Silent Night (SATB)

John Rutter's Silent Night for unaccompanied SATB Choir.This tender and expressive arrangement is presented here in both English and German. In a fascinating note John Rutter outlines the history of the celebrated carol and this edition also includes performance hints from the composer.

Sing, Choirs! is a library in miniature. It contains many of the Christian church's popular traditional anthems, including at least one example that will be suitable for each of the major services of the year. A number of Anglican chants (Psalms, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) are included, set out in a way that should enable those who are unfamiliar with the style to perform them easily. The selection of movements from the Mass can be used to enrich the music of the liturgy in services. Many of the works in Sing, Choirs! are presented in their original form, such as Bruckner's Locus Iste and Mozart's Laudate Dominum . Others are arrangements, adaptations or longer pieces, abridged to bring them into the scope of a useable anthem, including choral arrangements of Handel's Largo , the Ave Marias by Schubert and by Bach and Gounod, and Franck's Panis Angelicus amongst many others. This collection has practicability as a priority. The Organ parts can be played on either the Piano or the Keyboard. Much of the music in Sing, Choirs! will be suitable for special occasions, making this an indispensable volume for choirs singing at weekly church services, weddings, funerals and in the concert hall. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Orgue

Arranged for SATB, here are five all-time classic Christmas songs with a warm and nostalgic feeling.O Holy Night and Silent Night both originated in 19th century Europe while Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas was introduced by Judy Garland in a 1944 Hollywood musical. Silver Bells was a 1950 Livingston-Evans pop hit but surely the most famous of them all is Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the 1940 song for which its composer had high hopes the moment he completed it. Conceived as a nostalgic number, White Christmas was a slow starter but went on to become a huge success and, for many, the ultimate Christmas song.These arrangements lend themselves to being performed separately or in seamless succession for a Classic Christmas recital audiences will love. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

This arrangement of Silent Night is the 2009 Setting by Stephen Cleobury for SATB Choir with Organ Ad Lib. A setting of the enduring Christmas carol with lyrics by Joseph Mohr and melody by Franz Gruber a full performance lasts around 3 minutes.

Arranged for SATB here are five all-time classic Christmas songs with a warm and nostalgic feeling. O Holy Night and Silent Night both originated in 19th century Europe while Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas was introduced by Judy Garland in a 1944 Hollywood musical. Silver Bells was a 1950 Livingston-Evans pop hit but surely the most famous of them all is Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the 1940 song for which its composer had high hopes the moment he completed it. Conceived as a nostalgic number White Christmas was a slow starter but went on to become a huge success and formany the ultimate Christmas song. These arrangements lend themselves to being performed separately or in seamless succession for a Classic Christmas recital audiences will love.

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 No.1 in the UK Singles Chart as well as having been sung 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 byMealor 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.

Uses: Christmas Epiphany CommunionScripture: Psalm 146:1One of the most unique offerings for winter that you will find this combination of It is Well With My Soul and Silent Nightshould not be missed. An atmosphere of calm assurance is woven into the fabric of this abundantly expressive piece offering a very special moment for Christmas or Epiphany communion. Destined to be a standard this anthem willtouch your heart and lift your spirits!

Uses: Christmas Eve ChristmasScripture: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:8-14An exquisite melody reaches out to the night sky in this striking Christmas tableau. Like a tone poem this refined anthem has unison writing forclarity and strategically placed four-part writing for richness and texture. The delicate nature of this original text is heart-warming and the appearance of “Silent Night” is truly a magical moment.

Following the highly successful “Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella” is Doug Andrews's refreshingly different arrangement of a most beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night.” Andrews mingles the simple traditional melody with unexpected and wonderful jazz harmonies and lush flowing piano accompaniment. Try ending your program with candlelight and this beautiful new setting.