The Faber Carol Book is an exciting volume of Christmas carols and songs with an original, contemporary twist, designed to breathe fresh air into Christmas concerts. It contains forty pieces, expertly edited and arranged by Gwyn Arch and Ben Parry, capturing a variety of moods and styles through time -- from contemporary arrangements of medieval and traditional carols, to spirituals, and music from around the world. There is also an impressive line-up of original pieces by some of today's most highly respected choral composers, including Howard Goodall, Lin Marsh, Peter Gritton, Errollyn Wallen and Mike Brewer. This is the first of two separate volumes, arranged in the SA(B) format of the Faber Young Voices series, it is perfect for youth choirs or amateur adult choirs who have a dearth of male voices. An SATB version is also available (0-571-52127-4). Both publications include undemanding keyboard accompaniment and suggestions for optional instrumental lines.

Songlist: Christ's Lullaby, Christmas Is Here Again, Diamon Bright, Fum Fum Fum, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Moon Dance, O Mary, Where Is Your Baby, Starwise, Sun Carol, The Angel to the Virgin

The Faber Carol Book is an exciting volume of Christmas carols and songs with an original, contemporary twist, designed to breathe fresh air into Christmas concerts. They contain forty pieces, expertly edited and arranged by Gwyn Arch and Ben Parry, capturing a variety of moods and styles through time -- from contemporary arrangements of medieval and traditional carols, to spirituals, and music from around the world. There is also an impressive line-up of original pieces by some of today's most highly respected choral composers, including Howard Goodall, Lin Marsh, Peter Gritton, Errollyn Wallen and Mike Brewer. There are two separate volumes, this is thev second anthology arranged for SATB, the choice of carols is identical to the earlier SA(B) version (although they are not in the same order, or compatible with the first book). Both publications include undemanding keyboard accompaniment and suggestions for optional instrumental lines.

Songlist: Christ's Lullaby, Christmas Is Here Again, Diamon Bright, Fum Fum Fum, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Moon Dance, O Mary, Where Is Your Baby, Starwise, Sun Carol, The Angel to the Virgin

A wonderful adaptation of Carnival of the Animals for three-part choir and piano. Excellent arrangements by Gwyn Arch, humorous lyrics and a witty narrative verse make this an ideal celebratory work, which could be greatly enhanced by the use of costumes, animal masks, and dancers.

Featuring some of the very best known Christmas pop classics, these skillful, jazzy arrangements offer challenge and reward in equal measure.

Songlist: Merry Christmas Everybody, I Believe in Father Christmas, Walking in the Air, Do You Hear What I Hear?, Saviour's Day

Five classic jazz standards superbly arranged in a vocal jazz style for upper voices and piano by Gwyn Arch. This is a must-have collection for any choir hoping to extend their repertoire beyond the traditional. The lively, fun to sing arrangements will please both choirs and audiences time and again.

Songlist: All The Things You Are, Caravan, Fly Me To The Moon, Moonglow

Go Down, Moses is a collection of three spirituals - the dramatic Go Down, Moses, a jauntry arrangement of Oh Mary, Don't You Weep, and the ever-popular He's Got the Whole World in His Hands. Liven up any concert programme with these classic songs, arranged by the talented Gwyn Arch.

Songlist: Go Down Moses, Oh Mary, Don't You Weep, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Go Down, Moses is a collection of three spirituals - the dramatic Go Down, Moses, a jauntry arrangement of Oh Mary, Don't You Weep, and the ever-popular He's Got the Whole World in His Hands. Liven up any concert programme with these classic songs, arranged by the talented Gwyn Arch.

Songlist: Go Down Moses, Oh Mary, Don't You Weep, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

I Got a Robe is a collection of three upbeat spirituals - I Got a Robe, Peter, Go Ring Them Bells and Ride On, King Jesus. These imaginative arrangements for choir and piano by well-loved arranger Gwyn Arch will inspire and delight both audiences and performers, and make any concert go with a swing.

Songlist: I Got a Robe, Go Ring Them Bells, Ride On, King Jesus

I Got a Robe is a collection of three upbeat spirituals - I Got a Robe, Peter, Go Ring Them Bells and Ride On, King Jesus. These imaginative arrangements for choir and piano by well-loved arranger Gwyn Arch will inspire and delight both audiences and performers, and make any concert go with a swing.

Songlist: I Got a Robe, Go Ring Them Bells, Ride On, King Jesus

These fabulous gospel arrangements, by Gwyn Arch, are directed at the young or developing choir. Pieces have been specially chosen to enable successful program planning and a manageable piano accompaniment is also provided. The optional third line is designed for boys with newly changed or unstable voices. These pieces are fun and straightforward, allowing young singers to experiment with different styles. Gospel Rock is sure to be a hit with both choir and audience alike. Titles: Walk in Jerusalem Just Like John/By an' By * Just a Closer Walk with Thee * Daniel Was a Prayin' Man.

Songlist: Walk in Jerusalem Just Like John/By an' By, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Daniel Was a Prayin' Man

Classic Pop Ballads collects three of the world's all-time great pop songs in irresistible arrangements for young or newly-formed choirs. Pieces have been specially chosen to enable successful program planning and a manageable piano accompaniment is also provided. The optional third line is designed for boys with newly changed or unstable voices. These pieces are fun and straightforward, allowing young singers to experiment with different styles. These songs are sure to be a hit with any young choir. Titles: Streets of London * The Sound of Silence * The Windmills of Your Mind

Songlist: Streets of London, The Sound of Silence, The Windmills of Your Mind

Titles: On my own (Les Miserables) * Consider yourself/Who will buy? (Oliver) * Memory (Cats)

Songlist: On my own, Consider yourself/Who will buy?, Memory

Slade's smash hit Merry Christmas, Everybody is teamed up here with The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy and the ever-popular Do You Hear What I Hear?, in irresistible arrangements guaranteed to make your Christmas concert go off with a bang! The Faber Young Voices series is devised specifically to address the needs of young or newly-formed choirs looking for easy, yet rewarding new repertoire.

Songlist: Christmas, Everybody, The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy, Do You Hear What I Hear?

Two gems from Oklahoma! are complemented here by timeless favorites from The King and I, a show which continues to hold a magical appeal for children of all ages. The Faber Young Voices series is devised specifically to address the needs of young or newly formed choirs looking for easy, yet rewarding new repertoire.

Songlist: The Surrey with the Fringe on Top, Kansas City, Getting to Know You, I Whistle a Happy Tune

Immortalized on the football terraces, 'You'll never walk alone' is an exquisite, moving song in its original form and a highlight of the show 'Carousel'. It is presented here with other all-time greats from 'Carousel' and 'South Pacific' in irresistible arrangements by Gwyn Arch. The Faber Young Voices series is devised specially to address the needs of young or newly formed choirs looking for easy, yet rewarding new repertoire. Titles: A Cock-Eyed Optimist (South Pacific) * Happy Talk (South Pacific) * You'll Never Walk Alone (Carousel) * June Is Bustin' Out All Over (Carousel).

Songlist: A Cock-Eyed Optimist, Happy Talk, You'll Never Walk Alone, June Is Bustin' Out All Over

In this volume one of the most alluring, sad and popular songs, The Girl from Ipanema, is beautifully arranged for young voices along with the stirring 'Banana Boat Song' and the breathtaking finale to the collection, the Argentinean tango 'La Cumparsita'. These fun, yet manageable, arrangements will delight young choirs time and again.

Songlist: The Girl from Ipanema, Banana Boat Song, La Cumparsita

These four spirituals have been arranged by Gwyn Arch especially for the younger or developing choir. They are fun arrangements of popular or well known spirituals that are interesting to sing and fairly straightforward to perform. The optional baritone line makes the collection suitable for choirs with a dearth of male voices but equally suitable for boys to sing as their voices change and develop.

Songlist: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, This Little Light of Mine, When the Love Comes Trickalin' Down, Down by the Riverside

These folk songs from the wild west have been arranged with the younger choir in mind. They are fun arrangements of popular folk songs that are interesting to sing and fairly straightforward to perform. The optional baritone line makes the collection suitable for choirs with a dearth of male voices but equally suitable for boys to sing as their voices change and develop.

Songlist: Worried Man Blues, Red River Valley/The Colorado Trail, Clementine

Get on Board! offers a terrific selection of gospel favorites on the theme 'traveling to freedom', in dynamic yet straightforward arrangements. The Faber Young Voices series is devised specifically to address the needs of young or newly formed choirs looking for easy, yet rewarding new repertoire.

Songlist: Good news/Ride in the chariot, Goin' up, This train/The Gospel Train