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.

A Choral Suite for Two Part (Soprano and Alto) Children's Chorus setting the text of George Mackay Brown. This enchanting 12-minute cycle is typical of the subtle and delicate way Maxwell-Davies approaches writing forchildren: straightforward tender affectionate yet with just a hint of the complexity found in challenging 'adult' works like the cycle Westerlings. George Mackay Brown's poetry with its haiku-like short stanzas and pointillisteallusive imagery leaves you constantly intrigued : who is the boy 'lost on the hill till sundown' and why is time 'a bird with white wings?' Is this perhaps the poet himself playing a bit of holiday truant?

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.

Dale Warland Choral Series-The American composer William Schuman (1910-1992) wrote works in virtually every musical genre each mirroring his strong personality in their sharply defined sense of structure line and dynamism. This short wordlesscomposition for women's chorus and Piano dates from 1942 and was written for the Sarah Lawrence Chorus.

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 (BA8954)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 choirForewords in English and GermanStraightforward idiomatic piano reductionsKyrie and Gloria can be combined for performanceThe orchestral parts for the original SATB version can be used for the performance of these arrangements.

Now in a new SSAA voicing this bestselling suite of three short a cappella jazz arrangements is a fabulous find for the holidays. Ding Dong! Merrily on High! Jingle Bells and Jazzy Bells have been creatively arranged in tempo and style forming a wonderful collection of harmonies and rhythm for your holiday concerts.

Based on a cantillation melody collected by the composer's father in the 1920s this short work suggests ancient origins. The tonality reflects very little of the modes we often associate with oriental or Middle Eastern music. Themelismas are restrained and discreet and the prevailing atmosphere of the music is quietly loving pure and exalted.

Emma Lou Diemer's wit and style are on full display in this collection of short musical settings of limericks by her sister Dorothy Diemer Hendry (1918-2006). SSAA voices with piano or 2 pianos and percussion. Movements include: A Wanna-be Poet At the Derby Homing Pigeons The Beatles and a Beetle Road Rag. Score and Parts for Two Pianos and Percussion available digitally. Duration: 11:00.

Short (2 minute) medium difficulty piece for high school or college women\'s groups. This item is not available for sale outside of North America

This setting of the delightful Christmas carol utilizes imitation of the sound of bells in the vocal part-writing and features three short solos. An option for treble choirs of various levels. Will appeal to singers and audiences alike!