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A New Heaven: Choral Works (inc. Oratorios)

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A New Heaven: Choral Works (inc. Oratorios)

A New Heaven: Choral Works (inc. Oratorios)

16 Contemporary Sacred Works for Mixed Voices (2013)

Edited by Simon Halsey

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  • Exciting new choral works by some of the most highly regarded British choral composers of our time -- from Jonathan Dove and Howard Goodall to Judith Bingham and Jonathan Harvey
  • Contemporary settings of key sacred texts such as Agnus Dei, Gloria, and The Lord is my shepherd, for use in concerts, church services, and choral evensongs throughout the year
  • Includes accompanied and unaccompanied works for mixed-voice choirs (four to eight parts), from intermediate to more advanced level
  • Introduction and commentary with valuable rehearsal and performance tips by internationally acclaimed British choral conductor Simon Halsey
  • All works also available as individual choral leaflets

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 156
ISBN10: 0-57-700435-2
ISBN13: 979-0-5770-0435-8
SKU: 98-EP72475

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Why we love this

Simon Halsey's editorial voice transforms this collection into a working conductor's resource, not just a score anthology. The rehearsal guidance woven throughout reflects decades of experience with some of Britain's finest ensembles, making these pieces immediately accessible without sacrificing their artistic depth.

What to expect

These works inhabit the space between tradition and innovation. Sacred texts emerge through contemporary compositional lenses that honor the words without nostalgia, creating music that feels both grounded in choral lineage and unmistakably of this moment.

Who it's for

Conductors seeking substantive British choral repertoire that spans liturgical and concert contexts will find this collection essential. Intermediate to advanced mixed choirs looking to expand beyond standard oratorio and anthem fare can draw on this book throughout the church year and concert season.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study Halsey's introductory commentary before score study; his notes on text interpretation and structural approach will shape your initial rehearsal priorities.
  • Explore the range of voicing options across the collection. Moving between four and eight-part textures within a concert program requires distinct sectional balancing strategies for each.
  • Use the unaccompanied works to develop ensemble intonation and blend; these pieces demand precise vowel consistency and vertical sonority awareness that accompanied settings can mask.
  • Plan rehearsal time proportionally. Works by Dove, Goodall, Bingham, and Harvey often employ different harmonic languages; conductors benefit from sectional work on each composer's vocabulary before full ensemble rehearsal.

How to use it

Build an entire season around selections from this collection, pairing shorter works with larger pieces for variety. The mix of accompanied and unaccompanied settings allows you to create concerts with distinct architectural balance, or weave individual pieces into church services where contemporary sacred music deepens the liturgical experience.

Skills your students will build

  • Ensemble intonation and blend across varied harmonic language
  • Text expression in contemporary sacred settings
  • Navigating mixed meter and rhythmic complexity in modern choral writing
  • Balance and independence in four to eight-part writing
  • Interpretation of unfamiliar compositional styles within a single rehearsal cycle

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