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Moving On is a single movement work for string quartet. Skempton masterfully combines classical string quartet textures with luxuriant harmonies and a fluid approach to tonality resulting in an appealing modern addition to the genre.

Another beautiful song from the legendary Bob Chilcott. Your Face is set to 17th century lyrics and is arranged for SAB with Piano Accompaniment.

DiOrio sets a biblical text appropriate for Holy Week and Easter in a fresh flowing harmonic style. This piece works well in concert settings and in church services.

Englische Chormusik aus funf Jahrhunderten-Answering the demand among German choirs for English music Glory to God contains music from England's most important church composers with German as well as English or Latin texts. The collection offers the best of nearly five centuries of English church music. Many translations have been specially commissioned making pieces available to the German market for the first time. The 56 anthems hymns services and psalms cover all occasions in the church year as well as Evening and Eucharist services.

Globetrotters for wind-Flute Globetrotters brings together 12 toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Argentinian tango - for the budding flautist. This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions with supporting information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation every piece includes warm-ups and stylistic tips from the authors. With options for flute or piano accompaniment and an inspirational CD Flute Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for those looking to go travellin' ...12 fun pieces in styles from around theworldSuitable for young flautists everywhere (2 years' experience/grades 2-4)Range of styles including bossa nova blues South African Nordic and IndianFascinating background information and tailored warm-upsIncludes flute accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chordsCD with performances and backings for every piece recorded by renowned world-music performers

John Rutter's Visions for solo Violin upper-voice choir with Harp and Strings or Organ. This four-movement work is inspired by the idea of 'Jerusalem' both as a Holy City and a utopian ideal of heavenly peace and seraphic bliss. The composer has selected four biblical texts in English and Latin that express different aspects of this vision. This Organ part is for use with the reduced instrumentation.

This is a simple and elegant miniature in characteristic Skempton style with graceful choral homophony seamlessly fluctuating time signatures and hypnotic meandering harmonies. The text by William Shakespeare is an homage to music as Orpheus's singing makes the trees and mountains bow and the sea hang its head and lay by.

A simple and beautiful setting describing the wonder of the world seen through the eyes of a deaf child. In the chorus section the singers are encouraged to sign the words they are singing which adds emphasis and atmosphere to the moving but unsentimental music. A glossary of the relevant sign language is included for guidance.

John Rutter: O Be Joyful In The Lord for SATB and organ or orchestra. Words from Psalm 100 Orchestral material is available on hire.

Paperback-Alan Bullard's This Is The Truth Sent From Above for SATB and Piano or Organ.This heart-warming setting of a familiar text includes all the hallmarks of a Bullard carol. Through subtle time-signature changes a gentle modulation elegant contrapuntal lines and an uplifting finale the composer evokes the perfect Christmas feeling.

This stunning setting of Revelation 22:12-13 17 describes Christ's generous offering of grace to 'whoever is willing'. The piece begins with a lively opening but quickly shifts into a gentler mood giving way to Jackson's rich harmonic language and inventive choral textures.

William Byrd's Justorum Animae is suitable for funerals and commemorations as well as specific saints' days except The Blessed Virgin Mary.

Chilcott's four-movement setting of the Latin Gloria will be welcomed by choirs looking for an uplifting and jubilant concert work. It features a driving 'Gloria' a tender yet majestic 'Domine Deus' a lyrical 'Qui tollis' and a dancing and upbeat 'Quonium tu solus sanctus'.

The Waiting Sky is a four-part unaccompanied miniature for mixed choir. The evocative text by Lucia Quinault depicts a rural winter scene and is skilfully set to music by Oliver Tarney to create a lucidly reflective piece. There is a sense in both the text and the music of waiting for the 'shining star' and while it would make a beautiful addition to a concert programme at other times of the year the setting is perfect as a reflective carol for Advent anticipating the wonder of the birth of Christ.