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Half Moon RisingChoral Music from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and TaiwanCompiled and edited by John Winzenburg

Half Moon Rising offers a broad range of mixed voice choirs an informed and fascinating introduction to the performance of Chinese choral music.

Its editor John Winzenburg is an assistant professor of music at Hong Kong Baptist University, where he conducts the Cantoría Hong Kong and the HKBU Choir. He is also Director of the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble’s professional choir HKNME Chamber Voices.

Winzenburg is also a researcher in Chinese choral music and internationally renowned clinician in this subject. Here he talks about the collection.

Why a Chinese choral anthology?The Chinese choral scene was relatively undeveloped until the mid-twentieth century. In recent decades both choral activity and composition has expanded massively and the real boom that followed around 10 years ago is making choral life in China genuinely vibrant. In this anthology we are trying to refl ect both the history and the present of Chinese choral music.

China is a huge country – is there such a thing as “Chinese choral music”?There are of course common features, but also rich variety. First you have the different regions, from mainland China, to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. Then you have lots of different dialects, different vocal styles and different choruses performing in their own way. A new Chinese choral tradition is emerging precisely from this tremendous variation.

What can you tell us about the repertoire?In this anthology we want to present music that is easily accessible to non-Chinese choirs. Some is very Western-infl uenced and historically important for early Chinese choral music development. Other music highlights folk tunes and styles. There are also some mildly experimental songs, for example taking a pentatonic scale and using it as the basis for harmonisation, as well as those with vocal effects and dialects from different parts of China and Taiwan. The collection includes both accompanied and unaccompanied pieces.

Do we have to learn to read Chinese to be able to sing this music?No, the score texts appear in roman letters with a general English translation. There will also be lots of supporting materials available both in the anthology and online, like word-for-word translations, IPA guides, and online audio examples for pronunciation. Introductory notes for each song will provide important information like the background to the relevant regional style, historical contexts, and performance advice.

Find pages and recorded extracts of all of the works at www.editionpeters.com/halfmoonrising

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Half Moon RisingCompiled and edited by John WinzenburgSATB & PianoEP 72625

The collection includes:

a representative and con-• trasting selection of works from the past century – folk-song arrangements; pieces mixing traditional Chinese and Western Romantic styles; and contemporary settings of ancient poetry

a broad range of styles and dialects, illustrating • the region’s rich diversity, all presented with the transliterated original text

ContentsBan Ge Yue Liang Pa Shang LaiHalf Moon RisingXinjiang folksong, arr. Cai Yuwen

Ba Jun Zan Magnifi cent HorsesFantasy on a Mongolian folk tune, arr. Yang Hongnian, adapted and arr. Jing Ling-Tam

Cha Shan Qing Ge Tea Mountain Love SongGuizhou folksong, arr. Chen Tscheng Hsiung

Diu Diu Dang AhOld Train SongTaiwan Yilan folksong, arr. Chien Shan-hua

Dui HuaAntiphonal Flower SongAnhui folksong, arr. Shi Jin Bo

Gai Tau Hong MeiStreet CallsLeong Yoon Pin

Ge Lao Huan GeHappy Song of the GelaoGelao folksong, arr. Zhou Zhengsong

Hong Dou CiRed Bean PoemLiu Xue’an, arr. Hwang Yau-tai

Ken Chun Ni Cultivating Spring SoilHe Lüting (music) Tian Han (words)

Kuai Le De Ju HuiHappy ReunionAncient tune of Sun Moon Lake, arr. Chuan-Sheng Lu

Lok Sui TienRainy DaysHakka folksong, arr. Toh Ban Sheng

Mo Li HuaJasmine FlowerJiangsu folksong, arr. Chen Yi

Mu GeShepherd’s SongEastern Mongolian folksong, arr. Qu Xixian

Pao Ma Liu Liu Di Shan ShangHorses Run on the MountainXikang folksong, arr. Zhao Yushu

Qing Chun Wu Qu Dance of YouthUyghur folksong, arr. Wang Luobin, choral arr. Wang Shiguang

Ru Meng LingLike a DreamRichard Tsang

Seui Diu Go TauUnder the Mid-Autumn MoonChan Kai-Young

Shui Guang Lian YanRipples Glisten Away…Chen Yihan

Shui Xian HuaNarcissus FlowerChinese folksong, arr. Lin Sheng-shih

Tin O O Dark CloudsNorthern Taiwan children’s song, arr. Tsai Yu-Shan

Xiao He Tang Shui Flowing CreekYunnan folksong, arr. Ma Shuilong

Xiao Huang Li Niao Little OrioleMongolian folksong, arr. Chan Hing-yan

Yang Guan San Die Parting at Yangguan PassAncient Chinese tune, transcribed by Xia Yifeng, arr. Wang Zhenya

Yi Wang To ForgetHwang Yau-tai (music), Zhong Meiyin (text)

Order your free copy of our Half Moon Rising sampler CD by emailing

marketing@editionpeters.com or ask in your local music shop.

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New from Musica Baltica and Edition PetersBaltic choral music has undergone a massive resurgence in recent years. Sacred choral music, in particular, has flourished since the end of the Soviet era, with composers such as Ēriks Ešenvalds and Rihards Dubra achieving international recognition.

These new anthologies of works from the Musica Baltica catalogue, published in collaboration with Edition Peters, contain a wide selection of pieces for every type of choir, including three new collections especially for upper voice groups.

Mixed Voices

Ēriks Ešenvalds: Choral Anthology 4SATB EP 72683

ContentsMagnificatNunc DimittisNorthern LightsRivers of LightThe Heavens’ FlockThe New MoonThe Earthly RosePsalm 67

Vytautas Miškinis: Choral Anthology 1SATB EP 72684

Vytautas Miškinis is a composer, choir conductor and educator. His output encompasses over 400 secular, and around 150 sacred, works, in addition to over 100 folk song arrangements. His music is characterised by polyphonic and melodic material, as well as aleatoric and sonoristic effects. His works have become popular both in Lithuania and around the world.

ContentsAt this Time of My PartingI am hereJubilateNightO Nata LuxOmnis Terra Adoret TeThe Night

Upper Voices

Baltic Songs for Upper VoicesSSA divisi

Volume 1EP 72678

ContentsSkaista Mana Brāļa SētaLatvian Folksong arranged by Jēkabs GraubiņšDziedu Koši LocīdamaLatvian Folksong arranged by Jēkabs GraubiņšPie Dieviņa Gari GaldiLatgallian Folksong arranged by Romualds JermaksSaulīt’ Vēlu VakarāiLatvian Folksong arranged by Andris SējānsJūras MāteRihards Dubra, Latvian Folksong TextVēja MāteLatvian Folksong arranged by Valdis ZilverisDindaru, Dandaru, OzoliņiLatvian Folksong arranged by Valdis ZilverisDancāšanas DziesmaLatvian Folksong arranged by AustriņaKas Pa Mežu SraidaAndris Kontauts, Inese ZandereMelodijasEmilis Melngailis, AspazijaPasaciņaPēteris Barisons, Jānis SudrabkalnsŠūpļa DziesmaHelmers PavasarsPulksteņdarbnīcāAustriņaViva La MusicaIlze ArneLaudate DominumRihards DubraLūgšanaBruno Skulte, Leonīds BreikšsBenigna DominaSelga Mence

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Baltic Songs for Upper VoicesVolume 2EP 72679

ContentsAizalaida Sauļeite Latgallian folksong arranged by Juris VaivodsLai Bij’grūti, Kam Bij’grūtiLatvian folksong arranged by Alberta JērumsPavasara RotāšanaSelga Mence, Latvian folksong textMīstat Linus, MīstītājiLatvian folksong arranged by Pēteris PlakidisTwo Songs Of OpheliaPauls Dambis, Text from Shakespeare’s HamletLietus VīriņšRuta Vintule, Fricis BārdaLaudateRihards DubraGloria PatriRomualds JermaksKyrie EleisonLeons AmoliņšO Salutaris HostiaĒriks EšenvaldsAve MariaMaija Einfelde

Ēriks Ešenvalds: Choral Anthology 3Upper VoicesEP 72682

Born in 1977 in Latvia, Ēriks Ešenvalds is an original and sought-after voice of the Baltic music tradition. Commissioners have included the Latvian Radio Choir, Trinity College Choir Cam-bridge, Temple University (USA), and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

ContentsNorthern LightsStars Ubi Caritas Et AmorBenedictus EsO Salutaris HostiaSpring, The Sweet SpringWho Can Sail Without The WindGaujas Meita Rotātāja

A Baltic Christmas10 pieces for a capella choirEP 72517

With captivating settings of favourite Latin texts and Latvian poetry by composers Rihards Dubra, Eriks Ešenvalds, and Vytautas Miškinis, as well as thrilling arrangements of ancient pagan folksongs by Ilona Rupaine and Juris Vaivods, this exciting anthology of Christmas music from Latvia and Lithuania is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their musical horizons during the festive period.

ContentsĒriks EšenvaldsO EmmanuelĒriks EšenvaldsAt ChristmasRihards DubraO Radix JesseRihards DubraVerbum CaroRihards DubraA Child’s PrayerRihards DubraThe Candles GlowVytautas MiškinisNata LuxTraditional, arr. Ilona RupaineDuidoTraditional, arr. Juris VaivodsKalado

Order your free copy of our Musica Baltica sampler CD by emailing

marketing@editionpeters.com or ask in your local music shop.

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The VOCES8 MethodEP 72486

The VOCES8 Method is an innovative new system which enhances neurological development, helping to deliver improved academic results.

Based on research by the Institute of Education, it contains group activities based on rhythm and melody which are designed to develop key learning skills and improve students’ academic learning processes for all subjects.

Suitable for small groups or whole-school • participation.

Requires no musical expertise or expensive • equipment.

Supported by free online training videos•

Backed up by CPD training sessions led by members • of VOCES8.

VOCES8, the award-winning octet founded in 2003 by ex-choristers of Westminster Abbey, has established itself at the forefront of international choral music. It has built up and enviable reputation not only for its stunning performances of imaginative arrangements, but also for its innovative education work.

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VOCES8 A Cappella SongbookSSAATTBBEP 72443 (EP 72295 in USA)

The VOCES8 A Cappella Songbook includes many of the group’s favourite songs and is a great resource for confi dent choirs looking to add a little excitement to their programmes!

ContentsLeslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley, arr. Jim ClementsFeeling GoodMarvin Hamlisch & Carole Bayer-Sager, arr. Jim ClementsNobody Does It BetterTraditional, arr. VOCES8Folksong MedleyFranz Schubert, arr. Jim ClementsErlkönigTraditional, arr. Thomas Hewitt JonesShenandoahBizet/Mozart/Delibes/Verdi, arr. Jim ClementsOpera MedleyTraditional, arr. Jim ClementsWade in the WaterBen Folds, arr. Jim ClementsThe Luckiest

VOCES8

VOCES8 is one of the most exciting and versatile vocal groups in the world. The multi award-winning ensemble fulfi ls an international annual touring schedule across Europe, the USA, Asia and Africa. Performance venues include the Wigmore Hall, Tokyo Opera City, National Concert Hall Taipei, and National Centre for the Performing Arts Beijing.

Visit www.voces8.com for more information.

The Great British A Cappella SongbookSATB (& Piano)EP 72404

Favourite arrangements of music from and about London and the British Isles, adapted for SATB choir.

ContentsHenry VIIIPastime with Good CompanyTraditionalGreensleevesTraditionalOranges and LemonsMynydogg, Joseph ParryMyfanwyTraditionalDanny Boy “I Would be True” (Londonderry Air)TraditionalA Man’s a Man for A’ ThatEdward ElgarPomp and Circumstance March No. 4George and Ira GershwinA Foggy DayCantabile – The London QuartetLullaby (Hush, Macushla)

The Australian Voices A Cappella SongbookSATB divisiEP 72432

This vibrant and engaging collection of works from a variety of Australian composers will inspire both singers and audiences.

ContentsWilliam Barton, arr. Gordon HamiltonKalkadunga YurduGordon HamiltonTo An Early-Flowering AlmondLisa YoungOther PlansAmber EvansThe KeeperGordon HamiltonInitializeNicholas NgStellar MansionAmber EvansTo The Evening StarGordon HamiltonThe Facebook SongTraditional, arr. Gordon HamiltonWaltzing Matilda

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Sing Along – Sing Together!Michael Gohl, Jan Schumacher The Open Singing Choir Songbook EP 11401

“Leading an Open Singing ses-sion is choral directing on a grand scale. It is also inspiration, rehearsing, concert-giving and – yes! – enjoyment.” Michael Gohl

Open Singing is all about creating moments of magic and pure pleasure through singing with others. At Open Singing sessions, everyone is invited to sing: the event is neither choral rehearsal nor choral concert. It is – pure and simple – all about turning up and making music.

This album presents a varied selection of 166 time-honoured classics and new pieces suitable for all kinds of Open Singing, grouped in to 6 categories:

I. Canons, Humour, Movement•

II. Around the world•

III. Classical and Sacred•

IV. Advent and Christmas•

V. Gospel, Blues, Jazz•

VI. Rock, Pop, Evergreen•

The book also offers valuable tips and performance suggestions for successful planning and realization of Open Singing sessions.

Reine Männersache 3Jürgen Faßbender, Jan Schumacher, Jochen Stankewitz

Male voice choir EP 11416

Following the success in Germany of Reine Männersache volumes 1 and 2 comes a collection of the most beautiful Advent and Christmas works for men’s choirs. From old masters and traditional carols to new arrangements of contemporary classics, all of the pieces have carefully selected to meet the needs of amateur choirs.

The 66 works have been grouped in to 5 categories:

Old Masters•

Romantic•

Advent and Christmas carols•

International Christmas carols•

Newer settings•

That’s GospelNew Gospel Songs and Traditional Spirituals EP 11399

An inspiring collection of gospel songs in typical call and response style

Six gospel classics in new • arrangements and and six new compositions with hit potential

With piano accompaniment plus chord symbols•

For gospel choirs, church choirs and school and • youth choirs

All twelve pieces also available individually as • single choral parts

The book includes a CD with recordings and backing tracks are available to download free of charge from www.editionpeters.com/thatsgospel

ContentsGo Down, MosesTo HimOh Happy DayJoy to YouJoshua Fit the Battle of JerichoHave a Talk with GodHis Name is GodNobody Knows the Trouble I’ve SeenSwing Low, Sweet ChariotPost from HeavenUnder HeavenDown by the Riverside

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Hymns from King’s20 Hymn Arrangements by Stephen Cleobury EP 72534

Hymns from King’s is a collection of 20 hymn arrangements for choir and organ by Stephen Cleobury – Director of Music at King’s College Cambridge for more than 25 years. Covering the entire church year, including Christmas and Easter, Hymns from King’s is not just a book of descants – it also contains varied arrangements and accompaniments for many of the most popular hymns sung not only at King’s College but also in churches around the world.

ContentsO come, O come EmmanuelChristians awake salute the happy mornAs with gladness men of oldMy song is love unknownJesus Christ is risen todayThine be the gloryHoly, holy, holy, Lord God almightyCome ye thankful people comeAll creatures of our God and kingAlleluia, sing to JesusJust as I am, without one pleaLet all mortal fleshAbide with meO God our help in ages pastAngel voicesGlorious things of thee are spokenLord of all hopefulnessLove divine, all things excellingNow thank we all our GodPraise my soul, the king of heaven

A New Heaven16 contemporary works for mixed choir EP 72475

From Edition Peters and Faber Music comes a new anthology of sacred choral works for mixed choir, with an introduction and practical rehearsal tips from conductor Simon Halsey. The collection includes works by some of the most highly regarded British choral composers of our time with accompanied and unaccompanied settings of key sacred texts for mixed-voice choirs (four to eight parts), from intermediate to more advanced difficulty. Email marketing@editionpeters.com for a free A New Heaven sampler CD.

ContentsJim ClementsA BlessingJonathan RathboneAbsolon, My SonAntony PittsAdoro teBenjamin WallfischAgnus DeiMatthew MartinA Song of the New JerusalemMargaret RizzaAve MariaRoxanna PanufnikThe CallJudith BinghamGod be in my headJonathan DoveGloria (from Missa Brevis)Nigel HessJubilate DeoAlexander L’EstrangeLet all the world in every corner singHoward GoodallThe Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23)James BurtonOculi OmniumJonathan HarveyRemember, O LordDavid BednallThe Souls of the RighteousBen ParryNow Let Us Sing (Worcester Introit)

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New for ChristmasOn Christmas Night32 Carols and Anthems for Choir EP 72694

On Christmas Night is a collection of 32 carols and Christmas anthems composed or arranged exclusively by living composers from Britain, the USA, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.

Written for SATB choir, either a cappella or with organ accompaniment, the volume provides a rich and varied collection of music for carol concerts and Christmas services.

All of the pieces in the collection are also available as separate leaflets.

ContentsTina Andersson Christmas MorningDouglas Andrews The Coventry CarolJudith Bingham The Shepherd’s GiftNow the Magi ArriveJames Burton On Christmas NightJim Clements Gabriel’s Message There is no roseStephen Cleobury Love Came down at ChristmasJonathan Dove The Three Kings I am the DayRihards Dubra Christus natus est I Verbum caroĒriks Ešenvalds At Christmas O EmmanuelRupert Gough Silent Night (arr.)Matthew Harris On this starry nightAlexander Levine The True LightStephen McNeff Carol of the BirdsSandra Milliken Hodie Christus natus estVytautas Miškinis O nata luxMatthew Nielsen Dormi Jesu

Roxanna Panufnik Sleep little Jesus Sleep The Christmas LifeBen Parry Three Angels Christ’s NativityJulian Philips I Sing of a MaidenFrancis Pott A Babe is born all of a MayJonathan Rathbone Sweet was the song There is no roseAlec Roth Unborn Mike Sheppard When a Baby is BornBarnaby Smith Coventry Carol (arr.)

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Choral VivaceChoral Vivace is a graded choral series by the internationally-acclaimed Australian composer Sandra Milliken, whose work is ideally written for voices, and is particularly appealing to youth choirs.

Visit www.editionpeters.com/choral to explore the full range of titles available.

Sandra MillikenSandra Milliken is an Australian composer, choral director and music teacher. Her works take a fresh melodic and harmonic approach and have a broad appeal to singers across all age groups. Her choral works are marked not only by the infl uence of her Australian heritage, but also by her interest in Finnish music. She has had works commissioned, performed and recorded in England, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Canada and the USA.

AnthologiesThese new colllections of pieces for upper and mixed voices from the Choral Vivace series, including many of the best-selling titles – a new and cost-effective way for choirs to purchase a graded selection of titles.

Upper Voices Anthology 1Easy – IntermediateStand by our Side; If I Open the Door; Sleep and Dream; Sing, Sing for Water; The Squirrel; Missa piccolo; Dona nobis pacem; Dormi, Jesu!; Cantate Domino; Panis DeiEP 72613

Upper Voices Anthology 2Intermediate – AdvancedAnthem; Bus Ride; Laudate eum omnes stellae luminis; Music Comes; Snowfl akes; Tango in 5; Laudate eum solo et lunaEP 72614

Mixed Voices Anthology 1Easy – IntermediateAt the Milonga; If I Open the Door; Non Nobis, Domine; Remember When; Sing for Joy; Sing, Sing for Water; Viva la Musica EP 72675

Mixed Voices Anthology 2Intermediate – AdvancedAnthem; The Dawn Wind; Death of a Giant; Tango in 5; Don’t Weep for Me; Missa Piccola; Water for LifeEP 72680

Urtext EditionsEdition Peters, with its iconic green-border covers, has been dedicated to historically aware publishing since its foundation in Leipzig in 1800. The tradition of making the works of the great composers available in beautifully typeset editions at a fair price is one which continues to this day – the list below is just a tiny selection of the essential choral repertoire we have available.

J.S. Bach – Magnifi cat, BWV 243EP 9851

Bruckner – Mass No. 2 in E minor, WAB 27EP 10915

Dvořák – Stabat Mater, Op. 58EP 8639

Fauré – Requiem, Op. 48EP 9562

Händel – Messiah, HWV 56EP 7317

Haydn – The Creation, Hob. XXI: 2EP 8998

Mozart – Requiem KV 626EP 11036

Vivaldi – Gloria in D major, RV 589EP 8867

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