SKU: HL.48022722

ISBN 9780851628257. 7.25x10.0x0.091 inches.

A setting of a nativity poem from Her Maker's Maker by Michael Symmons Roberts, New-made for a king was commissioned by Andreas Klatt for Farnham Youth Choir. Scored mainly in four parts, the choral texture is homophonic, the harmony rich yet approachable by young performers, with a decorative piano accompaniment. In the mould of a lullaby, the piece's over-riding calm is troubled towards the close by indistinct pp lontano interjections from the piano, in response to the poem's portentous closing words.

SKU: HL.49046248

ISBN 9790001207218. UPC: 842819105169. 0.031 inches. English.

Composing soulful and expressive choral music has been the trademark of Alwin Michael Schronen for many years. A hauntingly beautiful testimony to that is his arrangement of Sally Gardens for upper voices (SSAA) and piano. This traditional Irish folk song is based on one of the first love poems by William Butler Yeats. Its melody is characterized by simplicity and catchiness which are maintained by Schronen in a clean and natural manner in an easy-to-play choral setting for four female or childrens voices singing in unison over long passages and are only seldom divided into four voices. The warm sounds of the easily playable piano accompaniment emphasize the melancholy and touching air of this wonderful Irish folk tune. A catchy tune - guaranteed!

SKU: MN.50-1132

UPC: 688670511325. English.

Michael Cox has arranged his madrigal-like carol for SSAA voices. Lilting Alleluia refrains contrast with introspective verses that are a perfect vehicle for the thought-provoking imagery of poet Paulann Canty. Repeated musical material makes the piece easy to learn, so that rehearsal time can be spent on a flexible and sensitive performance. SATB and TTBB voicings also available. Duration 2:30.

SKU: SU.80300163

This frankly sentimental Irish ballad of long-lost love has appealing double descants, independent four-part writing for a full soprano and alto range, yummy harmonies and voicing, and an irresistible choral cadenza which imitates the easy movement of the waving grass. Regretful but never self-pitying, the Yeats poem concludes, But I was young and foolish, and now am full of tears. SSAA and piano; 8 pages; duration: 4:00 min.; range: f# to g; difficulty: medium. SSAA, piano Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.

SKU: SU.80300148

This mellifluous setting is achingly sweet but never sappy, with distinctive writing for all parts and an independent keyboard accompaniment. An unusually good match of a 12th century hymn text (known in English as Jesus, the very thought of thee) and its musical setting. Latin, with full translation. SSAA and keyboard. Medium. SSAA, piano Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.

SKU: GI.WW1843

UPC: 785147029069. IsiZulu. Text Source: Traditional isiZulu.

Bonk'apaphable is a tremendously fun arrangement by South African musicicians Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that will pay dividends for audiences and choirs! Add percussion, clapping, and ululations to make the most of this work. Recording is SATB version.

SKU: C4.9790902257145

ISBN 9790902257145. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Written for Chis Watson and the Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne, these fine settings augment the familiar tunes with changes in form. They have been recorded by the Choir of Trinity College under the direction of Christopher Watson on Walking on Waves (ACIS; 194-660-710-178).