Christmas Eve Chorales for String Quartet and Keyboard

Sweet was the song was composed in 2003 as a commission from the Hampstead Chamber Choir and their then director Eamonn Dougan. It is a short and simple SATB setting of a familiar Christmas text.The Novello New Choral Series is an inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers offering pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Thomas Hyde(b.1978) studied at Oxford University where he gained a doctorate in composition in 2008 and the Royal Academy of Music. His teachers have included David Matthews Simon Bainbridge Peter Maxwell Davies and Robert Saxton. In October 2008 he was appointed Lecturer in Music at Worcester College Oxford and since September 2009 has been visiting lecturer in composition at City University London. Prizes include finalist in English National Opera’s young composer festival ‘New Visions New Voices’ (1992) the National School Band Association Prize (1993) and a Wingate Scholarship (2004-5). His music is performed regularly in Britain at festivals including Spitalfields City of London Presteigne Deal and Little Missenden as well as abroad and has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Recent works have included a string quartet for the Allegri Quartet and the one-man opera That Man Stephen Ward for the Hampstead & Highgate Festival.

with Sheep May Safely Graze-(with Sheep May Safely Graze). A creative pairing of J.S. Bach's Sheep May Safely Graze and the familiar carol While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks. The optional two flutes will enhance the performance; or add a string quartet for a beautifully baroque moment this Christmas! Available: SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak ChoirTrax Cassette.

This gorgeous setting of the Ecce Novum text by Ola Gjeilo reflects the gentle wonder of the story of Christmas. From Ola Gjeilo's album Winter Songs. Can be performed with piano only or with piano and string quartet.

With well over a million copies sold this may be the most popular partner song to ?Silent Night? ever. This new SAB arrangement lets the men start with the first counter-melody followed by the sopranos on a second tune. The altos bring in thefamiliar carol which can include the audience/congregation as well. Great closer for any Christmas season holiday concert or service. Two accompaniment options available separately: Large Orchestration (Score/parts for Trombone 1-2 Percussion (chm sus cym) Strings); Instrumental Quartet (Score/parts for Violin 1/Flute Violin 2/Oboe Viola/Clarinet Cello/Bassoon).