Par HAHN REYNALDO. Reynaldo Hahn 's Songs And Madrigals for three- and four-part choir. The time machine has no secrets for Reynaldo Hahn (1874-1947). After plunging his contemporaries into the delights of Renaissance revelry with the ‘ Bal De Beatrice D'Este', the composer continued to explore the past with a tribute, in 1907, to Rameau (in the final drumroll of the ‘ Sonatine' for Piano). He also published Songs And Madrigals, composed on a selection of texts written by famous 15th and 16th century poets: Charles d'Orleans, Jean-Antoine de Baï f and Agrippa d'Aubigne. Composed for three- and four-part choir (with optional Piano accompaniment duplicating the Vocals), these six Songs And Madrigals radiate a powerful charm that preserves them from affectation: Un Loyal Coeur envelops the listener in the polyphonic latticework of an enchanting melancholy, while Vivons, Mignarde borrows rhythmically from Lully to exalt the 'sweet life' that Coralie's lips promise to make even more voluptuous. With its seductive melody and expressive delays, Pleurez Avec Moi! bestows heartrending accents upon the sighs of a desolate soul. En Vous Disant Adieu, Comment Se Peut-il Faire Ainsi and Les Fourriers D'Ete round off this collection of deliberately archaic songs that exhale an irresistible freshness./ Répertoire / Choeur et Piano

A Short Madrigal Cycle for Mixed Chorus-A Short Madrigal Cycle for Mixed Chorus. Five very short pieces serve as a fine example of Mechem's ability to weave separate poems into a connected story. The texts about the joy and despair of love are by one of America'sgreat masters of the short lyric Sara Teasdale.

Together We Sing Series-16th-Century harmony meets 21st-Century technology in this novel take on the madrigal style. It sings the story of a couple falling in love with some help from Google Facebook and Twitter. Their relationship is torn apart by Friendster a failed social networking site. Lyric fun with solid musical writing in the madrigal style.

Music and merriment abound in this original madrigal-style work for a cappella voices. Includes choruses of Ding Dong! Merrily on High and We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a good measure of fa-la-la's to create a cheerful holiday showcase!

For Valentine's Day spring or anytime “Reflections of the Heart” is a wonderful musical triptych of love. Each of the three pieces could easily stand on its own or the entire trio may be performed as one work.“Blessings” is a sprightly madrigal-style wish for the good health and happiness of a beloved. “Impressions” is a beautiful memory of the moment when hands first touched. “One Perfect Treasure”is an expression of true love and contentment. A must for your library!

Discovery Level 1-The sights and sounds of Christmas fill the air bringing joy all around! This delightful original evokes a madrigal style especially for younger choirs either accompanied or a cappella. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Instrumental parts (1-4) available digitally. Duration: ca. 1:00.

Discovery Level 1-The sights and sounds of Christmas fill the air bringing joy all around! This delightful original evokes a madrigal style especially for younger choirs either accompanied or a cappella. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Instrumental parts (1-4) available digitally. Duration: ca. 1:00.

Come and celebrate today a very special holiday! This joyous original madrigal is designed for the limited ranges of the younger choir. Excellent voice leading allows you to transpose easily for all-treble/women's choir!Exceptional! Available: 3-Part Mixed a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:05.

After hours and hours of rehearsal your choir is ready to perform but is your audience ready to listen? Here is your chance to teach the audience how to perform their part of the concert! Sneezing coughing cell phones when to clap - it's all here in a clever novelty madrigal style that will be just as much fun to perform as it is instructive! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:15.

Edwin Fissinger's music has a distinctly American sound and his choral set Dakota Prairies uses poems that describe some of our north central states' most beautiful scenery. This is the fourth in the set and uses a poem byRobert I. Richardson. The madrigal-style writing is excellent for choirs of all sizes from festival to chamber.

Introduce junior high and middle school students to the joys of madrigal singing with this outstanding collection. Titles include: Sing We and Chant It (Morley) * Now Is the Month of Maying (Morley) * Matona Lovely Maiden (di Lasso) * Since Robin Hood (Weelkes) * Fair Phyllis I Saw (Farmer) * In These Delightful Pleasant Groves (Purcell) * Dancing and Springing (Hassler) * My Bonnie Lass She Smileth (Morley).

Combining Psalm 130 and 139 along with a text by Isaac Watts teacher and composer Robert H. Young gives us another of his a cappella treats. His contemporary madrigal style that incorporates a harmonic romanticism is bestparalleled with a fine dessert. Rich in texture his writing is so well-crafted church choirs enjoy singing his work as do fine college ensembles.

Prolific composer Orlando di Lasso's madrigal is carefully arranged for SATB voices with a fresh harmonic treatment. Understated in its approach the arrangement is relaxed and maintains the beauty of the original in acontemporary fashion. Available: SATB a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:26.

Let music fill your heart with joy in this delightful madrigal style piece. Easily learned and a great concert change of pace! Performance Time: Approx. 3:35.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA and TTB A cappella.

Remember Thy Creator-Although the words come from Ecclesiastes the message and music will fit any concert program. Reminding youth to be wise through their maturing years this piece breaks into a delightful na-nana section that carries a madrigal quality.