Oxford-University-Press - Choral Unison

In time of silver rain. for unison voices and piano This secular work for upper voices sensitively sets Langston Hughes's poem of the same name. Featuring a lilting melodic line, eloquent part-writing, and an effective piano part. Also available inversions for SA and piano, SABar and piano, and solo voice (high/low).

For Unison upper voices (with optional parts) Brass Quintet and optional Percussion.A Sporting Chance is a fun and lively choral work on the theme of sport games and exercise. Each of the seven movements celebrates a different sport - you'll find running soccer weightlifting and more - and words by the composer provide an entertaining narrative of each event. Look out for exciting choral effects such as panting rapping and grunting as well as active audience participation and even a slow-motion race from the trumpet players. Scored for unison voices with optional extra parts this crowd-pleaser will have both choir and audience cheering for theirhome team and willing the athlete to 'run for gold'!Bob ChilcottBob Chilcott has been involved with choral music all his life first as a Chorister and then a Choral Scholar at King's College Cambridge. Later he sang and composed music for 12 years with the King's Singers. His experiences with that group his passionate commitment to young and amateur choirs and his profound belief that music can unite people have inspired him both to compose full-time and through proactive workshopping to promote choral music worldwide.

from The Sprig of Thyme-Three folk-songs selected from the choral cycle The Sprig of Thyme arranged for Unison voices by John Rutter.

Song To The Moon by Alan Bullard for Unison Voices with optional Descant and Piano.This attractive piece for Unison Voices celebrates the wonder of the 'bright new moon'. The composer's own text based on traditional Hebridean poems is set to a simple flowing melody and the optional descant in the final section soars over the melody and introduces an echo effect. The Piano accompaniment supports the Vocal lines while providing additional colours and textures.

For unison voices and Piano Accompaniment a wonderful little carol with words and music by John Rutter.

This is the key by Alan Bullard for unison voices with optional second part and Piano.This is the key is a dramatic narrative piece perfect for children's and youth choirs. It can be sung in unison throughout or the score contains options for two parts sometimes singing alternating phrases and at other times singing together in two-part harmony. Sections in different tempos and keys create a variety of moods and the continuous piano part features running quavers a rhythmic bass line and shimmering spread chords.

Five Shakespeare Songs brings together the work of the late Sir David Willcocks ('England's choir master') and the Bard in a suite of well-loved upper-voice pieces with favourite texts optional readings and music of unsurpassed charm.