The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With carols for Advent Christmas New Year and Epiphany and a fabulous range of accessible quality material this is a must-have collection for all choirs at Christmas. 56 flexibly scored carols Suitable for mixed choirs upper-voice choirs choirs with few men unison choirs small choirs and all other groups New flexible arrangements of traditional carols and modern favourites Brandnew carols written specially for the collection Variety of composers including Kerry Andrew Malcolm Archer Alan Bullard Bob Chilcott Stephen Cleobury Cecilia McDowall John Rutter Mack Wilberg and David Willcocks Wide range of material from Medieval to the present day and including wassails gallery carols world carols and spirituals Accessible keyboard accompaniments suitable for Organ (with or without pedals) or Piano

10 carols for mixed voices-The Oxford Choral Composers series brings together anthems and carols by some of Oxford's leading choral composers. Together these collections offer a kaleidoscope of musical styles and texts including unique arrangements of popular classics alongside some of the composers' finest original works to date.This wonderful anthology of ten carols by Alan Bullard includes new material written specially for the collection as well as favourites from the Oxford catalogue some of which are presented for the first time with SATB scoring. From the ethereal And all the stars looked down to the upbeat Glory to the Christ Child Alan BullardCarols showcases an attractive and varied selection of Christmas works that will appeal to all mixed-voice choirs.

Alan Bullard’s bestselling Joining The Dots series now includes this book for Grade 2 that helps to develop sight-reading skills for singers. By working through a vast number of creative exercises and pieces students can prepare for those all-important ABRSM Singing Grade 2 exams. The books can also be used to build confidence in musicianship classes as a resource for choirs or audition preparation.   Joining The Dots Singing covers the requirements for ABRSM’s sight-singing tests at Grade 2 and includes:   Workoutsalong with simple songs to build the required rhythm and pitch skills for that specific grade Characterful pieces to sight-sing in a range of approachable musical styles Simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore ideas and develop their sense of rhythm and key Songs and rounds to sing with others for additional sight-singing practice or to learn quickly and sing for fun   Alan Bullard is a composer and ABRSM examiner. He studied at the Royal College of Music and the University of Nottingham and taught in further and higher education for many years. He has written many songs and choral works and his music is widely performed and appears on a number of recordings.

Alan Bullard’s bestselling Joining The Dots series now includes this book for Grade 4 that helps to develop sight-reading skills for singers. By working through a vast number of creative exercises and pieces students can prepare for those all-important ABRSM Singing Grade 4 exams. The books can also be used to build confidence in musicianship classes as a resource for choirs or audition preparation. Joining The Dots Singing covers the requirements for ABRSM’s sight-singing tests at Grade 4 and includes: Workouts along with simple songs to buildthe required rhythm and pitch skills for that specific grade Characterful pieces to sight-sing in a range of approachable musical styles Simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore ideas and develop their sense of rhythm and key Songs and rounds to sing with others for additional sight-singing practice or to learn quickly and sing for fun Alan Bullard is a composer and ABRSM examiner. He studied at the Royal College of Music and the University of Nottingham and taught in further and higher education for many years. He has written many songs and choral works and his music is widely performed and appears on a number of recordings.

Alan Bullard’s bestselling Joining The Dots series now includes this book for Grade 1 that helps to develop sight-reading skills for singers. By working through a vast number of creative exercises and pieces students can prepare for those all-important ABRSM Singing Grade 1 exams. The books can also be used to build confidence in musicianship classes as a resource for choirs or audition preparation. Joining The Dots Singing covers the requirements for ABRSM’s sight-singing tests at Grade 1 and includes: Workouts along with simple songs to buildthe required rhythm and pitch skills for that specific grade Characterful pieces to sight-sing in a range of approachable musical styles Simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore ideas and develop their sense of rhythm and key Songs and rounds to sing with others for additional sight-singing practice or to learn quickly and sing for fun Alan Bullard is a composer and ABRSM examiner. He studied at the Royal College of Music and the University of Nottingham and taught in further and higher education for many years. He has written many songs and choral works and his music is widely performed and appears on a number of recordings.

This anthology of ten mixed-voice anthems by Alan Bullard combines new material written specially for the collection with established favourites from the Oxford catalogue some of which appear here for the first time with SATB scoring. Including the joyful Cantate Gloria and the beautiful From the break of the day Alan Bullard Anthems contains an attractive selection of works suitable for a variety of liturgical seasons and will appeal to all mixed-voice choirs.

Red Cover-Alan Bullard: Violin Prep Test - ABRSM is a revised version of the Preparatory Test for Violin; new version Violin Prep Test effective from January 2001 which is designed to be taken by violinists who have been playing for a few terms.It contains all that the player will need to take the test apart from the 'own choice piece'.Alan Bullard: Violin Prep Test - ABRSM enables pupils to practise and demonstrate important musical skills such as a sense of pitch and rhythm controlled and even playing accuracy and quality of tone.The book has been written in 'child-friendly' language attractively presented andincludes entertaining illustrations and a fun page.

Alan Bullard's Come And Worship! for SATB and optional Percussion (Tambourine small Drum hand-claps or anything suitable).This lively setting of a traditional 19th-century English text (interspersed with a Latin refrain) recaptures the spirit of Bullard's earlier Angel Alleluias. With its straightforward harmony snappy syncopated rhythms and optional use of basic percussion this joyous carol would make a particularly rousing finale to any carol concert.

Alan Bullard's A Light In The Stable tells the Christmas story through a blend of original settings and well-known carols and is suitable for both concert and church choirs. Scored for SATB with Organ or Piano accompaniment this piece can also be performed with a small Orchestra or Chamber group and there are parts for optional Vocal solos. The familiar Gospel words (which may be spoken sung or replaced with other appropriate readings) are interspersed with a range of new material including the lively Glory to God; Sing Lullaby in which Mary foreshadows the events of Jesus' life; and the reflective A Light forToday an evocation of the Nativity tableau. The audience/congregation are encouraged to join in for some carols and choir and listeners will delight in the new settings of familiar words. A wonderful companion to Bullard's Advent celebration O Come Emmanuel this work is perfect for anyone looking for a new take on familiar Christmas words and melodies.

Paperback-Alan Bullard's This Is The Truth Sent From Above for SATB and Piano or Organ.This heart-warming setting of a familiar text includes all the hallmarks of a Bullard carol. Through subtle time-signature changes a gentle modulation elegant contrapuntal lines and an uplifting finale the composer evokes the perfect Christmas feeling.

Blest Are The Pure In Heart is a work by Alan Bullard for 2-Part Choir and Piano or Organ Accompaniment. A setting of a poem by John Keble after whom the Oxford college is named the piece lasts around 2 and a half minutes.

Alan Bullard's Health And Safety for CCBar and Piano. This original suite written for the Warwickshire Youth Choir represents an extended concert item at the centre of the Emerging Voices series. It sets anonymous instructions found in packaging to general household goods providing amusing and theatrical highlights as well as musical interplay and formal episodes.

A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading-The eight books in Alan Bullard's Joining The Dots series cover the requirements for ABRSM’s sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8.This volume for Grade 7 includes:Many short characterful pieces to sight-read in a range of approachable musical styles.Warm-up and technical exercises to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key.Simple musicianship exercises in which students can explore ideas and familiarize themselves further with the ‘feel’ of each key.Longer solo pieces and a duet for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through forfun.

Pianoworks Duets 1 is the perfect resource for beginner pianists to explore duet-playing. They'll develop balance playing in time and sight-reading while learning attractive and accessible arrangements in a huge variety of styles and genres from Offenbach's lively 'Can-Can' and Joplin's 'The Entertainer' to traditional folk tunes from Japan and the West Indies. In addition the collection contains several new and original gems by Alan Bullard the co-author of this celebrated series.21 duets with parts of equal standard compiled and arranged for beginner pianists (approx. Grades 1-2)Wide range of styles includingClassical Romantic jazz folk and contemporaryCD with backing tracks for each part to allow solo practiceUseful tips on style and technique and background information on every piecePerfect companion to Pianoworks Book 1 and Pianoworks Collection 1

Ben Okri's poem is a hopeful vision of understanding and co-operation between the peoples of the Earth. It is matched by Bullard's imaginative dynamic and skilful choral writing. The result is inspiring. Arranged for SS Choir and Piano Accompaniment.