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.

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 new 2018 Edition of John Høybye's The Slow Spring from 1977. Dedicated to Thomas Morley in memory of his beautifuland optimistic madrigal “Now is the Month of Maying” The Slow Spring is a short and unusual choral setting of the writing of Tom Kristensen impatiently yearning for the coming of Spring. Kristensen's evocative and stirring poetry translated to English by Martin Allwood are employed as both song and accompaniment as the choral group is split into two factions. An set of SATB soloists are set against an SSAA chorus to provide a compelling variety of textures and the plosivepossibilities of the words themselves are fully explored with whispers held vowels and dramatic percussive consonants.

English Folk Song-Scored for treble choir (SSAA) with piano this is a very popular English folk song a true winner for your spring concert!

Cecilia McDowall's Night Flight for SSATB and Cello.Night Flight was written to mark the centenary of Harriet Quimby's pioneering flight across the English channel. Setting texts by Sheila Bryer on the mysterious powers of the sea earth and air McDowall uses vocal clusters and haunting solo Cello lines to highlight the sense of fear awe and majesty experienced by an individual pitted against the elements. Cecilia McDowall was awarded the 2014 British Composer Award in the Choral category for Night Flight.The solo Cello part is available for sale separately.

Jameson Marvin Choral Series-This arrangement of the popular English Folk Song originally known as 'Sovay Sovay' tells the story of a young woman who takes matters into her own hands in order to find out if the man she loves truly loves her. Thecharacter is strong especially for the 19th century and the music is just as strong and bold. Women will love telling this story and singing this bold and beautiful folk song. Duration: 3:30

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.

The intertwining of women’s voices in Gustav Holst’s Tears Idle Tears will lend an elevated atmosphere to any performance giving this secular piece an almost sacred character. It was written for a cappella female chorus (SSAA) in 1905 as the 3rd movement of the 5-movement suite ‘Songs From The Princess’ which was based on 5 thematic short poem’s from the British poet Tennyson’s long narrative poem ‘The Princess’ (1847). Performance time is approximately 2 minutes.As an experienced instrumentalist and orchestra member English composer arranger and teacher Gustav Holst understood music from the standpoint of his players and madesure that however challenging their parts were always practicable a compositional characteristic still well received and appreciated by performers and audiences today.

A calypso-flavored treatment of the familiar English carol with a fa-la-la chorus fresh harmonies and a cool bass line for the 2nd altos. The Holly And The Ivy arranged for SSAA Choir a cappella by Kirby Shaw.

SSAA Version - Score-The work is based on the Latin Christmas hymn Puer natus in Bethlehem from the 13th century and along the way the German fishing melody Ein Kind geborn zu Bethlehem from the 16th century onwards. The latter can be sung in English German or Danish at will. The work can be sung a cappella or with piano accompaniment (WH33171A). Version for mixed voices also available.

SSAA Version - Piano Part-The work is based on the Latin Christmas hymn Puer natus in Bethlehem from the 13th century and along the way the German fishing melody Ein Kind geborn zu Bethlehem from the 16th century onwards. The latter can be sung in English German or Danish at will. The work can be sung a cappella or with piano accompaniment. Score: WH33171. Version for mixed voices also available.

Danish and English title included.Anthem for S-solo SSATB and organ.Danish title: Hør min bøn O Herre.

O Saviour of the World. Composed for unaccompanied SSATB with an English text from the Book of Common Prayer. This five-minute anthem was written for the UK?s Thomas Tallis Society, having in mind Tallis?s famous work for 5 voices with latin text, Salvator Mundi. The music matches the sense of anguish in the text.

Slumber Song is an Art Song by the Russian composer Anton Arensky. It is scored for SSAA Upper Voice Chorus with a Piano reduction provided for rehearsal purposes. It has been translated into English by the composer Frederick Corder (1852-1932). Anton Arensky (1861-1906) was a Russian composer pianist and pedagogue. He studied composition at the St Petersburg Conservatory with Rimsky-Korsakov before becoming a Professor at the Moscow Conservatory and later director of the Imperial Choir. His musical style was initially dismissed as being unoriginal and heavily reliant on Tchaikovsky but has recently been re-evaluated and hischamber music is now experiencing a revival.

Singing - Swinging - 2 songs for Equal Voices SSAA by Per Nørgård.Texts in English by Sonja Dunn and Erik Knudsen. Composed for the Aarhus Girl's Choir and conductor Helle Høyer in 2001.