Das Fußballstück. Par LANGER MANFRED. What happens to a choir when the FIFA World Cup kicks off? The composer Manfred Länger, of Vienna, has written a very inventive piece about this hot topic in which he spoofs “football fever” in a very compact composition. The work is suitable for all choirs [mixed choir, women’s or men’s choir] singers who are football fanatics and those who are football grouc…

The series Der Junge Pop-Chor has vastly expanded the range of contemporary choral material available to choirs. In Volume 3 of this successful series, five more songs are included for 2-part youth choir (or 2-part women's choir), arranged with Piano Accompaniment.This series is mostly aimed at teenagers and young adults, who want to sing the latest chart-topping hits. The accompanying CD contains…

Par WEIR JUDITH. Celebrate HM The Queen's 90th Birthday with your choir Sing Judith Weir's special new choral piece I Love All Beauteous Things Master of the Queen's Music, Judith Weir, has been commissioned by St Paul's Cathedral in London to write a piece for SATB choir and organ in celebration of HM The Queen's 90th birthday in 2016. The piece is now available from Chester Music, so that choir…

The text of Susanni is a translation of Martin Luther's hymn of 1535, Vom Himmel hoch . The music is based loosely upon the well-known chorale melody, which, at times, is quoted in full in both voices and organ. Except where indicated, singers should adopt a legato style, especially in the repeated quaver patterns. In the bars which appear to be in compound time, conductors should beat in crotchet…

Par LANGER MANFRED. Two encore pieces, theater [speaking roles] for choir. Conductor and members of the choirs move about the stage, chat with one another, express their lack of understanding for contemporary art, hope to have a solo, show their love for one member of the choir … Two pieces which the choir and public alike will enjoy./ Répertoire / A Cappella

Arrangeur: Alexander L'Estrange. Rudolph!: three classic Christmas songs skilfully arranged by Alexander L'Estrange to offer a unique twist on the originals. All-time classic Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer is offered alongside a groovy, doo-wop-inspired arrangement of Santa Claus is coming to town and a jaunty rendition of We wish you a merry Christmas! The arrangements have been carefully devise…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Missa Brevis is a major work for choir and brass band for performance in church or in the concert hall. For this mass, there are many performance possibilities depending on the musicians available. In addition to the standard orchestration of choir and band a brass quartet can also play the choral parts. For this it is desirable for the brass quartet to be positioned separately …

Par PITTS ANTONY. The Naxos Book of Carols is collection of both the very old and the very new. Commissioned by the leading international classical music label, Naxos, these twenty-four arrangements of traditional and original carols tell the Christmas story - from the hope of Advent and the message of the Angels, to the humble birth of the baby in Bethlehem and the coming of the King of kings. T…

The definitive Advent anthem! The haunting opening call of keyboard and flute (optional, part included in choral) summon a solo male voice singing this most beloved of all Advent carols. The choir men respond in unison, followed by the full choir singing 'Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.' For large or small choirs. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

New settings of the two evening canticles which incorporate jazz elements, including harmony in voice parts and organ and many 'blue' notes. Despite these jazz elements, the music is very approachable, with natural syncopation and mostly homophonic writing. It is also available for mixed choir (ISMN 979-0-060-13011-3). Either version would be enjoyable and rewarding additions to a church choir's m…