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The Parting Glass by Sarah Quartel for TTBB unaccompanied.The Parting Glass is a traditional Scottish song often sung as a farewell at the end of a get-together. Sarah Quartel's arrangement features close harmonies idiomatic Scotch snap rhythms and effective interjectory moments in what is a largely homophonic setting. With its valedictory message it would make a fitting end to a performance perhaps as an encore item.

Fresh imaginative new pieces written by a range of experienced Organ composers based in the US and the UK and displaying a great variety of styles and approaches. Includes practical concise settings for all parts of the church service - preludes postludes fanfares communion settings.Features pieces suitable for busy church musicians at intermediate level working in all major denominations. Some pieces are also suitable for recital use.Registration suggestions that can readily be adapted to suit most instruments with pedals are included and the companion website features a cumulative index of hymn tunes and contributor biographies.With a hostof accessible quality new settings and with pieces based on all the major hymn tunes these volumes are a must for every church organist's library.

Harmony for string quartet is a musical summation of three harmonic principles: Peace-Light-Love. The first movement starts with a vigorous five-note chromatic motive followed by a peaceful harmonic section that gradually develops into a multi-layered chant-like theme. The middle movement is slow and meditative with interweaving tonal melodies while the third movement returns to the opening chromatic motive slightly altered and played prestissimo.

The second volume of the Society's highly acclaimed anthology this covers the years 1688-1714. There are full and verse anthems for 4-6 voices by Clarke Croft Purcell Richardson Tudway and Weldon; many of which are being published for the first time.

For SATB and Organ or Orchestra.In this resplendent anthem John Rutter sets Psalm 47 to a joyous melody with rapid metre changes that build towards an exhilarating finale. Conductor's scores and instrumental parts are available on sale and hire/rental.

For SATB unaccompanied.Originally published in the New Horizons collection Cantica Nova this expansive Advent motet creates a unique sound world through unusual harmonic inflections striking spatial effects unmeasured notation and haunting soprano and tenor solos. Featured on CDs by Ex Cathedra (Christmas Music by Candlelight) and The Sixteen (O Guiding Night) O Adonai et Dux domus Israel is quickly becoming a popular choice for choirs looking to develop their contemporary repertoire.

A fantastic setting of Corinthians 1:14 for Two-part Voices with Piano Accompaniment. John Rutter has crafted a bright and energetic work that is full of jubilant praise.

Full Score-John Rutter's Magnificat is a joyous celebration of the Virgin Mary inspired by feast-day festivities in countries such as Spain Mexico and Puerto Rico. Following the example set by Bach the Magnificat text is extended incorporating the fifteenth-century English poem 'Of a Rose' the prayers 'Sancta Maria' and the 'Sanctus' (set to the Gregorian chant of the Missa cum jubilo). The full scores for orchestra or chamber ensemble are now available on sale for the first time in handsome cloth-bound editions and the newly set orchestral parts are available on hire.

Four songs set to texts by the Welsh poet Menna Elfyn Songs of the Cotton Grass are in turn tender reflective lively and full of the imagery of landscapes ranging from the open high moorland of South Wales to the cotton plantations of the USA's deep South.

This is an arrangement of the 19th-century hymn by Philip Bliss with words by Horatio Spafford following several personal tragedies. Wilberg keeps the first two verses in unison before allowing fuller textures to take over with two upward modulations leading to a triumphant close.

Not no faceless Angel is a beautifully reflective work. The themes of loss and love are articulated through expressive melodic lines and touching imagery.

Originally the second movement of Chilcott's Choral work 'Five Days that Changed the World' this setting of words by Charles Bennett reflects on one of the most significant events of our time. The Choral parts are melodic and interweaving and the Piano part provides harmonic support for the Voices throughout.

A witty and amusing encore item for 4 equal upper voices and piano describing a little-known incident from the boyhood of Mozart. With Mozartean melodies and Alberti bass the song includes a simple but effective four-part canon.