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for unison voices and piano This secular work for upper voices
sensitively sets Langston Hughes's poem of the same name. A lilting
melodic line, eloquent part-writing, and an effective piano part
combine to create a piece that will appeal to both youth and adult
choirs. Also available in versions for SA and piano, SABar and
piano, and solo voice (high/low).
for SSSAAA unaccompanied This imaginative setting of Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow's poem encourages the use of evocative bird
and wind noises to capture the text's natural imagery. In a fresh,
a cappella style, Hawley's charismatic melodies soar through the
vibrant texture, and offer plenty of opportunities for soloistic
singing. Also available in a version for alto solo and SSATB
unaccompanied.
for SATB and organ With a feeling of celebration, Bullard's setting
of the well-known Psalm 100 is energetic and exciting. A spritely
organ part supports bold statements in the vocal lines, while the
middle section offers some thoughtful introspection. Perfect for
services and encores.
for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied. A short upbeat setting of
words from Psalms 9, 95, and 97, Cantate Domino opens with a
triple-metre dance-like section that features optional clapping.
Brown juxtaposes a darker, more chromatic middle section that has
an optional verse in French, before reprising the joyful opening
material.
for SATB unaccompanied TaReKiTa is a refreshing concert piece that
effortlessly blends the Indian and Western classical styles. The
composer's scats are combined with a fast triple metre, vocal
slides, and captivating melodies built on the Jog raga. A
pronunciation guide is included in the leaflet, and a video guide
by the composer is available through a companion website.
for SATB unaccompanied Settings words from part of a letter by Edna
St Vincent Millay to her lover Arthur Davison Ficke, this is a
gentle, charming piece that celebrates our freedom to love. Dacey's
rich harmonies and quirky melodies are presented in a rocking 5/8
time signature, and conclude softly with the central message as the
phrase 'you and me' fragments and fades into the distance. Also
published in Breath of Song.
for SATB unaccompanied This is a warm and tender piece setting the
last three verses of Christina Rossetti's 'What good shall my life
do me?', which encourages leading a life of love as an example for
others. Daley's heartfelt melodies are set to hymn-like textures
and flow freely in ever-changing time signatures.
for SSAA unaccompanied TaReKiTa is a refreshing concert piece that
effortlessly blends the Indian and Western classical styles. The
composer's scats are combined with a fast triple metre, vocal
slides, and captivating melodies built on the Jog raga. A
pronunciation guide is included in the leaflet, and a video guide
by the composer is available through a companion website. A version
for unaccompanied mixed voices is also available.
for SATB unaccompanied This uplifting anthem sets the Invocation
text from Carmina Gadelica. McDowall's beautiful melodies flow and
intertwine, decorated by scotch snaps that reflect the text's
origin. Suitable for services or concerts. Also published in Breath
of Song.
for Alto solo and SSATB unaccompanied This imaginative setting of
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem encourages the use of evocative
bird and wind noises to capture the text's natural imagery. In a
fresh, a cappella style, Hawley's charismatic melodies soar through
the vibrant texture, and offer plenty of opportunities for
soloists. Also published in Breath of Song.
for SSAA and piano Like the original version for SATB voices, this
upper-voice arrangement of Wide Open Spaces reflects on the
journeys and adventures to be found in the wide opens spaces within
ourselves and in the world around us. The uplifting melody is
passed from the sopranos to the altos before the piece opens out
into an expansive texture with rich harmonies. Quartel introduces a
playful episode of scat singing before a resolute final chorus
brings this evocative piece to a peaceful and serene close.
for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied This beautifully expressive
piece is based around The Seven Sacred Virtues of the Lakota; the
title, 'Walking the Red Road', refers to the commitment to
purposefully live by these values, the metaphorical 'red road',
being a spiritual way of life. The unhurried tempo gives space for
the listener to reflect on the text, while sumptuous harmonies
create a rich cushion of sound.
for SATB and piano With a text by the composer, this work was
originally inspired by members of the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and
their motto 'friendship through singing'. The lilting vocal lines
are subtly underpinned by a delicate piano accompaniment, and the
opening performance direction, 'contentedly rocking', describes the
overall nature of the piece: peaceful, content, and easy-going.
Also available in a version for SSA and piano in the Songbird
series.
for Upper voices, SATB, and piano or 2 pianos and percussion (4
players) A work filled with ambition, Circlesong is a musical
portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous
poetry of North America. Based on poetry from the Chinook,
Comanche, Dakota, Eskimo, Iroquois, Kwakiutl, Navajo, Ojibwa,
Pueblo, Seminole, Sioux, and Yaqui traditions, the thirteen
movements, in seven parts, mark the different stages of life, from
birth and childhood to adulthood, middle age and death. With
energetic percussion accompaniment, climactic moments for tutti
choir, tender unaccompanied passages and solo song, Circlesong is a
work of impressive drama, variety, and depth. This is the upper
voices part for Circlesong. The vocal scores are available for sale
separately and instrumental parts for the two pianos/percussion
version are available on hire.
for SABar and piano, with opt. bass and drum kit This is a funky
arrangement of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' with an English text by
Henry van Dyke. Milloy jazzes up the well-known melody by arranging
it in 12/8 time and adding syncopation, while supporting it with a
groovy piano accompaniment and optional bass part (available at the
back of the leaflet). Originally published in Pop Voiceworks 2.
for SABar and piano I remember sets a text reflecting on the wonder
of the natural world and the people who shape our lives. The
stirring melody calls to mind the folksong tradition, and is
underpinned by a gently flowing piano accompaniment. The middle
section brings a contrast of tonality, with the altos and baritones
accompanying the sopranos' melodic line, before the beguiling
melody of the opening returns to bring the setting to a poignant
close. Also available in a version for SA and piano.
for SA and piano (with optional percussion) With a text by the
composer, this is a beautiful piece about optimism, companionship,
and the belief that 'all will be well'. Todd's gentle melodies are
supported by a delicate, pulsing piano accompaniment, and an
optional percussion part (snare drum, bass drum, and cymbal) that
adds extra spark to the music. Originally published in The Oxford
Book of Flexible Choral Songs, this piece is also available in a
version for SABar and piano.
for SABar and piano or organ Ideal for a carol service or concert,
this piece follows the three Kings on their journey to the birth of
Jesus and is characterised by its alternation of major and minor
modes. Also available in a version for SATB and piano or organ.
for SATB unaccompanied Setting a beautiful text by Rabindranath
Tagore, Wake, love, wake explores evocative imagery and metaphors
through sonorous harmonies and freedom in tempo. The resulting
piece is romantic, stirring, and atmospheric-perfect for concert
performance. Also published in Breath of Song.
for SSATB unaccompanied With words by the composer, this tender
piece expresses gratitude and awe for the redeeming power of the
Christ-child. Replete with rich contrasting harmonies, the changing
metre and effective phrasing build anticipation before the piece
resolves into serenity.
for SSATBarB unaccompanied Setting words by the composer, One of
these days is an affirmatory piece with pop-inspired rhythms and
harmonies. The scat syllables and repeating patterns of the lower
parts provide a rich cushion for the lilting melody of the soprano
lines, with lyrics that encourage us to seize the day!
for SSAA and piano Refuge sets a powerful Sara Teasdale poem by the
same name, which perfectly captures the healing power of singing:
'For with my singing I can make a refuge for my spirit's sake, A
house of shining words, to be my fragile immortality'. Quartel uses
musical structure to complement the poem's narrative, opening and
closing with music marked 'resilient and strong', with a central
section that is 'warm and hopeful', as expressed by rich harmonies
and soaring melodic lines. The piano underpins this expressive
setting with steady continuous quaver motion, and provides
characterful harmonic moments.
for SABar and piano Setting a tender poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson,
this lullaby is full of sweet and recurring melodies that rock
gently in 6/8 time. The vocal lines are well supported by a
twinkling piano part and combine together to create a feeling of
warmth and tranquillity. This piece is also available in versions
for SA and piano, and SATB and piano.
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