This dance-like Henry Purcell tune from the Baroque period is frequently sung in solo performance in association with praise of Flora the goddess of spring and flowers. Earlene has created a delightful choral for young orbeginning choirs and adapted the lyric to fit a theme of musical celebration. A rehearsal prep sheet is included with the choral. A wonderful selection for concert/festival and contest. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 2:08.

Introduce your younger choirs to Baroque style with this short and festive selection adapted from a larger work by English composer Henry Purcell. Featuring a pair of flutes the rhythmic exuberance of the piece will be a welcomeaddition to concert contest and festival performances throughout your year! Flute 1-2 parts included. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:40

Since The Duke Is Return'd is a work by Henry Purcell a catch for three voices. The piece lasts around 2 minutes. This piece is number 31 from 'Catches' edited by Ian Spink (Purcell Society Edition Vol. 22A).

Ne cherchez pas plus loin pour un chef-d'oeuvre de l'époque classique que votre SAB ou la chorale SSA peut apprendre à la hâte. Patrick Liebergen a pris cette joyeuse Henry Purcell travail et habilement adapté pour le développement des chorales avec un texte original en anglais, trois pleines consonance parties vocales, et une partie de trompette en option. Avec bien conçues parties vocales dans des plages modestes et logiques des lignes triangulés et contrapuntique, vos chanteurs maîtriser ce en peu de temps. Chacune des sections de l'ABA est suivie d'un écho de contraste dynamique dans le même matériau. / Choeur Mixte (SAB)

SSA-The majestic tones of Henry Purcell are displayed here in a wonderful work for treble voices. Excellent for developing style and tone this work is ideal for concert contest and festival. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Purcell Beati Omnes Qui Timent Dominum arranged for SSAB with Organ accompaniment.

Shaw’s works number more than three hundred published pieces of which this church anthem With A Voice of Singing is an enduring favourite. Scored with a quotation from Vaughan Williams’s ‘For All theSaints’ the piece has fanfare like chords and Choral parts alternating unison phrases with straightforward harmonies. The upward modulations add to the piece’s effectiveness.Composer conductor and producer MartinShaw was of the Holst and Vaughan Williams generation of composers who was key in reviving public interest in the work of Purcell. He was also a co-founder of the Royal School of Church Music. He once toured Europe as conductor todancer Isadora Duncan and was briefly engaged to the daughter of theatrical star Ellen Terry.

This short benediction set to familiar words from Corinthians Thessalonians and the first book of Peter is an enduring favourite. Informally known as the Navy blessing or the Scottish blessing the words are sensitivelyenhanced by Shaw’s tune and harmonies and can create an inspiring meditative finale.Composer conductor and producer Martin Shaw was of the Holst and Vaughan Williams generation of composers that was key in reviving publicinterest in the work of Purcell and was also a co-founder of the Royal School of Church Music. He once toured Europe as conductor to dancer Isadora Duncan and was briefly engaged to the daughter of theatrical star Ellen Terry.His works number more than three hundred published pieces.

An ode for the birthday of Queen Mary in 1694 arranged for SSA voices and piano by Maurice Blower.Duration: 15 minutes.

From Come Ye Sons of Art. Hal Hopson's name is synonymous with quality arrangements. His articulate editions are simple practical and imaginative. Available: SAB.