Sing Pop A Cappella is a collection of a cappella arrangements of fantastic pop songs old and new, by renowned teacher, singer and director Gitika Partington. Her arrangements are used by choirs across the UK, and she emphasises that being able to read music is not necessary. Rewarding and enjoyable, Book Three continues her project to bring people together through the power of song.What's great about Gitika Partington's Sing Pop A Cappella series is how she understands that to make great music or to sing a great song, it's not necessary to be able to sight-read. It may be useful, but she has learned that there are other ways to communicate music, namely through ear training, repetition and gesture. Her arrangements, five of which appear in this book, have enabled youth and community choirs to spring up across the country, making singing truly and universally accessible. Included in this book are wonderfully rich a cappella arrangements of Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers, Black Is The Colour Of My True Love's Hair, Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up, Adele's Rolling In The Deep and a huge favourite, Sway (Quien Sera). Vocal scores for these innovative and enjoyable arrangements are included in standard notation, although Partington recommends learning by ear as something equally beneficial. To aid with this, the accompanying download card includes five tracks of audio for each song. One features a full performance demonstration while the other four each focus on either soprano, alto, tenor or bass. The easy download of these tracks makes learning efficient and fun, as you are able to listen wherever you are.The great thing about a cappella singing is that it can be done anywhere, with limited resources, with members who don't necessarily have any musical training. Partington has created a book that can be used by a cappella choirs who love pop music that sounds great and will thrill audiences. Sing Pop A Cappella is not just a songbook, though, it also includes an extensive introduction by Partington, as well as performance tips for each song and information on voice care and learning the tunes. It's a personal book for Partington, who is passionate about the power of music to bring people together, and enthusiastic about getting people who wouldn't believe they had the confidence or ability, to sing pop!Sing Pop A Cappella is a brilliant book for choirs of any type or size who would enjoy singing five incredible pop tunes without accompaniment. The fantastic sound of a group of people singing a well-known song in a completely new and interesting way is something that Gitika Partington knows well, and something that she wants to impart to groups across the country. Songs like this were made to be sung, so pick up Book Three and Sing Pop A Cappella! / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

In Search Of... Pharrell Williams is the fascinating account of one of the most revered singers and songwriters in the music business today. Working tirelessly to write and produce some of the biggest hits in the last 20 years before coming to the forefront as a singer and songwriter in the early 21st century, this is the story of a modern day musical genius.2013-14 was dubbed by Oprah Winfrey as 'The Year of Pharrell', due to his incomparable stamp on popular music at the time. With Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines', Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky' and his own solo single 'Happy' dominating the charts and the radio waves, you couldn't avoid hearing Pharrell Williams' soulful voice and catchy music wherever you went. In this unique portrayal of a master of modern music, Paul Lester tells the story of the boy with humble beginnings who became a multitalented megastar.As part of the producer-duo The Neptunes, Pharrell Williams helped a number of pop stars have a string of hits throughout the 2000s, including Britney Spears, Kelis and Nelly. Simultaneously, Pharrell enjoyed success with his rap-rock band N*E*R*D, producing hit after hit while still maintaining other projects. While continuing to produce and write for other artists, Pharrell stepped more and more into the limelight, co-writing and singing his own tunes, many of which appear on the list of bestselling songs of the century so far.For fans of Pharrell, this astonishing biography tells the story of the singer, songwriter, producer, designer, philanthropist and entrepreneur through engaging interviews with the man himself, as well as his closest musical collaborators. If you are new to Pharrell's music, Paul Lester's book is an interesting account of modern music's true Renaissance man, a hugely creative talent who has had a fascinatingly fruitful career. / Livre

Par KANDER JOHN / BEALE CHARLES (Arr.). John Kander and Fred Ebb created a number of 20th-century show classics, including Cabaret and Kiss of the spider woman, but Chicago! is perhaps their greatest and best-loved show of them all. Mama Moreton sings When you’re good to Mama to indicate to the prison inmates how the world really works. She is deeply cynical, knows the ways of the world and controls the purse strings of the prison, but she also turns out to be compassionate – a mother figure to the other inmates. This song requires sassy singing and good communication skills; to convey the double meanings, use careful timing, facial expression and, for the more daring, staging too! 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 choirs (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

One of the finest singer-songwriters to have emerged from the 1960s, Neil Young is truly a living legend with an extensive and influential discography that encompasses some 50 years of popular and rock music history. Featuring exclusive interviews with fellow musicians and other fascinating figures, Harvey Kubernik's Heart Of Gold is an essential read for any fans of Neil Young or the many musical endeavours of which he has been a part.From his debut with local bands in his native Canada to his most recent tours and acclaimed 2014 album, 'A Letter Home', Neil Young has consistently been writing and singing his way into the annals of rock history. From his spell with the seminal band Buffalo Springfield to his tumultuous collaborations with Crosby, Stills and Nash to his solo career which began in the 1970s and has been continuing full-force ever since, this book covers the life and music of one of the biggest influences on popular music.As a musician, his explorations through various genres have proven ever-intriguing while at his best, he is near-untouchable. As an outspoken environmentalist, he has actively sought new goals to achieve, while his later career has been marked by his charitable works and documentaries. Unprecedented insights into the legend that is Neil Young come from the number of his fellow artists and musicians who are featured in Heart Of Gold. Names like Graham Nash, Jim Jarmusch, Nils Lofgren and many more illuminate the life of this monumental figure.Author Harvey Kubernik is a writer and music historian, with over 44 years' experience as a pop culture journalist. His work has appeared in a number of music publications, while he's also written 6 books.Neil Young: Heart Of Gold provides fascinating insights into the life and work of one of rock music's most enigmatic figures. At times controversial but never unwavering in his convictions about his art and politics, this book will allow fans to truly get to the heart and soul of this giant of popular music. / Livre

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

Arrangeur: Jonathan Wikeley. Pop Carol Singing is the indispensible collection for carol singers who wish to add to the lighter side of their repertoire. Equally suitable for school and community choirs, or for those who want to get together for a good sing, these 24 simple, SATB arrangements have been specially designed to be hugely effective in performance, but equally easy and quick to learn. The a cappella arrangements ensure that they can be sung anytime and anywhere. Including classics such as All I Want for Christmas is You , Wonderful Christmastime and Merry Christmas, Darling , alongside old favourites such as White Christmas , Winter Wonderlandand , Have yourself a merry little Christmas , this collection has everything the carol singer needs, and will leave audiences and singers alike bursting with good cheer. Pop Carol Singing is the indispensible collection for carol singers who wish to add to the lighter side of their repertoire. Equally suitable for school and community choirs, or for those who want to get together for a good sing, these 24 simple, SATB arrangements have been specially designed to be hugely effective in performance, but equally easy and quick to learn. The a cappella arrangements ensure that they can be sung anytime and anywhere. Including classics such as All I Want for Christmas is You , Wonderful Christmastime and Merry Christmas, Darling , alongside old favourites such as White Christmas , Winter Wonderlandand , Haveyourself a merry little Christmas , this collection has everything the carol singer needs, and will leave audiences and singers alike bursting with good cheer. / Pop and rock / Recueil / SATB

This all-time favorite Irving Berlin standard gets an updated swing treatment in this Kirby Shaw setting that will showcase your pop/jazz/show group at its best. / Voix Mixtes

Par KANDER JOHN / BEALE CHARLES (Arr.). This is a vibrant and accessible arrangement of All I care about, from the Broadway hit Chicago! With opportunities for whistling, staging and lyrics full of double meanings, this will add a bit of spice to your concert programme. 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 choirs (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