O Waly Waly & Other Classic English Melodies contains three well-known English folk melodies are arranged for soprano and alto singers with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Featured are: Dashing away with the smoothing iron  Early one morning and O waly waly; the latter tune also features in L’Estrange’s hit cantata Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose entitled The water is wide. The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding repertoire for beginner choirs ranging from world music to pop classics and original pieces. Perfect for singers of all ages the series also offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SAMen choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers.

This lively original is set in the style of a Hungarian csardas with sparkling dance-like rhythms and a whirling twirling text that evokes the gypsy-style violin that it describes. Perform it as a concert piece or use the energetic ShowTrax Cassette to display a variety of European folk dances. Available: SAB 2-Part ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

The South African folk song Thula Thula Ngoana arranged by Greg Gilpin for 2-Part choir.

Everest Charles W.-The southern folk harp tradition is full of inspirational melodies. Here Jonathan Shippey sets one of these melodies for two-part mixed voices with piano and optional hammered dulcimer (though it works fine without the dulcimer). Be creative it's worth it!

The traditional canon Dona Nobis Pacem is partnered with an original song for an effective showcase for young singers. Ideal for Veteran's Day Memorial Day and other occasions it speaks of the sacrifices our forefathers made in the name of liberty.

Contemporary in style the traditional spiritual is paired with original music using the text of O'Shaughnessy's We are the music makers the dreamers of dreams. All creating a delightful and important up-beat partner-style work for young people. Contemporary in style the traditional spiritual is paired with original music using the text of O'Shaughnessy's We are the music makers the dreamers of dreams. All creating a delightful and important up-beat partner-style work for young people.