The Water Is Wide SATB

This a cappella collection of pieces for mixed choir by Eric Whitacre is the first available printed music compilation of its kind for the composer. The book includes pieces of varying difficulty wide-rangingin theme from the iconic Sleep and Water Night to the quietly angelic Lux Aurumque (Light and Gold) and the recent Nox Aurumque (Night and Gold). A Boy and a Girl and ThisMarriage are both wonderfully tender pieces and the inclusion of the early Go Lovely Rose marks the beginning of a journey through Whitacre's choral output from this first success to the present day.Eric Whitacre is a Los Angeles-based composer and conductor who is held in the highest esteem everywhere inspiring and motivating a new generation of singers and musicians. His music creates a visceral impassioned response in audiences and performers. In 2008 the all-Whitacre choral CD 'Cloudburst' released by the British ensemble Polyphony on Hyperion Records became and unexpected international best-seller topping theclassical charts and earning a Grammy nomination. The BBC raves that 'what hits you straight between the eyes is the honesty optimism and sheer belief that passes any pretension. This is music that can actually make yousmile'.

Par WHITBOURN JAMES. This glorious collection of beautiful choral music by composer James Whitbourn includes fifteen short works drawn from his oeuvre from the first few years of the 21st century. Many of his greatest compositions are included in The Choral Collection, with many of the pieces working perfectly for seasonal performances, while also reflecting the many fruitful collaborations of Whitbourn's distinguished career. All works are arranged for SATB Choir. James Whitbourn has become renowned throughout the world for his acclaimed compositions and settings of numerous texts. He has been described as truly original and an innovator of contemporary British choral music, collaborating with people like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. The former appears here, as A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu, a setting of one of the Archbishop's prayers. His arrangements and compositions for the King's College Choir have been universally critically acclaimed, with A Great And Mighty Wonder, Nunc Dimittis and Were You There? representing these hugely popular collaborations. Whitbourn has also had a very close relationship with the BBC since his beginnings as a composer, working with them on three pieces within The Choral Collection. Eternal Rest and Give Us The Wings Of Faith were both composed specifically for television broadcast, the former (in its orchestral form) was played for the funeral of the Queen Mother in 2002. His longest work, for which he is most famous, is a setting of text from'the Diary of Anne Frank'. There Is No Speech Or Language comes from this work, taking its text from other sources, but that still maintain the beauty and tragedy of the wider piece. The Choral Collection of fifteen compositions by James Whitbourn is full of beautiful, haunting, uplifting and inspiring melodies for SATB Choir and Organ Accompaniment from one of the most treasured British choral composers. The brilliant choice of texts throughout is matched only by the sheer compositional skill of Whitbourn in evoking the emotions of the words in the musical form. Also included are suggestions for seasonal song use, a list of recordings, and fascinating song notes written by Whitbourn himself. The joy of choral singing is nowhere more evident than in a work by James Whitbourn, and performances of any piece within this collection is sure to be remembered for a long time to come./ Recueil / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orgue

Mark Hayes' arrangement of the folk song The Water Is Wide for SATB Choir.This new arrangement is destined to become a classic and a favorite of choral groups of any age. It's fresh inventive yet rich in choral tradition - hallmarks of Mark Hayes' writing. The first verse is strong unison writing the second features an echo section the third is voiced with lush fluid harmonies and the fourth scores the female voices in counterpoint with the men. The arrangement fades away 'like the morning dew'.A SoundPax and SoundTrax CD is available to accompany this vocal score.

This folk song as sung by the King's Singers is presented here expertly arranged for SATB choir by Philip Lawson.

Shenandoah - The Water Is Wide-'Cross The Wide Missouri is a wonderful pairing of two fantastic folk songs; Shenandoah and The Water is Wide.The fluid vocal develops the choir's beautiful tone and professional control. As the bright piano and optional flute provide a flowing and pleasing accompaniment resulting in a complete master piece arranged by Don Besig and Nancy Price.

Psalm 42-Using Psalm 42 as text this piece has a unique and beautiful melody with lush overtones and wide dynamic ranges. For a good high school SATB choir or for collegiate performance. With piano.

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From the PBS program A Company of Voices by Conspirare this beloved folk tune is arranged for cello solo soprano mixed voices and piano in a rich and sonorous setting that is simply breathtaking. Cello part included. Duration:ca. 3:45. Recorded by Conspirare Craig Hella Johnson conductor.

Folk-Richard Smith's arrangement of this familiar folk song is perfect for a secondary chorus

Combining the famous English folk tune “The Water Is Wide ” with new lyrics this expressive original work features smooth flowing lines and an inspirational message. “When peace shall come like early spring amisting calm o'er everything sweet breath of hope from everyone we dream of days when peace shall come.” An excellent choice for many types of programs. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA. Duration: ca. 2:55.