Nine Hundred Miles

The Appalachian folk song Nine Hundred Miles From Home arranged by Emile Schillio for SATB chorus with Piano accompaniment.

American Melodies After 1865-These American melodies sound great on the flute. They also provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing extended breath-control and the playing of high notes. This collection covers many kinds of music.Millions of Americans grew up singing 'Attisket Atasket ' 'Put Your Little Foot ' and 'Paddywhack.' Immigrants brought delights like ?First Night in America? and 'My Love Is in America.' John Philip Sousa captured the Americana ofhis time in marches for all time such as 'The Fairest of the Fair ' 'King Cotton' and 'Boy Scouts of America.' All across the country Americans sang and whistled 'Nine Hundred Miles ' 'Gypsy Dave ' and 'Pie in the Sky.' Aseparate recorder edition is available.

Americana 1865-These American melodies sound great on a soprano recorder. They also provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing extended breath-control and the playing of high notes. This collection covers many kinds ofmusic. Millions of Americans grew up singing 'Attisket Atasket' 'Put Your Little Foot' and 'Paddywhack'. Immigrants brought delights like 'First Night in America' and 'My Love Is in America'. John Philip Sousa captured theAmericana of his time in marches for all time such as 'The Fairest of the Fair' 'King Cotton' and 'Boy Scouts of America'. All across the country Americans sang and whistled 'Nine Hundred Miles' 'Gypsy Dave' and 'Pie in theSky'. Although arranged primarily for soprano recorder most of these solos can be played on tenor or alto recorder. (On the alto use 'C' fingerings.) A separate flute edition is available.

The Kikapust Choral Series offers choirs an extensive choice of close-harmony a cappella arrangements. All of our arrangers / composers Jonathan Rathbone Ben Parry & Mark Williams were long-standing members ofthe Swingle Singers.The Oak and the Ash [Duration 2:59]Swing Low Sweet Chariot [Duration 4:09]Nine Hundred Miles [Duration 1:58]

The lonely train whistle and the traveler far from home are highlighted in this folk classic recorded by Ramblin' Jack Elliot Odetta and other greats. Add guitar bass and drums for an authentic '50s feel. Available separately:SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts (ac gtr b dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:35.

The plaintive sound of the lonesome train whistle and the longing of the traveler for home are evoked in this well-crafted setting of an American classic. An urgent rhythmic groove and contrasting cello line give it a contemporary feel that is instantly compelling.

The Vocal Library High Voice-Concert arrangements for voice and piano in an art song style of 35 great folksongs from the American heritage. These interesting and expressive settings are appropriate for collegiate recitals or advanced high school singers ascontest solos. The songs range from comic to sad from rowdy to inspirational and there are selections appropriate for women and men singers. The collection is primarily comprised of secular folksongs with a few sacred Americanfolk tunes. The same songs appear transposed in the editions for High Voice and Low Voice. There are three bonus duets. Includes fresh arrangements of ?Amazing Grace ? ?Black Is the Color of My True Love'sHair ? ?The Cruel War Is Raging ? ?How Can I Keep from Singing' ? ?I Gave My Love a Cherry ? ?Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier ? ?Shenandoah ? ?Soldier Soldier Will You Marry Me ? ?The Streets of Laredo ? ?Wayfaring Stranger ? ?Wondrous Love? and more.

De 'Shenandoah' à 'Silente Night' en passant par 'Amazing Grace' tous les plus célèbres morceaux d'harmonica deviennent bluesy lorsqu'on les joue en seconde position. Dans ce livre CD, Jon Gindick transcrit et joue 100 chansons que tout le monde connaît dans un style blues / Harmonica / Partition Cd

Choral-One of many genres of the American Folk song traditions the work song and the railroad song are two of the most common. These were often sung during times of travel as a means of passing time but also as a means of up-lifing spirits. This example offers hope along with a solid example of the style so important in American Folk Song history.