A Choral Cycle. Par CHASE DAVID. Perfect for International Women's Month performances! Washington Women is a collection of musical settings of speeches opinions and interviews of sixteen remarkable women from all across the political spectrum and throughout U.S. history from Abigail Adams to Kamala Harris. The composers took their words and set them to music with the hopes that performers and their audiences will learn more about these women and discover why they spoke those words when they did. Women featured include: Abigail Adams Madeleine Albright Barbara Bush Laura Bush Shirley Chisholm Hillary Rodham Clinton Betty Ford Ruth Bader Ginsburg Kamala Harris Elena Kagan Sandra Day O'Connor Michelle Obama Nancy Pelosi Condoleeza Rice Eleanor Roosevelt and Margaret Chase Smith. / Date parution : 2023-01-24/ Recueil / Choeur Mixte SATB

In just one season Glee has become an incredibly powerful force in the world of choral music. This 9-minute medley captures the highlights and spirit of that first season in a quick-hitting fast-paced style of arrangement and includes songs from the most memorable episodes: Don't Stop Believin'; Jump; Shout It Out Loud; Physical; Like a Prayer; To Sir With Love; Keep Holding On; Lean on Me; Somebody to Love; Any Way You Want It/Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD.

The cast of Glee performed a powerful and emotional rendition of Bill Withers #1 hit of 1972 with all the genuine honesty and gospel-infused spirit you could ever want. An uplifting choice for graduation or any other concert!

Par WITHERS BILL. Lean On Me is a classic soul song written by Bill Withers. Complete with finger clicks and a 'Doo-Wop' feel, this heart-warming ballad is the perfect sing-a-long for your audience. Recently adapted for the hit Television series 'Glee', this hit is proven as a favourite for young and old alike. Lean On Me has here been arranged by Christopher Hussey for SATB with Piano accompaniment and finger clicks. Lean On Me by musicroom/ Feuillet / SATB

A soulful prayer of petition “Make Me Humble Lord” is a welcome addition to your service. Don Besig uses a sturdy gospel accompaniment and strong solid choral sound to remind us to keep an attitude of gratitude andto lean on the Lord for all of our needs. Accompaniment on Lite Trax CD adds style and flair to this song for all seasons.

This jubilant single-movement setting of the Latin Gloria by celebrated organist Simon Johnson has something for everyone. Scored for SATB choir with Brass Ensemble Organ and Timpani (or Organ alone) the work is highly original and packed with content including recurring rhythmic and melodic motifs harmonic twists a peaceful central section and a four-part fugue.Johnson's Choral writing is clean and concise and more experienced singers will find the vocal lines approachable and enjoyable. The instrumental Ensemble/Organ part is integral to the work featuring short interludes driving rhythms and melodic and textural interest aswell as providing support to the voices where necessary. This exciting work holds its own among more established Gloria settings and will stand the test of time.

Novello New Choral Series-Craig McLeish writes of The Negro Speaks of Rivers; Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was the first black American to earn his living from writing. He was an innovator of jazz poetry becoming part of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s. He wrote plays short stories novels and his poetry was widely read. He was also a journalist columnist and lecturer. The Negro Speaks of Rivers was perhaps his earliest published work written when only 17 and while travelling by train to Mexico to visit his father. As the train crossed the Mississippi he suddenly began thinking about how rivers had impacted on Negro history particularly in the fight against slavery.The four rivers mentioned in the poem lent themselves to using musical influences from those particular regions. However I have tried to keep these links fairly tenuous to avoid overt pastiche. A few years ago I was fortunate enough to work with Congolese musicians. These sessions led to the intricate rhythms in The Congo. The Mississippi mentions New Orleans so a jazz fugue seemed the most appropriate compositional device to weave into the texture. The spirit of The Nile was gauged from many hours listening avidly to Egyptian music.Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral. As a bass guitarist conductor musical arranger and composer he has worked with a wide variety of groups in several genres and scored a hit with the cult pop band ‘Fat & Frantic’. He is musical director of Young Voices UK and conducts several youth and community choirs in and around Milton Keynes. Listen to an excerpt from Craig McLeish's The Negro Speaks Of Rivers:  

Hold on to your hats and tie down the pews! This driving gospel offering from Paul Williams and Michael Barrett will definitely shake the rafters. Borrowing from the beloved hymn “The Everlasting Arms ” and expoundingon the concepts of God as “a mighty tower ” “a fortress ” “Rock of Ages ” and “Shepherd ” this high voltage song of assurance is unforgettable! “Lord I Will Lean on You”will become a fast favorite of choir and congregation young and young-at-heart.

Eleanor Rigby , released in 1966, was a sure sign that The Beatles were maturing and writing more adult-themed songs. Paul McCartney's impressionistic lyric about a lonely woman of uncertain years was to become a standard. It has now been arranged by Jeremy Birchall for SATB choir with piano accompaniment. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Contains: And I Love Her Back In The USSR Blackbird Can't Buy Me Love Eleanor Rigby Honey Pie I Feel Fine I'll Follow The Sun If I Fell Michelle Yesterday and You've Got To Hide Your Love Away .

Uses: General Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:12; Psalm 16:11; Psalm 71:1-8 A classic hymn text receives an update with a new melody in this setting of Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. The reliability and sufficiency of Gods grace isconveyed with a bittersweet theme that is supported by counter-tunes and warm four-part harmonic moments. A sensitive piano accompaniment completes the package.

Taking its text from a poem by the great Chilean poet and diplomat Pablo Neruda this rich setting for unaccompanied mixed voices is a reflection on love on devotion to one's native land and ultimately to one's own identity. With strong unisons and striking harmonies this impressive work will showcase better ensembles from high school and up. Duration: ca. 5:20

From Aïda-From Walt Disney Theatrical Productions' Aida this stirring Broadway ballad was a chart hit by Elton John and teen singing star LeAnn Rimes. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:10.

Opening in a prayerful mood this arrangement shifts quickly to a foot-stomping Sunday night revival! The delightful Lead Me to That Rock is paired with Rock of Ages and Leaning on the Everlasting Arms for awonderful celebration of faith and assurance.Available separately: SATB Instrumental Pak (Full Orchestra) and ChoirTrax CD.

Adapted from the Pentatonix cover of this song by Clean Bandit this is an awesome vocal showcase for pop and show groups from high school and up! Irresistible!