Sleepsong is a rich, Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abili...(+)
Sleepsong is a rich, Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abilities with a new and exciting challenge. Released by Secret Garden in 2005, the song was written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland who also penned the Westlife hit, You Raise Me Up . This beautiful and peaceful choral version has been arranged by Desmond Earley for six part chorus with Soprano solo. It was first performed by UCD Choral Scholars on April 19 2012. The piece is perfect for choruses looking to take their singing forward, with specific directions for staggered breathing throughout offering an added challenge for ensembles. Although designed to be sung A Cappella, the arrangement includes a piano reduction for easy rehearsal. / Choeur SSATBB
Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cyc...(+)
Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric “Sa nuit d'ete ” several melodic themes are supported by dense colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated simultaneously. Neruda's “Soneto de la Noche ” from his Cien Sonetos de Amor speaks of an eternal love that transcends death while reaffirming life. My a cappella setting of this gorgeous poem is predominantly quiet serene and folk-like utilizing direct harmonies accompanying long lyrical vocal lines. Agee's wondrous “Sure on this Shining Night” is set much like a song from the American musical theater a genre for which I have held a life-long esteem. Rilke's poignant “Voici le soir” recalls the opening bell sounds and jazz-tinged chords of the first movement and serves as an epilogue quietly concluding this cycle of night songs as darkness descends.
Composer's notes:The Fool is a time-honoured Orthodox religious figure: a Saint ...(+)
Composer's notes:The Fool is a time-honoured Orthodox religious figure: a Saint the highest of all who discards everything for Christ's sake. He discards all convention all decency all wealth actual and spiritual and turns himself into a figure of fun - defying all acceptable behaviour - and all religious decency. He stands in the square and lets down his trousers - he stuffs himself with food on Good Friday - he gets drunk - he 'appears'to fornicate wildly. There is a faint possibility (in not the highest of 'Fools') of gaining worldly popularity by such flagrant denial of all moral behaviour. Can such behaviour be too interesting? The true fool however embraces all of this and also (unseen) shrinks before the face of his God. By his behaviour he plucks out all hypocrisy false piety and corruption. He is a figure much needed in our times!!! The way I have tried to tacklethis extraordinary subject is to show him in seven stages from an obscene huge fat traditional clown who is drunk fornicating etc. through a stumbling frail agonized figure to a sallow-faced gaunt business man in a formalsuit staring at an empty glass. Having first revered him then mocked him the 'people' while they get drunk and jabber away at 'Christmas' and at the Feast of Feasts 'Easter' are no longer aware of him. But the audience seeshim - a tiny ragged scrap of mortality lying in a corner and faintly so faintly the voice of the Fool the true Fool for Christ's sake sings above the ribald crowd. 'He has given His life'. The Gogmagogs are the 'people' 'priests' 'singers' etc. and one male singer who can 'create' or 'uncreate' this vast role (singing and acting miming etc.) John Tavener Arranged for SSATBB chorus. Date of composition 2000. Chorus part only.
The Parting Glass by Sarah Quartel for TTBB unaccompanied.The Parting Glass is a...(+)
The Parting Glass by Sarah Quartel for TTBB unaccompanied.The Parting Glass is a traditional Scottish song often sung as a farewell at the end of a get-together. Sarah Quartel's arrangement features close harmonies idiomatic Scotch snap rhythms and effective interjectory moments in what is a largely homophonic setting. With its valedictory message it would make a fitting end to a performance perhaps as an encore item.
Sleepsong is a rich Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abili...(+)
Sleepsong is a rich Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abilities with a new and exciting challenge.Released by Secret Garden in 2005 the song was written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland who also penned the Westlife hit You Raise Me Up. This beautiful and peaceful choral version has been arranged by Desmond Earley for six part chorus with Soprano solo. It was first performed by UCD Choral Scholars on April 19 2012.The piece is perfect for choruses looking to take their singing forward with specific directions for staggered breathing throughout offering an added challenge forensembles. Although designed to be sung A Cappella the arrangement includes a piano reduction for easy rehearsal.
Singin' In The Rain was already a classic before it featured in the famous 1952 ...(+)
Singin' In The Rain was already a classic before it featured in the famous 1952 Gene Kelly film musical - Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown wrote it in the 1920s when many artists recorded it, but more notably Cliff Edwards enjoyed success from his recording in 1929. Now forever associated with Kelly's puddle-splashing routine and more recently reprised in stage adaptations, Singin' In The Rain remains an all-time favourite. Here it has been arranged by Craig McLeish for men's voice TTBB choir with piano accompaniment. / Choeur TTBB Et Piano
Uses: Patriotic Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14: Psalm 33:12 Truly a song that nee...(+)
Uses: Patriotic Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14: Psalm 33:12 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 less-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.
This reflective ballad is Robbie Williams' biggest worldwide selling single to d...(+)
This reflective ballad is Robbie Williams' biggest worldwide selling single to date. The inspired lyrics were written in just 25 minutes and are an emotional account of holding on to hope amidst desperation. The heartfelt words are met with a soaring melody in the chorus which is sure to provide a climactic finale to any performance.
Catchy infectious and downright fun to sing this 2016 smash hit by Justin Tim...(+)
Catchy infectious and downright fun to sing this 2016 smash hit by Justin Timberlake featured in the DreamWorks Animation film Trolls is a must-have for your quartet or chorus repertoire. Aaron Dale delivers an accessible arrangement suitable for any strong ead or Lead section that stays true to the original and will bring your audiences to their feet singing and clapping along!
Finding joy in the ordinary smiling in spite of setbacks looking to the future...(+)
Finding joy in the ordinary smiling in spite of setbacks looking to the future ... all part of the marvelous message found in the captivating music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz in the hit musical Wicked. It's just life so keep dancing through!This arrangement by Audrey Snyder is for Male voices with Piano accompaniment.
Swing Low Sweet Chariot and When the Saints Go Marching In really belong togeth...(+)
Swing Low Sweet Chariot and When the Saints Go Marching In really belong together in this dynamic soulful setting which contrasts the two classic spirituals in such an exciting way that your choir won't want it toend! Skillfully arranged for singers. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part TTB SSA Instrumental Accompaniment StudioTrax A/P CD.
Angels is Robbie Williams??? most famous song even voted the ???best song in th...(+)
Angels is Robbie Williams??? most famous song even voted the ???best song in the past 25 years of British music??? by the British public at the 2005 BRIT Awards. This timeless pop ballad is recognised loved and reinterpreted all over the world even having cover versions in Spanish and Italian. Robbie has performed Angels with artists like Joss Stone and most recently Olly Murs. Despite Williams??? uncountable hits since Angels??? release in 1997 the song is still used to conclude most of his shows proving its continuing relevance.David Lawrence???s arrangement for Tenor I Tenor II Baritone and Bass Voices with Piano accompaniment and Guitar chords makes use of the multiple voices creating new depths and layers as they depart. This version stays extremely close to the original making it a guaranteed audience favourite.Choral arrangements by David Lawrence are available as follows:SATB: Catalogue No. IMP9612ASAB: Catalogue No. IMP9613A2-Part: Catalogue No. IMP9615ASSA: Catalogue No. IMP9614A
Nat King Cole's recording of this Academy Award-winning song topped the charts f...(+)
Nat King Cole's recording of this Academy Award-winning song topped the charts for eight weeks in 1950 and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. This expressive choral setting now also including a TTBB voicing willallow every choir to sound their best. A gem! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA TTBB ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Turtle Creek Series-You've not heard Jingle Bells until you've heard this showst...(+)
Turtle Creek Series-You've not heard Jingle Bells until you've heard this showstopper by arranger Mark Hayes. Perfect for school choirs community choruses or church Christmas pageants the energy in this piece never stops. The openingfeatures mixed meters and a driving orchestral track with bells everywhere! Next Hayes sets this favorite holiday tune in waltz style with comical lyrics a big-band jazz chorus and a tongue-in-cheek classical sectioncomplete with an operatic soprano solo fit for the most demanding diva! The final chorus showcases the men on the melody with the women jingle-jangling in the treble register all at a presto tempo. AVAILABLE: SATB; SAB;TTBB; Orchestration; Handbell Part; Accomp/Perf CD.
What a stunning arrangement for the holidays! Happy holiday bells! Fred Waring ...(+)
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 Kikapust Choral Series offers choirs an extensive choice of close-harmony a ...(+)
The Kikapust Choral Series offers choirs an extensive choice of close-harmony a cappella arrangements. All of our arrangers / composers Jonathan Rathbone Ben Parry & Mark Williams were long-standing members ofthe Swingle Singers.
This powerful original ballad by Greg Gilpin is stunning in lyric and song. A s...(+)
This powerful original ballad by Greg Gilpin is stunning in lyric and song. A simple unison beginning builds to an ending with full choral presence and moving descant. “A sound of hope a sound of peace a sound thatcelebrates and speaks what we believe ... this is why we sing why we lift our voice.” This will be your power ballad for the year and with the full orchestration available or CD accompaniment track your singers andaudience will literally be moved to tears. An outstanding choral work! Available separately: SATB SAB TBB SSAA 2-part Orchestration StudioTrax CD.
This chart-topping song by English singer/songwriter Adele was a dramatic additi...(+)
This chart-topping song by English singer/songwriter Adele was a dramatic addition to the GLEE 'Prom Queen' episode. It can be performed a cappella as in the GLEE version or with the bluesy soulful accompaniment. Availible separately SATB TTBB SSAA SAB
10 reproducible choral works for a cappella tenor and baritone voices.Contents i...(+)
10 reproducible choral works for a cappella tenor and baritone voices.Contents include: 'Come Ye Sons Of Art' 'In Flanders Fields' 'Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning' 'Bethlehem Lullaby' 'Inimici Autem' 'Star Of Wonder' 'Wayfaring Stranger' 'Ding-a Ding-A Ding' 'Ning Wendete' and 'So Take This Song Of Joy'.
James Cartwright Macy (c.1845-1918) was an American songwriter and composer. Bor...(+)
James Cartwright Macy (c.1845-1918) was an American songwriter and composer. Born in New York City he spent most of his life living and working in Cleveland. He wrote dozens of popular songs and pieces for the Piano as well as hymns and anthems. He also wrote under several pseudonyms meaning that a large proportion of his work could presently be unattributed to him.Little Tommy Went A-Fishing is possiblyMacy’s best-known work today. It is presented here for TTBB male voice chorus with a Piano reduction provided for rehearsal purposes. A version for SATB choir is available in a separate edition.
Robert Sund's Gentlemen Only is a varied collection for men's choir, covering al...(+)
Robert Sund's Gentlemen Only is a varied collection for men's choir, covering all genres from pop to gospel and jazz to classical music. It contains, among others, a vocal arrangement of Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 5 as well as She's leaving home by the Beatles or Piaf's La vie en Rose. In the last decades, Sund arranged all the pieces for his chamber choir 'Orphei Drängar'. Now these successful arrangements, most of which have been released on CD, are available for men's choir. Some of the arrangements contain piano accompaniment and solos. The programme can be complemented by choreographies or scenic performances. / Choeur D'Hommes (TTBB)
(from Pirates of Penaznce) Discovery Level 2-Your singers will have a rollicking...(+)
(from Pirates of Penaznce) Discovery Level 2-Your singers will have a rollicking good time living the pirate life with this setting of the famous song from Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance and the over-the-top satire.Get your audience into the act by inviting them to shout ?Aarrrr!? on cue.Duration: ca. 2:20.
The Kikapust Choral Series offers choirs an extensive choice of close-harmony a ...(+)
The Kikapust Choral Series offers choirs an extensive choice of close-harmony a cappella arrangements. All of our arrangers / composers Jonathan Rathbone Ben Parry & Mark Williams were long-standing members ofthe Swingle Singers.
This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and espec...(+)
This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways. This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways.
Expressive melodic lines and phrases lend a sense of yearning and melancholy to ...(+)
Expressive melodic lines and phrases lend a sense of yearning and melancholy to the unwavering hope and peace found in the text of this folk melody. Aaron McDermid has arranged “Come Sing to Me of Heaven” with broad open chords and tightly-woven suspensions. The slow mournful opening gives way to a faster contrasting middle section as the anticipation and hope of heaven builds. This moving contemplation of death and heaven is also a song ofcomfort – an emotional offering for concert or contest.
Turtle Creek Series-This piece has been in the standard solo repertoire since th...(+)
Turtle Creek Series-This piece has been in the standard solo repertoire since the 1930s when it was composed. Tim Seelig's arrangement allows each section of the chorus to share in the beauty of the melody while still contributing to the choralsections of the piece. “When I Have Sung My Songs to You” is an incredibly beautiful love song which may be interpreted as being sung to an individual or to a group of people – the audience. This makes for amoving finale or encore for any concert.
Otis Redding recorded this song on December 7th 1967 just three days before hi...(+)
Otis Redding recorded this song on December 7th 1967 just three days before his death in a plane crash outside Madison Wisconsin. It spent 4 weeks at number 1 in the American chart in 1968. Rolling Stone magazine recently voted it number 28 in their top 500 songs of all time. Arranged here for TTBB a cappella by Mac Huff.
The Novello Barbershop series offers unaccompanied arrangements of a variety of ...(+)
The Novello Barbershop series offers unaccompanied arrangements of a variety of well-loved songs from the 1940s to the 1970s.Arranger Nicholas Hare has endeavoured to share the interest among all the voice parts but each singer should be aware at all times of who has the melody so that it is allowed to stand out. A discreet use of soloists is often appropriate.Blend and balance of the harmony is another vital element in successful performance of this music and vibrato should be kept in check so that the chords are clean and perfectly in tune. The various vocalisations (ah ooh mm etc.) may be considered as suggestions only and variedaccording to the performance conditions.Arranged specifically for male-voice groups (from as few as four voices in some numbers to a full choir) the songs are notated on two staves for easy Piano rehearsal.