Hinshaw-Music - Choral 2-part

Ryan D. Neaveill returns to the Hinshaw catalog with a festive work for 2-part mixed voices keyboard and optional cello and violin._x000D_Sung in either Latin or to an English adaptation the piece could be performed by youth or adults alike.

This piece for two-part treble voices with piano was set to a poem by then fifth grader Noor Al-Sibai. Written in 2002 thoughts at the time were reminiscent of September 11 2001. The piece works well for all ages.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8-The concept for this piece was for children's voices but the two-part treble with piano would be lovely with treble voices of any age. Taken from Ecclesiastes 3 the piece would be perfect on a spring concert. It could also be used in a sacred setting.

From our Accent On Youth series comes this simple children's prayer. Easily learned with just enough (optional) 2-part harmony to make it fun.

When The Cross's Bitter-A wonderfully stirring piece for two equal voices contrapuntal lines well within the reach of most high school or adult choirs. This moderately advanced choral work is from our Jean Ashworth_x000D_Bartle Choral Series. _x000D_'The duet from cantata 99 (by J.S. Bach) has become a permanent fixture in the repertoire of the Toronto Children's Chorus'.- Jean Ashworth Bartle.

French Carol-Lucy Hirt sets the delightful French carol Il Est Ne for two-part treble voices (children or adults) with piano or handbells or optional orff instruments. The handbell part is included at the back of the octavo.

From the Accent On Youth Series. An absolutely darling 2-part children's piece with unique rhythms and clever words

Spiritual-Heart-lifting spiritual arranged for two-part choir fairly easy to perform

The team of Green and Crescenz gives us another thought-provoking work. Scored for two-part treble voices the text and complementary music affirm 'We can help them find the ways to make the world a better place.' This piece works well with adults and children alike.

Written for two-part treble voices this setting of words by Lord Byron would work successfully for treble voices of all ages. Tom Shelton a successful middle school teacher understands quite well the capabilities of treble voices.

Another hit for the children's choir. This one is easy with a nice bit of counterpoint for a second part or a C instrument.

Simple easy very effective piece for two-part group of adults and/or childrenFor flute or violin obligatoAlso available in SATB (HMC1153)

A Bach piece arranged for two-part choir with keyboard. Good for Advent or any time of preparation and dedication

The Stabat Mater is considered to be of 13th century Franciscan origin. In the 15th century it was used as a sequence in connection with the new mass of the compassion of the Virgin Mary and became an official part of the Roman liturgy in 1727.Picturing the darkest hour in the passion story the poet poignantlydescribes Mary the mother of Christ broken by suffering weepingat the foot of the cross.The setting by Pergolesi composed in Naples Italy shortly before hisdeath from tuberculosis at the young age of 26 is recognized as amasterpiece. Pergolesi has cleverly combined 2 styles: the learnedcounterpoint of the style Antico and the new decorative languageof the Neopolitan opera. Composer/critic Jean-Jacques Rousseau calledthe opening movement 'the most perfect and touching duet to come fromthe pen of any composer'. The final amen can be heard at the end ofthe movie Amadeus. Mozart greatly admired the music of Pergolesi.The complete work was first published in London in 1749. The excerptsthat were chosen for this edition work extraordinarily well withyoung treble voice choir.Included In Collection:1. Stabat Mater Dolorosa- Mvt 1.2. Quae Moerebat Et Dolebat- Mvt 4.3. Fac Ut Ardeat Cor Meum- Mvt 8.4. Inflammatus Et Accensus- Mvt11.5. Quando Corpus- Mvt12. (Includes Mvnt 'Amen')

In this piece Tom Shelton combines a number of liturgical texts with some of his own prose. Scored for two-part treble voices descant piano and bells the work can be used successfully in both concert and church settings.