Par CASSIDY EVA. Eighteen beautiful ballads, as recorded by Eva Cassidy, arranged for piano, voice and guitar. Eva was never a songwriter, but rather chose to sing songs that touched her deeply. Her arrangements of popular American, English and traditional music have become classic interpretations of the 21st Century. Includes photographs and an introduction by Hugh Cassidy, Eva's Father. / Niveau…

From a miserly uncaring old man Ebenezer Scrooge is converted to generous good temper on the concert stage. Based on Charles Dickens' story “A Christmas Carol ” Scrooge has been masterfully adapted for today while still maintaining the flavor of the original story. The songs are arranged for 2-part treble chorus with an optional third part for changed or changing voices. Scrooge is …

Anthem. Par PURCELL HENRY. The Anthem, in the post-Reformation church music of England was initially the term given to a choral work with an English biblical text. By the end of the 17th century it begins to take on Italian stylistic elements and becomes a cantata for solo voices, choir and orchestra. The anthem 'O sing unto the Lord' presented here, based on words of the 96th Psalm, is a particul…

Paperback-Vaughan Williams fist encountered the old English folk song Dives and Lazarus when he was 21 and here presents five variants that are in his own words 'not exact replicas of traditional tunes but rather reminiscences of various versions in my own collection and those of others'.The work was premiered in Carnegie Hall as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair and is a wonderful exampl…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. A beautiful offertory-style addition to the brass band repertoire. This endearing traditional English melody, originally collected and harmonised by Raph Vaughan Williams, is now included in many of today’s hymn books. An uplifting piece for schools or church concerts, this skilfully crafted arrangement also makes a delightful warm-up piece. / Niveau : 3 / Musique pour célébra…

Par HOWELLS HERBERT. Before me, careless lying is a fine example of the contrapuntal art of Herbert Howells (1892–1983), inspired by the work of the great English composers of the Renaissance period, those of the madrigal school in particular, but in its passionate sensibility essentially twentieth century. The composer wrote this partsong on Christmas Day 1918, and dedicated it to his friend the …

A masterfully crafted arrangement of this simple traditional English melody. Beautiful flowing lines are scored to make your Grade 1 players shine. A wonderful concert number.

Traditional English Melody. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

The traditional Latin Hodie text is set in a madrigalian fashion but with a fresh contemporary flare. An excellent choice for church or concert performances. Includes optional English text.

Here is the feel-good anthem of the season. This traditional Latin praise song is an infectious change of pace for your worship celebrations. Incorporating call and response techniques this festive call to praise can also involvethe congregation in the fun. Includes both English and Spanish lyrics. Add the Latin percussion parts or use the LiteTrax CD for an over-the-top effect.