Par PARRY BEN / L'ESTRANGE A.. Music For Special Occasions brings together 10 sacred choral works in on volume, carefully selected to cater for a wide variety of performance contexts - whether joyful, reflective, or commemorative. Practically and flexibly arranged for Soprano and Baritone or Low Alto, this unique collection of best-loved classics and new pieces is a must-have resource for all scho…

Par VASKS PETERIS. ‘Christmas – Peace on Earth’ is the leading motive of the String Quartet, a tenet of faith as well as an expression of hope. In the first part of the work Vasks uses themes from a well-known Christmas carol, while the second part is strongly influenced by Latvian folksongs and dances. The third section, with a chromaticiscm strongly reminiscent of Shostakovitch, investigates and…

Par BREWER MIKE. This exciting collection presents choirs with a terrific opportunity to experience the excitement and energy of African music! Building on the success of Hamba Lulu, this volume taps into a rich seam of African culture and includes the festive song Banuwa, alongside the Zulu 'bird' song Izintakana and a new arrangement of the South African wedding song 'Babevuya', coupled with the…

Arrangement: Shaw Kirby. Par SHAW KIRBY. This 1963 pop hit by the Drifters was covered by George Benson in 1978, and this Discovery Series arrangement is great fun for beginning choirs. / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Date parution : 2005-07-10/ Feuillet / Chant Mixtes

Psalmen Davids. Par SCHUTZ HEINRICH. Psalm 98 from the 'Psalms of David' for 2 Mixed choirs (SATB) Schutz set to music the 'Psalms of David' 1619 in the new polyphonic 'Concert Style' which he had encountered in Italy at that time. This separate performing edition of the 98th psalm 'Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied' contains the musical text of the New Schutz Edition and opens up the work to the fi…

Arr. Klaas Van Der Woude. Par RUTTER JOHN. For a long time John Rutter has been the composer of contemporary music for choirs. His Gloria is world-known and also his Nativity Carol is sung all around the world at Christmas time. A simple melody of great beauty accompanied by perfect chords get you in the true Christmas spirit. / Niveau : 3 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Brass Band

This full-sounding choral work with a driving, rhythmic intensity may be performed a cappella or with the piano doubling the voices. ABA form makes for quick learning. Secular text is perfect for school chorals . . . and a great festival work, too. Note: The SSAB edition is excellent for choirs with few men. / Choeur Mixte (SSATB) A Cappella

'for the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain'for junior-upper voice SSSA Choir and Double SATB Choir a cappella (Score)Commissioned by the National Youth Choirs of Great BritainText is by Arthur W. E. O'Shaughnessy, adapted by Jessica Duchen.Composer's NoteWhen the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain requested a short piece for their gala concert at Birmingham's Symphony Hall, I was particul…

The 'Missa in F? of 1734 for two or four choirs is probably Pergolesi's most important work for choir and orchestra.The nickname 'Missa Romana? was added later in reference to a performance given in Rome during Pergolesi's lifetime.This Urtext edition presents the work for the first time in the four-choir version that Pergolesi wrote for the above mentioned performance in Rome.Choirs III and IV ar…

The 'Missa in F? of 1734 for two or four choirs is probably Pergolesi's most important work for choir and orchestra.The nickname 'Missa Romana? was added later in reference to a performance given in Rome during Pergolesi's lifetime.This Urtext edition presents the work for the first time in the four-choir version that Pergolesi wrote for the above mentioned performance in Rome.Choirs III and IV ar…