SKU: CF.CM9627

ISBN 9781491156995. UPC: 680160915552. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: Eb minor. English, English. English Folk Song.

A fantastic piece to teach vowels, diction, rhythms, and pitch precision, this English folk song, titled Leatherwing Bat, is fun to sing and impressive to perform. The nonsense syllables represent birds and bats chatting to one another in a rhythmic, witty fashion that your students will love to sing. Also available for Three-Part Mixed Voices (CM9595), Two-Part Treble Voices (BL1102), and SATB Voices (BL1153).
Leatherwing Bat is the original name of this traditional folk song. Folklore has always thought of the animals with human characteristics, including the power of speech. Even Mark Twain once commented that there was no question about the ability of animals to talk to each other. The question was whether or not very many people could understand them. This folk song is about the bat and birds chatting to each other about love. Phonetic pronunciation suggestion: Hahee-dih-dahoo, dee-dih-dul-uhm-dehee Heh-lee-lee, lih-lahee-lih-loh.
Leatherwing Bat is the original name of this traditional folk song. Folklore has always thought of the animals with human characteristics, including the power of speech. Even Mark Twain once commented that there was no question about the ability of animals to talk to each other. The question was whether or not very many people could understand them.This folk song is about the bat and birds chatting to each other about love.Phonetic pronunciation suggestion:Hahee-dih-dahoo, dee-dih-dul-uhm-deheeHeh-lee-lee, lih-lahee-lih-loh.

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: AP.50154

UPC: 038081573243. English.

This Celtic-inspired original is an exceptional testament to music, a powerful tool for human expression. Compelling lyrics come from the unique perspective of song itself, 'I am the spark that glows in you . . . the voice that grows in you . . . the hope that springs in you . . . the truth that rings in you. A lilting 6/8 meter and sweeping choral lines garner an epic effect and create an impressive opener, closer, or concert theme.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SKU: HL.1312744

ISBN 9798350109603. UPC: 196288177838. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Arranging a beloved traditional song can be a difficult task, as one must walk a delicate tightrope - add fresh appeal, but not to the point of obscuring the song's simplicity and raw, authentic humanity. Cristi Cary Miller passes this test with flying colors, turning out a delightful rendition of the Tyneside folk song â??The Keel Row.â? Alive with dancing rhythms and frolicking counterpoint, with an optional flute part to add sparkle.

SKU: HL.1454755

UPC: 196288209195.

This folk ballad tells the story of a young man during the mid-1800's Irish Famine. Both heartache and the resilience of the human spirit are captured in this emotive arrangement.