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A setting of specially-written texts by children, the subject matter is the sun, the moon, and the stars. The songs are linked by spoken narration, resulting in a rich and vivid tapestry. Orchestral m...

Heart of Earth sets excerpts of poetry by Laura Purdie Salas that are rich in vivid descriptions of the natural world. The simple melodic lines are embellished with cross-rhythms, vocal scoops, and ha...

This popular march was first performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the coronation of King George VI in 1937 and, more recently, at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. This arrangeme...

The compositional style of this motet demonstrates word-painting and madrigal-like features. It opens with a duet that may reflect the word 'Duo' in the title, and the use of three voices at the start...

This Christmas hymn arranged by John Rutter is suitable for processional use, with the first verse being sung unaccompanied. Orchestral scores and parts are also available for hire. Offprinted from th...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's secular text concerning music's omnipresence ('But in the darkest, meanest things there always something sings') is set with affecting and arresting simplicity.

A piano transcription, made by the composer himself, of the beautiful 'Nativity Carol'. Suitable for pianists at early intermediate level, and clearly presented and laid out, the transcription also in...

The Suite is made up of six movements ranging from a 'Bach-like Aria' to a 'Richard Rodgers-style Waltz'. Evoking an 'antique' spirit, each movement is based on a Baroque or Classical style.

A piano transcription, made by the composer himself, of Rutter's much-loved setting of these words of blessing from Numbers 6: 24. Suitable for pianists at early intermediate level, and clearly presen...

A piano transcription, made by the composer himself, of Rutter's well-known setting of this famous text. Suitable for pianists at early intermediate level, and clearly presented and laid out, the tran...

From the collection Jazz in Springtime, 'Mwanzo' is a jazz township groove written by celebrated jazz pianist Nikki Iles, inspired by Abdullah Ibrahim. An intermediate level piece, this is an engaging...

From the collection Jazz on a Summer's Day, 'Guava' is a robust jazz calypso inspired by Sonny Rollins. This jaunty piece makes an engaging addition to the repertoire of intermediate players.

The pianist Myra Hess (1890-1965) became indelibly associated with Bach after she began playing 'Jesu, joy' by ear in 1920. Her arrangement of the Adagio (offprinted here from OUP's Bach Transcription...

This energetic setting of words by St Ambrose of Milan is a real showstopper. With pop-influences and a sparkling organ part, Young effortlessly fuses modern and traditional sound worlds, while change...

This heartfelt carol for choir and piano sets a new translation of the sixteenth-century German Es ist ein Ros entsprungen text, and Praetorius's melody makes a fleeting but effective appearance. Offp...

Hill’s gentle setting of the well-known fifteenth-century English text flows through changing time signatures, with moments for solo soprano and tenor. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6.

This work comprises three settings of sections from the Penitential Psalms, interspersed with four arrangements of the well-known Ubi caritas plainchant. The psalms may also be performed separately, g...

This stunning setting of Revelation 22:12-13, 17, describes Christ's generous offering of grace to 'whoever is willing'. The piece begins with a lively opening but quickly shifts into a gentler mood,...

Sounding heaven and earth is an organ piece inspired by Prayer, a sonnet by the metaphysical poet, George Herbert.

Vaughan Williams's famous romance for solo violin and orchestra is given new life in this beautiful arrangement, which features the original solo line as part of a string sextet. Perfect as a rehearsa...

Featured on pianist William Howard's album Sixteen Contemporary Love Songs, this evocative miniature is simple but rewarding, with a repeating eight-bar chord progression that produces a kaleidoscopic...

The Suite is made up of six movements ranging from a 'Bach-like Aria' to a 'Richard Rodgers-style Waltz'. Evoking an 'antique' spirit, each movement is based on a Baroque or Classical style.

Festival hymn with introductory fanfare for SATB, brass ensemble (4 trumpets, 2 trombones or 2 horns, bass trombone and optional tuba), timpani, percussion and organ. An alternative orchestral accompa...

Larsen's flowing meditation on the 'Veni creator' tune was written as the Pentecost entry for a multi-composer anthology based on the liturgical year. It was given one of the highest rankings in a sur...

More sweet than my refrain is a tender miniature for three-part choir set to the text of a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The motet features on the new Ars Nova Copenhagen recording, 'First Drop' (Cante...