SSA Choir

SKU: BT.MUSM570366125

Composed by Morag Galloway. Vocal Score. 3 pages. University of York Music Press #MUSM570366125. Published by University of York Music Press (BT.MUSM570366125).

English.

Morag Galloway 's Dream of You for three voices (SSA). Duration: 2 minutes Composed: 2004 Also published as part of UYMP's Songspin Songbook, ISMN M 57036 603 3. Dream of You sets Morag 's own poem and was commissioned by Juice for performance in a late night concert, 'the witching hour', in York Spring Festival, May 2004. The poem describes a dream in which a single night with someone is remembered. The compositional aim was to set the words as they came without repetition, and not to repeat any musical material either. This was to try to recreate the strange familiarity of this dream and attempt to let it unfold in ‘real time’; to be as fleeting as the original night itself.

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.251976

Andrea Ramsey Choral Series. Composed by Jean Sibelius. Arranged by Brandon Williams. Andrea Ramsey Choral Series. Concert, Festival. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.251976).

UPC: 888680716462. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Offering both the Finnish text and a singable English translation, here is a song by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. An IPA guide is provided making it very accessible to present this in the original language. The title translates to ?Was It a Dream?? and this is beautifully reflected in the atmospheric piano accompaniment. The vocal ranges are carefully distributed and the singing is mostly homophonic making this an excellent choice for the developing women's choir.

Composed by Rebecca Gruber Hogan and Richard A. Nichols. Shawnee Sacred. Christmas, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

Choral SSA Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9718

Composed by Meredith Tompkins. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 23 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9718. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9718).

ISBN 9781491160978. UPC: 680160919574. Key: D major. English. Manmohan Ghose.

Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. A Lament is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father's death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original 'image' of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement. As a nod to the poet's birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.
Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. “A Lament” is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father’s death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: “I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original ‘image’ of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement.” As a nod to the poet’s birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.

Arranged by Alexander L'Estrange. Choir Secular. For with Piano (SAB). Choral Octavo. Faber Choral Singles. Christmas; Secular; Winter. Published by Faber Music

Composed by Stephen Foster (1826-1864). Arranged by David Dusing. For SSA choir, Keyboard. Octavo. 6 pages. E. Henry David #392-02588. Published by E. Henry David

SSA Choir

SKU: BT.MUSM570366033

By James Whittle_Paul Slid. Hymns & Chorals. Book Only. 145 pages. University of York Music Press #MUSM570366033. Published by University of York Music Press (BT.MUSM570366033).

English.

A genre-defying collection of songs for female vocal trio, Songspin Songbook is a collaboration between Juice Vocal Ensemble and UYMP, funded by an Arts Council England grant. Described as “the 21st century’s answer to the Swingles or King’s Singers” (The Times), Juice have emerged as the face of a revitalised experimental scene for vocal music. Songspin Songbook publishes songs from their debut album, Songspin. The album was released on Nonclassical in 2011 to critical acclaim, winning an international Independent Music Award for Best Contemporary Classical Album in 2012. Featuring remixes by the likes of Camille producer MaJiker and Björkcollaborator Mikhail Karikis, the album was reviewed by The Observer as “eighteen immaculately achieved tracks, spanning Elisabeth Lutyens to Gabriel Prokofiev via folk song and avant garde, enchant and enthrall”. Songspin also featured the premiere recording of Elisabeth Lutyens' Of The Snow, which The Telegraph described of a performance by Juice as an amazing sustained piece of virtuosity.  Songspin Songbook was edited by James Whittle and Paul Sild.  Artwork designed by Christopher Leedham and Martin Scheuregger.

Music from the Motion Picture La La Land. Composed by Justin Hurwitz, lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Andy Beck. Choral Octavo. Alfred Pop Series. Movie; Secular. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Music from the Motion Picture La La Land. Composed by Justin Hurwitz, lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Andy Beck. Choral Octavo. Alfred Pop Series. Movie; Secular. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Music from the Motion Picture La La Land. Composed by Justin Hurwitz, lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Jay Althouse. Choral Octavo. Alfred Pop Series. Form: Ballade. Movie; Secular. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By William Shakespeare from A Midsummer Night's Dream, music by Ruth Morris Gray. Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By William Shakespeare from A Midsummer Night's Dream, music by Ruth Morris Gray. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Jan Garrett. Arranged by Larry Nickel. For SSA choir and piano. Octavo. Published by Cypress Choral Music

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

Arranged by Mac Huff. (Sab Singer). Broadway Choral. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Janet Gardner. For 3-part mixed choir and piano. Concert, Festival , Novelty. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

From Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. Pop Choral Series. Broadway, Concert, Medley, Pop, Show Choir. Octavo. 20 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Peter Paul and Mary. By Tom Paxton. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. Pop Choral Series. Secular, Novelty, Pop, Christmas, Sixties, Holiday, Children. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard