Shenandoah-Choral Part

American Traditional-The ?VOCES8 singles? series includes songs for which the group is particularly well known in choral arrangements produced specifically for VOCES8. This beautiful folk song was commissioned as part of our fifth anniversary celebrations in 2012 and was included in our EP ?In the Beginning? and on our US concert tour. It has always been a fun challenge to perform with gorgeous flowing lines and a great opening solo for the bass. Our annual visit to sing for friends in the Shenandoah Valley is never complete without a rendition of this arrangement; performing it at Abbey Road Studios (the film can be found on YouTube) was also an unforgettableexperience.

This choral suite captures all the drama emotion and history of America's Civil War past. John Jacobson's strongly evocative narration will make this a program meaningful to students and audiences alike. Songs include: TheBattle Cry of Freedom; Battle Hymn of the Republic; The Blue Tail Fly; The Cruel War Is Raging; Goober Peas; Good News; Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier; Oh! Susanna; Shenandoah; Tramp Tramp Tramp; When Johnny Comes Marching Home.Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 24:00.

And Other Classic American Folk Songs-Oh Shenandoah & Other American Folksongs forms part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs from world music to pop classics and showtunes.These American folk songs are arranged for soprano alto and combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. The straightforward piano accompaniment provides good support for the singers. Included are the beautiful title song an enchanting version of the Shaker hymn Simple gifts and a barn-storming medley of US country dances Low-down onthe Hoe-down! Stetsons at the ready...

As a metaphor Shenandoah is home for all of us. A place we long to be. There is so much passion in this new arrangement and the need to return home is evident in every chord. A great way to feature your women in the middle of your concert.

Only a truly great craftsman can offer a new setting of Shenandoah that can challenge the excellence already on the shelf. Following the success of the other voicings Memley gives us a setting for mixed voices that is a worthy contender. The basic tune is preserved with dignity the piano part supportive like a river beneath a floating craft.

The rippling undulation of the river is portrayed in the piano accompaniment of this well-crafted setting for men's voices of the American folksong. Sustained phrases and long open vowels make this an excellent work for building important choral skills.

This arrangement of the popular American folksong is atmospheric and expressive with the traditional melody moving seamlessly between voice parts and resting on a cushion of rich harmonies. Shenandoah has been recorded by The King's Singers on the album GOLD (Signum SIGCD500).

Une combinaison à couper le souffle de deux chansons de gens simples, nouvellement disponibles pour l'Afrique subsaharienne. Le traitement artistique de ces deux favoris élèvera votre chorale à un nouveau niveau d'excellence. Richement expressive. / Choeur SSA

This setting of the traditional folk song has the sustained phrases long open vowels and contemporary accompaniment that make it an excellent educational tool. Available: SATB 3-Part Mixed.

The slow and somewhat jazzy second movement of the contemporary cantata In These Things We Live is primarily a solo for mezzo-soprano or tenor with choir accompaniment. _x000D_The other two movements (each also published separately) are: In These Things We Live (HMC127) and Go Out With Joy (HMC117).

'for the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain'for junior-upper voice SSSA Choir and Double SATB Choir a cappella (Score)Commissioned by the National Youth Choirs of Great BritainText is by Arthur W. E. O'Shaughnessy, adapted by Jessica Duchen.Composer's NoteWhen the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain requested a short piece for their gala concert at Birmingham's Symphony Hall, I was particularly excited about the prospect of writing for 300 singers. A recent research trip to Estonia resulted in somewhat of a revelation: having heard and seen their world-renowned choirs in action (literally!) has resulted in We are the Music-Makers having the less mainstream 'surround-sound' of upper voices/junior choir at the back and sides of the audience and a further stereophonic double-choir on stage.This poem was sent to me by Tim Williams (my ex Head of English at school), and immediately seemed to fit this occasion. This text has already been set magnificently by Elgar, so partly to avoid any kind of comparison and also to bring its timeless message up to date, I asked my poet friend Jessica Duchen to give it a sligtly more contemporary feel.A poem about global music-making (which ties in with the NYCGB's recent World-Music CD), it speaks about humankind, nation to nation, and the mention of Babel inspiring a 'speakng of tongues' effect by using as many different international words for 'music' as possible as an accompaniment (not an easy task, as many of them are similar to our own word!). These are: French (Musique), Romanian (Muzica), Swahili (Mahewa), Polish (Muzka), Estonian (Muusika), German (Muzik), Japanese (Ongaku), and Spanish (Música). / Choeur Mixte (SSAATTBB) A Cappella

Next to lovin'...I like fightin' best. This hit from Broadway's Shenandoah is a down-home foot-stompin' show stealer! The strong masculine theme is carried out in an irresistible easily-staged format. Available: TBB.

Here's an ideal way to close a music festival or spring concert. Combining choir and band this powerful setting traces America's roots through song portraying the struggle for freedom and the pursuit of a dream. Using some ofour most treasured folk songs it paints a vivid picture of America's heritage. This dramatic finale will be a standard for your library for years to come. Includes: Shenandoah Yankee Doodle Cumberland Gap The Banks of theSacramento Follow The Drinking Gourd The Battle Cry of Freedom The British Grenadiers Chester Old Joe Clark The Yellow Rose of Texas Deep River America The Beautiful. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Concert Band. PerformanceTime: Approx. 7:00.