In partnership with Oxford University Press and authorized by the Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust, this major new initiative brings the incredible catalog of Ralph Vaughan Williams to the wind band
Based on the familiar text from Song of Solomon, this beautiful a cappella work uses colorful harmonic structures that require care by both conductor and singers. For better high school or university
Composed in 1842 during Liszt's most active period of touring, the sweet tunefulness of the main melody contrasts with moments of solemnity and drama at other times. Plainchant is recalled in his frequent
The final installment in a cycle of Rumi settings entitled Three Themes of Life and Love, this work delves once more into the exciting world of Rumi and his ancient poetry. These pieces are written
Joy is central to this exuberant original anthem based on St. Patrick's Breastplate. Accented opening and closing sections with antiphonal voices and organ contrast with the more legato middle
This SAB setting of this Renaissance tune is given a superb treatment by Chris DeSilva. It can be accompanied by percussion, flutes, and trumpets. It's rhythmic vitality and Advent proclamation is suitable
After an initial setting of the Gloria, a portion of the text from the Prayer of St. Francis ("Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, let there be hope") joins the Gloria text. Musically, the
This Christmas anthem is scored for two trumpets and SATB choir. This dancing carol is full of harmonic surprises that are easily mastered. Parts for trumpets are included in the choral edition, as is an
The familiar Latin "Hodie Christus natus est" is set to a sprightly, memorable tune with vivacious rhythms punctuated by crisp tambourine, triangle, and drum accompaniment. Also available for SATB.
A theme prevalent in the spriitual/gospel genre, while we grow weary in the journey through life, we rest in faith and continue on. This acappella setting is lovely and will challenge your choir with large
Here is an excellent piece for teaching chant, phrasing, tuning, ascending and descending musical lines, all embedded within a rich and beautiful harmonic texture. This lovely work honors the ancient
This motet is considered by many as one of the great masterpieces in the choral canon, embodying both expanded choral sound and polyphony. This edition utilizes a Renaissance chant tradition of placing
Music by Scandinavian composers provides the inspiration for this collection of works for oboe, violin or flute and organ or piano. Parts for violin and flute may be downloaded from the publisher. Editors
This work, one of Palestrina's later works, not only demonstrates his more familiar mellifluous polyphony, but also contains a wonderful mix of diverse styles, from gentle and reflective homophony through