For Children's and Female Voices. Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition (Z. 15009), this volume includes Bartók's complete works for children's and female voices. The lyrics in this Urtext edition are in the original languages, but literal English translations are provided in the appendix, which also includes English versions of those of the 27 Two- and Three-Part Choruses that were authorized by the composer.The edition is complete with an informative preface (in Hungarian, English, and German) and detailed Editorial Comments (in Hungarian and English). The Comments give an overview of the textual, folk-music, and compositional sources, and provide detailed information on the performance practice of Bartók's choral works. The edition has been printed on high-quality and environmentally-friendly paper.This volume is also available cloth-bound, along with the volumes for male voices and for mixed voices, in slipcase (Z. 20076). Separate editions of each work included in this volume are also available.

Sarah Quartel's Snow Angel for SSAA solo Cello Djembe and Piano. Already a firm favourite with choirs across the world Snow Angel is an evocative five-movement choral work that explores themes of love rebirth and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels that watch over them yearning to make a difference to their lives. The work may be performed with narration in which three angels present their perspectives on their earthly charges. Sarah Quartel weaves a haunting and poignant Cello line throughout the work and a vibrant part for Djembe in movement four 'Sweet child' carriesthe listener from the ethereal and mystical realm the work predominantly inhabits into an emphatic anthem with a distinctly African feel. The musical language is emotive and pictorial allowing performers to play an active role in the storytelling. Snow Angel is also available in a version for SATB.

The text of this reflective and expressive work provides a rich metaphor for healing as it suggests that difficulty and sorrow can be used redemptively in our lives. At the point in the text where the phrase a frail bell posed a chime is heard the unmetered voices evoke the sound of a wind chime building to a forte then gradually diminishing to a quiet conclusion. With piano wind chimes and finger cymbal.

This musical elegy by composer Dan Forrest was originally set for mixed voices with optional Piano. Also available for male chorus with Piano this new setting for treble voices with Piano is a deeply personal expression by the composer.

Elizabeth Maconchy's Prayer Before Birth for SSAA a cappella with words by Louis MacNiece.

O beata Trinitas. for SSAA double choir unaccompanied. In this compelling motet for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Handl artfully embodies symbolism of the Trinity within the motet's structure.

A setting of a nativity poem from 'Her Maker?s Maker' by Michael Symmons Roberts 'New-made for a king' was commissioned by Andreas Klatt for Farnham Youth Choir. Scored mainly in four parts the choral texture is homophonic the harmony rich yet approachable by young performers with a decorative piano accompaniment. In the mould of a lullaby the piece?s over-riding calm is troubled towards the close by indistinct pp lontano interjections from the piano in response to the poem?s portentous closing words.

In style of a radio play based on a Taoist tale-Based on an ancient Taoist fable about a small village farmer whose fortune continually changes through a chain of interconnected events. Singers are divided into two character groups the narrator and the villagers and a soloist sings the role of the farmer. The moral of the story: You never know keep on going. All is not as it first appears.

30 Sacred Masterworks presents a wealth of invaluable original repertoire for Upper Voice choirs selected and edited by Judith Blezzard.Part of Faber Music's acclaimed Choral Programme series this practical resource features many new performance editions from Medieval to Modern Renaissance to Romantic.A vibrant and versatile collection that will cater for services concerts and events throughout the year.

The Waiting Sky by Oliver Tarney for SSAA unaccompanied.Oliver Tarney has re-worked his popular unaccompanied minature The Waiting Sky for upper voices. The evocative text by Lucia Quinault depicts a rural winter scene and is skilfully set to music by Oliver Tarney to create a lucidly reflective piece. There is a sense in both the text and the music of waiting for the 'shining star' and while it would make a beautiful addition to a concert programme at other times of the year the setting is perfect as a reflective carol for Advent anticipating the wonder of the birth of Christ.

The ?Gloria? RV 589 is one of Vivaldi?s most popular compositions today and one of the most regularly performed sacred vocal works from the Baroque era. The work was in all probability composed around 1716 during Vivaldi?s time at the Ospedale della Piet an orphanage for girls in Venice.Although Vivaldi?s ?Gloria? (BA 8953) was written for solo voices and mixed choir it is likely that it was performed at the girls? orphanage with female voices only. Taking this into account Malcolm Bruno?s careful arrangement for choir SSAA is of some relevance. The work when set for female voices or children?s choir remains a true masterpiece.The?Kyrie? RV 587 (BA 8954)for two choirs and two string ensembles as arranged here for female choir displays its own charm. It can be performed together with the Gloria as a type of short mass.Both arrangements are based on the recently published Urtext editions of these works. The piano reductions by editor Malcolm Bruno are easy to play and preserve the character of the works.- Effective arrangements for female choir- Forewords in English and German- Straightforward idiomatic piano reductions- Kyrie and Gloria can be combined for performanceThe orchestral parts for the original SATB version can be used for the performance of these arrangements.

(For the Peace). Composed for the Tapiola Choir the theme for this work is For The Peace describing in its three sections how provocation and violence are turned into understanding and peace. Available: SSAA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:55.

This is every performer's anthem! From the Broadway classic A Chorus Line this a cappella setting will leave your audience spellbound! Available for SATB SSAA TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.

for unaccompanied five-part women's chorus (SSSAA) Although quite short this is one of Clarke's boldest and in some respects most ambitious compositions. It sets Shelley's magnificent ode to the Evening Star.

Junior Voiceworks at Christmas is a wonderful collection of 40 seasonal songs for children ranging from rounds to raps and from folk pieces to well-known carols in sparkling new arrangements. With excellent practical advice and rehearsal notes and an accompanying CD this volume meets the needs of all schools and choral groups for this special time of year.