Look to This Day!: SATB: Vocal Score

Arranged for SATB chorus and Piano accompaniment. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song, it's and nbsp - the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / SATB Et Piano

Arranged for SATB chorus and Piano accompaniment.Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen.A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song it's the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year.The text is taken from poems letters and prayers written by the Military Wives selected and adapted by PaulMealor and a passage from the Book of John:Wherever you are my love will keep you safe;My heart will build a bridge of light across both time and space.Wherever you are our hearts still beat as one I hold you in my dreams each night until your task is done.Light up the darkness my wondrous star Our hopes and dreams my heart and yours forever shining far.Light up the darkness my prince of peace;May the stars shine all around you may your courage never cease.Wherever I am I will love you day by day I will keep you safe cling on to faith along the dark dark way.Wherever I am I will hold on through the night;I will pray each day a safe return will look now to the light.Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.John 15:13

Michael Patterson sets this translation from the mixed voices with keyboard. Try the piece for commencement festivities or as a rousing concert work.

Novello New Choral Series-In Out of the south cometh the whirlwind chant-like melodies and colourful organ writing combine to explore the relationship between God and the natural world. Awarded a 2011 King James Bible Composition Award the work uses rich language from the Book of Job to chart a trajectory from doubt toward belief. At the opening lyrical melodies build from a single pitch to proclaim the majesty of the ?wondrous works of God.? But doubt painted with nervous lines in the altos and basses soon invades only to be diffused by a beautiful voice from beyond a treble solo. Their faith restored the choir joyfully celebrates God?s power and mystery and the anthem ends inquiet contemplation.The Novello New Choral Series is an inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers offering 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. This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Zachary Wadsworth (b.1983) is a prizewinning young composer whose works have been hailed as ?astonishingly confident? and ?mesmerizing? (News & Observer). His song cycle Pictures of the Floating World was premiered at the Lincoln Center and his opera Venus and Adonis was recently staged by the Boston Metro Opera. His works have been published by E.C. Schirmer and Alliance Music recorded on Gothic Records and broadcast on NPR?s Performance Today and BBC Radio?s The Choir. A winner of the 2011 King James Bible Composition Awards Zachary has also received prizes from the American Academy of Arts and Letters ASCAP and the Lotte Lehmann Foundation. A native of Richmond Virginia he currently lives in Calgary Alberta.'Zachary Wadsworth's Out of the South Cometh the Whirlwind is a highly imaginative and compelling

The lyrics of Charles Wesley are found in almost every denominational hymnal. This anthem is scored for mixed voices with either organ or piano. Methodists might use the piece on heritage Sunday but the work would also make a fine mother's day (festival of the Christian home) anthem or for peace and justice Sunday. The lovely lyrical lines and close connection to the text are hallmarks of Dan Forrest's musical expression.

Celebrate the special sentiments of the season in this 30-minute medley arranged by Mac Huff with staging suggestions by John Jacobson. Featuring some of the best-known Christmas songs each section stands on its own allowing you to perform the entire medley or create your own unique holiday showcase. I.Christmas Time Is Here: Christmas Time Is Here Silver Bells II. Everyone's a Child at Christmas: Deck the Hall The Christmas Waltz Everyone's a Child at Christmas My Birthday Comes on Christmas I'm Getting Nuttin' for Christmas It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas. III. The White World of Winter: We're Going on a Sleigh Ride Wonderful World of Winter IV. Merry ChristmasDarling: Merry Christmas Darling I'll Be Home for Christmas V. Sing a Christmas Carol: Sing a Christmas Carol Up on the Housetop O Tannenbaum We Wish You a Merry Christmas VI. North Pole Live: Little Saint Nick Frosty the Snowman Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa Baby VII. Christmas Children: Christmas Children Because It's Christmas VII. Christmas Time Is Here - Bows: Christmas Time Is Here. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part Preview CD and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 31:30.

Uses: EasterScripture: Matthew 28:5-6; Luke 24:1-12A spectacular opening for Resurrection morning this montage of beloved hymns is the quintessential Easter medley. The versatile offering is at homeas a special anthem presentation or even as a congregational anthem joining both choir and audience in joyful praise. Adorned with festive brass and handbell options this medley of Easter classics is thoughtfully arranged forquick learning. Incorporates Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia! Sing to Jesus; Crown Him with Many Crowns; All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name. Reproducible congregation pages available as a free download in CloserLook. Available separately: SATB Brass Orchestration CD-ROM (Score & parts for Trumpet 1&2 Trombone 1&2 Timpani) Digital Handbells (3 octaves). Duration: ca. 4:43.