Par BLACKWELL-CARTE. Une anthologie de 17 arrangements sophistiqués de chansons populaires classiques. La collection comprend des numéros accompagnés et non accompagnés, dans une variété de styles: blues enfumé, up-tempo SCAT, le swing sentimental, exubérante Dixieland, sophistiqué gros harmonie, plus une opulente show-bouchon ou deux. Andrew Carter est né en 1939 dans une famille de Leicestershire tour et sonneries clochette. Après un diplôme en musique à l'Université de Leeds, il rejoint York Minster Choir, et a ensuite été directeur de la musique au lycée Bar Convent, où il a obtenu ses premiers succès en tant que formateur choeur. Sa richesse d'expérience de diriger des choeurs à la fois à voix mixtes et supérieure-voix lui a donné une compréhension profonde de la voix, exprimées par un lyrisme et son sens du drame sous-tendue par distinctifs, souvent doux-amer des harmonies. Sa vaste collection d'hymnes et de chants de Noël, avec un nombre important de grandes oeuvres chorales, lui ont valu une réputation comme l'un des plus respectés de Grande-Bretagne contemporaine de compositeurs chorale. David Blackwell a étudié la musique à l'Université d'Edimbourg, depuis quand il a poursuivi une carrière dans l'édition musicale, d'abord à ABRSM, où il devient directeur de la rédaction, puis à Oxford University Press, où il est maintenant chef de l'édition de musique. Il est co-éditeur de OUP In the Mood: 17 Jazz Classics pour les Chorales et chants de chorales d'5, et a publié un certain nombre de dispositions simples chorale. Il est co-auteur avec son épouse primés de la série OUP cordes, violon / alto / violoncelle Temps, qui ont remporté deux fois le prix MIA pour la meilleure publication pour l'éducation Kathy./ Recueil / Chant

Will Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd's characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio - parts available separately). / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Instruments Divers

Arch Gwyn (Arranger). Par ARCH GWYN. These five classic jazz standards have been arranged in a superb vocal jazz style for SATB and Piano by Gwyn Arch. This is a must-have collection for any choir wanting to extend their repertoire beyond the traditional. These are lively, fun to sing, arrangements and will please both choirs and audiences time and again. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Date parution : 2002-11-13/ Feuillet / SATB

Will Todd, born in 1970, is forging a strong reputation for himself as a composer who is equally at ease in opera, oratorio, church music and jazz. His style is instantly accessible and lastingly memorable. He spent his formative years steeped in both jazz and the English choral tradition so in his choral music he is able to juxtapose strong rhythmic drive and rich harmonies with exquisitely lyrical vocal lines.'Every Stone Shall Cry' sets words by Richard Wilbur and is very energetic. The jazzy block chords and added 9th harmony reflect the joy of the Christmas message. The syncopated choir rhythms also make the text bounce along. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Par ARMAN HOWARD. Howard Arman, director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions of his choir in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du fröhliche [O, you joyful], Stille Nacht [Silent Night] and Lasst uns froh und munter sein [Let us be happy and cheerful]. The first volume includes five Christmas carols from the German-speaking regions. They range from simple but harmonically intriguing settings such as Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf [Dear nightingale, wake up] to eight-part sound paintings with bell-like chimes as in O du fröhliche and classical double choir settings such as Resonet in laudibus . The second volume includes five Christmas spirituals with English texts, forming a contrast to the solemn and festive character of the first. The choir can prove its swing and jazz qualities here; the stirring arrangements are a gain for classical Christmas concerts, too. Following the tradition of the spiritual, some settings also require soloists, which can, however, also be recruited from the choir if adequate singers are available. The first piece combines the spirituals It?s a Birthday and Wasn?t That a Mighty Day to form a medley, Ain?t That a Rockin? gives a moment of tranquility before the likewise rousing spirituals Mary Had a Baby and Little David conclude the volume. In both volumes, Howard Arman provides a short preface in German and English, explaining the background of each piece and giving advice on performance. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Recueil / Choeur Mixte a Cappella

The works of Swiss composer Ivo Antognini have been described as sublime. This setting of the beloved hymn by Franz Gruber certainly qualifies as sublime with the rich jazz chord voicings and unique choral textures. It may be performed by a vocal jazz group, chamber choir or larger concert ensemble for a beautiful and warm concert moment. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Par FORBES L'ESTRANGE JOANNA (Arr.). Wade in the Water is a lively and infectious spiritual. Its features include a call-and-response texture, jazz ‘scat’ vocalization and finger clicks on beats 2 and 4 of the measure. This arrangement by Joanna Forbes L’Estrange remains true to the spirit of Eva Cassidy’s well-loved version, adapting the instrumental improvisation on the recording to create a fun scat section.  Listen to Eva Cassidy’s version and aim for the same passion and commitment, allowing the voices as much freedom of expression as is possible in a choral texture. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3-part choir (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing! / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes et Piano

This Manhattan Transfer hit will put your choir on the jazz track! Hip '40s lyrics and the burnin' ShowTrax Cassette! / Voix Mixtes

Craig McLeish writes of The Negro Speaks of Rivers - Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was the first black American to earn his living from writing. He was an innovator of jazz poetry, becoming part of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s. He wrote plays, short stories, novels, and his poetry was widely read. He was also a journalist, columnist and lecturer. The Negro Speaks of Rivers was perhaps his earliest published work, written when only 17 and while travelling by train to Mexico to visit his father. As the train crossed the Mississippi he suddenly began thinking about how rivers had impacted on Negro history, particularly in the fight against slavery. The four rivers mentioned in the poem lent themselves to using musical influences from those particular regions. However, I have tried to keep these links fairly tenuous to avoid overt pastiche. A few years ago I was fortunate enough to work with Congolese musicians. These sessions led to the intricate rhythms in The Congo . The Mississippi mentions New Orleans, so a jazz fugue seemed the most appropriate compositional device to weave into the texture. The spirit of The Nile was gauged from many hours listening avidly to Egyptian music. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral. As a bass guitarist, conductor, musical arranger and composer, he has worked with a wide variety of groups in several genres, and scored a hit with the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic'. He is musical director of Young Voices UK, and conducts several youth and community choirs in and around Milton Keynes. / Choeur SATB

Try A Little Tenderness is the perfect choice for amateur choirs seeking an elegant and sophisticated centrepiece to their choral pop repertoire. Based on Otis Redding 's smooth and soulful take on the song, this choral version is bursting with rich harmonies and jazzy chord progressions. Try A Little Tenderness has been arranged by Jeremy Bitchall for SATB Chorus with Piano accompaniment, this piece opens with a reasonable challenging intro, setting the scene for beautiful and tender song that will captivate and touch. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Few listeners will be left unmoved by this powerful Billy Joel ballad. This arrangement by Steve Zegree is a great feature for vocal jazz groups, pop and concert choirs. / Voix Mixtes