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Aaron Minsky composed this set of ten cello pieces based on musical styles from places around the world such as Mexico Ireland Asia Israel Africa the Caribbean and America. Ten International Cello Encores is perfect for students and recitalists who are looking for fresh new music for solo cello. Though made up of encores it is excellently suited for performance as a concert suite.

John Rutter's timeless arrangement of Skylark a standard of the golden age of American song is rich mellow and mellifluous. Soaring lines for flute depict the eponymous songbird and the classic Hoagy Carmichael tune is shared between solo voice and choir the latter also often providing the cushion of evocative harmonies synonymous with the spiritual.

Paperback-Katie Melua and Bob Chilcott's version of Cradle Song/Leg nelul Lui Lisus for SATB choir (with divisions) unaccompanied. As part of his collaboration with Katie Melua on her 2016 album 'In Winter' Bob Chilcott has created this arrangement of Cradle Song/Leg nelul Lui Lisus. The simple and graceful folk melody of this characterful Romanian carol is skilfully shared between parts in its verse and refrain structure. This vocal score includes lyrics in both Romanian and English.

John Rutter's Mary's Lullaby for SATB and piano; or flute oboe harp and strings The orchestral material is on hire and on sale.

Written for the dedication of the Herbert Howells memorial window in Gloucester Cathedral in 1992 this anthem sets texts by Lancelot Andrewes and Catherine Winkworth. For double SATB choir a cappella.

An attractive setting of traditional words to a melody ascribed to the American hymnwriter Robert Lowry. John Scott employs his considerable arranging skills to stylish effect by contrasting unison verse sections with mellifluous wordless choruses. All is underpinned by an idiomatic and supportive accompaniment.

Setting an evocative text by Louise Imogen Guiney this reflective carol will be a particularly useful addition to the repertory of cathedral choirs. The oft-changing metres complement the poetic metre of the text and the rich harmonies and lilting melodies give the carol a sense of poignancy.

This refreshing dance-like arrangement of this traditional hymn speaks to the praise of God in all of creation. The first verse is sung in unison by the women and the second by the men. Verse three brings together all voices arranged in four parts. Suitable for general use throughout the liturgical calendar and particularly appropriate for Father's Day. Orchestral material is available on hire.

This lively reimagining of the traditional hymn is a thrilling a cappella arrangement which pairs the soaring legato melody with a rhythmic vocal accompaniment. Also available in a version for SSA unaccompanied.

This two movement work is dedicated to Richard Rodney Bennett at one time Michael Berkeley's composition teacher. A three bar theme introduces the first movement which is worked almost entirely in step-by-step crotchets. The Allegro that follows is more spiky and angular but has a lyrical central passage in 3/8.

The William Walton Edition score of Facade Entertainments brought together for the first time all thirty-three extant Walton settings of the Edith Sitwell poems that were written and performed under this title.This version of Facade Entertainments reproduces the music content of the full score and presents it in a practical A4 format.

This innovative fun collection introduces intermediate to advanced level cellists to a range of pop and rock styles.Building on the trail-blazing approach to Cello playing that he developed in Ten American Cello Etudes and Ten International Cello Encores Aaron Minsky presents the student with attractive new pieces that explore a number of technical and musical challenges.In Pop Goes The Cello you will find:Imaginative and entertaining pieces.A variety of contemporary styles including pop rock latin and country.Technical challenges such as double stops syncopated rhythms harmonics thumbposition and percussive effects.Useful fingering and bowing suggestions.

A lively and enjoyable take on the Nativity story. Arranged by Malcolm Sargent for SSAATTBB Choir a cappella. A Piano accompaniment is provided for rehearsal purposes.