One Light Choral (SATB)

The Veil of the Temple is a journey from darkness into light. Care and attention has been given to the key chosen for each anthem and to the voicings, so that these versions are attractive to the broadest possible range of amateur as well as professional singers. The breathtakingly simple Mother Of God, here I stand and the quietly ecstatic Awed by the Beauty are for unaccompanied chorus. The remaining three anthems are scored with Organ accompaniment: the sonorous You mantle yourself in light - the contemplative What God is we do not know and the radiant O Mary Theotokos. / Chant Et Piano / 32 pages / Partition

'Les mots de cette pièce sont prises à partir du poème Ils sont tous partis dans le monde de la lumière par Henry Vaughan. La musique m'est venue après avoir assisté aux funérailles belle et émouvante de Marianne Yacoub, épouse de l'éminent chirurgien cardiaque Sir Magdi Yacoub, qui a été tel un grand soutien pour moi au cours de nombreuses années. ' - John Tavener / Choeur SATB

POD-Richard Allain's The Beloved for SATB choir and Organ. This work was commissioned by Merton College Oxford as part of the Merton Choirbook a collection of music being assembled to celebrate Merton College's 750th anniversary in 2014. The Beloved was first performed on the 18th January 2015 in Merton College Chapel by the choir of Merton College conducted by Benjamin Nicholas. This work is a setting of text by Thomas Allain: Above himThe dove will linger in flight As the Light is bathed in water The water bathed in light.And a voice will tearthe heavens apartHe alone hears now within his heart:The Father Well-pleased Whispering his delight. Richard Allain's The Beloved (Novello) another Merton College commission and also with words by his brother on the theme of Christ's baptism gives ample opportunity to demonstrate the virtues of their new organ in a toccata-like interlude illustrating God's voice tearing 'the heavens apart'. After this climax the piece subsides to a pianissimo heterophonic declamation of God's pleasure in his Son. A powerful piece if one has both ·the vocal and instrumental resources to do it justice.  Organists Review December 2017

Ecce Beatam Lucem (Behold the blessed light) uses the same text as Alessandro Striggio's forty-part motet of the same name. Here Jonathan Dove cretaes an awesome soundworld with shimmering choral writing and a lively organ part to accompany the broad sweeping vocal lines. This piece is an ideal anthem or concert work. Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

A set of five classic songs by successful seventies Swedish superstars Abba! They have been wonderfully arranged here for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. This is a terrific set suitable for youth choirs and more experienced groups looking for light material. These perfect pop pieces by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are as popular today as ever and will delight audiences and excite singers making them ideal for performances large and small formal and informal! The Piano accompaniment also includes chord symbols to add Guitar.

Lux In Tenebris from Luminosity. For SATB choir Viola Tanpura Tam-Tam and dance theatre.Luminosity is a multi-media work commissioned by the conductor James Jordan of Westminster Choir College for the WestminsterWilliamson Voices the women of the Westminster Schola Cantorum the Blair Academy Singers (conductor William Hammer) and the black-light dance company Archedream for performance in Phildephia Cathedral during April2008.The text compiled and edited by the composer centres on the transcendent beauty of creation expressed by luminaries down the ages. Texts are taken from the writings of St John St Teresa of Avila Ryonen StAugustine Julian of Norwich and St Isaac of Nineveh.ScoringSATB (with division)ViolaTanpuraTam-TamOrgan

Shawn Crouch's The Light Of Common Day for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. This beautiful choral work features a text excerpted from the poignant and insightful Wordsworth poem. ComposerShawn Crouch has crafted music that flows as if one long line or brushstroke of continuous sound. The Light Of Common Day was commissioned by Tom Cunningham and the Manhattan Choral Ensemble andis dedicated to Kathleen Lockwood. The piece has been recorded by Seraphic Fire on their album Reincarnation: A Century of American Choral Music.

Exciting use of vocal harmonies highlights this light swing setting of a perennial Christmas classic! Ideal for mass or combined choirs! / Voix Mixtes

With tongue firmly planted in cheek the composer has set this 17th century text describing how children should behave in church. The music is light and allows lots of space to color this very funny probably ineffective andcolorful text. This will lighten the mood of any concert.

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Prayers for Peace is a collection of three beautiful prayer settings by Alexander L'Estrange: God be in my head, Lighten our Darkness, and The Lord's Prayer. Ideal as introits, anthems or in a concert programme, the pieces are testament to L'Estrange's ability to write music which is simple and accessible yet at the same time full of expression and exquisite harmonies. The settings are for unaccompanied SATB but they have an optional piano/organ part to provide support if required. Prayers for Peace is part of Faber Music's exciting ChoralSignature Series which introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers, offering a thrilling array of varied styles./ Feuillet / Choeur

Arch Gwyn (Arranger). Par ARCH GWYN. Gwyn Arch presents some hot and spicy choral arrangements of five classics of Latin America, written specially for SATB chorus and guaranteed to thrill and delight at any occasion! The pieces include Sloop John B , Guantanamera and, of course, Jobim's much-loved Girl From Ipanema . Full Piano accompaniments are included where required. Add a funky dash of sunshine to your choral repertoire! / Niveau : Assez Facile / Feuillet / SATB

Arranged for SATB chorus and Piano accompaniment. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song, it's and nbsp - the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / SATB Et Piano

One of the highlights of the Magical Mystery Tour album and film is this psychedelic ode to an affectionately observed stranger. As part of Hal Leonard's 'Vocal Jazz Series' this delightful song has been arranged for SATB chorus with a delicate Latin flavour that will sparkle as part of any choral concert.An SAB arrangement is available - catalogue number HL08743685 An SSA arrangement is available - catalogue number HL08743686