16 Two-part Songs

These part-songs were the first of Britten's works to be published. In 1932 Britten showed the pieces to John Ireland during discussions about proofs and possible transpositions.First called Three Studies InCanon revisions in 1932 by the Composer lead to the transposition of The Ride-By-Nights and The Rainbow into G minor and C major respectively.

The latest addition to the bestselling Little Voices series features five favourite Songs From The Movies specially arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs. Featuring some invaluable performance hints and tips this is the complete teaching package for some fantastic songs. With five favourite songs from the major animated movies 'Frozen' (Let It Go) 'Despicable Me' (Happy) 'The Lego Movie' (Everything Is Awesome) 'Kung Fu Panda' (Kung Fu Fighting) and 'Toy Story 3' (Le Freak) not only is this a fantastic way to introduce young beginners to part-singing these are also catchy and familiar songs that children will love to sing. Every song appears in standard notation with the two vocal parts as well as the Piano Accompaniment with chord names. Little Voices also includes some invaluable tips for teaching learning and performing these songs both in general and specific to each tune written by the arranger Barrie Carson-Taylor. This makes learning them as easy as possible and coupled with the enjoyable melodies as enjoyable as possible. For young beginners who are just starting out with part-singing this is the perfect package to get children singing songs they know and love. The popular melodies wonderfully arranged harmonies and essential hints make Little Voices - Songs From The Movies a brilliant choice for young choirs and groups.

Little Voices Songs from the Movies presents favourite songs from five major animated movie hits. Specially arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs these much-loved songs make a popular introduction to part-singing for young beginner groups. This book includes piano backing tracks and demonstration audio with children’s voices available to stream and download online – plus lyric presentations that can be projected on-screen making it perfect for the classroom. Add to this teaching tips and hints and Songs from the Movies is the complete teaching package. Most of all these are the songs that children really want to sing!

Little Voices Christmas brings together five fun festive songs specially selected and arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs. The included online audio contains complete vocal and piano versions plus piano-only accompaniments to each song available to stream and download. Each themed book in the Little Voices series contains five songs that make a perfect introduction to part-singing for beginner groups.

Little Voices ABBA! brings together five hit songs from the supergroup specially selected and arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs. The included online audio contains complete vocal and piano versions plus piano-only accompaniments to each song available to stream and download. Each themed book in the Little Voices series contains five songs that make a perfect introduction to part-singing for beginner groups.

Little Voices Showtunes brings together five fun musical songs specially selected and arranged in two parts (SS) for young groups and choirs. The included online audio contains complete vocal and piano versions plus piano-only accompaniments to each song available to stream and download. Each themed book in the Little Voices series contains five songs that make a perfect introduction to part-singing for beginner groups.

The Ship Of Rio by Benjamin Britten for 2-part boys' or women's voices and piano from Three Two-part Songs.

The Ride-By-Nights by Benjamin Britten for 2-part boys' or women's voices and Piano. From Three Two-part Songs.

Three wonderful characterful pieces by Betty Roe for Two-Part Upper voices and Piano accompaniment. These bright songs are based on texts by the Poet Charles Causley. This set is suitable for Children's voices and the subject matter will inspire and entertain them too! Adults meanwhile will be reminded fondly of childhood games and thoughts.

Sixteen Two-Part Songs written by German composer Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847).

Bavarian Song is a traditional German melody arranged for SA two-part Upper Voice chorus with Piano accompaniment by Havelock Nelson. The words have been translated into English and adapted by Sidney Rowe. This song is suitable for any female or school-age choir and is dedicated to Jean Crittall. Havelock Nelson (1917-1996) was an Irish composer pianist and conductor. He studied at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal Irish Academy of Music before settling in Belfast where he worked for the BBC for over 30 years. His compositions range from ballet and orchestral works to anthems part songs and solo instrumental pieces.