a sprightly dance through fluctuating 2/2 and 7/8 time signatures.Pilgrim Jesus was originally published in Carols for Choirs 5.

Uses: Lent Holy Week General SpiritualScripture: Genesis 28:15; John 8:12; Luke 24:32This traditional spiritual is given an authentic “bluegrass” treatment. Adroitly crafted withstellar part writing and interesting vocal textures this arrangement is a pleasant change of pace for Lenten worship gatherings general usage or even concerts. Truly unique! Available separately: SATB Bluegrass Combo (fiddle mandolin guitar bass) StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:02.

The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With carols for Advent Christmas New Year and Epiphany and a fabulous range accessible quality material this is a must-have collection for all choirs at Christmas.