Composer Orlando Gibbons was the leading English composer of his time the late ...(+)
Composer Orlando Gibbons was the leading English composer of his time the late 16th and early 17th century. This five-Voice SSATB madrigal is the best known of his many madrigals and remains compellingly beautiful.The sheet music also includes A Catch on Tobacco by theologian philosopher and composer Dr Henry Aldrich. It dates from 1685 when the composer was Dean of Christ Church Oxford and widely known among his contemporaries as a convivial soul who among his writings created a Latin epigramme listing five reasons for drinking. The performance notes stipulate that the round is to be sung by four men while smoking their pipes.
Be Not Afeard is a work by John Joubert for Solo Soprano and Unaccompanied SATB...(+)
Be Not Afeard is a work by John Joubert for Solo Soprano and Unaccompanied SATB Choir. Commissioned by Music Sales to commemorate William Shakespeare's death the 400th anniversary of which falls in 2016 the work sets a speech from Act 3 Scene 2 of his final play 'The Tempest'. The work lasts around 4 and a half minutes.
From Heaven Distilled a Clemency is the third movement of Triptych a cantata fo...(+)
From Heaven Distilled a Clemency is the third movement of Triptych a cantata for choir and string orchestra. The aspirational text is underpinned by rhythmically-driving strings allowing the voices to soar excitedly overheard.
Written for the King's Singers, A Hymn To The Virgin won the 'A Carol for Christ...(+)
Written for the King's Singers, A Hymn To The Virgin won the 'A Carol for Christmas' competition run by the vocal sextet and Classic FM.Re-edited for SSATBB, the two languages of the text are set in contrasting styles of solo lines and chordal harmony, coming together at the end of each verse.A meditative work that would make an excellent concert ending. / Choeur SSATBB
Sleepsong is a rich Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abili...(+)
Sleepsong is a rich Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abilities with a new and exciting challenge.Released by Secret Garden in 2005 the song was written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland who also penned the Westlife hit You Raise Me Up. This beautiful and peaceful choral version has been arranged by Desmond Earley for six part chorus with Soprano solo. It was first performed by UCD Choral Scholars on April 19 2012.The piece is perfect for choruses looking to take their singing forward with specific directions for staggered breathing throughout offering an added challenge forensembles. Although designed to be sung A Cappella the arrangement includes a piano reduction for easy rehearsal.
Setting the text of Richardâ??s brother Thomas Music scored for unaccompanie...(+)
Setting the text of Richardâ??s brother Thomas Music scored for unaccompanied SSATBB choir was commissioned by Judith Godsland for Commotioâ??s 20th Anniversary Concert in September 2019.
Sleepsong is a rich, Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abili...(+)
Sleepsong is a rich, Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abilities with a new and exciting challenge. Released by Secret Garden in 2005, the song was written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland who also penned the Westlife hit, You Raise Me Up . This beautiful and peaceful choral version has been arranged by Desmond Earley for six part chorus with Soprano solo. It was first performed by UCD Choral Scholars on April 19 2012. The piece is perfect for choruses looking to take their singing forward, with specific directions for staggered breathing throughout offering an added challenge for ensembles. Although designed to be sung A Cappella, the arrangement includes a piano reduction for easy rehearsal. / Choeur SSATBB