By Special Arrangement: SATB: Vocal Score

Gwyn Arch presents some hot and spicy choral arrangements of five classics of Latin America written specially for SATB chorus and guaranteed to thrill and delight at any occasion! The pieces include Sloop John B Guantanamera and of course Jobim's much-loved Girl From Ipanema. Full Piano accompaniments are included where required. Add a funky dash of sunshine to your choral repertoire!

Originally composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Jim Steinman this soaring and tender ballad from the musical Whistle Down The Wind was a chart hit for Boyzone in 1998 reaching number one in 18 countries including the UK.No Matter What has been specially arranged by Peter Foggitt for SATB choir with piano accompaniment.

from The Music Man-This arrangement of the Meredith Willson classic from The Music Man will work equally well for a large concert group or a smaller ensemble such as a show or jazz choir. Smooth a cappella vocal lines and expressive harmonies justflow creating a special moment in your concert! Duration: ca. 2:45.

Show off your vocal jazz technique with this vintage jazz ballad that shimmers with style! Earle Hagen's Harlem Nocturne is perfect for showing off a special soloist. Arranged here for SATB choir by Michele Weir. Performance Time: Approx. 5:15.

Fix You is the second single from Coldplay's album X&Y. It received extremely positive reviews award nominations and has been widely sampled. Chris Martin notes that it is 'probably the most important song we have ever written.'Here it is beautifully arranged by Jonathan Wikeley for SATB Choir with Piano accompaniment. Special features include an emotional buildup to an epic final chorus!

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. 

The magnificent interweaving of harmonies and dialogue-like Voices in Handel’s For Unto Us A Child Is Born make it a perfect addition to the festive choral repertoire. German-born British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel originally composed this piece in 1741 for the English-language oratorio Messiah which eventually became one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. As the last song of Scene 3 of Part I of the oratorio which addresses Isaiah's specific prophecy about the virgin birth of a Messiah For Unto Us A Child Is Born tells the news of Christmas thebirth of a son in Isaiah’s words as found in the Scripture (Isaiah 9:6). The delicate familiar theme is introduced by the Sopranos and taken up by their counter-voices the Tenors later the same dialog is given over to the Altos and Basses. The tutti culminates in 'Wonderful' 'Counselor' 'The Mighty God' 'The Everlasting Father' and 'The Prince of Peace'. As an individual piece this song arranged for SATB Voices with Piano accompaniment is perfect for Christian settings especially during the Christmas season.

All you need for your perfect Proms finale concert-Boosey & Hawkes new Concerts for Choirs series is an innovative approach to concert planning for choirs. Each volume contains a wealth of material to help the choral director assemble a concert programme – all from one volume. The anthology draws on the vast Boosey and Hawkes archive and also includes many specially-composed or newly-arranged pieces. Sing Britannia! contains all you could possibly need for your ideal Proms finale concert. The pieces have been selected edited and many newly arranged by Stephen Jackson (Director of the BBC Symphony Chorus) who has trained the choir for innumerable 'Last Night of the Proms' concerts and whose arrangementsfor this rousing celebration have been broadcast and televised worldwide.