Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal entreats a lover to emulate nature’s patterns, imploring that they first waken like the firefly and then ‘slip into my bosom and be lost in me’. Alexander L’Estrange was inspired by composers Gerald Finzi and Roger Quilter, two of the most prominent figures in English song in the first half of the twentieth century, and the poem is by T…

Par LLOYD WEBBER ANDREW. These arrangements of favourite songs from Cats are perfect for the young or developing choir. The pieces are selected with a view to creating coherent concert programmes and have simple Piano accompaniments. These arrangements by Nicholas Hare are relatively straightforward and great fun to sing. They will soon become favourites with both choir and audience alike. / Nivea…

(Fulll Score). Par HALLATT CRAIG. A medley of songs honoring the brave soldiers of WWI arranged for concert band with optional SATB choir. This stately and regal arrangement features the songs Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag; Keep the Fires Burning; It's a Long Way to Tipperary and I Vow to Thee, My Country. A full choir of herald brass adds to the pomp and fanfare. An excellent piece to…

This is a special arrangement for double bass choir of the choral piece Silva Caledonia, written for the Estonian National Male Choir, which sets a text by the Scottish poet Edwin Morgan. It was first performed by them in April 2006. The double bass version was written for the large group of basses, 22 for the first performance, at Basses Loaded, the annual concert from Gary Karr's summer school i…

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…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Explore different settings of the Medieval Latin carol 'In Dulci Jubilo' via this solid arrangement by James Curnow. Opening with an exquisite 'Brass Choir' section a la Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) and progressing through a 'Woodwind Choir' section in the later J. S. Bach style, WITH SWEET JUBILATION is wonderful 'style study' material. The grace of the early masters and the c…

Par FALCINELLI ROLANDE. Rolande Falcinelli's Messe de Saint-Dominique, for Mixed Choir. Rolande Falcinelli's Messe De Saint-Dominique for Mixed choir a Cappella/ Répertoire / Choeur Mixte

Par ARTHUR GEORGE. A calm and gentle homophonic setting with moments of melodic interest spread amongst the voices. The central section of the work is driven forward by a rhythmic ostinato in the alto and tenor parts. Varied choral colour provided by sections scored for full choir, divided choir to a few voices on just one part. Wide range of dynamic contrasts used to shape the meaning of t…

for Low Flute Quartet or Choir. Par LOTTI ANTONIO. Antonio Lotti originally composed this Miserere Mei around 1730, scored for four voices. Frequently only performed as the opening 27 measures, the entire work has been arranged here for low flute quartet or choir by Cathi Marro. The text of the setting, from Psalm 50, is typically the final psalm sung at Tenebrae, an ancient Good Friday service. /…

Er was eens ... Singspiel for narrator, actors (ad lib.), children's choir and concert band. Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Er Was Eens ... Singspiel For Narrator, Actors (Ad Lib.), Children'S Choir And Concert Band / Niveau : 5 / Répertoire / Récitant, Choeur D'enfants et Concert Band