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Oxford Three-part Repertoire (SABar) – new series Oxford’s new series for three-part mixed voices, or SABar, serves choirs of all shapes and sizes across a broad spectrum of styles. Defined by scoring rather than genre or season, the series features practical vocal ranges, clearly presented scores, simple and supportive accompaniments, and appealing and inclusive texts—all underpinning quality Oxford repertoire selected specially to meet the needs of community, school, and church choirs. • Ranges clearly displayed on the front of each leaflet • Scored for SABar and piano (unless otherwise stated) • All pieces are Very Easy or Easy • All publishing September 2020 SABar carols by Alan Bullard and Michael Higgins can be found on p.4. Bob Chilcott The Lord’s my Shepherd A charming setting of the well-known psalm in Chilcott’s signature style with a delicate piano or organ accompaniment. From The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems collection. 2½ mins | 978-0-19-336571-1 Ludwig van Beethoven Arranged by Steve Milloy Joyful, joyful A funky jazzed-up arrangement of Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ with an English text by Henry van Dyke. The optional bass and drum kit parts are included on the back of the leaflet. From Popular Voiceworks 2. 2 mins | 978-0-19-341461-7 Charles Beale Sing Love Recordings of this series will be available on Spotify, Soundcloud, and other streaming platforms in the summer of 2020. With words by the composer, Sing Love is a groovy, feel-good gospel number. The optional bass and drum kit parts are included on the back of the leaflet. From Popular Voiceworks 2. Andy Brooke Sweet and low This setting of a tender poem by Tennyson is full of sweet and recurring melodies and exudes warmth and tranquility. Also available in versions for SA and piano, and SATB and piano (see page 15). 3 mins | 978-0-19-353473-5 Michael Higgins My heart is like a singing bird Higgins’s setting explores the vibrant, natural imagery in Rossetti’s text with flowing melodic lines and warm harmonies. The additional (vocal) bass part is optional. From The Oxford Book of Flexible Choral Songs. 2 mins | 978-0-19-353442-1 Sarah Quartel I remember The text of I remember reflects on the wonder of the natural world and the people who shape our lives. The stirring melody is underpinned by a gently flowing piano accompaniment. Also available in a version for SA and piano. 4½ mins | 978-0-19-353481-0 Sarah Quartel In time of silver rain This sensitive setting of Langston Hughes’s poem features a lilting melodic line, eloquent part-writing, and an effective piano part. Also available in a version for SA and piano. 3 mins | 978-0-19-354007-1 Will Todd All will be well This is a beautiful piece about optimism, companionship, and the belief that ‘all will be well’. The additional (vocal) bass and percussion parts are optional. From The Oxford Book of Flexible Choral Songs. Also available in a version for SA and piano (see page 15). 4 mins | 978-0-19-353421-6 Reginald Unterseher Wayfarin’ Stranger A fresh modern twist on this popular American folk song, with a blues flavour in the accompaniment. From SongStream 2: An American Journey. Also available in a version for SA and piano. 8 mins | 978-0-19-353477-3 3½ mins | 978-0-19-341856-1 12 Find Oxford Choral on Facebook for inspiration, news, and resources for the choral world

Vaughan Williams choral collections Arranged by John Leavitt Vaughan Williams for Choirs 1 10 sacred pieces for accompanied mixed voices Vaughan Williams for Choirs 2 10 secular pieces for accompanied and unaccompanied mixed voices This two-volume collection features well-loved and lesser-known Vaughan Williams songs, anthems, and carols. New repertoire has been created through the re-scoring of unison or treble voice parts; new accompaniment options and durations widen the appeal of the pieces for church or concert use. The adaptations may introduce or give new light to the repertoire, yet are complementary to the original settings. John Leavitt, an experienced conductor, composer, editor, and champion of Vaughan Williams, brings great sensitivity to this process, with the expertise to maximize rehearsal time. • Easy-Moderately Difficult repertoire • Book 1 includes settings for Christmas • Includes useful notes on interpretation Book 1 contents: The blessed son of God from the cantata ‘Hodie’ • No sad thought his soul affright from the cantata ‘Hodie’ • A Song of Thanksgiving • This is the truth • O taste and see • God rest you merry, gentlemen • O how amiable • He that is down need fear no fall • At the name of Jesus Let us now praise famous men Book 2 contents: Spring from Three Children’s Songs • The Singers from Three Children’s Songs An Invitation from Three Children’s Songs •Whether men do laugh or weep • John Dory Nothing is here for tears • She’s like the swallow (Newfoundland Folk Song) • Greensleeves • Silence and Music • Land of our birth (from ‘A Song of Thanksgiving’) Book 1: 978-0-19-353210-6 Published January 2020 Book 2: 978-0-19-353209-0 Published February 2020 Ralph Vaughan Williams Arranged by Paul Drayton The Lark Ascending This innovative and imaginative choral arrangement of The Lark Ascending has the original solo violin part accompanied by mixed choir. It sensitively sets George Meredith’s poem (on which the original orchestration is based) and combines this with wordless vocal lines and vocal solos, preserving the texture and timeless effect of the original. A commercial recording is available. Violin and mixed choir 15 mins, Easy–Moderately Difficult 978-0-19-352820-8 | Published March 2019 To listen to recordings, visit www.oup.com/sheetmusic or search on Spotify 13