Uses: General ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 145; James 1:17This lovely setting of the beloved hymn For the Beauty of the Earth makes an ideal selection for older elementary choirs or anychoir of unison/2-part voices. After singing the traditional DIX tune on stanza 1 a new melody spotlights stanza 2. Congregation then has the opportunity to join the choir on stanzas 3 and 4 with the two melodies partneringtogether on stanza 4. A simple yet charming flute part provides a nice complement to the piano accompaniment during the song's introduction interludes and ending. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTraxCD. Duration: ca. 3:03

Songs of Wartime contains three varied songs associated with the First World War skilfully arranged by Alexander L’Estrange. A rousing march (It’s a Long Way to Tipperary) a hopeful ballad (Keep the Home Fires Burning) and a wistfully romantic song (If You were the Only Girl in the World) offer glimpses into the hearts and minds of those who lived during the ‘Great War’ – and are testimony to the powerful role of music in times of trouble. The Choral Basics series has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginnerchoirs. Perfect for singers of all ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

Lullay my liking is scored for accompanied two-part choir allowing for various upper-/lower-voice combinations: two-part trebles or sopranos upper voices only (S/A) or men only (T/B). If performed by a four-part choir sopranos and tenors should read the upper line and altos and basses read the lower. The keyboard part can be played on piano or organ or harp.An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an excitingvariety of styles.Graham Ross (b. 1985) is Director of Music and Fellow of Clare College Cambridge and Principal Conductor and co-founder of the Dmitri Ensemble. A composer and conductor of a wide range of repertoire he has had works performed throughout Europe and beyond. He has recorded many rarely performed and newly composed works including pieces by Ralph Vaughan Williams (Albion Records); James MacMillan Judith Bingham and Giles Swayne (Naxos); and Imogen Holst (Harmonia Mundi). He guest-conducts throughout the UK and abroad with recent engagements in Palestine Australia Nigeria Denmark Aldeburgh and Glyndebourne. As a composer recent performances have been given by among others Aurora Orchestra Australian Chamber Orchestra comedian Barry Humphries BBC Concert Orchestra Choir of London City of London Sinfonia National Youth Choir of Great Britain O Duo and the Solstice Quartet.

I am the gentle light by Paul Mealor is dedicated to Christopher Bell and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Boys Choir and was premiered by them on BBC One's Songs of Praise on St Andrew's Day 2012. Vocal Score for the version with Orchestra.Instrumentation:Two-part treble choirPianoPercussion (1 player):Wind chimesSuspended cymbalStringsDuration: circa 2½ minutes

2-Part Mixed-The Sunday Exaltation Choir Kit is your answer to a variety of worship needs! Use this Kit to create truly integrated services when resources and time are limited. The Kit is also perfect for smaller choirs any time plus youth choirs senior choirs ensembles and more! The 2-part (optional SATB) voicing makes each arrangement easily learned and performed. The Worship Resources are themed around each song in the book. The Complete Kit contains 10 books (with worship resources including spoken calls to worship performance notes and more) and a fully-orchestrated ChoirTrax CD. Includes: Shine Jesus Shine; As the Deer (with My Faith Looks Up to Thee); Majesty (with Come Christians Join to Sing); More Precious than Silver (with When I Survey the Wondrous Cross); Shout to the Lord. Available: 2-Part Mixed Preview Cassette Preview Pak ChoirTrax CD Complete Kit.

I am the gentle light by Paul Mealor is dedicated to Christopher Bell and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Boys Choir and was premiered by them on BBC One's Songs of Praise on St Andrew's Day 2012. Vocal Score for the version with Orchestra.Instrumentation:Two-part treble choirPianoPercussion (1 player):Wind chimesSuspended cymbalStringsDuration: circa 2½ minutes

Taken from the Walt Disney film Brother Bear this uplifting and optimistic song will bring joy and magic to any choral concert. Composed by Phil Collins and arranged for Two-Part Choir by Ed Lojeski this popular song is ideal for all choral groups school choirs or simply as a delightful duet.

Rudolph: three favourite Christmas songs skilfully arranged by Alexander L?Estrange to offer a unique twist on the originals.  Get in the groove with our ?Take Five?-feel arrangement of all-time classic Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer; have your dancing shoes ready for a quirky take on Santa Claus is Coming to Town with its mix of swing and waltz rhythms; and bring any yuletide concert to a festive close with traditional favourite We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics Series  which has been carefully designed to providerewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SA/Men choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

a gospel medley and classic spiritual-The Gospel Train is a crowd-pleasing collection of gospel favourites such as Go Down Moses  Oh Happy Day! and Ain?t No Mountain High Enough. It also includes Standing In The Need of Prayer a well-loved spiritual with a simple meditative melody and a pleasing repetitive chord sequence. These spirituals are arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment and form part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers ofall ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for. 

Written for unison or two-part mixed voices not only can any size choir experience great success in presenting “Sing to the Lord...” but it is an excellent choice for community services with combined choirs of varyingskills and for those inevitable emergency Sundays with low choir attendance. Use of organ contributes to the hearty directive to “Shout His praises ... Praise Him for life for rest and food.” First published over 20years ago just after Shawnee Press acquired the Harold Flammer catalog “Sing to the Lord a Joyful Song” continues to be a favorite with choral directors and ministers of music. If you missed it when first published or have entered the field of church music recently this staple for your library has proven itself over and over to be invaluable.

This dramatic work by Sally Albrecht carries an inspirational message about friendship and about how through working together we can all achieve wonderful things.A stirring text combined with solid choral writing make I Am A Small Part Of The World an ideal choice for concerts and festivals. Perfect for massed choirs or for any size choir this emotive piece full of strength power and determination starts small builds and then ends quietly: 'I am a small part of the world. Take my hand.'

The Beatles-A Beatles' classic is transformed into an expressive concert choral setting that works wonderfully for choirs of all ages and levels. Warm harmonies well-crafted vocal lines and a sensitive accompaniment make this a welcome addition to the repertoire. This version is arranged by Audrey Synder for 2-Part Choir.

Jill Gallina creates sweet melodies and thoughtful lyrics with her original works and this is no exception. American Pride exudes love for the beautiful landscape of our country the United States of America. Commissionedby the award-winning Jenison Choirs of Michigan this choral will be an outstanding patriotic selection for your choir. Available: SATB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD.

2-Part Mixed-From the Sunday Choir Kit series Celebrate Emmanuel is perfect for small choirs senior choirs youth choirs ensembles or larger choirs desiring an easily-prepared additional Christmas presentation. Perform with narrationonly or add the optional drama for a complete 25-minute musical.Suggested uses: Advent Christmas

appealing music for the smaller choir- Simon Mold's The Waiting World is a beautiful carol for SA choir. Workshops by the young choral director Matthew Lazenby are available for small choirs using the Accessible Choral Library series. Please contact the publishers for details.