Herbert Howells

2-Part and piano (2-Part)

SKU: HL.48022701

Composed by Herbert Howells. BH Secular Choral. Softcover. 8 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M060123528. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48022701).

ISBN 9780851628080. 7.25x10.25x0.036 inches.

This work, with two distinct vocal parts and little unison, is a chirpy setting of a traditional Irish text, 'The wren, the king of the birds'.

2-Part and piano (2-Part)

SKU: HL.48022699

Composed by Herbert Howells. BH Secular Choral. Softcover. 12 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M060123535. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48022699).

ISBN 9780851628103. UPC: 884088995850. 7.25x10.25x0.048 inches.

As part song for the New Year this work offers an attractive alternative to the Benjamin Britten carol which uses the same traditional words ('Here we bring new water from the well so clear'). Howells's joyful setting is very approachable, being mostly in unison with some straightforward two-part sections.

2-Part and piano (2-Part)

SKU: HL.48022702

Composed by Herbert Howells. BH Secular Choral. Softcover. 12 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M060123542. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48022702).

ISBN 9780851628097. UPC: 888680925888. 7.25x10.25x0.026 inches.

This setting of a William Blake text is in two distinct vocal parts and has a pastoral flavour with flowing and singable melodies. The clever interplay between the two parts makes this an enjoyable song to sing and listen to, making an excellent and rarely-heard concert filler and a valuable addition to a choir's repertoire.