Among the many works for which Brahms is celebrated his Choral oeuvre is significant. This first Choral work Ave Maria originally written for SSAA and Organ is not mere juvenilia. The flowing 6/8 piece is structured like ashort sonata movement with the two pairs of Voices trading contrapuntal entrances until the parts join their Voices in the pleading â€�Ora pro nobis’ all with Brahmsian harmonies in the accompaniment.Brahms later arranged the workfor SSAA and Orchestra followed by this setting for Chorus and Piano.

Vocal score (only SSAA) for John Frandsen's Requiem. Requiem for Soloists (SATB) Chorus (SATB) Girl's Chorus (SSAA) and Orchestra (2010) by John Frandsen. Latin Texts and texts by Simon Grotrian. 'In memory of the victims from the Utøya massacre 22 July 2011' Commissioned by The Danish National Symphony Orchestra / DR Full score: WH31253  

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 â€�Songs From The Princess’ which was based on 5 thematic short poem’s from the British poet Tennyson’s long narrative poem â€�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.

This dramatic and best-selling choral classic is now available for women's voices. This moving work about “the glory of music” is treated with great depth and musical-textual imagery with all its voicings and this newSSAA will certainly be no exception. Available: SSAA (new!); SATB; TTBB; Orchestration Score and Parts; StudioTrax CD.

The Little Mermaid by John Høybye - Version for solo Soprano Female or Girls' Choir Narrator and Piano. Text: Hans Christian Andersen & Edward Broadbridge. Piano part available: WH31814A Full version for Soprano solo Mixed Choir (SATB) Narrator and String Orchestra:  KP01863

Uses: General Music Appreciation ConcertScripture: Psalm 66:4; James 5:13; Psalm 96:1Leaping joyfully from the score this music of unbridled energy calls the world to jubilant praise. Masterfullyamalgamating classic sacred poetry along with words from the Psalms this general use anthem is equally at home in the sanctuary or concert hall. Whether done with piano alone with brass and percussion or with the fullorchestration you will ignite the spirit of song in a bright new way with this amazing composition. Available separately: SATB SSAA StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment Split-Trax Performance) Brass & Percussion parts FullOrchestration CD-ROM (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 (Fl. 2 dbl. Piccolo) Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpets 1-3 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Violin Cello DoubleBass). Duration: ca. 2:39.

Now available for SSAA, this exciting mixed-meter festival piece features both Latin and English versions of Psalm 130: 'Out of my depths I have cried to thee, O Lord.? Recording provided by the Virginia District XV High School Women's Honor Choir, directed by Russell Robinson, RonArt Associates Recordings. Optional rental orchestration available at alfred.com/rental. / Choeur SSAA

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.

Blow Ye The Trumpet was originally composed as a chorus for as part of Kirke Mechem's Opera John Brown based on the life of the abolitionist campaigner of the same name. It was later popularised inSongs of the Slave a suite of works from the same opera. The text is adapted from a traditional hymn said to be Brown’s favourite with a new tune composed in the early American folk style. KirkeMechem (b. 1925) is an American composer who has found worldwide popularity with his collection of over 250 compositions in almost every form. Blow Ye The Trumpet has been arranged here for SSAA chorus andPiano with optional orchestral accompaniment.

Truly a song that needs no introduction! This national treasure is arranged for success with power and respect for the original song. Quoting America the Beautiful, the arrangement begins with a flourish before settling into the opening, lesser-performed verse of the Irving Berlin standard. Gradually building to a massive finale, this anthem will have the audience singing along and cheering even before the final notes are sounded. Score and Parts for Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-3, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and Brass/Percussion (hn, tpt 1-2, tbn, tba, perc 1-2) are both available as a digital download.

Ralph Williams Vaughan's Folk Songs Of The Four Seasons is a Cantata for women's chorus with orchestra or strings and piano.

What a stunning arrangement for the holidays! Happy holiday bells! Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians first performed this showstopper. Now you can sing and enjoy hearing this new arrangement for SATB voices and four-hand piano accompaniment including optional handbells and orchestra performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir! It will light up your holiday concert and certainly bring the house to its feet!

The Dream Of Gerontius was composed in 1900 for the Birmingham Music Festival. It was a large-scale work for chorus soloists and orchestra setting a poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman. The section of the text beginning Praise To The Holiest had already been set and popularised to an Anglican hymn tune but Elgar shunned this version preferring to write his own melody. This has been arranged here for female chorus with Piano accompaniment. Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is one of England’s best-known and most-loved composers. He was self-taught as composer coming from outside the musical and social establishment whichallowed his music to be fresh and unencumbered.

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.

Inspirational lyrics, a lush accompaniment, and well-crafted vocal harmonies. What more could you ask from this thrilling new arrangement by Mark Hayes? A real tour de force that is equally moving with either the full piano accompaniment or the complete orchestration. / Choeur SSAA