Village Gossip?is the first movement of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak?s cycle ?Five Choruses For Male Voice?.The cycle of five choruses is set toLithuanian folk texts translated by Frantisek Ladislav Celakovsky and is written for unaccompanied male choir (TTBB Voices). The title page of the autograph score bears the note: ?Composed on the journey from Prague to Vienna 12thof December 1878?.The individual parts of the cycle present a vibrant palette of moods from the balladic ?Dwellers by the Sea? to the final light-hearted ?The Sparrow?s Feast?. The songs? melodies echothe spirit of folk songs and the composer used simple but colourful harmonies and chose a strophic form.

Dwellers By The Sea?is the second movement of Czech composer?Antonin Dvorak?s cycle ?Five Choruses For Male Voice?.The cycle of five choruses is setto Lithuanian folk texts translated by Frantisek Ladislav Celakovsky and is written for unaccompanied male choir (TTBB Voices). The title page of the autograph score bears the note: ?Composed on the journey from Prague to Vienna 12th of December 1878?.?The individual parts of the cycle present a vibrant palette of moods from the balladic?Dwellers by the Sea?to the final light-hearted ?TheSparrow?s Feast?. The songs? melodies echo the spirit of folk songs and the composer used simple but colourful harmonies and chose a strophic form.

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.

from Wicked-Here is the expressive ballad from the musical Wicked by Stephen Schwartz in a setting for TTBB men's chorus by the cabaret pianist and arranger Alex Rybeck. A sensitive accompaniment full vocal ranges and harmonic nuances givethis work appeal especially for concert groups.

Burt Bacharach and Hal David's powerful ballad from Promises Promises was made famous by Dionne Warwick and recently showcased on Glee. Vocally challenging and full of deep emotion this setting offers rich rewardsfor concert and pop groups. Available separately: SATB divisi SSAA TTBB. Duration: ca. 3:45.

Kirby Shaw's phenomenal arrangement of this Simon & Garfunkel hit ballad is contemporary choral writing at its finest! The light harmonic a cappella opening is contrasted with this soaring fresh gospel-style setting that holdsopportunities for improvisation from multiple soloists. This is an excellent choice for a pops concert or graduation. Available separately: SATB SAB TTBB SSA Show Band Orchestration StudioTrax A/P CD.

from Tarzan-The classic ballad from Tarzan by Phil Collins in a remarkable setting for more advanced choirs! Opening as a gentle lullaby the vocal lines build into an expansive concert work with fully voiced choral harmonies andsweeping piano arpeggios. The arrangement builds through several exciting modulations before returning to the gentle strains of the opening. Available separately: SATB div. SSAA TTBB. Duration: ca. 4:25.

Exquisite lyrics and flowing vocal lines combine in this Stephen Schwartz ballad taken from one of his most performed musicals Children of Eden. “There are times I've been afraid ... Then I feel your hand in mine Andthere's courage in my heart.”Available separately: SATB SSAA TTBB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.

Singers can display expressiveness and beauty of phrasing in this lovely a cappella setting of the beloved English folk ballad. It tells the story of the unrequited love between Barbara Allen and Sweet William.Availableseparately: SATB SSAA and TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.

with We Shall Overcome-Beginning with the key anthem from the civil rights movement We Shall Overcome Mark Hayes leads the singer into Bill Withers song Lean On Me creating a powerfully moving ballad of inspiration hope and courage. The orchestrationadds even more spirit. Available separately: SATB SAB TTBB SSA Orchestration Score and Parts StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:55.

This 1956 #1 pop hit by the Platters with its 12/8 ballad feel will provide a tender moment in your program. Available: SATB TTBB ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Elton John's Can You Feel The Love Tonight from The Lion King. This breathtaking ballad is arranged here in a sonorous setting for a cappella ensembles. Available: SATB a cappella SSAA a cappella TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.

Originally recorded by young R and B star Tevin Campbell on his Grammy-nominated debut album in 1991, this soulful ballad is truly stirring. An optional solo at the opening provides the opportunity to feature a star singer, while solid choral writing throughout leads to an uplifting and inspiring finish. / Choeur TTBB

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