Transient Glory Series-Boatmen’s Song was inspired by a folk song from northern China which was used by the boatmen as they towed their boats along the river. As this means of propulsion is now consigned to history only the musicremains; however the hand-clapping and nonsense words still reflect the unending turmoil and unrest of the river. Bright Sheng is a contemporary Chinese composer who settled and studied in America following theCultural Revolution. He is known for writing down traditional Chinese tunes and folk songs in a western style. Boatmen’s Song was commissioned by The Yong People’s Chorus of New York and scored for aprofessional children’s choir or a women’s chorus with Harp and Percussion.

A major work for a mature larger women's choir the concept of this piece is inspired by the composer's never-forgotten visit to the Yad Vashem Centre in Israel. The combined text is from Genesis original text by the composer and names of children of the Holocaust. Both dramatic and intimate this work would be an important experience for your choir and the audience alike. Instrumental accompaniment (score and parts) available separately (harp piano viola handbells or chimes crotales). Duration: ca. 7:20.

Rosephanye Powell is known for her ability to bring earthy rhythmic ostinato patterns to a classical level and she has done it again with this one. Commissioned and composed for the National Women's Honor Choir for the ACDANational Convention 2003 this choral is destined for a long life. Relentless energy underscores the Psalm text of praise that makes this a fitting choral for both church and school.

(Field Butterfly)-The Field Butterfly is a humorous song about the alikeness of a field butterfly to a 1900 Filipino lady dressed in her glamorous formal dress with tall butterfly sleeves. She struts swaying her hips down the aisle of the church as everyone looks on. The Filipino choral arrangements that George Hernandez has written are some of the most popular in the Pavane catalog. Also available in SATB divisi P1364. For high school and college treble choirs. Medium difficulty.

A mother's love for her daughter as she grows up is expressed in this poem by Jenice Meagher Cutler. Debra Scroggins' musical setting lives up to the title. The tenderness and emotion are deep and the warmth of the cello onlyadds to the sentiment. Excellent for treble choirs high school and older.

Walt Whitman's unabashed optimism exuberance and unwavering confidence in our deeper humanity is beautifully portrayed through music in Gjeilo's setting of excerpts of the ?Song Of The Universal? poem.For String Orchestra Piano and Choir this work will be a grand addition to your women's Choir repertoire. Duration: ca. 11:30.

Fauré's Cantique de Jean Racine has all the emotional appeal and refined elegance that one associates with its composer and has a cherished place in the repertory of both sacred and secular choirs. This arrangement for upper voices remains as faithful to the original as possible.

A hushed a cappella opening in rich harmony immediately captures the ear. The flowing piano joins just before two brief optional solos introduce the beloved nightingale and her tuneful melody. Expressive singing and vocal artistry are encouraged by the gentle ebb and flow of tempo.

A cherished favorite from the BHS catalog Kirk Young's setting of this Billy Joel ballad was performed by 1993 Quartet Champs Gas House Gang. The arrangement is simple elegant and will be a special moment in any concert set.

Andrea Ramsey Choral Series-British singer/songwriter Larua Mvula has crafted a song portraying the cycle of life of a female and the accompanying questions emotions and feelings of desperation. These emotions are captured beautifully in this arrangement for women's voices. The pop style is strong and free and a wonderful opportunity for your women's choirs to connect to these important lyrics in an arrangement that never gets in the way of the powerful emotions.

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