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This outstanding collection of 90 carols offers a balanced mixture of accompanied and unaccompanied items which will appeal immediately to conductors singers and audiences alike. Mostly for mixed voices it includes 16 carols and a further 39 arrangements published here for the first time. From Gabrielli to Judith Weir medieval melodies to spirituals the range of styles covers a wide spectrum of tastes. Conductors will welcome the availability of optional orchestral material available on hire for 24 of the carols to allow for performances without organ. This major issue of carols is edited by William Llewellyn a well established figure in the world of choral music.

Celebrated choral composers Bob Chilcott and Susan Knight have searched the globe for the most vibrant and exciting festive music representing a range of styles and cultures. This unique collection has it all - from a melismatic Armenian hymn to a percussive villancico from the Dominican Republic; a US spiritual to a Polish folk carol. The collection features: 31 pieces that are perfect for a wide range of SATB choirs New Christmas repertoire from all over the world Each piece in both English and its original language Pronunciation guides to help with singing the original texts Carols by popular andlittle-known composers This anthology not only offers a world of new and unusual music for your choir it also represents a fascinating glimpse into seasonal and musical traditions the world over.

An innocent (optional) child's solo sets the stage for this fresh arrangement of a tender Chris Rice song originally recorded by Michael W. Smith, which has become a modern classic. Also beautifully incorporates the beloved carol 'Silent Night.' / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Chatroom' uses original texts from the World Wide Web which appear in partly abstract tonal poetry. A conglomeration of unclear scraps of conversation from Internet forums and dating sites become a tongue-twister collage about the nonsense of modern Internet communication. / Choeur Mixte (SATBarB) Et Piano

Using the familiar words of Maltbie Babcock's ?This Is My Father's World ? Jan Sanborn has created a new melody that is both warm and spirited. The accompaniment displays Jan's command for the keyboard. Playfullydancing between 3/4 and 6/8 the melody soars easily above bringing a welcomed freshness to a text appropriate for almost any season.

Clifford King is new to the Hinshaw catalogue and we welcome him with the publication of this Russian lullaby. Scored for mixed choir with four-hand Piano this is the next installment in our Songs Of The World series. Consider using the piece with a set of global music or whenever a lullaby is appropriate.

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.