SKU: GI.G-10563

Unsung Pioneer. Composed by Cheryl Frazes Hill. Music Education. GIA Publications #10563. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10563).

ISBN 9781622775996.

Cond uctor, chorus director, airplane pilot, educator, activist, mentor, and advocate Margaret Hillis blazed a trail upon which many continue to tread. The first woman to regularly conduct a major symphony orchestra, she was the founder of the Chicago Symphony Chorus and served for thirty-seven years as its first director, winning nine Grammy Awards. She was also a flight instructor for the U.S. Navy during World War II, an influential member of the National Endowment for the Arts, and built a reputation for her meticulous score preparation and innovative methods of refining choruses into superb ensembles. She earned the respect of the world’s major conductors along with the admiration and affection of many musicians, colleagues, and music lovers. But as compelling as what Margaret Hillis achieved is how she deftly circumvented the constant barriers in fields where women were not welcome. Further complicating her career aspirations, Margaret Hillis was a lesbian woman in an era when such an identity would have certainly ended her career. In Margaret Hillis: Unsung Pioneer, author Cheryl Frazes Hill—a longtime colleague and associate—examines how Hillis was able to overcome the many challenges she faced, navigating a career in ways relatable not only to musicians but also to women in all professions. Margaret Hillis’s story is one of resilience, determination, and passion for music. Her journey is an inspiration, a portrait of what it takes to succeed at the highest level in any field. Dr. Cheryl Frazes Hill is the Conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus and the Associate Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Chorus (CSC). Beginning as a member of the CSC in 1976, Margaret Hillis appointed Frazes Hill to the CSC conducting staff in 1987. Frazes Hill has served as professor of music at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts since 2002. A frequent guest conductor, Frazes Hill is a published writer for national education and choral journals on topics of her research in music education and choral conducting. She is married to Dr. Gary Hill, and they have two children, Carlyn and Mitchell.   We are living in an age when strong women are accomplishing amazing things—and this is the story of a woman who succeeded in the male world of orchestral conducting and established the award-winning Chicago Symphony Chorus. Her life consisted of challenges continually met and conquered, and her relentless drive for excellence in her profession. Cheryl Frazes Hill gives us a carefully researched, balanced, and well-written account of her eventful life and achievements. —Alice Parker     Renowned conductor, composer, and longtime friend of Margaret Hillis Cheryl Frazes Hill was in a unique position to observe the career of Margaret Hillis because she was close to her on a personal and professional level. What is particularly gratifying about this biography is that it is clearly the work of someone who admires Margaret Hillis’s accomplishments, but at the same time Frazes Hill has retained a balanced objectivity about her subject. I came away from reading this with a greatly increased knowledge about Margaret Hillis, along with a deep appreciation for what she accomplished as a true pioneer. —Henry Fogel     Former President, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, League of American Orchestras     Dean Emeritus, Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University.

Composed by Matthew Emery. Andrea Ramsey Choral Series. Concert, Contemporary, Festival. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Nicholas Myers. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Lawson-Gould. Winter. 8 pages

By Michael Gore, words by Lynn Ahrens/arr. Greg Gilpin. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. Movie. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Satisfied * Burn * Helpless * The Schuyler Sisters, from the Broadway musical. Composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda (1980-). Arranged by Lisa DeSpain. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Form: Medley. Broadway; Secular. Choral Octavo. 24 pages. Alfred Music #00-48486. Published by Alfred Music

By Ian Tyson. Arranged by Larry Nickel. For SAB choir and piano. Octavo. Published by Cypress Choral Music

Composed by Christopher Dotson, Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, Jesy Nelson, Leigh Anne Pinnock, Kyle Coleman, Thomas Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn, Mischke Butler, Erika Nuri, Iain James, Michelle Lewis, and Heidi Rojas. Arranged by Andy Beck. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. Pop; Secular. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(Go Down Moses / Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?). Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht. Choir Secular. 2-Part Choir; Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Spiritual. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Arranged by Vicki Tucker Courtney. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Multicultural; Winter. Choral Octavo. 16 pages

Choral SATB chorus divisi - late intermediate

SKU: XC.SATB2103

Composed by Appalachian Folk Song. Arranged by Jamey Ray. Festival. Festival. Octavo. Excelcia Music Publishing #SATB2103. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.SATB2103).

UPC: 812598038255. 6.75 x 10.5 inches.

This truly lovely Appalachian folk song is given a hauntingly beautiful setting by arranger Jamey Ray. This will work nicely for a choir with strong women’s voices, with occasional divisi, but the men’s parts stay with a strictly two-part voicing. Simply gorgeous!

By Ian Tyson. Arranged by Larry Nickel. For SATB choir and piano. Octavo. Published by Cypress Choral Music

Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht. Choir Secular. 2-Part Choir; Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Spiritual. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

((Crazy 'Bout You)). Composed by Diane Warren. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. Secular. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Mixed choir (SSAATTBB) - Level 4

SKU: BA.BA07414

Composed by Marten Jansson. Stapled. Choral score. 12 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA07414_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA07414).

ISBN 9790006559183. 27 x 19 cm inches. Text Language: Latin.

Based on the well-known bible text “Sing unto the Lord a new song” (Psalm 96:1-3), this upbeat composition with strong dynamics and flowing block chords alternating with fast-paced polyphony brings across this joyful message and enthuses singers.

Originall y conceived for male choir, women’s voices have now been added so that this version for mixed choir presents a further dimension of colour. This version also makes it possible to divide the choir into two groups, one for women and another for men, and to have them sing either together or as separate units.

The version for mixed choir was premiered in Uppsala Cathedral (Sweden) on 26 October 2013, with the Uppsala Cathedral Singers conducted by Ulric Andersson.

“ My music is my own and I have never tried to be original. That has always been my motto and I have only tried to use music to express all the feelings which life has to offer. This has led people to describe my music as ‘so sad that it sounds like birds who have lost their wings‘ but also as ‘the happiest classical music that we have ever heard’.
My compositions are almost all sacred. They express not only my own faith but also my appreciation and respect for the timeless texts that have been used for centuries and centuries.”

Mårten Jansson (b. 1965), elected member of the Föreningen svenska tonsättare (the Society of Swedish Composers), graduated from the Royal College of Music, Stockholm (KHM) with an MFA degree in Music Education, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Voice. For more than ten years he was the music director and conductor of “Carmen”, one of the most prominent womens’ vocal ensembles in Sweden. He currently teaches choral conducting and music theory as well as giving vocal tuition at the Bolandgymnasiet and Musikskolan in his home town of Uppsala.

Please find a recording of Cantate Domino performed by the Riga Recording Studio Singers (Latvia) by clicking on Multimedia.

The Group Singing Songbook. By Various. Vocal. Size 9.5x12 inches. 281 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Peter Blood, Annie Patterson. Vocal. Size 7.5x10.5 inches. 283 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(Words and Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs 9x12 Spiral Bound). Edited by Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. For Vocal. Vocal. Softcover. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Words and Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs Spiral-Bound). Edited by Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. For Vocal. Vocal. Softcover. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Henry Mollicone (1946-). For soprano voice solo, piano. Secular, 21st century. Moderately difficult. Collection. Published by Ione Press

Chamber Music Cello, Piano

SKU: PR.114418630

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 24+8 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41863. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114418630).

ISBN 9781491114063. UPC: 680160642724. 9 x 12 inches.

The film noir genre of 1940s cinema typically includes a strong but flawed male lead (often a detective), a beautiful woman who coerces the male into committing murder or is a killer herself (a “femme fatale”), and a twisting plot line that involves one or more homicides. These movies typically are shot in black and white, with emphasis on shadows and light, alcohol and cigarettes, trench coats and fedoras. Most of the story lines do not have happy endings. Inspired by this genre, NOIR VIGNETTES consists of four movements, each depicting an aspect of film noir: Murder at Midnight, Loaded Gun, Femme Fatale, and Last Cigarette.
In the mid-1940s, film critics in France noticed a trend emerging in movies from the United States, which they coined film noir (which translates to “black film”). These movies were dark, moody, and pessimistic, reflecting the agitation and anxiety present in society following World War II. Several characteristics are commonly found in many of these movies, including a strong but flawed male lead (often a detective), a beautiful woman who either coerces the male lead into committing murder for her or is a killer herself (a “femme fatale”), and a twisting, turning plot line that involves one or more homicides. Additionally, there are several visual elements that these movies share: many are shot in black and white, with great emphasis on the use of shadows and light; alcohol and cigarettes are heavily consumed by men and women alike; and men typically wear trench coats and fedoras. Most of the story lines do not have happy endings. Examples of film noir include Orson Welles’ The Lady from Shanghai, Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity, and John Huston’s The Maltese Falcon.NOIR VIGNETTES consists of four movements, each depicting a different aspect of film noir: Murder at Midnight, Loaded Gun, Femme Fatale, and Last Cigarette.This piece was commissioned by the University of Illinois Research Board on behalf of double bassist Michael Cameron; and it also published for Double Bass and Piano (114-41811). The cello version is transcribed by the composer.-- Stacy Garrop.

Composed by Ken Berg. National Songs/Patriotic, 21st Century. Instrumental part. Duration 2 minutes, 45 seconds. Galaxy Music Corporation #1.3546. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation

SSAA a cappella Choral; Women's Choir (SSAA ACAPELL) - intermediate

SKU: HL.49017958

3 Songs for Women's Choir. Composed by Peteris Vasks. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Choral. Classical. Softcover. Composed 1979-1988. 24 pages. Duration 12'. Schott Music #C53589. Published by Schott Music (HL.49017958).

ISBN 9790001170017. UPC: 884088520014. 0.066 inches. Latvian.

Peteris Vasks' strong attachment to his Latvian home country shows particularly in his choral music. Nature, customs and traditions as well as the idea of freedom are the central themes of the texts he sets to music, while carefully using modern techniques of choral singing as well. Alternating with traditional, even archaic singing, the music creates a multi-faceted, immediately effective sound image in the listener's mind.These three songs for female choir centre on the themes of man, nature and transience, and home in aphoristic brevity. Vasks wrote music on these folk poems which contains rewarding tasks for the choir and opens up a fascinating world of sound to the listener.