What Sweeter Music

Richard Allain sets the Christmas poem 'What sweeter music' by Robert Herrick (1591-1674) for SATB chorus and Piano (or Organ). / Satb, Piano Et Orgue

John Rutter's What Sweeter Music for SSA or SSS and Organ or Strings.Originally published in a version for mixed voices this much-loved Rutter carol has been adapted by the composer for performance by upper-voice choirs. Full scores and Sets of Parts specially composed for the upper-voice version are available on sale and on hire/rental. The Set of Parts contains the following String parts: 4 x vln I 4 x vln II 3 x vla 2 x vc 1 x db.

A Cantata for Christmas-From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger making this compilation of carols and readings a thoughtful choice for churches universities and community choruses. Highly recommended! Songs include: Veni Veni Emmanuel: People Look East: The Angel Gabriel: He Is Born the Divine Christ Child: Resonet in laudibus: What Sweeter Music: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day: WeThree Kings of Orient Are: Sing Noel Alleluia! Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-3 timp hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Full score-John Rutter's What Sweeter Music for SATB and organ or string orchestra  The string accompaniment is available on hire and for sale.John Rutter was born in London in 1945 and studied music at Clare College Cambridge. His compositions embrace choral orchestral and instrumental music and he has edited or co-edited various choral anthologies including four Carols for Choirs volumes with Sir David Willcocks and the Oxford Choral Classics series. From 1975 to 1979 he was Director of Music at Clare College and in 1981 he formed his own choir the Cambridge Singers. He now divides his time betweencomposition and conducting and is sought after as a guest conductor for the world's leading choirs and orchestras.

What Sweeter Music Can We Bring? was composed by Basil Harwood with words from 17th century poet Robert Herrick's 'Noble Numbers'. The work is arranged for SATB choir. The English organist and composer Basil Harwood was a prolific writer of cantatas church music and works for the Organ.

North Carolina Folk Song-This is the second of Wilberg's three American carols. You can find the others using their ID (Awake Arise And Hail The Morn-HMC1583 Sunny Bank-HMC1585)_x000D_These are good concert pieces either individually or as a set and can be used for Christmas or for general use ._x000D_The first gets things off to a rousing start this one is quietly expressive and the third is lively and dance-like._x000D_Instrumental parts are available_x000D_Recording available on What Sweeter Music: HS274cd

Excerpted from What Sweeter Music this seasonal evergreen shines anew in a creative arrangement designed for success. Thoughtful directors will find this artfully rendered gem a splendid addition to their traditional Lessons and Carols services and holiday concerts. Each section of the choir will discover expressive interest and the accompaniment reflects the heart and hand of a pianist. A welcome addition to the Christmas canon! Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

9 carols for sopranos altos and unison men-For sopranos altos and unison men with piano or organ or orchestra. This collection includes nine of John Rutter's most popular Christmas carols re-scored by the composer into three parts: for sopranos altos and unison men. From 'Star Carol' to 'All bells in paradise' these festive favourites continue to delight choirs and audiences across the world. Includes: All bells in paradise Angels' Carol Candlelight Carol Donkey Carol Love came down at Christmas Mary's Lullaby Star Carol The Very Best Time of Year What sweeter music

Hugh Wood's Ballade Op.57 for Piano was commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and first performed by Joanna MacGregor on 7th June 2012 at the Guildhall Bath as part of the Bath International Music Festival.'The music of Chopinis a revelation which came disgracefully late in my life. To admire is one thing; to try to emulate is quite another: and all that I have borrowed here is a title. Perhaps memories of Joanna MacGregor performing the FourthBallade very beautifully long ago played a part in the naming. But to define what a Ballade should or should not be is quite beyond me: after all Chopin and Brahms both came to quite different conclusions. I just like theold rather poetic word.A fanfarish beginning ends in a falling arpeggionic cascade which will recur in varied form at turning points throughout the piece. A major third emerges to become the accompaniment to the mainlyrical melody which becomes more and more decorated until it ends with a second cascade. The tune resumes more urgently against an undulating semiquaver accompaniment. A bigger climax suddenly gives way to a reminiscence of oneof the opening figures and then introduces alla recit. a new motif. But immediately the main melody continues this time getting gradually calmer quieter and sweeter until the new motif takes over in a passage of 6 and ismore fully worked out.From very high up the opening fanfares are heard in the distance and a faster tempo brings a more vigorous passage culminating in the biggest and most climactic of the cascades. This might be theend of the piece but it is not. A sequence of soft velvety chords rises up eventually to reveal the original major third. Four phrases of the opening melody are then heard over it in their plainest form.' - H.W.

A lovely setting of the Robert Herrick poem will showcase the sound and expressiveness of your mixed chorus in Christmas concerts or any time of year. An excellent concert theme or opener.

The 17th century poem by Robert Herrick forms the basis for this lovely setting. The solo opening is taken up by the choir in a gently imitative way followed by a contrasting middle section that reflects the imagery portrayed inthe text. Finally the music modulates and the rich choral textures bring the work to a fulfilling conclusion. Available separately: SATB/Solo SAB/Solo SSA/Solo ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as aprinted edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-3 hp vn 1-2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 3:45.