Here Comes the Sun - SATB

Perfect for a spring concert the bright Beatles classic Here Comes The Sun in an appealing SATB a cappella setting features rich harmonies and light arpeggiated textures resulting in a warm sound without being too complex.

Par WHITBOURN JAMES. This glorious collection of beautiful choral music by composer James Whitbourn includes fifteen short works drawn from his oeuvre from the first few years of the 21st century. Many of his greatest compositions are included in The Choral Collection, with many of the pieces working perfectly for seasonal performances, while also reflecting the many fruitful collaborations of Whitbourn's distinguished career. All works are arranged for SATB Choir. James Whitbourn has become renowned throughout the world for his acclaimed compositions and settings of numerous texts. He has been described as truly original and an innovator of contemporary British choral music, collaborating with people like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. The former appears here, as A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu, a setting of one of the Archbishop's prayers. His arrangements and compositions for the King's College Choir have been universally critically acclaimed, with A Great And Mighty Wonder, Nunc Dimittis and Were You There? representing these hugely popular collaborations. Whitbourn has also had a very close relationship with the BBC since his beginnings as a composer, working with them on three pieces within The Choral Collection. Eternal Rest and Give Us The Wings Of Faith were both composed specifically for television broadcast, the former (in its orchestral form) was played for the funeral of the Queen Mother in 2002. His longest work, for which he is most famous, is a setting of text from'the Diary of Anne Frank'. There Is No Speech Or Language comes from this work, taking its text from other sources, but that still maintain the beauty and tragedy of the wider piece. The Choral Collection of fifteen compositions by James Whitbourn is full of beautiful, haunting, uplifting and inspiring melodies for SATB Choir and Organ Accompaniment from one of the most treasured British choral composers. The brilliant choice of texts throughout is matched only by the sheer compositional skill of Whitbourn in evoking the emotions of the words in the musical form. Also included are suggestions for seasonal song use, a list of recordings, and fascinating song notes written by Whitbourn himself. The joy of choral singing is nowhere more evident than in a work by James Whitbourn, and performances of any piece within this collection is sure to be remembered for a long time to come./ Recueil / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orgue

Sam Pegg's A Child Of The Snows for SATB choir and Piano accompaniment is a setting of a poem by G. K. Chesterton. Chesterton was known as an avid traveller and was a friend to all he met on his wanderings. In his own house he was famed for his warmth and hospitality. For him the inn was almost a spiritual symbol. 'In all of my settings of his poems I have tried to convey the sense of a yearning journey of life coupled with the joy of finding something thought lost forever: we travel to a place that if we are truthful we never really left. In A Child of the Snows I have tried to suggest the wandering wondering journey to the next staging post 'the Inn at the end of the world'. - Sam Pegg There is heard a hymn when the panes are dim And never before or again When the nights are strong with a darkness long And the dark is alive with rain. Never we know but in sleet and in snow The place where the great fires are That the midst of the earth is a raging mirthAnd the heart of the earth a star. And at night we win to the ancient innWhere the child in the frost is furled We follow the feet where all souls meetAt the inn at the end of the world. The gods lie dead where the leaves lie red For the flame of the sun is flown The gods lie cold where the leaves lie gold And a Child comes forth alone.

Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis-Nico Muhly's Second Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis) sheet music arranged for SATB (Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass) Chorus and Organ accompaniment. This piece was originally commissioned by the Choir of Christ Church Christiana Hundred from Delaware USA and was first performed on 19th October 2014 by them. After its various premieres internationally the Second Service was met with resounding warm reviews praising its percussive qualities beautiful melodies and dynamic rhythms. The work is a pleasure to sing especially when beneficial acoustics complement the warmth of the vocalharmonies. Nico Muhly is a composer of many talents lending his skills to a number of diverse genres including Orchestra Choral and even Film Music. This work is arranged for SATB Chorus and Organ accompaniment and lasts around 14 minutes. With this composition Muhly has set the traditional Magnificat also known as the 'Song of Mary' joining the long list of composers who have set this work such as Mozart Tchaikovsky and Schubert. Next comes the Nunc Dimittis similarly a canticle found in the gospel of Luke. The Second Service (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis) is presented here in an accurate transcription for SATB Chorus and Organ. Audiences will love this innovative and contemporary setting of such traditional words. 

De Algunos Canciones de Juan de la Cruz. This work was commissioned by the BBC for the 10th anniversary of the BBC Northern Singers in 1975. 'Dos Coros is a setting for voices of two poems by the 16th centurySpanish mystic St John of the Cross. St John is widely considered to be the greatest of the Spanish mystic poets because he comes closest to expressing what is usually considered to be inexpressible - mystical experience. Hispoetry is all about the intense excitement of the union with God but paradoxically the word God is rarely used and not at all in the two poems set here. Another paradox is that he is able to express great serenity by employingthe imagery of rushing water flight and even drunkenness. If mystical experience is near impossible to convey in words then maybe it is natural that many composers have taken up the challenge of conveying it in their ownmedium.' Geoffrey Burgon

Let Them Give Thanks Whom The Lord Has Redeemed is the final movements of a larger work entitled 'The Angel Of Mons' by composer Patrick Hawes dedicated to the memory of the British soldiers who Hawes believes witnessed an 'angel' during a battle in World War One. This is the Vocal Score and is arranged for SATB Chorus and Piano Accompaniment. This piece was premiered in the latter's own church on the centenary of the date the 'angel' sighting was said to have occurred. The inspiration comes from a mythical story around the Battle of Mons during World War One where a group of soldiers supposedly receiveddivine help from 'angels'. The story arose from a fictional short story by a writer that came to be known as fact despite the author's desperate pleas otherwise. The music itself is beautiful perfectly capturing the crisis of conscience and cognitive dissonance that the soldiers must have experienced being told that they were fighting for King and country yet at the same time being terrified of their own lives. 

Celebrate the special sentiments of the season in this 30-minute medley arranged by Mac Huff with staging suggestions by John Jacobson. Featuring some of the best-known Christmas songs each section stands on its own allowing you to perform the entire medley or create your own unique holiday showcase. I.Christmas Time Is Here: Christmas Time Is Here Silver Bells II. Everyone's a Child at Christmas: Deck the Hall The Christmas Waltz Everyone's a Child at Christmas My Birthday Comes on Christmas I'm Getting Nuttin' for Christmas It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas. III. The White World of Winter: We're Going on a Sleigh Ride Wonderful World of Winter IV. Merry ChristmasDarling: Merry Christmas Darling I'll Be Home for Christmas V. Sing a Christmas Carol: Sing a Christmas Carol Up on the Housetop O Tannenbaum We Wish You a Merry Christmas VI. North Pole Live: Little Saint Nick Frosty the Snowman Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa Baby VII. Christmas Children: Christmas Children Because It's Christmas VII. Christmas Time Is Here - Bows: Christmas Time Is Here. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part Preview CD and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 31:30.

A Christmas Jubilee-Set hearts soaring with this joyful Christmas cantata based on American folk songs spirituals bluegrass-styled carols and original gospel songs. Traditional choral elements dance easily with the rustic qualities of the mountain music and the results are pure joy. Designed to be performed either with piano alone or with the unique bluegrass consort this work is a celebration of light. Even the narration has a gentle folk quality adding to the dramatic potential of your presentation. Experience the work that after its Carnegie Hall debut left New York critics ebullient with praise! Songs include: Hear the Wondrous Story; The King Shall Come; Star of Promise Light of Glory; AMorning Star Will Rise; Mary Went a-Riding; O Little Town; Here Comes the Light; A Christmas Answer; A Little Light Was Born. Score and Parts (fiddle banjo mandolin acoustic guitar upright bass drums) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Incorporates My Lord What a Morning-Uses: Advent Concert Scripture: Matthew 24:27-30; Isaiah 60:1-3 This Advent best-seller delivers the hope and joy of the coming Light in a cheerful quartet style. The inclusion of the spiritual My Lord What a Morning providescontrast and depth. Available separately: SATB a cappella TTBB a cappella.

Right Down Santa Claus Lane-Gene Autry's famous Christmas song from 1948 is a bona fide holiday classic and gets a vocal jazz makeover in this swingin' setting that will showcase your singers at their best! Perfect for all kinds of concerts! Availableseparately: SATB SAB SSAA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 4:30.

This is the Full Score for composer Patrick Hawes' beautiful work The Angel Of Mons featuring all six movements. This work is arranged for solo Soprano SATB Chorus Harp and Strings and was composed in memory of the British soldiers who supposedly witnessed an apparition of an angel during World War I. The premiere of The Angel Of Mons was on 23rd August 2014 in St Michael and All Angels Church Edenham Lincolnshire and conducted by Patrick Hawes himself on the exact centenary of the apparition of the angel. The inspiration comes from a mythical story around the Battle of Monsduring World War One where a group of soldiers supposedly received divine help from 'angels'. The story arose from a fictional short story by a writer that came to be known as fact despite the author's desperate pleas otherwise. The work lasts approximately 25 minutes and therefore would make for a hugely enjoyable concert especially a World War I memorial concert.  The Vocal Score can also be purchased separately  here.

Celebrate the special sentiments of the season in this 30-minute medley arranged by Mac Huff with staging suggestions by John Jacobson. Featuring some of the best-known Christmas songs each section stands on its own allowing you to perform the entire medley or create your own unique holiday showcase. I.Christmas Time Is Here: Christmas Time Is Here Silver Bells II. Everyone's a Child at Christmas: Deck the Hall The Christmas Waltz Everyone's a Child at Christmas My Birthday Comes on Christmas I'm Getting Nuttin' for Christmas It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas. III. The White World of Winter: We're Going on a Sleigh Ride Wonderful World of Winter IV. Merry ChristmasDarling: Merry Christmas Darling I'll Be Home for Christmas V. Sing a Christmas Carol: Sing a Christmas Carol Up on the Housetop O Tannenbaum We Wish You a Merry Christmas VI. North Pole Live: Little Saint Nick Frosty the Snowman Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa Baby VII. Christmas Children: Christmas Children Because It's Christmas VII. Christmas Time Is Here - Bows: Christmas Time Is Here. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part Preview CD and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 31:30.

Light and lilting “Gesu Bambino” comes to new life with Benjamin Harlan's musical touch. The optional finger cymbals (or triangle) and flute (or oboe) will add special color. The harmonies are tastefully altered hereand there offering some warm surprises. “Let us adore him” is repeated sustaining a mood of reverence at the manger. Available: SATB.

God speaks in this powerful anthem. The first person text paints a brilliantly beautiful description of Creation as seen through God's own eyes. Indescribable wonder and awe are captured and put into word and sound yet the mostawesome and powerful moment in Canticle of the Creator comes at the end: “Where were you?...I chose you; I was there.” Incredible.