The top-selling VoiceDance, first in the SATB series, is now available for women's voices in an exciting SSAA voicing. Now treble choirs can experience the rhythmic fun and challenge of this unique vocal jazz classic!
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Written for the Paideia Women's Chorus from the Paideia School in Atlanta, Craig Hella Johnson sets the words of the poet-mystic Dorothy Walters. With four movements incorporating a variety of musical styles including a 3rd movement that uses aleatoric techniques for singers and pianist, this is stunning and sophisticated set for a good high school or college women's chorus. Movements include: Don't Make Lists, I Cannot Tell You, Order Of Melchizedek, Until Even The Angels. Duration: ca. 12:30.
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The Russian poet Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin's text infuses emotion into this new SSAA voicing of the best-selling SATB choral setting. Combining contemporary harmonies, a sweeping romantic melody, traditional Russian poetry, and the universal message of love and loss, this arrangement allows for lessons on many levels.
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The great and legendary arrangement by Bob Chilcott of this classic Beatles song for The King's Singers has been adapted for 4 part choir and piano. Now nearly all choirs can enjoy this iconic arrangement which was for so long limited to choirs who could sing 6 part, a cappella music.
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Already chosen for several All-State choral festivals, this exciting choral fanfare is the perfect concert opener. The text, in Italian and based on lines from Dante's Divine Comedy, speaks of goodness and love. The sound of non-pitched bells will establish a special mood for the night ahead. Duration ca. 1:40.
Performed by Women's Chamber Ensemble, Michigan State University, Sandra Snow, conductor.
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Text: anon. (in 4 parts)
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Difficulty level: 1-2
This set [Friday Afternoons] of mainly unison songs for young voices is a gift for a concert of music for upper voices. It is a substantial work taken as a whole but its individual movements are both short and straightforward in their various challenges. Britten wrote the work for the boys of his brothers preparatory school (age 7-13), Clive House, Prestatyn, in Wales to sing. However he encountered a problem with copyright over the use of the Lone Dog. He therefore wrote Begone, dull care to replace it. When these issues were resolved years later the song was included as an appendix item in the 1994 edition.
The real beauty of these songs is that Britten never writes down for the children. These are art songs in the best sense of the word and mix both dark and light humour with seriousness and romance to create a little world of changing scenes and emotions. The texts are, as always, carefully chosen to give Britten maximum variety of mood and to challenge and encourage the children's interest and involvement. The piano parts carry a lot of the responsibility for the creation of mood and atmosphere and ideally need a pianist of reasonable accomplishment to do them justice. In There was a monkey Britten writes an increasingly challenging part which is very effective in making the charged mood rise to its climax. However, he writes an easier alternative part which can be played if the pianist finds the other too difficult.
The mixture of texts gives Britten wonderful opportunities for word painting. The lively Begone, dull care which opens the work, the nonsense poem of A tragic story where a man wants his pigtail to hang in front so he can see it, the gentle story of the Cuckoo and his progress through the months of the year, the rather sobering story (especially in our post-fox hunting ban days) of the shooting of a fox by a farmer whose geese it has killed, the sublime A New Year's Carol - and so on, leading to the powerful four part canon of Old Abram Brown. These little pieces demonstrate so clearly Brittens genius - his ability to write really good music which is so recognisably his - without any feeling that he is making compromises for the young singers.
Duration: 23 minutes
Paul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011
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It was not until recently that Richard Burchard's music began to be published, but his reputation as a wonderful composer for a cappella voices has risen with remarkable speed. His harmonies are rich and colorful, and the suspensions are dense and flowing. Simply put, choirs love singing his music because it is so satisfying. We are proud to feature this piece in the Bruce Rogers series.
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for SSAATTBB unaccompanied
Text: Randall Swingler
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Difficulty level: 2
Advance Democracy is a piece of unabashed political propaganda commissioned by the London Co-operative Society. At a time of great anxiety in Europe and on the eve of the second World War, this poem by Randall Swingler paints a dark picture of the threat of dictatorship if democracy doesn't 'rise up and cry that what our fathers fought for well not allow to die'. It is a strange piece and its overtly political message makes it quite difficult to programme except as a curiosity. Britten, however, paints a very clever picture with a long legato line moving constantly through the texture from soprano to bass and back much in the manner which he had used in The Three Kings in A Boy was Born. Around this swirling figure the other parts sing sharply punctuated chords which are full of menace. The final section moves into the major (Britten's brightly flag-waving C major) and the ending is forcefully emphatic.
The best way to perform this piece is to take the words at face value and sing them as Swingler intended, with passion and involvement taking care to really follow Britten's careful performance instructions as to articulation and dynamics.
Duration: 3 minutes
Paul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011
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Bring in the new year with this lovely arrangement that uses the beloved Scottish poem by Robert Burns and a tune that predates the one commonly used today. The song speaks to the value of old friends, although life circumstances (and people themselves) are ever changing. Duration: ca. 4:30.
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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 that celebrates 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 and audience will literally be moved to tears. An outstanding choral work! Available separately: SATB, SAB, TBB, SSAA, 2-part, Orchestration, StudioTrax CD.
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Ever since John Coltrane's 1961 recording, Rodgers & Hammerstein's “My Favorite Things” has been a favorite choice for jazz improvisation. Mitos Andaya's SSAA setting is second to none for advanced women's ensembles and all-state honor groups. Duration: ca. 5:15 (without instrumental break).
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Kevin Memley has become a respected name in choral excellence, and, once again, this setting proves why. The accompaniment is absolutely beguiling and the vocal writing equally elegant. First released for male voices this treble choir setting is perfect for high school and college choirs. Easy to medium in difficulty
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Son de Camaguey is a Cuban folk song from which the composer takes the refrain and then frames it with kaleidoscopic patterns of ostinati inspired by the song, and by Afro-Cuban music in general. Already one of the most exciting renditions from Stephen Hatfield as an SATB piece, it is now available for men's and women's choirs. Duration: ca. 3:00.
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Originally composed for Anton Armstrong and the St. Olaf College Choir, this setting was adapted for women's voices by Kathleen Rodde for the Iowa State University Women's Choir and their ACDA performance. A vibrant and accessible work!
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In depicting the manic nature of this Shakespeare text, the music features numerous key changes and employs a variety of time signatures. The combination of the dramatic text along with the ever shifting music will require a full range of emotions and vocal virtuosity from your women's choir.
Exciting news! This piece has just been awarded 2nd place in The American Prize in Composition (Choral Octavos-Professional Division). Click here to view the announcement!
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From Pitch Perfect 2, this mashup weaves together several great songs and storylines from throughout the film, with a twist of an ending. Songs include: Run the World (Girls), Where Them Girls At, We Belong, We Got the World, Flashlight.
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Stacey Gibbs wants to “bring life” to the spiritual for use in the concert hall. This arrangement confirms why his arrangements are so popular: the rhythms and harmonies are fun to sing and he builds things up to a rousing finish. This arrangement for women's voices reminds us to “keep your hand on the plow as you climb higher and higher...just hold on.”
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From Niccola Porpora's Magnificat, “Sicut Erat” is the sixth and final movement of this Baroque masterwork. Skillfully edited by Ralph Hunter, this piece for four part women's voices can be performed with organ or piano. String orchestra score and parts are available on rental from Edward B. Marks. Duration: ca. 2:00
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Here is a popular Zulu traditional song as arranged by Rudolf de Beer, former conductor of the Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa. What a vivid connection to the people and culture of that part of the world! Authentic percussion and movement suggestions give this selection great visual appeal.
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The multi-national singing sensation Il Divo has wowed audiences across the world. Loosely based on their interpretation, this arrangement weaves heart-breakingly beautiful vocal textures in a hypnotic fashion. Stunning! Performance Time: Approx. 3:20. Available separately: SATB, SSAA, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental ePak (Parts for Oboe, Cymbals, Timpani, Harp, Harpsichord, Violin I & II, Viola, Cello and Bass.)
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This holiday standard can be performed either a cappella or with the rich, contemporary piano accompaniment. Beginning with thick vocal harmonies, a solo appears on top of vocal “oos” that lead into the chorus we all know and love. Musically exquisite for both mixed and women's voices with lots of room for musical interpretation. Available: SATB; SSAA; StudioTrax CD.
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Rollo Dilworth has been bringing his considerable expertise and style to spirituals and American folk songs for a long time. His treatment of this mountain ballad is fresh and a wonderful addition to treble choir repertoire.
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One of the most poignant and beautiful songs of the '90s, now in an a cappella setting. This Billy Joel ballad is simply stunning. Available: SATB a cappella, SSAA a cappella, TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.
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What a fun and smart arrangement of this popular song originally penned by Hughie Cannon! A standard for jazz and Dixieland bands, the fun of this piece is now captured in a new SSAA voicing for women. This gem is great for concert and show choirs.
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Cristian Grases launches his new Latin American and Caribbean Choral Series with this enchanting song of musical mischief that describes a scene in the life of Tottoyo, a boy that likes playing outside until the late hours. Energetic, entertaining and playful, the piece is voiced for treble voices and works for both young and mature choirs. Simple gestures assigned in the music add marvelously to the presentation.
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On texts of Sara Teasdale, these two brief pieces by Stuart Chapman Hill are scored for four part treble chorus with piano. While the extensive unison writing allows clarity of the text, the multi voice chordal structures draw out the power of the Teasdale texts. Consider programming the work during Women's History Month or within a group of Teasdale choral settings.
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British singer/songwriter Laura Mvula has crafted a song portraying the cycle of life of a female and the accompanying questions, emotions, and feelings of desperation. These emotions are captured beautifully in this arrangement for women's voices. The pop style is strong and free and a wonderful opportunity for your women's choirs to connect to these important lyrics in an arrangement that never gets in the way of the powerful emotions.
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One of the most treasured songs of all time, Gershwin's highly evocative writing mixes elements of jazz with artsong to create a masterwork of the 20th century. This tasteful choral setting weaves the melody through different voices with wordless choral textures, forming a rich backdrop of sound. Starting rubato, a full dynamic range and a dramatic piano accompaniment add to the emotion.
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