Sing Me Up to Heaven: SATB: Vocal Score

The Day Thou Gavest arranged by John Rutter for SATB Choir and Organ.In this arrangement of the hymn tune St Clement traditional verses alternate with those newly arranged by John Rutter. The piece is part of a wider collection of hymn arrangements which have been recorded by the Cambridge Singers on the Collegium CD Sing Ye Heavens (COLCD 126).

There is no rose may be considered as having three distinct but musically interlinked phases. The first is reflective in nature a set of musings on the mysteries of Mary as the Mother of God the nature of God Creation and the Trinity; the music lends a sense of the rising expectation appropriate to the season of Advent. This increasing tension breaks out into the angelic chorus Gloria in excelsis Deo a brief glimpse of something other which is then echoed by the fading repetitions of Gaudeamus (we rejoice). Finally the poem moves on joining the procession towards Christmas; a new key the expanding range and Transeamus (we go/proceed/cross over) fading intothe distance serve to provide a musical metaphor for the journey.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.Andrew Cusworth (b.1984) read music at Magdalene College Cambridge where he was also an Organ Scholar. Recent compositions include Factum est silentium for double choir and organ which won the first New Music for St Paul’s Cathedral Composition Competition and Give ear O ye heavens which was shortlisted for the King James Bible Trust Composition Awards. 'This is a piece whose effect greatly exceeds its simple means and it would be welcome in any serious carol service.' - Jeremy Summerly Choir & Organ

for SATB unaccompanied A rousing celebration of Christ's ascension to Heaven featuring fantastic runs of notes shared between the voices.

Every Purpose under the Heaven is a musical tribute to one of the most important cultural landmarks of the Western civilisation – the 1611 King James Bible. Written in celebration of the Bible’s 400- year anniversary Goodall has brought together ten of the most expressive passages from Genesis to Revelation to create an oratorio that is at once steeped in historic grandeur and utterly relevant in today’s society. Musically it displays all the hallmarks of Goodall’s well-loved style – soaring melodies rhythmic vitality and perfectly crafted lines. However this work offers singers andaudiences something more: an opportunity to introduce new generations to the expressive power and ancient truths of this historic text.Commissioned as a gift to the United Learning Trust Every purpose under the heaven is suitable for young singers choral societies and church choirs of all abilities. It may be accompanied by piano using the reduction provided or chamber orchestra (score and parts available from the Faber Music Hire Library).Duration: 45 Minutes

Fifty Christmas Carols-The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world.Carols For Choirs 1 includes 50 varied carols for every occasion including newly-arranged classics as well as original compositions written specially for this compilation.

A setting of the well-known text from the Book of Revelation chapter 21 And I saw a new heaven reflects the vibrant and highly descriptive text with approachable dissonance and varied textures. Each part divides in two on occasions though not throughout and the closing chorale-like section (â??And God shall wipe away all tearsâ??) is beautiful in its simplicity.