The ?Gloria? RV 589 is one of Vivaldi?s most popular compositions today and one ...(+)
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.
Choral Suite-Introduce your choirs to the music of America's best known composer...(+)
Choral Suite-Introduce your choirs to the music of America's best known composer Aaron Copland. Carefully edited and arranged it preserves the original accompaniment and makes an excellent concert feature. For children's or female choir and piano.
This unaccompanied SSATB choral arrangement of The Beatles classic With A Little...(+)
This unaccompanied SSATB choral arrangement of The Beatles classic With A Little Help From My Friends by Carsten Gerlitz includes 10 vocal scores to allow mixed choirs to sing this paean to friendship.One of The Beatles' most popular compositions, it was composed for Ringo Starr to sing, and therefore needed to have just five notes in the melody to accommodate his limited vocal range. The song inspired a number of famous cover versions, most notably Joe Cocker's at Woodstock. / Choeur Mixte (SSATB)
Setting the text of Richardâ??s brother Thomas Music scored for unaccompanie...(+)
Setting the text of Richardâ??s brother Thomas Music scored for unaccompanied SSATBB choir was commissioned by Judith Godsland for Commotioâ??s 20th Anniversary Concert in September 2019.
This gentle arrangement of Will L. Thompson's words and melody (1880) is ideal f...(+)
This gentle arrangement of Will L. Thompson's words and melody (1880) is ideal for upper-voice choirs of all levels of experience. The melody is sympathetically treated with simple Vocal harmonizations alongside unison singing and the accompaniment creates a lush bed of sound over which the voices resonate.
This expressive Wedding anthem sets an extract from William Blake's Auguries of ...(+)
This expressive Wedding anthem sets an extract from William Blake's Auguries of Innocence. With chromatic inflections and gently arching vocal lines the music perfectly reflects the text's emphasis on the relationship between pleasure and sorrow. Joy and Woe are woven fine will make a striking addition to the repertory of more experienced choirs looking to try something new.For SSATB unaccompanied.
The harmonic turns and piano configurations in La vie ant?rieure ??? the ???form...(+)
The harmonic turns and piano configurations in La vie ant?rieure ??? the ???former life??? ??? seem almost exuberantly lyrical. At the beginning the archaic sounds and words of the male choir conjure up a dream world that is soon flooded with the power of the waves and the rich polyphonic harmony of the choir and the piano. With the outcry ???C???est l? que j???ai v?cu!??? [I have lived there] which expresses the fervent yearning to return to a past life the collective desperately reinforces the longing for the past. Once more the women???s choir conjures up this lost paradise in an undulating soft sound before the desolate sadness is pierced by the power of the music of the piano postlude creating a moment that is completely in the present.
Music runs through the story of Arion which begins with a singing competition i...(+)
Music runs through the story of Arion which begins with a singing competition in Sicily. Arion wins the prize and this puts his life in danger: his newfound wealth excites the greed of the sailors who are supposed to be bringing him back to Corinth and they threaten to kill him. They allow Arion to sing one last song and the power of his singing attracts dolphins to the ship. At the end of his song he jumps overboard and one of the dolphins carries him to safety. So Arion’s musical gift gets him into trouble but it is also his salvation. The idea of being rescued by a music-loving dolphin is very appealing. In Robert Graves’account of the myth the dolphin could not bear to be parted from Arion and accompanied him back to court where “it soon succumbed to a life of luxury.” However Herodotus says that after his rescue and return to Corinth Arion failed to return the dolphin to the sea and it died there. Apollo placed the dolphin among the stars and next to it Arion’s lyre in recognition of his musical skill. This is one of the mythical explanations of the origins of the constellations Delphinus and Lyra. It seems natural to sing a story that has singing at its heart. When I was asked by the Nicholas Berwin Charitable Trust to write a choral work for Making Music something that would be within reach of many choirs and involve children this story struck me as ideal: the men of the chorus could be the bloodthirsty sailors and the women could create an atmosphere of mystery for the arrival of the dolphins represented by children’s voices. There would be one solo voice: Arion the marvellous singer. Andrew Fardell the conductor who was advisor to this commission had suggested that I might use the same instrumentation as a popular arrangement of Orff’s Carmina Burana a work that as well as using children’s chorus features a solo countertenor. I thought the magical otherworldly quality of this
The popular hit Downtown, originally performed by Petula Clark is now arranged f...(+)
The popular hit Downtown, originally performed by Petula Clark is now arranged for Unaccompanied SSATB choir by Carsten Gerlitz. This pack contains 10 of the vocal scores.When writer Tony Hatch first walked down Broadway in New York in 1964, he got the inspiration to write this song, which immediately hit the top of the charts and helped Clark attain an international career. The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and has not lost its magic, even after 50 years. / Choeur Mixte (SSATB)
This 5 minute anthem for choir SSATB setting a text by George Herbert was comm...(+)
This 5 minute anthem for choir SSATB setting a text by George Herbert was commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban to mark the 900th anniversary of the consecration of the Norman Abbey performed at Solemn Evensong 18 October 2015.
Puer Pacis. Puer Pacis (The Dulwich Peace Carol) was jointly commissioned by Dul...(+)
Puer Pacis. Puer Pacis (The Dulwich Peace Carol) was jointly commissioned by Dulwich College and Dulwich College International, with the generous support of the Alvarez Family. First performed by the Choir of Dulwich College, directed by Richard Mayo, on 6 December 2019 at Southwark Cathedral. Scored for unaccompanied divisi choir, the text asks what can we offer to the baby in the manger when it is Mary's gift to humanity that is the greatest of all.
'Hey Brother' 'Levels' and 'Without you' are now available for six-part mixed o...(+)
'Hey Brother' 'Levels' and 'Without you' are now available for six-part mixed or female choir. The arrangements offer a wide variety of vocal and choral possibilities and attention has been paid that all parts are of the same musical standard. Whether homophonic or unisono they artfully intertwine from one passage to the next. However for all their sophistication the arrangements remain manageable and easy to learn displaying the typical groove of each Avicii song within a multi-layered texture.
The ?Gloria? RV 589 is one of Vivaldi?s most popular compositions today and one ...(+)
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.
Rollo Dilworth Choral Series-Kevin A. Memley's The Time Of Roses for SSAA choir ...(+)
Rollo Dilworth Choral Series-Kevin A. Memley's The Time Of Roses for SSAA choir a cappella. This buoyant madrigal-like setting of the Thomas Hood text offers a wonderful opportunity for choirs to practice light andarticulate singing. There is wonderful contrast between the lively passages and lyrical legato sections.
SSAA Double Choir a cappella-Here is a new and exciting major work for double wo...(+)
SSAA Double Choir a cappella-Here is a new and exciting major work for double women's chorus a cappella which offers a challenge for the advanced or professional women's choirs.
Psalm 98:4-8-Upbeat and uptempo this joyous anthem could be used in both worshi...(+)
Psalm 98:4-8-Upbeat and uptempo this joyous anthem could be used in both worship and concert. Its accessible Vocal writing alternates between unison and harmonic passages and a straightforward Piano part further supports the choir making this a perfect choice for church or school mixed choirs.
Stacey Gibbs uses his talent for reimagining the spiritual to set this beautiful...(+)
Stacey Gibbs uses his talent for reimagining the spiritual to set this beautiful version of ?Swing Low Sweet Chariot? for women's choirs. Your women's choir will appreciate the exciting challenge of the vocal writing. Great for festivals and honor choirs. Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.
The great and legendary arrangement by Bob Chilcott of this classic Beatles song...(+)
The great and legendary arrangement by Bob Chilcott of this classic Beatles song for The King's Singers has been adapted for 4 part choir and piano. Now nearly all SATB choirs can enjoy this iconic arrangement which was for so long limited to choirs who could sing 6 part a cappella music.
(Shout for Joy)-Mendelssohn wrote Psalm 66 Jauchzet Gott alle Lande (Shout For...(+)
(Shout for Joy)-Mendelssohn wrote Psalm 66 Jauchzet Gott alle Lande (Shout For Joy) in 1822 when he was only 13 years old. He wrote it in a similar style to Handel's Messiah full of melismas and very much in a late Baroque style. With a keyboard part realized by Advanced Women's Choir Consortium creator Kathleen Rodde this is a wonderful new offering for college and women's community choirs. ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.
The Lamb is John Tavener's setting of a poem by William Blake arranged here for...(+)
The Lamb is John Tavener's setting of a poem by William Blake arranged here for unaccompanied Upper Voices by Barry Rose. The work lasts around 3 minutes. TheLamb has long been a favourite of choirs and audiences alike and with this unique arrangement it can also be enjoyed by Upper Voices. The work was composed by Tavener in just a single afternoon and wasdedicated to his nephew's third birthday. This arrangement received a positive review from Geoffrey Webber in the January/February 2016 edition of Choir & Organ.
The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and inn...(+)
The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a gentle Kyrie funky Gloria ballad-like Sanctus laid-back Benedictus and passionate Agnus Dei this work breathes new life into familiar words perfectly combining the contemporary with the ancient. The stylistic piano part can be played as written or serve as a guide and an optional bass and drum kit part is available separately for jazz trio accompaniment. Ideal for all upper-voice choirs the Nidaros Jazz Mass will make a groovy and soulful addition to any concert programme.This work was commissioned by theNidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir of Trondheim Norway.
Kevin Memley has become a respected name in choral excellence and once again ...(+)
Kevin Memley has become a respected name in choral excellence and once again this setting proves why. The accompaniment is absolutely beguiling and the vocal writing equally elegant. First released for male voices this treble choir setting is perfect for high school and college choirs. Easy to medium in difficulty
Angelus ad Virginem describes the Annunciation the biblical event in which the ...(+)
Angelus ad Virginem describes the Annunciation the biblical event in which the Angel Gabriel communicated with Mary about the forthcoming birth of Jesus. The tranquil music is intended to depict the angelic voice of Gabriel and the voice of Mary through its chant-like nature and exotic shifting harmonies. Douglas Mason began his musical training as a chorister in Gloucester Cathedral Choir under John Sanders. He subsequently read music at Durham University and went on to train as a music teacher at Leeds University also singing professionally as a lay clerk in the Choir of Leeds Parish Church at this time.As a composer Douglas focuses on choral works in particular and he has also written and arranged music for schools. As a performer Douglas has sung on numerous television and radio broadcasts and appeared on recordings for several labels including Abbey Priory and ASC records. For several years he was also a member of the William Byrd Singers directed by Stephen Wilkinson.
Heinrich Poos is not the first composer inspired by Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock...(+)
Heinrich Poos is not the first composer inspired by Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's poem 'Die Auferstehung', as even Gustav Mahler had already used these verses in the fifth movement of his Second Symphony 'Auferstehung'. Mahler was inspired to use a choral movement at the end of his symphony at the funeral of the conductor Hans von Bülow where a choir sang a chorale based on said text by Klopstock. Heinrich Poos wrote his deeply moving choral piece in remembrance of the organist Hubert Schoonbrodt. / Choeur De Femmes (SSAA) A Cappella
A popular Requiem arranged for female voices In this arrangement of Fauré?s ?Re...(+)
A popular Requiem arranged for female voices In this arrangement of Fauré?s ?Requiem? for soloists (SA) female choir (SSAA) and Organ the tenor and bass parts are distributed among the altos which has necessitated some judicious adaptations in the part-writing. The second soprano replicates the original alto part largely unchanged while the original baritone solo now resounds in the alto. The Organ arrangement takes all three versions of the ?Requiem? into consideration but primarily follows the second version of 1893 in terms of the rhythmic presentation ofthe instrumental parts.However the Organ part is tailored to the arrangement rather than trying to imitate the sound of the Orchestra. This vocal score is compatible with the performance material of the original work (BA9461). - Arrangement for female choir (SSAA) based on the Urtext of ?Gabriel Fauré The Complete Works? - Includes an idiomatic Organ reduction.
