tomo III. Par GABRIELI ANDREA. The Concerti di Andrea, et di Gio: Gabrieli [. . . ] continenti musica di chiesa, madrigali, et altro, per voci, et stromenti musicali, à 6. 7. 8. 10. 12. et 16 were published posthumously in Venice in 1587. Vol. III of this four-volume critical edition includes fourteen 6-, 7- and 8-part madrigals. Undoubtedly, these materials were largely conceived for use on speci…

Händel, Georg Friedrich Solomon HWV 67 Oratorio in three acts Composed in 1748, Handel?s oratorio on the wise and righteous King Solomon is one of the most lavish works he created in this genre. He attached special importance to the choir: rarely does Handel?s music have such extended choral numbers, ranging from homophonic settings to choruses of jubilation in eight contrapuntal parts. This voca…

Here Christoph Heimbucher leads young readers to Johann Sebastian Bach by placing him in his personal surroundings and garnishing his life story with brief tales and anecdotes.Relying on his professional expertise and a highIy entertaining touch, he places Bach in the larger context of his life: what did it feel like to be an orphan raised by his older brother? to have to earn his living as a musi…

Par SAINT-SAENS CAMILLE. Psalm 137 'Super flumina Babylonis' also known as 'By the rivers of Babylon' was an inspiration for many composers including Camille Saint-Saëns. He repeatedly occupied himself with his psalm motet for solo soprano, mixed choir, saxophone quartet, string orchestra and organ, originally composed in 1854. Two of the four versions ? the first version in Latin and a much later…

This straightforward setting of the eighth chapter of the Song of Solomon, which features two people's professions of love for each other, was written for the wedding of friends of the composer in 2005. It is a gentle and lyrical love song employing simple yet effective harmonic writing, very approachable for mixed voice choirs looking to expand their contemporary repertoire. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)…

Vocal coach and choral director Mark De-Lisser, who has edited and arranged the highly acclaimed Sing Out! series, here turns his attention to the a cappella repertoire, with five uplifting songs for SATB choir in this sixth pop repertoire book in the series.As before, these songs have each been selected for their positive lyrics and heart-warming feel, making them ideal to teach to adults and chi…

Psalm 23, John 1 :13 Isaiah 60:1, Revelation 21:1, Isaiah :7. Par TROTTA MICHAEL JOHN. Designed to be accessible for the choir looking to prepare a larger work within the constraints of limited rehearsal time, this work provides conservative ranges and straightforward rhythms that allow time to craft a more artistic performance. Cast in eight movements, this major work draws on texts that examine …

Staying true to the rocksteady roots of the 1967 original, this choral arrangement of The Tide Is High is a bright and vivid reimagining of The Paragon's signature track, famously covered by Debbie Harry and Blondie. Arranged by Barrie Carson Turner for SSA choir with piano accompaniment, this Jamaican-tinged choral pop is an excellent choice for groups seeking a calm and uplifting number to add t…

Someone Like You is the bitter-sweet smash-hit from Adele - a tale of overcoming lost love with your dignity and self-respect intact. It is a song rich with potential for male voice choirs seeking a powerful and engrossing number to add to their Choral Pop repertoire. Arranged by Chris Hussey, this version for TTBB choirs with piano accompaniment is a grand and defiant piece, that adds a sense of …