Choral TTBB choir

SKU: PR.312416820

Men's Chorus (10 Copies). Composed by Chen Yi. Choral part(s). With Standard notation. 480 pages. Duration 17 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #312-41682. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.312416820).

UPC: 680160050376. 8.5 x 11 inches.

Chen Yi’s most performed and most beloved choral music is a series of 10 Chinese folk songs adapted for S.A.T.B. Chorus (published in 3 volumes: 312-41731, 312-41732, 312-41733). This special version is a setting of the familiar collection, adapted for children’s chorus and strings.
Remembering when I studied composition in the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, I learned to sing hundreds of Chinese folk songs collected from more than twenty provinces and fifty ethnic groups, and went to countryside to collect original folk music every year.  I got to know that the folk songs are a mirror of people’s daily lives, their thoughts and sentiments, local customs and manners.  They are sung in regional dialects and use the idioms of everyday speech with their particular intonations, accents and cadences.  This correlation between speech and music distinguishes folk songs of one region from another.  I learned all songs by heart and sang them back in the exams every week.  They melted in my blood and became my natural music language.  The more I walk into the music life,the more I treasure the rich culture I have learned from my homeland. When I became the Composer-in-Residence of Chanticleer and was invited to write the first work for its concert program, as well as another version for its Singing-In-The-Schools program, I decided to introduce A Set of Chinese Folk Songs to my American audiences, and add a new flavor to Chanticleer’srich repertoire.  The work includes ten folk songs, taken from eight provinces (Anhui, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Shanxi, Taiwan, Sinkiang, Jiangsu and Guizhou) and five ethnic groups (Han, Hasake, Uighur, Miao and Yi).  I arranged them for choirs (men’s or children’s chorus) with various combinations in voices, to be sung mostly in Chinese, some in English.   From the mysterious mountain songs originally sung in the open air with high and long notes that can carry over great distances, the sweet and delicate melodies of young love compared with nature, the humorous antiphony by little children, and the lively dancing tune by villagers, you may get an idea of various music styles in Chinese folk songs according to geographic, ethnic and linguistic differences, and appreciate the beauty of the Chinese folk music.  The pure choir sound and the sophisticated singing by Chanticleer, in terms of pitches, language and musical expressions, really attract and inspire me to create some more new works in the years to come.  In thisedition of A Set of Chinese Folk Songs for standard SATB mixed choir (with piano rehearsal score), I divided these ten songs into three volumes.  They are Fengyang Song, The Flowing Stream, Guessing, Thinking of My Darling, Mayila, Jasmine Flower, Riding on a Mule, Awariguli, Diu Diu Deng, andMountain Song and Dancing Tune.—Chen Yi.

TTBB choir, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1815

Composed by American Folk Song. Arranged by Dwight Bigler. School, Concert. Walton Choral. Classical. Octavo. 20 pages. Walton Music #WW1815. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1815).

UPC: 785147026167. English. Text Source: American Folk Song.

Old Joe Clark is a tremendously fun American folksong from the Appalachian region. Fantastic and fun vocal lines are supported by a lively, yet accessible, piano accompaniment. Add spoons and clapping/stomping for a great time! MP3 is SATB version.

Choir (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.48451

(Serenade). Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Masterwork Arrangement; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48451. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48451).

UPC: 038081552743. English.

Generations of solo singers have cherished this classic art song, and now Alfred Music proudly presents the magnificent work designed for sophisticated choirs in an array of voicings. Schubert's original piano part provides the rich chromatic language from which the voice parts are extracted. Study the original German text using the provided IPA pronunciation guide, or choose the singable English translation.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

TTBB choir, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1877

Edited by Alan Stevens. Arranged by John Wykoff. Amanda Quist Choral Series. Classical. Octavo. 8 pages. Walton Music #WW1877. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1877).

UPC: 785147030669. English. Text Source: American Folk Song.

A lively song that is quintessentially American. Excellent vocal writing makes the arrangement both rowdy and well-constructed. Accessible to many choirs and a blast to learn and sing! Available here for TTBB voices.

TTBB choir, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1759

Composed by Traditional Song/arr. John Wykoff. Arranged by John Wykoff. Concert, School. Cameron LaBarr. Classical. Octavo. 8 pages. Walton Music #WW1759. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1759).

UPC: 785147018766. English. Text Source: Traditional Song. Traditional Song.

This hilarious folk song is arranged here for TTBB choir and piano. The story of the lazy farmer and the consequences for his laziness will likely connect with your tenors and basses. Expertly arranged, making this a great teaching piece that works well in concert settings.

Choir Secular (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.43293

Composed by Thomas Morley. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Madrigal; Masterwork Arrangement; Secular. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-43293. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43293).

UPC: 038081488356. English. Michael Grayton.

Introduce madrigal singing with this wonderful edition of the Thomas Morley classic. This new men's choir arrangement sounds full and effectively captures the character and spirit of early music. Suitable for large groups or small ensembles, this excellent teaching piece will be a staple of your choral library.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Sacred (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.43282

Composed by Donald Moore. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Madrigal; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-43282. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43282).

UPC: 038081488240. English.

Develop your choir's a cappella skills with this straightforward original madrigal for Christmas or general use. Traditional harmonies, appropriate ranges, and plenty of repetition make it a quick-to-learn piece. Contrasting dynamics and a lilting triple meter create a joyful effect. Now available for four-part men!

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choral TTBB choir

SKU: CF.CM9488

Scottish Reel. Composed by Scottish Folk Song. Arranged by Drew Collins. Fold. Performance Score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 1 minute, 47 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9488. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9488).

ISBN 9781491145920. UPC: 680160903429. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: G major. English translation by Sir Hugh S. Robertson (1874-1952).

This delightful reel, traditionally sung and played at Scottish weddings, is toe-tappin' fun! From the opening unison statement until the final chord, men's ensembles can explore drama and healthy singing.