A Little English

What fun! The translation notes contain an apology for those who speak authentic Italian because this opera spoof is pure comedy! Nancy Grundahl has created a hilarious medley of some of the most famous arias of all time usingItalian musical vocabulary for text as well as some “original” Italian-ish words with a little English mixed in. “La Vocabulario di Musica” uses each opera snippet to demonstrate the meaning of the text.For example “Quando m'en vo” is con grazia (with grace) and con molto eleganza (with much elegance). The “Love Duet” from The Magic Flute demonstrates pizzicato. “Habanera” fromCarmen portrays espressivo apassionata mysterioso and ostinato to name a few. A fabulous learning tool this humorous compilation will bring the house down! For concert festival or just for fun!

Mezzo-Soprano Book Only-For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys authentically transcribed from their original vocal scores. Perfect for study and equally suitable for the most important auditions and performances each volume is dedicated to a specific vocal range and contains dozens of songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Multiple volumes are available for each of four vocal ranges: Soprano Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Tenor and Baritone/Bass. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary audition tips and 16-barcut suggestions for each song make it the most useful and relevant song library of its kind. Titles: My Own Best Friend (Chicago) · Back on Base (Closer Than Ever) · That Mister Man of Mine (Dames at Sea) · A Little Brains A Little Talent (Damn Yankees) · Something of My Own (Dessa Rose) · I Know the Truth (Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida) · Holding to the Ground (Falsettos) · Think of Meryl Streep (Fame: The Musical) · A Little Girl from Little Rock (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) · Lazy Afternoon (The Golden Apple) · What Is a Woman? (I Do I Do) · Old Friend (I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road) · Last Midnight (Into the Woods) · Moments in the Woods (Into the Woods) · Somewhere That's Green (Little Shop of Horrors) · West End Avenue (The Magic Show) · Tell Me Why (A Man of No Importance) · Take It on the Chin (Me and My Girl) · Like It Was (Merrily We Roll Along) · The Music Still Plays On (A New Brain) · Mad About the Boy (Oh! Coward) · It's a Fine Life (Oliver!) · How Can I Wait? (Paint Your Wagon) · Zip (Pal Joey) · My Cousin in Milwaukee (Pardon My English) · Notice Me Horton (Seussical the Musical) · Wonderful Wonderful Day (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) · What a Nice Idea (Two Gentlemen of Verona) · If You Hadn't but You Did (Two on the Aisle ) · Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) · Millwork (Working).

A Century of English Song - Volume VII is a superb anthology that comprises ten 20th-century choral pieces for Tenor voice and Piano accompaniment. It is an authoratative edition that has been published in collaboration with The Association of English Singers and Speakers. The series includes songs by talented and distinctive composers who may be little known outside specialist circles not just popular and well known writers. The pieces are enjoyable and expressive and will help increase appreciation for the English Song genre. This is the seventh volume in the A Century of English Song series and contains ten songs for Tenor voice and Piano edited byMichael Pilkington.

Katie Melua and Bob Chilcott's version of the traditional Ukrainian carol The Little Swallow/Shchedryk for SATB choir unaccompanied. Following a collaboration with Katie Melua on her 2016 album 'In Winter'  Bob Chilcott created a choral arrangement of this traditional Ukrainian carol first introduced to the English-speaking world as 'Carol of the Bells' with lyrics that link it to Christmas. Here the original is presented in Ukrainian and English with haunting and atmospheric folk motifs distributed between the parts.

A Practical Approach To The Language And The Repertoire-Stephen Varcoe is well known in the UK and internationally as a Bass-Baritone with a wide ranging repertoire. His love of the English language and English music coupled with his particular gift for singing songs with clarity and meaning have prompted him to crystallise and set down some of his ideas. This book is specifically aimed at British students who might otherwise receive little encouragement to explore their own cultural heritage but it will also appeal to foreign singers who are looking for guidance in singing English.

All things are possible if you just take it ?little by little step by step...? This Swahili phrase with added English text is written in an African folk style by Jerry Estes. The easy harmonies are lively andsupported by a percussive piano accompaniment. The performance/accompaniment track adds even more rhythmic excitement. Haba Na Haba is a wonderful selection for your young singers to learn and enjoy. Available: 3-Part Mixed;2-Part; StudioTrax A/P CD.

Delius Bridge And Somervell-This series which aims to cover the whole repertoire of English song is designed not merely as a practical guide for singers and teachers but also to be of use to the ever-increasing number of students wishing to study particular areas of the subject - the music the poetry or both.Each piece features a full description and commentary providing detailed information of the song's origin and nature. This is an invaluable anthology presenting the enormous repertoire available but unfortunately little known to those who should be most concerned - English singers themselves.This edition is a comprehensive guide to the songs of Bridge Delius andSomervell.The description of each song includes its tonality range meter and duration.

“Little Star” is a best-selling holiday partner-song by Jill Gallina. The master of the partner-song format Jill has written a sparkling countermelody to complement the well-known English carol “The FirstNoel.” The optional text provided in the choral makes “Little Star” acceptable in most school settings and a fine choice for young church choirs. Performance options are varied and could include audiences orcongregations singing “The First Noel ” with the choir singing the countermelody.

La communauté Songbook offre 100 chansons avec des mots, des cordes et des accompagnements piano. English songs, chansons écossais, irlandais chansons, chansons gallois, chants sacrés, chansons festives, chansons de plantation, chansons américains, comptines, tours et captures, chansons de mer et soldat chansons. Un livre essentiel ' poche ' récemment réédité./ Recueil / Voix

Górecki's Church Songs, based on melodies from Rev Jan Siedlecki's ?piewniki Ko?cielne ('church songbooks'), were composed in 1986. This edition is based on the PWM edition of 2013, which was produced with the assistance of Anna Górecka and Miko?aj Górecki. A special feature of the Boosey publications is the new, alternative Latin sung text by Edward Tambling, which will be attractive to the many choirs who do not wish to sing in Polish. The Latin text is carefully crafted to fit Górecki's score and is both poetic and sensitive to the devotional aspect of the songs. English translations from the Polish are also included, for reference only. The three publications present the songs for sacred use according to devotional subject-matter. In concert performances the songs, or a selection of them, may be performed in any order and combination. Vol 1 contains six songs in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The seven songs in vol 2 take the themes of Good Friday, the Crucifixion, The Cross of Christ and the Resurrection. Vol 3 contains seven songs in praise of St Joseph, St Anne and St Nicholas, the Blessed Sacrament, the Trinity and the Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Contrasting colors and varied orchestration techniques make this majestic setting of OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM come alive for Christmas. Of the three different tunes that are commonly associated with the original carol text this arrangement uses the melody that?s best known in England. ENGLISH CAROL FANTASY remains entirely accessible to bands at this level and plenty of cueing makes sure it?s useful for ensembles of all shapes and sizes. Feature your deserving young trumpet section leader on the easy solo or let the entire first trumpet section play it soli. The low woodwinds and brass also get some ?well doubled? exposure so playing this one will be fun for all.Try it!

Two lovely little pieces from our familiar choral masterworks series said to be among the most beautiful examples of the type in English choral music they are excellent for Lent in liturgical churches or for concert performance.