SKU: HL.48025426
ISBN 9781835680032. UPC: 196288207559.
Silent night: This arrangement of the traditional carol by Franz Gruber and Joseph Muhr (translated into English by John Freeman Young) was written by Anna Lapwood and the Pembroke College GirlsÂ? Choir for their end of term party for the families of the choristers. The aim was to produce an arrangement manageable for the youngest choristers whilst stretching the older ones with some slightly jazzy harmonies. It was written in one 75-minute rehearsal, and performed to the parents straight after. The choir has written a new pieceat the end of every term since. Gaudete: This arrangement of the 16th-century carol was written during a full weekend of group composition with Anna Lapwood and the Pembroke College Girls' Choir, a process with which they had experimented previously. The choir decided to create rhythmic impetus and drive, which is delivered from the outset in the introductory material. This figure is repeated under the refrain for the first three verses, while the verses themselves are presented in simple unison. The final verse is harmonised and crescendos towards the uplifting key change for the final refrain, giving a sense of climax, which may be highlighted further with an optional tambourine.
SKU: HL.1437160
UPC: 196288204411.
James Weldon Johnson's powerful poem, “O Southland!,” receives an altogether new musical treatment with this moving piece for treble voices and piano. Utilizing quotes of Negro spiritual repertory and the call-and-response of the Black church, you and your singers will enjoy this beautiful conjunction of melodic lilt and rhythmic verve, fueled by Johnson's timeless lyric. Your collaborative pianist and bassist should add another level of excitement via the harmonic influences of jazz and Black gospel music.
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