Sacred Classics - Low Voice

A collection of the most popular and most important sacred songs. Sacred Classics contains twelve essential sacred favourites for classical singers including Panis Angelicus Ave Maria and Crucifixus. All arranged for High Voices and Piano with a CD featuring all the songs with and without piano accompaniment.

Low Voice Compiled by Joan Frey Boytim-Joan Boytim compiler of The First Book of Solos series is the most respected name in widely-used publications for the developing singer. She brings her expertise and vast knowledge of literature into the sacred genre with thiscollection which presents traditional sacred solos for classical voice and piano. The songs span from the easy to the more challenging but all are within the realm of a reasonable ?classical? solo for a churchservice. Some of the songs included have long been out of print. The 43 selections range from classics by Bach and Mozart to early 20th century favorites and rarities.

Twelve essential sacred favourites for classical singers. Includes 'Panis Angelicus' 'Ave Maria' and 'Crucifixus'. Piano and voice arrangements. CD includes songs with and without piano accompaniment.

The Album Of Sacred Songs was first published in 1918 as part of the ever-popular Schirmer's Library Of Musical Classics. Since then it has been re-released and re-printed many times but the original and much-loved collection of songs it contains has remained the same. Hidden within its 100+ pages are 22 sacred works by Bizet Gounod Hiller Mendelssohn Saint-Saens and many others all arranged for High Voice and Piano. This is a volume that will be treasured and re-used many times.

The Vocal Library. A huge collection of 70 sacred songs for classical singers spanning an enormous range of literature including art songs traditional songs 28 classic Burleigh spiritual arrangements (experts on African-American spirituals contend they are for singers of all ethnic heritages) and distinctive concert arrangements of hymns and folksongs by Richard Walters. There are four duets included. This collection will be as useful in the voice studio as in every working singer's repertoire and every church music library.

CHANGING VOICES CHRISTMAS is an exciting collection of Christmas carols and popular songs specifically arranged for changing or ‘cambiata’ male voices. These arrangements are intended to be sung by boys aged approximately 11 years and upwards; precisely the time when many boys give up singing as their changing voices cease to fit comfortably within traditional vocal ranges. Progressive in difficulty and ranging from classic carols to more contemporary Christmas hits the pieces in this collection are suitable for performance in both sacred and secular settings. Together they provide a dynamic and festive selection of music for boys’choral groups of all abilities. As well as the printed score this book is supported by SoundWise: eBook: a digital edition of your music to read on any device. Audio: full demonstration recordings of each piece plus accompaniment-only solo-only and rehearsal backing tracks. 'The arrangements by Ian Crawford are freely imagined bot most distinctive and novel here is the desire to provide a repertoire for teenage boys.' - Geoffrey Webber of choirandorgan.com

This useful inventive collection of sacred solos is a valuable resource for classical singers looking for church service material or the songs are also appropriate for a traditional recital.The collection includes art-song type settings of traditional songs plus more conventional classical material. Contents: Ah Holy Jesus â?¢ Amazing Grace â?¢ Ave Maria â?¢ Balm in Gilead â?¢ Brother James' Air â?¢ The Call â?¢ Deep River â?¢ How Can I Keep from Singing â?¢ Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring â?¢ Just a Closer Walk with Thee â?¢ Sheep May Safely Graze â?¢ Wayfaring Stranger â?¢ Wondrous Love â?¢ We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

For Classical Singres-Selection of sacred songs and spirituals that are appropriate for classical singers. Suitable for performances in church or recital. With a companion accompaniment CD.

English-'My music is my own and I have never tried to be original. That has always been my motto and I have only tried to use music to express all the feelings which life has to offer. This has led people to describe my music as ?so sad that it sounds like birds who have lost their wings? but also as ?the happiest classical music that we have ever heard?. My compositions are almost all sacred. They express not only my own faith but also my appreciation and respect for the timeless texts that have been used for centuries and centuries.' - Mårten JanssonMårten Jansson (b. 1965) elected member of the Föreningen svenska tonsättare (the Societyof Swedish Composers) graduated from the Royal College of Music Stockholm (KHM) with an MFA degree in Music Education Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Voice. For more than ten years he was the music director and conductor of Carmen one of the most prominent womens? Vocal ensembles in Sweden. He currently teaches Choral conducting and music theory as well as giving Vocal tuition at the Bolandgymnasiet and Musikskolan in his home town of Uppsala.Fear Thou Not was commissioned by the Swedish women's vocal ensemble Les Jolies (gold medalists in 2002 Choir Olympics. The piece depicts how man can change from doubting to believing led by the Father?s voice which both comforts and admonishes.

A wide variety of Sacred Songs from both Classical Romantic and 20th Century composers. Includes 'Cantique De Noel' (Adam) and 'I know That My Redeemer Liveth' (Handel).

The awe and wonder of this contemporary Christmas classic are masterfully portrayed in this beautifully orchestrated setting that will envelop your listeners in a warm sonic tapestry. A wonderful selection for school community and sacred concerts.

Mark Hayes does it again in his stellar adaptation of a true sacred evergreen. Mark's colorful orchestrations are highly imaginative and there is liberal use of solo voice making this piece not only a great choral moment but ashowcase for solo voice as well. The Holy City is destined to become an instant classic!