for SAATB-A delightful and reflective collection of Preces And Responses a cappella SAATB choir by Renaissance composer John Holmes (d. 1629). This work is part of the Novello Early Church Music Series whose general editor is Watkins Shaw.

Bullard's carol for unaccompanied SATB chorus sets a Renaissance-period text by Ben Johnson.

Morten Lauridsen is most noted for his vocal cycles and sacred motets which are performed extensively throughout the world. He is Professor of Composition at the USC Thornton School of Music in the United States. The Madrigali: Six ‘Fire Songs’ on Italian Renaissance poems were premiered in Los Angeles in 1988. Each of the six poems in the cycle contains romantic references to fire and the music is unified by manipulations of a sonority called the ‘Fire-Chord’ which opens the piece and is found extensively throughout. Whilst the pieces are contained in a cycle each piece could be performedindividually. Translations of the poems are provided. The Choral Programme Series is now a well-esatablished programming tool for many choirs as it offers a wealth of fresh material from many eras and in many styles. Also offering great value for money as each volume in the series provides up to forty minutes of music

Drawing upon elements of Medieval and Renaissance music this meditative work echoes the enduring human longing for oneness with the Divine. Latin phrases alternate with English in this profound a cappella setting. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Nunc Natus Est Altissimus is scored for three upper voices and piano (or harp) set to words by James Ryman. The words set in the first three movements of this work are reproduced from Medieval English Lyrics edited by R.T.Davies. Duration c. 20 minutes.

Carol for SATB Choir and Organ. Words from a medieval source translated by Brian Stone.

This beautifully presented edition from Novello offers a full Mass setting alongside a Motet both for large mixed chorus by Tomas Luis De Victoria. Regarded by many as one of the greatest composers of Spanish renaissance polyphony this Mass setting is rich in his characteristic tonalities and the textures of the sacred choral tradition. Alongside this is the original Motet upon which the Mass setting is based. Both are transcribed and edited by Andrew Parker.The pairing of the two works offers an exciting and fascinating performance opportunity with the devout grandeur of the Mass set against the modesty of the original Motet.Missa Dum Complerenturfor SAATTB voices.Motet: Dum Complerentur Dies Pentecostes for SSATB voices.

The 1961 edition of the score for this masterpiece of Tudor polyphony edited by Henry Washington using reference to the original part-books in the British Museum. Arranged for Alto Tenor and Bass voices.

The Faber Carol Book is an exciting volume of Christmas carols and songs with an original contemporary twist designed to breathe fresh air into Christmas concerts. It contains forty pieces expertly edited and arranged by Gwyn Arch and Ben Parry capturing a variety of moods and styles through time – from contemporary arrangements of medieval and traditional carols to spirituals and music from around the world. There is also an impressive line-up of original pieces by some of today’s most highly respected choral composers including Howard Goodall Lin Marsh Peter Gritton Errollyn Wallen and Mike Brewer.This is the first of twoseparate volumes arranged in the SA(B) format of the Faber Young Voices series it is perfect for youth choirs or amateur adult choirs who have a dearth of male voices. An SATB version is also available - 0571521274. Both publications include undemanding keyboard accompaniment and suggestions for optional instrumental lines.

A setting of the Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis for mixed voice choir SATB with Organ accompaniment.