New music for Chorus (SATB), Brass and Timps.

Gordon Thornett’s original SATB setting of “Noel!”, already published by Oxford University Press with accompaniment for piano/organ or full orchestra, has just been published in a new arrangement for choir, brass ensemble, timps and percussion. This new accompaniment is available on hire from OUP.  It’s a lively, syncopated setting of the traditional text, “The First Nowell” in 7/8 time. See http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780193432741.do

 

Another piece for choir and brass is Gloria in D, which is to receive its American premiere on December 13th by Richard Hynson and the Bel Canto Chorus in Milwaukee. This uses a brass sextet (3 trumpets and 3 trombones), timps and organ. It also features a soprano soloist.  The setting lasts about 8 minutes.  The score can be obtained from http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/gloria-for-soprano-solo-satb-chorus-brass-ensemble-timps-and-organ-digital-sheet-music/19975060, where you can view sample pages and hear a digital version; parts available from the composer.