A Song for You: Upper Voices a Cappella: Vocal Score

SKU: HL.14015025

Lyrics by William Shakespeare.

Settings of two Shakespeare texts by John Hind, for the upper voices (SSA) with a full Piano accompaniment. The first, Come Away, Death is a sombre moment from Twelfth Night, with the second, Will You Buy Any Tape? taken from A Winter's Tale. The simple tonalities of the first song, coupled with the joyful dance-like rhythms of the second, suggest a courtly early-Renaissance sound characteristic of Shakespeare's time.

SKU: OU.9780193524217

ISBN 9780193524217. 10 x 7 inches.

A celebration of Oxford's Songbird series, this is a practical collection of fresh concert repertoire for contemporary upper-voice choirs. As you sing features nine original works in two, three, and four parts, accompanied and unaccompanied.

About Songbird

Songbird presents new and exciting original material for upper voices. Showcasing the work of today's most innovative names in choral writing, the series includes songs in a variety of scorings, from SA voices with piano to SSAA and percussion. With a range of distinctive musical styles - and warmth, flair, and character in abundance - this is upper-voice choral music at its very best.

SKU: OU.9780193525634

ISBN 9780193525634. 10 x 7 inches.

The Oxford Book of Flexible Choral Songs is the perfect resource for secular choirs and singing groups who like the flexibility to perform songs in a range of combinations from unison to SATB. Each piece may be performed by a mixed choir, but is also presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers, including upper voices or men's voices alone. As well as new arrangements of existing repertoire, the collection also features newly commissioned original works, specially written for flexible forces.

• Perfect for small choirs, young choirs, choirs with few men, choirs just starting out, and choirs with limited rehearsal time
• 51 flexibly scored choral songs, including 12 new commissions
• Accessible piano accompaniments, with some unaccompanied songs
• Wide range of styles, from the thirteenth century to the present day
• Repertoire includes madrigals and part-songs, folksongs, European art songs, Victorian ballads, and variety songs
• Classified by subject-matter, including 'Birds and Beasts', 'Comedy', 'Mystery', 'Seasons and Times', 'Choral Centrepieces', and 'Encores'
• Original songs by composers including Will Todd, John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, Oliver Tarney, Sarah Quartel, Ben Parry, and Alan Bullard
• Newly arranged songs by composers ranging from Dowland to Walton
• English singing translations for songs in other languages

SKU: HL.9971701

ISBN 9781458425171. UPC: 884088645380. 9.0x12.0x2.937 inches. John Jacobson/Roger Emerson.

Celebrate the American Century and the character of a nation that had become a world power and defender of freedom and liberty. By the beginning of the 20th Century, America was turning into a place where everybody wanted to be! From World War I through the Great Depression, war and peace to abundant harvests, America rolled up its sleeves and got to work. Its leaders challenged the nation to set lofty goals, and by 1969 the first American walked on the moon. Present a century of American history on stage with this 35-minute musical revue featuring 8 original songs and some traditional favorites, with connecting script and over 65 speaking parts, designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Student Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Student book, 1 Preview CD, Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Performance Kit/CD (1 Teacher, 20 Student books, P/A CD). Performance Time: approx. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

SKU: OU.9780193532083

ISBN 9780193532083. 10 x 7 inches.

For upper voices, SATB, and piano In this expressive setting, Chilcott adapts the Prayer of St Francis, with its focus on peace and unity. A semi-chorus, which may be taken from within the choir or by an upper-voice or children's choir, weaves Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' melody into the texture, creating a powerful presentation of the unifying power of song.