A more serious central shanty Demons is framed by two light-hearted settings ...(+)
A more serious central shanty Demons is framed by two light-hearted settings Enticement and Drunken Sailor. The ending is extrovert and rumbustious and almost guaranteed to bring the house down.
Cecilia McDowall's I Know That My Redeemer Liveth for SSA(A)TB unaccompanied. Th...(+)
Cecilia McDowall's I Know That My Redeemer Liveth for SSA(A)TB unaccompanied. This attractive motet was written for performance alongside Brahms's Requiem following the precedent of Handel's famous setting of the same text being sung at the premiere of the Brahms in 1868. The gracefully sculpted music clothes the text with touching melodies expressive harmonies and varied sonorities.
Barn Dances is a set of four abstract pieces drawing their titles from the name ...(+)
Barn Dances is a set of four abstract pieces drawing their titles from the name of a particular dance step used in cowboy dances. Taking the name of the step as a point of departure Larsen's idea was to take a flight of fancy in each movement and to create the musical equivalent of a character drawing. Thus this lively set encompasses various styles including hoedown jig swing and a waltz. Suitable for concert use by conservatory students and accomplished school musicians.
Wayfarin' Stranger is a two-part upper voice version of the SAB setting of the p...(+)
Wayfarin' Stranger is a two-part upper voice version of the SAB setting of the popular American folksong that is featured in SongStream 2: An American Journey. A blues flavour in the accompaniment and a canon in the middle section give the familiar tune fresh appeal.
Set of parts for John Rutter's arrangement of Joy to the World. The carol is ava...(+)
Set of parts for John Rutter's arrangement of Joy to the World. The carol is available as an individual choral leaflet and as part of the Christmas collection Joy to the World; this set of parts is compatible with both. Please note that this accompaniment is not compatible with the version of the carol in the O holy night collection.
Bob Chilcott presents us with this compelling a cappella setting of Henry Van ...(+)
Bob Chilcott presents us with this compelling a cappella setting of Henry Van Dyke's poem 'God Of The Open Air'. This beautiful piece has a continual sense of motion created by the 7/8 metre and scat singing style that is passed around the parts. This is a powerful and uplifting anthem for general worship. For SSAA unaccompanied with optional handbells.
Suitable for both concert and liturgical use Wassail Carol perfectly heralds th...(+)
Suitable for both concert and liturgical use Wassail Carol perfectly heralds the arrival of Christmas. With a lively organ part and in a similar style to his Sir Christemas this piece will deliver an exhilarating and exuberant performance.
Bob Chilcott's The Wellspring for SATB and Piano.This captivating carol with wor...(+)
Bob Chilcott's The Wellspring for SATB and Piano.This captivating carol with words by Kevin Crossley-Holland features satisfyingly rich harmonies and a rippling Piano accompaniment that draws inspiration from the water imagery of the text. In the mould of God be in my head (from the 1514 Sarum Primer) the words implore the Christ-child to dwell within us and Chilcott's setting perfectly complements the text with its beguiling Vocal lines and affirmatory feel.
John Rutter's Depart In Peace for SATB choir and Organ.This elegant setting of t...(+)
John Rutter's Depart In Peace for SATB choir and Organ.This elegant setting of the Evensong canticle Nunc Dimittis is in homage to and in the style of composer Sir Charles Villiers Stanford whose own Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis settings are staples of the English church repertoire. An accompanying setting of the Magnificat (My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord) is also available.
This entertaining three-part arrangement of the popular sea shanty was written f...(+)
This entertaining three-part arrangement of the popular sea shanty was written for Cambiata North West. The humorous lyrics are complemented by a jovial piano accompaniment and the piece includes several key changes allowing different parts to take the lead with the melody.
Gabriel Jackson's O Quam Gloriosum for SATB and Organ. Written for the 20th Anni...(+)
Gabriel Jackson's O Quam Gloriosum for SATB and Organ. Written for the 20th Anniversary of Norwich Cathedral Girls' Choir this setting of the well-known All Saints Day text juxtaposes flowing melodic lines in the sopranos with rich homophonic passages each bringing the text to the fore. The Organ plays a prominent role providing gentle undulating accompaniment as well as fanfare-like exclamations.
Adam Lay Ybounden by Ben Parry for SATB unaccompanied.Parry presents a fresh tak...(+)
Adam Lay Ybounden by Ben Parry for SATB unaccompanied.Parry presents a fresh take on this popular 15th-century macaronic carol through appealing imitation strong rhythmic interest and imaginative harmonic language leading to a satisfying Tierce de Picardie.
Blue Third Pieces for flute or B flat clarinet and guitar is a homage to the in...(+)
Blue Third Pieces for flute or B flat clarinet and guitar is a homage to the interval of the third and its place in the blues. Including references to Ray Charles and using samples from Dizzy Gillespie and Kenny Clark's 1945 jazz piece 'Salt Peanuts' a slow improvisatory movement is paired with a lively syncopated one. A stylish work for an interesting instrumental duo.
As I Sat On A Sunny Bank by Malcolm Archer for SATB and Organ.Archer's innovativ...(+)
As I Sat On A Sunny Bank by Malcolm Archer for SATB and Organ.Archer's innovative setting of this traditional text swings energetically between 7/8 and 6/8 presenting a fresh take on the original tune. This piece offers a dash of cheerful festivity in any Christmas concert or service.
'London Bells' the third movement from Bob Chilcott's Songs and Cries of London...(+)
'London Bells' the third movement from Bob Chilcott's Songs and Cries of London Town is an energetic and vibrant arrangement of the traditional 'oranges and lemons' rhyme. It is presented here as a stand-alone piece with a reduced piano accompaniment for one piano and an optional part for tubular bells. Also included is the upper-voice material for the fifth movement 'Good morrow!' bringing together all of the upper-voice material from Songs and Cries of London Town in one leaflet for use as the upper-voice choir part in performances of the larger work.
This tender Advent carol by Bob Chilcott sets an original text by Charles Bennet...(+)
This tender Advent carol by Bob Chilcott sets an original text by Charles Bennett that creates a sense of anticipation for the arrival of Jesus. Underpinned by a gently rippling piano part throughout the piece opens with a simple choral melody that blossoms into expressive harmonies before the music gently fades away.
Following the success of Hymn Miniatures 1 Rebecca Groom te Velde presents a se...(+)
Following the success of Hymn Miniatures 1 Rebecca Groom te Velde presents a second collection of twenty-eight practical arrangements for organ. These short pieces each based on a well-known hymn tune are ideal for use as service interludes hymn introductions communion meditations and short preludes offertories and postludes. Suitable for use throughout the year te Velde's accessible arrangements will prove invaluable to the church musician looking for fresh repertoire to enhance services.Austrian Hymn - TrioAbbot's Leigh - IntradaAsh Grove - DeclamationBesançon - DanceCarlisle - DeclamationCrucifer -FanfareDarwall's 148th - MeditationDivinum mysterium - MeditationEbenezer - TrioEngelberg - FanfareGelobt sei Gott - IntradaFoundation - MeditationGrande Isle - MusetteHanover - MeditationIn Babilone - PastoraleIn dulci jubilo - MusetteLaudate Dominum - MeditationLlangloffan - MeditationLyons - TrioMonkland - DuoMorning Hymn - DuoPuer nobis nascitur - PastoraleSt. Columba - MeditationSt. Denio - MeditationSt. George>'s Windsor - MeditationSt. Peter - MeditationTruro - IntradaUnser Herrscher - Meditation
This is the key by Alan Bullard for unison voices with optional second part an...(+)
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.