Highlights Edition-Herbert Hughes was an Irish born music critic composer and an active participant in the Irish Cultural Revival. An avid supporter of folk music he helped to found the Irish Folksong Society and became known for his collections and arrangements. This is fabulous edition that contains the best-loved of Hughes' classic settings of traditional Irish melodies featuring delightful piano accompaniments and a vocal melody line and lyrics. This is a typically varied and interesting collection of beautiful and evocative polkas jigs reels and shanties. Set for Voice and Piano these will entertain and amuse audiences and are certainly a pleasure toplay.

This setting of a traditional Irish melody captivates audiences especially in the second verse when the men carry the melody while the women sing a canonic descant. Voices subsequently join in homophony and leave a lasting final impression.

Traditional Irish melody with words by Sir Samuel Ferguson. Arranged for unaccompanied SATB choir by Donald Cashmore.Includes piano accompaniment for rehearsal purposes.

My Lagan Love is a traditional Irish melody which has been arranged here for SSAATB Chorus a cappella by Vagn Nørgaard.

Bavarian Song is a traditional German melody arranged for SA two-part Upper Voice chorus with Piano accompaniment by Havelock Nelson. The words have been translated into English and adapted by Sidney Rowe. This song is suitable for any female or school-age choir and is dedicated to Jean Crittall. Havelock Nelson (1917-1996) was an Irish composer pianist and conductor. He studied at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal Irish Academy of Music before settling in Belfast where he worked for the BBC for over 30 years. His compositions range from ballet and orchestral works to anthems part songs and solo instrumental pieces.

Traditional Irish-This arrangement of the tune St. Columba is scored for mixed voices with organ. The lovely melody (sometimes sung by the men and sometimes by the women) is enhanced by an ornamental organ part and closes with a powerful melody and descant.

Traditional Irish Folk Song-Beginning with a descending piano line that punctuates the accompaniment with a Gregorian chant; the SSA vocals begin immediately with full three-part harmony. Each part sings the melody at some point with a weave of unison andharmonies throughout. This is a gorgeous selection for your women's choir! Available separately: SSA PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:04.

This sweet lilting melody is arranged from a traditional Irish folk song another capital arrangement from our Chanticleer series

The melody of this traditional Irish folk ballad begins in unison and then cascades into a contrapuntal wordless vocalise that mirrors the imagery of the text. Beautiful a cappella harmonies are created from beginning to end expressing a dialogue of love and joy – a wonderful opportunity for poetic exploration of meaning.

Beautiful harmony and a flowing melody help make this a distinctive new setting of the traditional text. Absolutely stunning! Performance Time: Approx. 3:00

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Danny Boy (the melody of which is also known as Londonderry Air), is often assumed to be an old, traditional tune, however its structure and meter do not fit any of the known Irish folksong forms. As for the words most commonly associated with it for the last hundred years or so, they were written by an English lawyer who apparently never set foot in Ireland! Still, it’s one of the best-loved folksongs of all and this very approachable arrangement by Alexander L’Estrange brings out the bitter-sweet nature of the text. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3-part choir (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing! / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes SAB et Piano

Setting two verses of the Irish traditional carol Wilberg's version opens simply with unaccompanied unison men before the Piano creeps in gently. The carol melody's haunting modal qualities are complemented by colourful harmonic touches.