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for SATB and guitar or piano This anthem sets a powerful poem by
John Henry Newman that reflects on the spirituality of solitude. An
imaginative interplay between voices and instrumental accompaniment
is prevalent throughout, with effective contrasts between
tranquillo and animato sections and delicate ostinato patterns. An
alternative accompaniment for guitar (the composer's original
instrumentation) is available for purchase. The anthem is also
available in a version for SSA and piano or harp.
for tenor solo and SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied Setting a
beautiful text by Charles Bennett, this is a gentle, optimistic
piece that remembers those lost to conflict and looks encouragingly
towards peace. The tenor solo is supported by vocal accompaniment
with oscillating harmonies and warm melodic figures. In the final
section, the sopranos take over the melody before the soloist
brings the piece to a finish with dreams of 'a blue sky'.
for TTBB and piano Slow Down has a relaxed swing feel, with
imaginative lyrics by the composer that encourage us to take time
out of our busy lives. The vocal lines explore a swung quaver
style, along with scat syllables and jazzy harmonies, all
underpinned by a supportive yet characterful piano part. Also
available for cambiata voices and piano in the Emerging Voices
series.
for SSATBarB unaccompanied Setting words by the composer, Swept
Away is a beautiful and haunting piece with pop-inspired rhythms
and harmonies. The scat syllables of the insistent lower parts are
combined with a flowing melody in the soprano line to create a
powerful work exploring the journey of the singers and the ability
of the wind to carry them to their destination.
for SATB and organ or orchestra This bright and exultant
arrangement of Michael Praetorius's melody 'Puer nobis nascitur' is
presented with two text options: 'O splendor of God's glory bright'
for general worship and 'That Easter day with joy was bright' for
use at Easter. Sparkling organ interludes, characterised by flutes
and piccolos in the orchestral accompaniment, punctuate the lilting
melody, which is given contrasting treatment in each of the verses,
from presentation in unison to rich four-part harmony.
for SSA and piano Setting a moving text inspired by Chief Seattle,
Quartel appeals for better stewardship of the planet through gentle
flowing lines and expansive textures. The melodies are accessible
throughout and well supported by the piano accompaniment, while the
swells and falls in dynamics offer a sense of organicity. 'This we
know' was originally published as part of the Songbird collection
As you sing.
for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied With a text by the
composer, 'My Love has Died for Me' is taken from Passion Music, a
concert and liturgical work that epitomizes Todd's love of blending
jazz and choral music. Recurring melodies, changing metres, and
extended harmonies combine to explore the theme of loss in this
powerful and expressive lament.
for SATB unaccompanied With a text by Thomas Campion, View me, Lord
is a tender prayer characterized by its sensitive text-setting.
Each verse features a change in voicing, rhythm, and harmony, while
the ever-changing metre provides a feeling of fluidity. The tension
built throughout the work is finally resolved in the last chord,
bringing this contemplative anthem to a peaceful close.
Following the success of the two Popular Voiceworks volumes,
Popular Voiceworks at Christmas presents a fantastic collection of
seasonal songs and carols in a highly practical format. Singers can
explore a huge range of styles and find exciting new material by
the authors, as well as arrangements of traditional carols such as
'Away in a manger' and 'In the bleak midwinter' and popular songs
such as 'Jingle Bell Rock' and 'Get Together'. Stylish demos are
available on a companion website and backing tracks for performance
or rehearsal are included on the accompanying CD. A fabulous
festive resource!
Megawattage sound systems have blasted the electronically enhanced
riddims and tongue twisting lyrics of Jamaica's dancehall DJs
across the globe. This high energy raggamuffin music is often
dismissed by old school roots reggae fans as a raucous degeneration
of classic Jamaican popular music. In this provocative study of
dancehall culture, Cooper offers a sympathetic account of the
philosophy of a wide range of dancehall DJs: Shabba Ranks, Lady
Saw, Ninjaman, Capleton, Buju Banton, Anthony B and Apache Indian.
She demonstrates the ways in which the language of dancehall
culture, often devalued as mere 'noise, ' articulates a complex
understanding of the border clashes that characterize Jamaican
society. Cooper also analyzes the sound clashes that erupt in the
movement of Jamaican dancehall culture across national borders.
MARKET 1: Media and Cultural Studies; Afro-Caribbean Studies;
Popular and Youth Culture; Music; Linguistic
for SATB and piano with optional bass and drum kit In this jazzy
setting of William Blake's Introduction to his Songs of Innoncence,
Chilcott's extended harmonies and syncopated melodies bring new
energy to the text, challenging the expectation of the listener.
The voices are supported by a stylistic piano part, which may be
played as written or serve as a guide, and the optional bass and
drum kit part is printed at the back of the score. Also available
in a version for SSA, piano, and optional bass and drum kit in Jazz
Songs of Innocence.
for SATB unaccompanied Originally published in Sun, Moon, Sea, and
Stars, 'Deep in the night' sets a poem by Sara Teasdale that likens
a heart seeking its love to a swallow's cry. Chydenius's rich
harmonies, syncopated melodies, and modal inflections paint an
image of the starry night, while the underpinning bass ostinato
provides rhythmic drive.
for SATB and piano or harp Higgins's arrangement of Away in a
manger is beautiful and delicate. The first verse is taken by
unison upper voices; the second is a cappella, with a soloist (or
small group) on the melody accompanied by sustained 'ooh's; and the
last verse features fresh, homophonic harmonies. The piano/harp
accompaniment twinkles gently around the voices, contributing
towards the magical character of the arrangement.
for SSAA and piano This is a beautiful piece setting an evocative
text by Anne Bronte that explores natural imagery on a blustery day
and the feelings they inspire. Supported by the piano
acccompaniment, Quartel's soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and
syncopated rhythms illustrate the power of the wind, while its
unpredictable nature is hinted by the hemiolas and cross-rhythms
throughout the texture. This is suitable for festival and concert
performance.
for SATB and organ Written for the 2018 BBC Advent broadcast sung
by the choir of St John's College, Cambridge, A Prayer to St John
the Baptist sets an artfully crafted text that combines Guido
d'Arezzo's Ut queant laxis (itself a Hymn to John the Baptist, as
well as a medieval music-teaching mnemonic) with Thomas Merton's
poem on the same subject. The organ's flowing quavers represent
Merton's baptismal 'rivers of water', while the largely octatonic
melodies conjure a tellingly mysterious atmosphere.
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