Herbert Howells: Garland For De La Mare (Medium)

The songs of A Garland for de la Mare are vintage Howells, in their refinement, harmonic subtleties and dreamlike quality. And although the cover says that there are ten songs in this set, the songbook comprises thirteen songs, including two versions of Before Dawn.Herbert Howells is a giant of 20th century Anglican church music, the remainder of whose oeuvre is in the process of gaining new appreciation. He was a sensitive composer for Voice and among the very best of his songs are these settings of verses by Walter de la Mare, a personal friend. Howells had frequently discussed the publication of A Garden for de la Mare with Christopher Palmer (author of the major study of the composer’s life), but Palmer died prior to publication and Michael Pilkington saw the project through to completion.

Frederick Delius: Creole Dance (Koanga) 'La Calinda'

The Creole Dance, La Calinda from Koanga, arranged for Cello and Piano by Christopher Palmer. Delius? romantic third opera, Koanga produced, a number of interesting pieces infused with sensuality and notable for its nostalgic and folkish languor. Fenby?s orchestral arrangement was a stripped down affair and it is this version that is most performed and recorded, and forms the basis of Palmer?s arrangement.

Betty Roe: When Music Sounds (Music's Empire)

The third movement of Betty Roe's Music's Empire for unaccompanied TTBB chorus. Based on a Poem by Walter de la Mare.

Betty Roe: Music's Universe

A choral suite by Betty Roe for a full choir of mixed voices, with settings of poems by Herrick Emerson, Walter de la Mare and Marvell. Originally written as a complete suite for St. Cecilia's Day celebrations but can be performed at any time and the pieces can sung separately or together as a set.

Betty Roe: A Cat's Tale

This is an entertainment for upper voices and Piano and the song is ideal for any young chorus group to perform, perhaps at a musical show, a school function or in a revue group. This song tells of the ghostly and mysterious goings on one night in a country churchyard. There are pauses for a narrator to set the scene for the next part of the song. There are solo lines for a sexton, a sexton's wife, a bishop and the mysterious Tom Cat.

A Garland Of Folksongs

These arrangements of British and American folk-songs have been been put in a sequence to make a balanced concert group, offering a mixture of sentiment, humour and passionate intensity. They can also be performed seperately.

George Dyson: A Christmas Garland

A Christmas Garland is a wonderful cantata for Mezzo-Soprano Soli, SSA Chorus and Strings. This edition has a Piano reduction of the original String parts.

Betty Roe: A Garden Of Herbs

A wonderful suite of savoury gems, A Garden Of Herbs is a beautiful volume of pieces for Harp solo. Gloriously evocative of summer herbs, these are masterful compositions featuring Thyme, Rosemary, and a host of other full-flavoured favourites!

A Warlock Suite (Clarinet/Piano)

A suite of five melodies by Peter Warlock, arranged by David Cox for the Clarinet and Piano. As a composer, Warlock has long been remembered as a significant and prolific songwriter, yet his purely instrumental pieces are few in number. David Cox has selected music from Warlock's best and most characteristic songs, assembling a sumptuous suite that captures the Warlock sound for the Clarinet soloist.

A Warlock Suite (Violin/Piano)

A suite of five melodies by Peter Warlock, arranged by David Cox for the Violin and Piano. As a composer, Warlock has long been remembered as a significant and prolific songwriter, yet his purely instrumental pieces are few in number. David Cox has selected music from Warlock's best and most characteristic songs, assembling a sumptuous suite that captures the Warlock sound for the Violin soloist.

Betty Roe: A Mystery Of Cats

A suite for Piano.

A Paean For Peter Warlock

A triumphant and celebratory collection of ten pieces for Organ manuals and pedals. In May 1999 the Peter Warlock Society held a concert in which Malcolm Rudland played pieces specially written for the occasion by other society members. While not actually Warlock compositions, they give a unique insight into the influence he has had on English music, even modern styles.

Betty Roe: A Chime Of Carols

A smashing suite of pieces for Two-part upper voices choir and Piano, by Betty Roe. These original pieces are settings of nativity poems and texts by a variety of British poets from the 15th to the 20th Century. There are five fabulous pieces here each is a rejoiceful and unostentaeous carol suitable for any Christmas occasion.

Michael Pilkington: 4 Epigrams And A Prayer (Medium)

4 Epigrams And A Prayer sets a variety of texts, including Medieval Latin lyrics and Chinese poetry, for Medium Voice and Piano.

Kathleen Ferrier: A Career Recorded

A celebration of the recording career of Kathleen Ferrier, brimming with anecdotes of intrigue and mystery! Paul Campion presents a meticulously researched biography of Ferrier, one of the original stars of both Columbia and Decca. Her performances of Mahler, Bach, Monteverdi, Britten and countless other greats have inspired generations. Campion's remarkable account documents every known recording, placing the singer's career in the context of a tumultuous private life characterised by disappearing discs, frosty relationships and other fascinating episodes!

Elaine Hugh-jones: Songs For Walter De La Mare

Betty Roe: Merry Be Man - A Christmas Sequence

Merry Be Man is a Christmas sequence scored for 3 Soloists, and SSA Chorus a cappella. It is an excellent piece for any Christmas concert.

Betty Roe: A Song For Your Supper

A mouth-watering musical banquet, by Betty Roe, that will have audiences salivating and leave them feeling stuffed! A Song For Your Supper is a culinary fun-piece for Mixed SATB choir and Piano with optional solo soprano and additional instruments. This is a well thought-out piece with alternatives and options which allow you to adapt to best suit your available resources. This wonderful suite even offers the opportunity for audience participation and they should be rehearsed beforehand, and given a clear signal when to sing during the performance. With words by Jacqueline Froom, this evocative and descriptive song will really involve and be enjoyed by everyone.

Betty Roe: Goe And Catche a Falling Starre

A fantastic choral piece by Betty Roe, based on a classic Metaphysical poet John Donne. This romantic and expressive piece is scored for unaccompanied Solo Soprano and SATB mixed choir.

Betty Roe: A Quire Of Elements

This evocative song is full of imagery in its descriptions of the four elements; Earth, Air, Fire and Water, and is Ideal for children and Schools with interesting and charming Unison lines. A Quire Of Elements is a terrific setting of Marian Lines magical words by Betty Roe, for Unison Children's Voices with optional Solos for each element.

Betty Roe: Away In A Manger

A beautiful version of this Traditional Yuletide Carol for SATB choir, Unison choir of upper voices and sopranos, with an Organ accompaniment, by Betty Roe.

A Century Of English Song Volume VI

A Century Of English Song is an anthology for singers of 20th Century songs, with ten songs for Baritione and Piano.

A Century Of English Song Vol. 5 (Soprano)

In 1977, The Association of English Singers and Speakers published a four-volume work, A Heritage of Twentieth Century British Song, which was a collection of songs published by Boosey & Hawkes and which were, in the opinion of the editors, worthy of the attention that such a publication would bring. Sixteen years later, with the benefit of further perspective, the Association has published this supplemental volume, differing from its distinguished predecessor in that it includes works both unpublished and published by a variety of companies. The composers range from the very most familiar and celebrated – Ralph Vaughan Williams, Arnold Bax, Elizabeth Poston – to the lesser-known, like Rebecca Clarke and Alastair MacGeorge. The book includes biographical information on the composers and notes about each song for performance purposes. The technical requirements range from quite straightforward to most demanding.

A Century Of English Song - Volume I

This series includes songs by composers who may be little known outside specialist circles but who have achieved something distinctive in this field. Many of these songs, and some by well-known composers, have long been out of print. Although several publishers now offer an authorized photocopy service, the problem is often knowing of the existence of a song, rather than of obtaining a copy of it.To keep costs to minimum, use has in many cases been made of the original engraving (corrected where necessary), even where this may lead to a somewhat uneven result visually. The intention is to get these volumes into the hands of performers of all ages at an economic price. There is, above all, a simple missionary purpose: to enthuse, encourage and (in the best sense) educate.

Patrick Turner: Elgar's 'Enigma' Variations - A Centenary Celebration

Elgar's 'Enigma' Variations had it's first performance in 1899. This authoritative book was written to celebrate the centenary of this much-loved work and takes a refreshing look at the circumstances surrounding it's composition, together with it's associated puzzles. Explanations are on offer here for how the enigma itself came into being together with a new and unique solution for the hidden theme behind the work. Patrick Turner is a long-time member of the Elgar Society and has been passionately involved with Elgar's music for over twenty-five years.