/ Ensemble A Vent, Choeur Mixte Et Piano
SKU: CF.SPS54
ISBN 9780825892981. UPC: 798408092986. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G minor.
With its title is taken from the text of Walt Whitman's poem Leaves of Grass, Setting Sail is an epic new piece that is expansive and sophisticated. Its luxuriant, reticent opening moves into beautiful lyrical lines and all-encompassing harmonies before leading into the journey at sea, punctuated with a cool 6/8 groove. To finish, we have a climactic return of the original lyrical material. This is a large-scale work of dramatic proportions.
SKU: CF.SPS54F
ISBN 9780825892998. UPC: 798408092993. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: HL.1134815
ISBN 9781705183045. UPC: 196288112907. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
3-part voices will love singing this original tune that gives a nod to the great sea shanties we love to sing. The setting is full of gusto as we “Heave ho! Away!” So, whether you're a wannabe sailor or just a lover of the sea, this is the perfect up-tempo choice for your general concert or themed event. Optional flute included for added sea-worthy flair.
SKU: HL.337794
UPC: 840126912333. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
Perhaps the quintessential Yacht rock song of the era, this Song of the Year Grammy winner from 1981 is as breezy as they come. Ed Lojeski's choral arrangement soars, gently setting the text of Christopher Cross's debut single with aplomb!
SKU: HL.48023799
Author: Thomas Campion.
Thomas Campion's Never weather-beaten sail is a sprightly text that powerfully evokes the sailor's plea for God's calming presence upon the sea's unrelenting rushing waves. At the opening of this work for unaccompanied mixed voices, the jaunty alto/tenor movement in thirds symbolises the curling waves of the undulating sea, the mellifluous soprano melody represents the boat's sails, and the bass section's never-changing 'A' provides the anchor. All four voices then come together in homophony, urging God to come quickly...and take my soul to rest. Rather than a simple repetition of thematic material in the manner of a standard hymn, the texture alters through the rest of the work until the very end where all voices gradually fade away into the distance, leaving what seems like a lone voice in the wilderness to cry to Thee. Contrasting to other well-known setting of this text, this new work provides a fresh interpretation, suitable for intermediate choirs.
SKU: GI.WW1737
UPC: 785147016564. English. Text by Sidney Lanier.
A driven, optimistic, and powerful setting of Sidney Lanier's gorgeous text, Sail Fast! will certainly be a favorite of your singers and audience. Written in the style of an upbeat Broadway song, the instrumentation and vocal writing is dynamic, offering teaching moments while still being accessible and fun for your singers.
SKU: AP.34761
UPC: 038081384870. English.
This stirring concert work evokes images of great sailing ships on an expansive sea. Sweeping melodies and full chords should be sung with purpose to achieve the rich musical potential. A symbolic text appropriate at any time of sailing on. Featured on PianoTrax 3 Accompaniment CD (00-34744).
About Alfred Choral Designs
Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: MA.EMR-54747
Superhero / Summer Holiday / Rainy Afernoon / Lazy Samba / Rumba Rhythm / Setting Sail / Jasmine Blossom / New Year's Polka.
SKU: MA.EMR-54740
SKU: MA.EMR-54738
SKU: LO.99-1973H
UPC: 000308107715.
This gorgeous setting of an ancient Chinese tune is tender in nature, possessing haunting melodies. It evokes a light, delicate style and a peaceful, serene mood, making it an ideal multicultural programming contrast.
