SATB, Tuba, Timpani, 2 Percussions, Organ, Strings. Par MEALOR PAUL. With words by Grahame Davies, this ten minute work for chorus and orchestra was written by kind permission of the Master of Marlborough College, Mrs Louise Moelwyn-Hughes; commissioned by the Choirmaster of Marlborough College, Mr Adam Meehan-Staines, and made possible through the generosity of donors to the Arts Fund, Marlboroug…

As the name suggests, the 'Missa Popularis? has its musical roots in folk music.This becomes clear in the very first bars of the Kyrie, where the violin plays amelody in the style of a Swedish folk tune above a bass ostinato. The musical charm of the Mass derives from the combination of choir [SSA(TB)] and string quartet.The choral parts enable performances by female choir or mixed choir. In the l…

Commissioned by the 2012 ACDA Women's Choir R and S Commissioning Consortium, the entire piece drives toward the last line of the Stacy Gnall poem 'big brother, I am catching up to you.? One long, rhythmic race, this selection will be a wonderful contrast to much of the repertoire often included in women's choral concerts. / Choeur SSAA A Cappella

From the new 'Sing a New Song' Choral Series, this anthem features a flowing yet driving accompaniment supporting a new melody and harmonies for the well-known 'Immortal, Invisible' text. The piece builds to a stirring finish! / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Motets is a set of intimate and spiritually uplifting a cappella choral works by Karl Jenkins, featuring new pieces and arrangements of a selection of movements from his most popular works, including The Armed Man, Requiem, Adiemus and The Peacemakers. Although scored for mixed choir a cappella, most pieces include an optional accompaniment for piano or organ. Next to the complete vocal score (BH …

Mixed Voices/ 2 Soprano Parts. Par GUERRERO FRANCISCO (ARR.MATTHEW MARTIN). Commissioned by the ORA, Ave Virgo sanctissima (after Guerrero) is composer Matthew Martin's reimagining of Guerrero's famous 16th Century setting. Arranged for SSATB and suitable for intermediate choirs. Part of Faber Music's Choral Signature Series./ Répertoire / SATB

With a debut at Carnegie Hall as part of the New York Pops annual holiday concert, Habari Gani celebrates the inspiring message of Kwanzaa. Drawing from the beat box style so popular in today's a cappella style singing, string bass, rhythmic bass line in the bass voice, and a cappella choral with duets over the top, this is a wonderful selection for a holiday/winter concert or anytime. / Choeur Mi…

A shimmering a cappella refrain provides an especially memorable highlight at the end of Mark Hayes', otherwise accompanied, choral arrangement. Originally penned by the 'Father of American Music,' this beloved song has long been associated with the grand pageantry of the Kentucky Derby. / Choeur SSAA

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Commissioned by King’s School, Bruton, to mark the school’s 500th anniversary, King of glory, King of peace is Alexander L’Estrange’s triumphant setting of the George Herbert poem (for SATB and organ). The dichotomy of reigning both in glory and in peace is first represented by the glorious, rhythmical organ motif and second by the more peaceful chord sequences concluding…

Par HENKHAUS UWE. Broish McRoish is a rhythmic piece based on traditional Gaelic sprechgesang - the so-called ‘Puirt a beul’ (mouth music). The text is meaningless, comparable to scat, and primarily serves to drive the piece forward rhythmically.The harmony slowly builds up from one to four voices and gives the singing a charming, unusual sound. / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes SATB