Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Auld Lang Syne (meaning ‘old long since’) recalls days gone by, promising always to remember them with friends. A popular New Year’s Eve song in many parts of the world and a perfect encore piece for any New Year or celebratory concerts. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity o…

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 LAURIDSEN MORTEN. Morten Lauridsen's lyrical settings of Rilke's 'Les Roses' have already become part of the mainstream choral repertory. Deftly crafted and elegant in their imagery, 'Les Chansons De Roses' enhance the characteristic of the poems and capture their delicate beauty and sensuousness. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Date parution : 2003-08-28/ Répertoire / SATB

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). The Lark In The Clear Air is an exquisite Irish folksong celebrating the beauty of nature. Unusually for a folksong lyric, it also presents a positive outlook on love! This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel an…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Early One Morning, a bittersweet lyric with a deceptively upbeat melody, tells of false promises and deception. It is here given a rather melancholic treatment, ending simply and sadly, as it began. You can hear the men promising to be ever faithful in bars 56–63, underneath the girls’ plaintive reproach. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offe…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par GRIEG EDVARD. The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig and Copenhagen he returned to Norway and a chance meeting with Norwegian nationalist Rikard Nordraak ignited his interest in folk music and laid the foundation for…

This early-elementary solo contains long, song-like legato phrases with steps and skips. The melody is primarily divided between the hands. A few harmonic intervals and a smattering of accidentals are also included. Clever lyrics help students imagine the thrills of an exciting jungle safari. Contrasting dynamics add interest, and an optional duet accompaniment provides a solid bass harmony to sup…

Commissioned by the Wichita Metropolitan Music Teachers Association, this intermediate-level duet celebrates their 30 years of service to the music community. Written in A-B-A form, the introduction to the A section features chords and scale figures that introduce a lyrical melody over a syncopated accompaniment. The B section in a contrasting key continues the lyrical ideas. In both sections, mel…

Par MANUS RON / HALL STEVE. Contains over 70 essential licks for live and studio performance. The book is divided into both Blues and Rock categories, each containing a brief history/introduction, recommended listenings as well as playing and equipment tips. All music has been written in both standard notation and tablature, so whether you read music or not, you will be able to start playing immed…