SKU: HL.14011521
7.0x10.25x0.093 inches.
For SSA Choir and Piano.
SKU: OU.9780193527591
ISBN 9780193527591. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano Setting a moving text inspired by Chief Seattle, Quartel appeals for better stewardship of the planet through gentle flowing lines and expansive textures. The melodies are accessible throughout and well supported by the piano accompaniment, while the swells and falls in dynamics offer a sense of organicity.
SKU: OU.9780193566910
ISBN 9780193566910. 10 x 7 inches.
For SABar and piano Rory Boyle's Twa Burns Songs are arrangements of two traditional Scottish folk songs, setting words by Robert Burns. Guidance on the pronunciation of Scots words is given in the leaflet.
SKU: OU.9780193563056
ISBN 9780193563056. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano Our Voice sets the poem 'Murmuration' by contemporary poet Eleanor Stewart-Pointing, which explores the relationship between the human voice and the sounds and music of the natural world. The piano writing gives the piece an energetic, jazzy feel, while the voice parts are sustained and intuitive.
About Songbird
Songbird presents new and exciting original material for upper voices. Showcasing the work of today's most innovative names in choral writing, the series includes songs in a variety of scorings, from SA voices with piano to SSAA and percussion. With a range of distinctive musical styles - and warmth, flair, and character in abundance - this is upper-voice choral music at its very best.
SKU: OU.9780193527539
ISBN 9780193527539. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano Originally published as part of the Songbird collection As you sing, this is a beautiful and modern setting of a traditional text, popularised by Orlando Gibbons' well-known madrigal 'The silver swan'.
SKU: OU.9780193413337
ISBN 9780193413337. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano This playful song sets the famous 'Beautiful Soup' poem from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in a suitably tongue-in-cheek manner. With lilting rhythms, intertwining lines, and opportunities for portamento, Beautiful Soup will make an enjoyable addition to any concert programme.
SKU: OU.9780193567214
ISBN 9780193567214. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano In this poignant ballad Toby Young has set an adaptation of Emily Dickinson's poem My Letter to the World to heartfelt melodies with a pop-style piano accompaniment. The song reflects on the pain of being separated from loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic and the power that music has to unite us.
SKU: OU.9780193522978
ISBN 9780193522978. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano This original suite sets anonymous instructions found in packaging to general household goods, providing amusing and theatrical highlights as well as musical interplay and formal episodes. The three contrasting movements are contemporary yet accessible in style, with catchy melodies and jazz-inspired harmonies.
SKU: OU.9780193413009
ISBN 9780193413009. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked to perform with 'a bit of frost and a knowing smile'. Blow, blow, thou winter wind was originally published in the collection Hark, hark, the lark.
SKU: OU.9780193433502
ISBN 9780193433502. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano, with optional violin duet Reginal Wright's emotional and uplifting Crossroad sets Robert Frost's well-known poem 'The road not taken'. A twinkling piano accompaniment supports the voices, and the optional violin duet floats above, expanding on figures from the vocal parts.
SKU: OU.9780193546752
ISBN 9780193546752. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an atmosphere of heartfelt celebration of choral singing, leading to the profound closing words 'I hear you. I see you too'.
SKU: OU.9780193524804
ISBN 9780193524804. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano Grow is a warm and heartfelt setting of words by the composer that celebrate human personal growth, comparing this to the season change from winter to spring. A rocking piano part underpins the eminently singable vocal lines, and a scat section draws the piece to a reflective close.
SKU: OU.9780193544666
ISBN 9780193544666. 10 x 7 inches.
This well-known song by Vaughan Williams is arranged here for mixed voices, with additional lower voice parts by Alan Bullard. The pastoral imagery in the lyrics is beautifully brought to life by the trademark folk-inspired melodies, fluid harmonies, and a lively piano accompaniment.
SKU: OU.9780193561670
ISBN 9780193561670. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano Music of Life is a vibrant setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop that describes how music underpins all earthly life. An active piano part provides an energetic undercurrent to compelling vocal lines, with the voices beginning in unison before opening out into two and then three parts.
SKU: OU.9780193561366
ISBN 9780193561366. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano In this captivating piece Mahler explores feelings of doubt and insecurity, employing the compelling metaphor of the tide and searching for existential meaning. Bewitching piano cascades and rolling broken chords accompany addictive melodies, with strong choral harmonies providing a supportive anchor to the more soloistic verses.
SKU: OU.9780193564176
ISBN 9780193564176. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano This uplifting work by Reginal Wright sets a text by the nineteenth-century poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy. The powerful words are sung to a memorable melody embellished with syncopation and triplets. A version for SATB and piano is also available.
SKU: OU.9780193561779
ISBN 9780193561779. 10 x 7 inches.
For SABar and piano Higgins' setting of this popular folk song is simple and wistful, particularly well-suited for children's and youth choirs. With delicate quaver flourishes, the piano accompaniment flows gently alongside the vocal lines, creating suspensions that reflect the mysterious demands of the narrator.
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