Advent For Choirs

Noël 2 is an exciting collection of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany music for mixed voice choirs, which follows on from the highly acclaimed Noël! Volume 1 (Catalogue No. NOV310800). The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: from Byrd and Sweelinck, via Bach, familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages to Howells and Leighton, and work by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Eric Whitacre, John Tavener Tarik O'Regan and Richard Allain. Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find here new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating works for the Christmas season, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. Selected and edited by David Hill, Choral Advisor to Novello, Chief Conductor of the BBC singers, Musical Director of The Bach Choir, Chief Conductor of The Southern Sinfonia and Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of Southampton in 2002 in recognition of his Services to Music. 'Noël was a welcome addition to the Christmas list for decent standard choirs - Noël 2 adds even more to the repertoire in a handy volume... The main enticements are some fantastic new arrangements of old favourites, a number of works previously only available in single sheets (Whitacre's Lux Arumque among others) and some fantastic new surprises. Adrian Peacock's Venite, Gaudete is a wonderfully original and vibrant setting, Richard Rodney Bennet's I Wonder as I Wander is both reflective and effective, and there are plenty more. Some of the pieces here will challenge your choir, but there's a vast amount to get the Christmas inspiration flowing. ' - Jonathan Wikeley, Music Teacher November 2009 '?an outstanding resource for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany ' Andrew Stewart, Choir and amp - Organ November/December 2010 Noel! 2 Interview With David Hill by Musicroom / Choeur SATB Et Orgue (Ou Piano)

We are pleased to present a new voicing of one of our best-selling advent pieces. This contemplative choral's reflective nature makes it perfect for programming during the season of lights. Like a warming candle of hope AdventMeditation can be sung by choirs of every level. Winsome!

. . . for Choirs Collections-An accessible and comprehensive liturgical and musical resource for use in carol services concerts and throughout the Advent season. All pieces are suitable for SATB choirs of all sizes and abilities. Accompaniments for Keyboard instruments are included where appropriate.

(Come O Rose)-Uses: Advent Call to WorshipScripture: Song of Solomon 2:1; Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 24:42An ideal introit for Advent services this short and effective offering is written with a medieval feel. The minor key infuses thetune with the mystery and longing of the Advent message. The optional percussion provides another interesting layer to this impressive composition. Perfect for choirs of any size.

The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world. Each volume presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion from well-known tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. 100 Choirs for Carols includes: 74 of the most popular items from Carols for Choirs 1 2 and 3 in one volume 26 pieces new to the series including familiar 'classics' recent carols and traditional favourites in new arrangements Carols and hymns for Advent Christmas Epiphany and Easter A wide range of styles to suit sacred and secularuses A balanced selection of accompanied and unaccompanied tunes The order of service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 100 Carols For Choirs is a superb collection of Carols as edited by David Willcocks and John Rutter.

Noël! 3 is an exciting collection of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany music for mixed-voice choirs, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. The contents range from the Baroque to the present: familiar settings of traditional and lesser-known carols through the ages to Howells, Berkeley and Warlock, and works by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Paul Mealor, John Tavener, Francis Pott and Richard Allain. Mixed-voice choirs of all levels will enjoy these new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating original works for the Christmas season. / Choeur SATB Et Orgue (Ou Piano)

Joyful and creative, this new Advent offering features the option of utilizing a vocal quartet (or larger ensemble) to echo the full choir. Or, SATB choirs can perform the piece alone, if desired. Add the optional handbell accompaniment to create a sparkling Advent worship proclamation! / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Practical and artful this re-tooling of the popular tune BESANÃON CAROL is an ideal processional for Advent. Arranged with success in mind this introit will ring in the services of the season with a joyful lilt. Church choirs of every size will find this selection appealing and the optional handbells will add a special touch. Stylish!

The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems For Upper Voices is a wonderful collection and an invaluable resource for Upper Voice choirs who have the desire to sing a variety of beautiful anthems, but who have an unfortunately limited amount of rehearsal time. Selected and edited by David Hill, this collection includes anthems that are easy to learn, enjoyable to sing but also sound simply fantastic.Some works included in this collection are universally-loved, pieces like Ave Maria by Marcel Dupré, The Lord's Prayer by John Tavener and James Whitbourn's wonderful A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu. Despite the title of Short And Easy, these pieces are anything but mundane or tired, they are all exciting, versatile and enjoyable, making this collection perfect for any choir. The collection is an antidote to the fact that many choirs have to rehearse on a limited time, with limited resources. Learning from this collection is quick and efficient, but the songs don't compromise in beauty.With a range of styles, and settings for Eucharist and Evensong, this collection offers a carefully-chosen diversity for Upper Voice Choirs large and small. With James Davy's Sun Of My Soul, Philip Moore's Listen To The Song Of The Children and Elizabeth Poston's The Dormouse's Carol, the selection here is brilliant, including pieces for all occasions and events throughout the year. This makes Short And Easy Anthems indispensable for Upper Voice Choirs and directors who will instantly be able to draw from a wealth of songs that can be learnt quickly. The works here include simple unison settings, while most of them can be performed with some flexible scoring, allowing the music to be opened up to wider choirs.Featuring a vast number of anthems that can be learnt and sung quickly, The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems gives Upper Voice choirs a grand selection of songs that will prevent a reliance on the same ones. Whether your choir is large or small, the music contained within this collection is perfect for beautifully versatile melodies that can be learned very easily. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

Noel! is an exciting collection for mixed voice choirs, selected and edited by David Hill. The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: the polyphony of Victoria and Byrd, via Bach, familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages, and works by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Judith Bingham, John Tavener and Judith Weir. Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find here new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating works for the Christmas season, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. / Choeur SATB

The Groovy Version of OX. Par SCHONHERR CHRISTOPH. Christoph Schönherr, Professor at the Hamburg Conservatory of Music, is a respected expert in the field of jazz and pop choirs and he is a much sought after choral composer. He has written of his work: “I have been especially influenced by the polarity of the text. On one hand it expresses Mary's joy at her pregnancy, but on the other Mary presents a bold image of God: a God of almost old Testament sternness in his demand for justice on earth. My music depicts a strong woman, who rejoices in her happiness and also swings [many 6/8, 12/8 and swing passages], but on the other hand who in formulating her concept of God clearly stands up for the poor and needy. Here I use stylisticelements of rock and funk music. ”/ Répertoire / Solo, Choeur SATB, 2 Trompettes/Bugle, Saxophone/F

The adventure theme from Disney/Pixar's Academy Award®-winning film Up was pure joy with its funny and touching story! This song from the soundtrack captures the whimsy and wonder of the film and will be an excellent selection for choirs and audiences of all ages!

This delightful set of two Ogden Nash poems tells the story of the remarkable Isabel and her adventures. Excellent performance repertoire for younger choirs your singers will display diction dynamic contrast and rhythmicprecision with these clever and humorous works! Includes Isabel and the Bear Isabel and the Doctor. Includes oboe and bassoon parts. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Five great hits arranged specifically for secondary school choirs by Mark De-Lisser with backing and practice tracks and performance and rehearsal tips.