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)

Traditional Shanty (Chantey)-Traditional tune arranged for SATB Choir A Cappella.

An uplifting and spirited arrangement of this traditional Spiritual for SATB a cappella.

Based on a Traditional Spiritual and arranged by Rolla A. Dilworth on commission from the Jubilate Children's Choir of the North Shore. Like a lot of African-American spirituals there is a stong emphasis on rhythmic style and a powerful use of harmony to give the song weight. Also available for SATB SAB SSA and 2-Part.

Here's the traditional French carol like you've never heard it before! Set in a fast swing tempo with tasty jazz harmonies this arrangement is challenging but a showstopper for more advanced jazz and pop groups. Availableseparately: SATB SAB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (tpt 1-2 asx tsx tbn 1-2 bsx pno jazz gtr ac bass dm) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:55.

This traditional Czech carol is here arranged for a capella SATB choir by Dan Kallman. All parts need to be able to sing divisi. A piano score is included for rehearsal only.

Choirs and ensembles alike will enjoy the down-home setting of this traditional spiritual. Use the authentic ChoirTrax for full effect! Available separately: SATB SAB TTB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (piano mandolin banjo guitar fiddle dobro upright bass) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:25.

The traditional German carol is set with a gently rocking accompaniment that completely supports the expressive vocals. Available for SATB and SSA.

The traditional German song Susanni arranged for SATB choir a cappella by Robert Shaw and Alice Parker.

Gail Kubik's arrangement of the traditional tune Polly Wolly Doodle for SATB choir a cappella.

The traditional German song Christ Was Born On Christmas Day arranged by Alice Parker And Robert Shaw for SATB choir with Soprano and Baritone soloists.

Arrangeur: Jacob de Haan. Par TRADITIONAL. Der Mond ist aufgegangen (La lune s’est levée) est un des poèmes les plus populaires de la littérature allemande. Son vrai nom est Abendlied (Chanson du soir). Il a été composé en 1779 par Matthias Claudius et mis en musique par Johann Abraham Peter Schulz. Jacob de Haan nous livre une jolie version de cette poignante mélodie. L’orchestre pourra être accompagné d’un choeur (ad lib. - textes en allemand et en néerlandais). / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / SATB

Arr. Jacob De Haan. Par TRADITIONAL. Vier weihnachtliche Hirtenlieder (“Quatre noëls des bergers”) est une suite de quatre noëls traditionnels allemands : Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht, Inmitten der Nacht, Kommet Ihr Hirten et Ihr Hirten, erwacht. Cette pièce peut également être interprétée avec un Choeur mixte (texte en allemand). / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / SATB