SKU: HL.241130

ISBN 9781785583087. 6.75x9.75x0.207 inches. English.

Changing Voices Christmas is an exciting collection of Christmas carols and popular songs specifically arranged for changing or 'cambiata' male voices. These arrangements are intended to be sung by boys aged approximately 11 years and upwards; precisely the time when many boys give up singing as their changing voices cease to fit comfortably within traditional vocal ranges. Progressive in difficulty and ranging from classic carols to more contemporary Christmas hits, the pieces in this collection are suitable for performance in both sacred and secular settings. Together, they provide a dynamic and festive selection of music for boys' choral groups of all abilities. As well as the printed score, this book is supported by SoundWise: you get an eBook, a digital edition of your music to read on any device, and online audio featuring: full demonstration recordings of each piece, plus accompaniment-only, solo-only and rehearsal backing tracks.

SKU: HL.350799

ISBN 9781705106778. UPC: 840126935950.

The poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was written by acclaimed African American poet James Weldon Johnson in 1900 and set to music byhis brother John Rosamond Johnson in 1905. The Edward B. Marks Music Company first published the song in 1921, which remains strongly associated with social justice and patriotism, particularly in African American communities. While at one time it could be found pasted to the back of some hymnals used in African American Churches, today the song is formally printed under headings such as national song or social justice in many modern hymnals. Other versions include a concert setting published in 1978 for SATB chorus and piano by Roland Carter, a setting by Hale Smith for SATB chorus and orchestra also dating from the 70s, and a modern R&B recorded version released in 1990 featuring Dione Warwick, Stevie Wonder and Take 6.