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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Now available for women's voices, this popular French chanson relates the gossipy conversation of a pair of French housewives as they chatter about their husbands. Dance-like phrases echo back and forth along with colorful wordplay and double meanings.
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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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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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Chant for a Long Day is inspired by two monophonic chants for women, the Mersiyét from Pakistan, and the “waulking songs” from the island of Barra in the Hebrides. The text is a depiction of perserverance and longevity, a life force out of the distant and unknowable past, balanced for a moment in the present, and then heading for a distand and unknowable future. The words evoke images of physical and spiritual survival common to many cultures, as well as the images of femininity and womanhood that are also shared by peoples from around the world. (4:30)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Composer Jim Papoulis has created an energetic and uplifting work that fuses the rhythms from African, American and Latin cultures, and uses a text primarily in Swahili interspersed with phrases in Spanish. Supported by shaker, Djembe and agogo bell, the middle section has the feel of a real celebration with layers of spoken word that lead us to the understanding: “listen, hear, stand strong.” Duration: ca. 3:15.
Performed by Young People's Chorus of NYC, Francisco Núñez, conductor.
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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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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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The traditional Ukrainian bell carol with new a cappella lyrics by Kirby Shaw, and a jazz waltz setting that is truly unique! Available: SATB a cappella, SSAA a cappella, TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:45.
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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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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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This 1961 hit by Patsy Cline stayed on the charts for twenty weeks. Recently named one of the “Greatest Songs of All Time” by Rolling Stone, your SSA groups will love the chance to experience this classic. ShowTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00
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The text of this reflective and expressive work provides a rich metaphor for healing as it suggests that difficulty and sorrow can be used redemptively in our lives. At the point in the text where the phrase “a frail bell posed a chime” is heard, the unmetered voices evoke the sound of a wind chime, building to a forte, then gradually diminishing to a quiet conclusion. With piano, wind chimes and finger cymbal.
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Originally released as a 2-part piece, this selection continues to be one of the most popular in the Pavane catalog. This new voicing celebrates the same metamorphosis from fall into winter but arranged for 4-part treble choir. A favorite concert selection for fall concerts, the text and tune capture the turning of the leaves in song.
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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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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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Here is a touching standard from The Music Man in a beautiful a cappella setting by Kirby Shaw. The jazz harmonies will enchant your singers and your audience.Available separately: SATB and SSAA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.
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