With a text adapted from the John Greenleaf Whittier poem A Christmas Carmen composer William Malpede uses contemporary syncopations with classical harmonies to create a modern classic Christmas anthem.

Today's Choral Classics is a special collection of pieces from the most exciting talents in choral composition today. From the church to the concert hall it is the perfect volume for choruses seeking a contemporary choral repertoire rich in accessible modern arrangements in a variety of styles. Featuring Paul Mealor's Wherever You Are a Christmas No. 1 for The Military Wives choir and Ubi Caritas his specially commissioned piece for the royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; serene miniatures by John Tavener and Eric Whitacre; simple gems by Richard Rodney Bennett and Richard Blackford; and more substantialworks by Judith Weir James Whitbourn Tarik O'Regan and Nico Muhly; choirs of all styles sizes and abilities will discover a wealth of variety of inspiring pieces to delight singers and audiences alike. Today's Choral Classics is a fantastic addition to any music library or choral resource and provides a solid and accessible basis for any contemporary choral concert programme.

Paul Mealor's I Pray for Treble Voices, SATB Chorus and Piano. This is the Vocal Score for this sublime choral work, written by the renowned Welsh composer whose works have reached number one on the UK singles chart, as well as having been played at the 2011 Royal Wedding.Featuring words and music composed by Paul Mealor, this festive-themed carol is a beautiful work for choirs looking for a fresh addition to their Christmas repertoire. Including interpolations from favourite carols like 'Silent Night' and 'O Come, All Ye Faithful', this truly has the makings of a modern classic. Composed by Mealor, I Pray has a strong musical pedigree, with the composer having written for the 2011 Royal Wedding and the Military Wives Choir whose rendition of 'Wherever You Are' shot to number one in the UK. This means he's no stranger to emotive works that capture the spirit of a nation, combining poetic words with soaring melodies, his songs are known to be some of the finest contemporary choral works around. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

The most famous song about ‘The Big Apple’ this modern classic practically sings itself and is a guaranteed success with both audiences and performers. Originally from the 1977 Scorsese film New York New York where it was sung by Liza Minnelli the song was popularised by Frank Sinatra and has been mainly associated with him ever since.This edition of the Theme from New York New York as part of the Pop Choral Series is transcribed for SATB (Soprano Alt Tenor and Bass) Voices with Piano accompaniment and Guitar chords. As an added bonus arranger Philip Kern has included some staging suggestions to make thistraditional Broadway-style song stand out and truly shine to its full potential.

Here is a fresh arrangement of a modern classic. Anne Herring's brilliant contemporary masterpiece is presented fully realized with a rich orchestration by the incomparable Mark Hayes. The neo-classic strains of the song areaccentuated by the arranger and his thoughtful approach will make this anthem resonate in sanctuaries of any worship style.

Dan Schutte's modern classic 'Here I Am, Lord' is seamlessly paired with a beloved hymn to create an inspired new setting of these favorites. Mary McDonald's careful craftsmanship shines through in this offering. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Opening with an optional solo voice stating the simple yet profound message, this anthem then flows into an elegant choral offering of reflective praise, and concludes with a seamless quotation of 'Lo, How a Rose.' This song has been recorded time and again by leading Christian artists, making it a modern classic. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Uses: Epiphany General Scripture: Genesis 1: 16-17 Isaiah 60:19 Malachi 4:2 John 12:46 Hebrews 9:25 This encouraging contemporary prayer has become a modern classic since it first appeared and it is now included in many hymnals. The text is ideal for Epiphany but would be welcome anytime as a congregational or choral offering. The piano writing is idiomatic and adds a lovely lyricism to the ambience of this very useful and meaningful sacred song. Refreshing!

44 British classic and modern secular part-songs for mixed voices from Purcell to the present day. With this anthology selected and edited by Robert Walker choirs are provided with accessible material of many styles and eras: from arcadian Purcell the classical simplicity of Arne from Sterndale Bennett and Sullivan writing during the golden age of glee clubs through the late-Romantic era of Elgar and Bantock and the early twentieth century British renaissance of Holst and Moeran to contemporary composers like Musgrave Bennett and Kelly.This set of works will be within the scope of all choirs and levels of accomplishment. All vocal ranges are given and rehearsal pianoaccompaniments provided.

International Evening Songs. Par GERLITZ CARSTEN. A collection of the most beautiful international evening songs and lullabies in atmospheric arrangements for mixed choir (SATB). Apart from classical pieces in German, the present new and modern arrangements comprise Spanish, Swedish, Scottish, French, and Indian tunes, among others. The pieces are suited for concerts, services, celebrations, or as encore pieces. Chill-out for choirs: Both the audience and the performers are going to enjoy these pieces. Plus CD with audio examples as a kind of 'appetizer'./ Recueil / Choeur Mixte SATB

Bernhard Lewkovitch (b. 1927) is a Danish composer born in Copenhagen to Ukrainian parents. Brought up in the Catholic Church he studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music but the vast majority of his choral workshave been intended for liturgical use making him somewhat of an outsider to the contemporary Danish classical music world. Twelve Motets from the Spanish Golden Age were collected edited and published in 1971 towards the end of the decade that was the only period Lewkovitch spent working outside the church. They are a testament to his commitment to rediscover and popularise historical compositions from the continentalrenaissance era even while he was experimenting with modern techniques in his own compositions.

A Tender Light is a collection of new choral music by the Welsh composer Paul Mealor, including the Ubi caritas , made famous by its inclusion in the Royal Wedding Ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton (now TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) at Westminster Abbey in April 2011. 2.5 billion people (the largest audience in broadcasting history) heard his Motet on that day and since then it has topped the Classical singles charts in the USA, UK, Australia, France and New Zealand and has already entered the standard repertoire for many choirs. For singers wanting to explore further the music of Mealor, this book also contains the luminous She Walks in Beauty , the contemplative O vos omnes and the madrigal sequence Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal. Locus iste and Ave Maria are modern yet timeless settings of well-known texts. This is a must-have collection for any mixed voice choir wanting to explore the latest and best in choral repertoire. 'Serene and Beautful' Gramophone Magazine 'Mealor is the most important composer to have emerged in Welsh choral music since William Mathias' The New York Times Paul Mealor - A Tender Light by DeccaRecords / SATB

Encores for Choirs 2 which follows in the wake of the hugely successful Encores for Choirs 1 boasts a bumper selection of 30 fabulous pieces ranging in style from the classical and sentimental to the humourous and madcap- something to suit every mood and occasion. Includes exciting arrangements of A Modern Major General and Mission: Impossible.