Both a dedicated carol singer and an authority on the history of English music Nicholas Temperley here offers a unique book of 37 carols dating from the fifteenth century to the present.For over fifty years he has sung edited and composed carols each Christmas and in Christmas is Coming the fruit of his enthusiasm is combined with his wealth of knowledge to produce an outstanding and original new collection. As John Rutter observes in his Foreword the book does not pointlessly duplicate what can be found in many other carol books but has a personality and purpose of its own.Twenty-two fresh and practical arrangements include carols from Austria France Germany Mexico Poland and the USA alongside music both rare and familiar from the rich heritage of the English carol tradition. As well as eight of his personal favourites from J. S. Bach to Charles Ives the author includes seven new compositions of his own settings of medieval and traditional texts that reveal his skill as a choral composer whose command of style ranges from the humorous to the profound.In addition to sample programmes and translations there are invaluable notes on the performance and history of individual items plus an historical summary of the genre as a whole: everything in fact to make Christmas is Coming an indispensable companion for singers who wish to enrich the seasonal repertoire for concerts churches and traditional Yuletide carolling.

Four Traditionals Polish Christmas Carols - For Upper Juniors To Adults. Par PANUFNIK ROXANNA. / Répertoire / Upper Voix s à et Piano ou Orchestre)

Traditional Shanty (Chantey)-Traditional tune arranged for SATB Choir A Cappella.

Baritone Voice-Four Traditional Songs is a setting of four heartbreaking and poignant folk songs by virtuoso contemporary composer Nico Muhly. Composed in 2011 the songs deal with themes of death murder and unimaginable events that are emotively arranged for Baritone Voice and Piano. Commissioned by Carnegie Hall in New York City and Wigmore Hall in London this work was first performed at those renowned venues in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Muhly states that he drew inspiration from old English folksongs and would spend time imagining stylised yet subtle musical settings with accompaniments. The result of this intensive periodof listening is Four Traditional Songs which lasts around 15 minutes and carries that incredible sense of sad balladry that counters the occasionally jaunty melodies. This edition is for Baritone Voice. Please click  here to purchase the Countertenor version .

Traditional African Folk Song-One of the most recognisable and enjoyed traditional songs this version of the African Folk Song Kum-ba-ya has been arranged for Voice and Piano (or Guitar) by Frank Walsh and Malcolm Barrett.

Building a Vocal Community-Includes Four CDsIndividuals friends choirs church camp and community groups of any background will enjoy participating in this uplifting singing tradition. Ysaye M. Barnwell a charter member of the great a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock teaches melodies harmonies rhythms and counter-melodies to 17 traditional songs from African American culture including spirituals hymns gospels and songs from the Civil Rights Movement.The CD's in this series contain songs which were originally taught in the context of a 5 day workshop. In a workshop often having between 40 and 60 people songs are taught without printed music or printedwords and without pitch pipes or musical instruments other than those which help create and maintain the rhythmic foundation and intensity of the songs. This method of passing on knowledge is very much in the oral/aural tradition. Here for the sake of clarity the words to all the songs have been provided but the music itself is presented in the form of an oral/aural score which must be listened to.

This traditional spiritual is set in an easy gospel swing with three partner-style melodies that all combine in the final chorus for an audience-pleasing finish! Super easy to learn and lots of fun to sing it's great for choirsof all levels! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA TBB 2-Part Combo parts (tpt 1-2 tsx tbn gtr b dm) ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Arr. Jacob De Haan. Par TRADITIONAL. Four Shepherd Songs ('Quatre chants de bergers”) est une suite de quatre noëls traditionnels allemands. L'harmonisation à quatre voix avec percussion offre un vaste choix de combinaisons instrumentales. Pour réaliser cet arrangement brillant, Jacob de Haan a rassemblé les chants Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht, Inmitten der Nacht, Kommet Ihr Hirten et Ihr Hirten, erwacht. Cette pièce peut également être interprétée avec un Choeur mixte (SATB). Le set choeur [texte en allemand] est vendu séparément (réf. : DHP 1012653-050). / Niveau : 2 / Recueil / SATB + Accompagnement

The traditional German carol is set with a gently rocking accompaniment that completely supports the expressive vocals. Available for SATB and SSA.

The lively melodies of the traditional French carol Sing We Now Of Christmas play one with another in a brilliant ChoirTrax CD that is perfect for school church and community choirs. Festive and filled with joy!

An uplifting and spirited arrangement of this traditional Spiritual for SATB a cappella.

Choirs often use Tim Knight's traditional folk songs as a concert filler so here they are published as a set.

Discovery Level 2-Here is a delightful arrangement of the traditional Irish-English carol that is especially good for younger ensembles. Featuring careful attention to ranges this work accommodates the changing voice and will be an excellentaddition to Christmas concerts. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.

45 Classic Hymns for Churches, Schools & Choirs. A wonderful collection of the most popular traditional hymns in a handy 10 x 7 inch format. Ideal for Churches, Schools and Choirs making an ideal resource. / Songbooks / Recueil / Voix et Piano