Partitions de Oxford University Press pour Chorale SSAA

A pair of beautifully soft tranquil and serene songs for unaccompanied upper voices. The text is from an anonymous collection A Book Of Merrie Riddles of 1631 and the settings are part of the Oxford Bob Chilcott Secular series (BC37) specifically for upper voices.

for SSAA unaccompanied A simple and tender seeting of William Blake's famous poem, particularly suitable for younger voices.

O beata Trinitas. for SSAA double choir unaccompanied. In this compelling motet for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Handl artfully embodies symbolism of the Trinity within the motet's structure.

TaReKiTa. for SSAA unaccompanied TaReKiTa is a refreshing concert piece that effortlessly fuses the Hindustani (North Indian) and Western classical music styles. The composer's scats are combined with a fast triple metre, vocal slides, andcaptivating melodies built on the Jog raga.

The Waiting Sky by Oliver Tarney for SSAA unaccompanied.Oliver Tarney has re-worked his popular unaccompanied minature The Waiting Sky for upper voices. 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.

Sarah Quartel's Snow Angel for SSAA solo Cello Djembe and Piano. Already a firm favourite with choirs across the world Snow Angel is an evocative five-movement choral work that explores themes of love rebirth and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels that watch over them yearning to make a difference to their lives. The work may be performed with narration in which three angels present their perspectives on their earthly charges. Sarah Quartel weaves a haunting and poignant Cello line throughout the work and a vibrant part for Djembe in movement four 'Sweet child' carriesthe listener from the ethereal and mystical realm the work predominantly inhabits into an emphatic anthem with a distinctly African feel. The musical language is emotive and pictorial allowing performers to play an active role in the storytelling. Snow Angel is also available in a version for SATB.

The Arrow and the Song. for SSSAAA unaccompanied This imaginative setting of Longfellow's poem encourages the use of evocative bird and wind noises to capture the text's natural imagery. In a fresh, a cappella style, Hawley's charismatic melodies soarthrough the vibrant texture, and offer plenty of opportunities for soloists.

Samba Mass by Bob Chilcott for SSA or SATB Piano and Optional Guitar Bass and Drum kit.