Goodall guides the reader through five seismic developments in the history of Western music: the invention of notation, taking in the invention of equal temperament, the invention of the piano and that of opera and finally the first recording.

In his energetic tour through 30,000 years of music, from prehistoric instruments to pop, Howard Goodall does away with stuffy biographies, unhelpful labels and tired terminology and leads us through the story of music as it really happened, so that each musical innovation strikes us with its original force.

Howard Goodall's beautiful Enchanted Carols is an exciting collection of 6 original Christmas carols, as well as interpretations of traditional carols, arranged for upper voices.

The approved songbook for Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical (Vocal Selections). A new musical adaptation of the 2002 film which is currently enjoying a sell-out run in London's West End.

Romance of the Epiphany. Scored for mixed voices, this vibrant carol may be accompanied either by organ or piano and double bass. Goodall sets joyful Spanish words by Jose de Valdivielso to a wonderfully uplifting melody, and has also provided an English singing translation. Ideal for services and concerts celebrating the Epiphany.

Commissioned for the congregation and choir of St Francis Church, Simon's Town, South Africa, this beautiful choral work by Howard Goodall sets a moving text attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Combining Goodall's trademark lyricism with a striking trumpet countermelody and accessible organ accompaniment, Promises of grace exhibits all the features that Goodall's music is so loved for. This work is an ideal choice for both professional and amateur choirs and is suitable for services and concerts.

The Spring of the Water of Life is Howard Goodall's jubilant anthem for SATB voices and organ. The music sets the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins and George Herbert (God's Grandeur and The Flower respectively), as well as words from Revelation, culminating in a triumphant finale. A trumpet part is also available for download from fabermusicstore.com. The piece was commissioned by Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, to mark the 30th anniversary of Senior Pastor George A. Mason. The Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in...

Howard Goodall's Songs from the Musicals for female voice brings together a wonderful collection of songs from the musicals of Howard Goodall. Highlights include songs from Bend it Like Beckham and Girlfriends. The songbook also features insights and quotes from some of the musicals' cast members including Rosalie Craig and Lucie Jones and includes beautiful audio tracks by West End leading lady Lauren Samuels, accompanied by the composer.

The Gravity of Kindness is Howard Goodall's stunning setting of Naomi Shihab Nye's poem Kindness, for SATB and piano with optional soprano solo. It was composed for the highly regarded Addison Singers, in memory of their long-standing member Cathy Bereznicki. Kindness is framed by two lullabies: the Mexican Arrorro mi nino and the well-known Coventry Carol, underpinned by the universal themes of unconditional love and the hope that kindness brings. The contemporary, reflective and uplifting style of the music makes this a versatile work: whilst ideal for Christmas concerts, it is...