Greg Gilpin and Tina English have combined composing and arranging talents to create a lovely 2-part setting of the A. A. Milne poem Wind On The Hill. Poetic text use of major and minor unison and two-part singing and an ideal voice range for young singers makes this a quality choral for teaching and performing.

Two songs originally found in the collection Reliquary of English Song have been edited and arranged to make a wonderful short set for young singers. The first You Gentlemen of England is a tune dating to the time ofElizabeth I (1533-1603) and is vigorous and lively. The second is The British Grenadiers a traditional marching song which will allow your young singers a chance to engage themselves physically and sing with the naturalenergy all directors are trying to harness.

The original music and lyric written in 1880 for the opening of the first funicular on Mt. Vesuvius with its traditional English version written in 1888 has become a standard Italian street song heard in countless recordings andmovies. This 2-part arrangement uses the English lyric and captures the fun of music singing and Italia! This thrilling piece will be a recognized by singers and audiences immediately. Available separately: 2-Part PianoTrax CD(35027473). Duration: ca. 2:56.

The timeless and year-round versatility of the Latin text Dona Nobis Pacem is set seamlessly with an English verse singing of understanding kindness and hope for humankind. The flowing piano accompaniment lies beneath the 2-part and 3-part mixed voicings designing a simple yet musically rich choral for young and developing voices.

Traditional Irish-English-This English tune is familiar to many in the choral field due to the arrangement by Leo Sowerby. Here McCoy set the sweet tune to a lovely piano accompaniment that enhances the rhythm and contour of the melody. Try it with your treble choir-all ages.

The cherished English carol has been united here with an original melody and lyric by the arranger. Sublime and elegant with simple harmonies and vocal play between parts this choral will sparkle amid your holiday concert. Available: SAB; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.

After the success of 'Christmas a cappella' (BA 7573) for mixed choir Graham Buckland has now turned his attention to an edition for female voices. This collection includes popular Christmas melodies in traditional as well as more popular settings from many countries around the world including USA UK France Germany Austria Poland and the Czech Republic. All pieces are arranged for two female voice parts with a piano accompaniment but a third optional voice part is also included in many cases. This edition presents one of the most comprehensive collections of Christmas choral settings for female voices.Collection of international Christmas songs forfemale voicesFor two to three parts with piano accompanimentTraditional as well as more popular settingsAll song texts in German and English A selection:A child this day is born / Adeste fideles / Angels from the realm of glory /A virgin most pure / Away in a manger / Deck the hall! / Entre le b?uf et l? ne gris / Es ist ein Ros entsprungen /Fröhliche Weihnacht überall! / Go tell it on the mountain / I saw three ships / Joy to the world / Les anges dans nos campagnes /Macht hoch die Tür / Nun komm der Heiden Heiland /O Heiland reiß die Himmel auf / O Jesulein süß / Orientis partibus / Quando nascette Ninno / Stern über Bethlehem /The angel Gabriel from heaven came / The Carol of the Drum /The first Nowell / We wish you a merry Christmas /Wie schön leuchtet der MorgensternThe editorGraham Buckland is a conductor and composer and studied in Cambridge London and Brno. He is now university music director in Regensburg.

A classic solo is now a classic choral. For concert or contest Russell Robinson's two-part arrangement of Bach's Bist Du Bei Mir is equally suitable for children or adults. Robinson gives the piece a new freshness whilekeeping the integrity of Bach's original. German pronunciation is provided as well as an alternate English text.

I Would That My Love (Op.63 No.1) is a popular song by Mendelssohn published in 1845 as the first in a collection of six duets for upper Voice with Piano accompaniment. It has been translated hereinto English.The Romantic composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847) has been highly regarded in Britain from the time of his first visit in 1829. He was a favourite of Queen Victoria and also made severaltrips to Scotland inspiring some of his best-known and most evocative works. He is also remembered for his choral works such as the ever-popular Hear My Prayer.

The well-known English nursery rhyme The Grand Old Duke of York is reinterpreted here by Alec Rowley for two treble Voices with Piano accompaniment. Like many popular nursery rhymes the origins of the song have been much debated and remain unclear. Often performed as an action song audiences can be asked to ‘act out’ the rhyme by standing up sitting down and standing halfway up at the appropriate points in the verse making it a fun experience for audiences and performers alike.Alec Rowley (13 March 1892 11 January 1958) was an English composer and writer on music. Apart from his frequent Piano recitals and broadcasts he was widelyknown for his compositions for amateur forces.

The syncopated rhythm in the piano drives this Brazilian folksong arrangement. English lyrics are included or use the recorded Portuguese pronunciation guide found on the Performance Part-Learning CD. Part of the Henry Leck Creating Artistry Series. Available for 2-Part and Performance Part-Learning CD. Performance time: Approx. 2:50.

Discovery Level 2-An English folksong forms the basis for this concert work for younger choirs. Ideal for building the important choral skills of blend balance and part-singing this is an excellent selection for contest and festival programming.

Discovery Level 2-Here is a delightful arrangement of the traditional Irish-English carol that is especially good for younger ensembles. Featuring careful attention to ranges this work accommodates the changing voice and will be an excellentaddition to Christmas concerts. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.

The 2-Part Vocal Line Score for Crown of Briar Roses is a set of regal and thoughtful songs by Marian Lines and Betty Roe. A terrific and majestic work; these are five royal portraits of English Queens throughout History. This practical work that will bring enjoyment to all groups it was written for Merton Schools Music Association and first performed by them in 1977 the jubilee year of Queen Elizabeth II.

The meandering path of a river as it winds to the sea and the long journey to see one's love are intertwined in this bright Chilean folksong setting by Audrey Snyder. Well-crafted vocal parts are a joy to sing and theLatin-flavored piano accompaniment adds charm. Spanish and English lyrics included.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.