Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Low-down on the Hoe-down is a rollicking romp through a selection of light-hearted line-dance tunes. It’s a tribute to Ward Swingle, founder and arranger of the legendary vocal group The Swingle Singers, whose idea it was to make a show-stopping concert-piece out of a number of barn-storming American square-dance songs, using a song called The Arkansas Traveler to …

The struggle and suffering described in spirituals go hand in hand with an overwhelming sense of hope for a better life. Deep River is one of the most popular spirituals; its long-phrase melody calls for sustained breath control and a real sense of shape. Much contrast can be made between the first and second sections of the melody, and enjoy the more adventurous harmony around the words ‘where al…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). English song in the first half of the twentieth century was largely defined by the wonderful output of Roger Quilter and Gerald Finzi, both of whom delighted in setting fine poetry by Wordsworth, Shakespeare and others. She Walks in Beauty was inspired by these two composers, with a particularly musically evocative and colourful text by Byron and a glorious new mel…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Afton Water is a gentle, lyrical hymn of praise both to the countryside of Scotland itself and to a girl called Mary who lies sleeping by the banks of the river Afton near Ayr, south of Glasgow. Alexander L’Estrange’s arrangement is both enjoyable and approachable whilst being true to the spirit of the original song. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles …

Par KANDER JOHN / BEALE CHARLES (Arr.). Chicago! is perhaps the greatest and bestloved creation of writing team John Kander and Fred Ebb. In We both reached for the gun, Roxie is accused of killing her violent lover and Flynn’s argument is that they both ‘reached for the gun’ at the same time – Roxie had no choice but to kill him, or she would have died. In the staging, Roxie is portrayed as Billy…

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 PARRY BEN. This Spiritual Medley comprises three songs that speak of a journey through trial to eventual salvation and liberty. It should gradually gather pace and energy from a slightly more reflective start, though retaining a lively feel throughout. All My Trials developed into a popular protest song in the 1950s and 60s and has been recorded by, amongst others, Joan Baez, Paul McCartney 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…

For Tenor, Alto, Three Female Voices et Piano. Par JANACEK LEOS. Janacek's intimate chamber-music drama about the passionate love of a simple farm boy for a beautiful gypsy girl is one of his great vocal masterpieces. This cycle of 22 songs for tenor (an alto and three female voices/female choir SSA are added in three numbers) was composed on a setting of poems that were published anonymously. It …

Par FAURE GABRIEL / MESSAGER. Andre Messager (1853-1929) was a composition and Piano pupil of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924). They collaborated during the summer of 1881 to compose Messe Des Pêcheurs De Villerville and the first performance was in aid of the fisherman's charitable association. The Mass comprises five movements; 1) Kyrie, 2) Gloria Benedictus, 3) Sanctus, 4) O Salutaris, and 5) Agnus De…

By Mack Wilberg (1955-). For SATB choir and organ/orchestra (3 flutes (piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, bagpipes (opt), harp, organ, strings). Mixed Voices. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 12 pages. Dura…

Arranged by Lon Beery. Choir Secular. Men's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Arranged by and ed. Gwyn Arch and Ben Parry. Choir Sacred. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Book; Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Collection; Worship Resources. Faber Edition. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Published by Faber Music

Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht. For Opt. Bells. (3-Part (any combination)). Choral Octavo. Jewish Heritage, Jewish. Level: Level 2 (grade L2). Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Gustav Holst. For SSA Choir. Romantic. Sheet Music. 44 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

Lyrics by Richard Maltby, music by David Shire. Vocal score for 3 male voices, 2 female voices and piano accompaniment. From the musical "Closer Than Ever". With standard notation, vocal melody, lyrics and performance notes. 272 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Thomas Morley. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. For Choir. (3-Part Mixed, a cappella). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Madrigal; Masterwork. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Heather Sorenson. For SATB choir with optional female voice solo. Lent, Adoration, General Worship, Praise, Praise and Adoration General Worship. Octavo. Published by Hope Publishing Company

(SSS and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481620. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

(Favola in musica in un prologo e cinque atti). By Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643). Edited by Rinaldo Alessandrini. For soprano voice solo (7), tenor voice solo (4), bass voice solo (3), SSATTB choir, TTBBB choir, orchestra (7 Solo Sopranos/4 Solo Tenors/3 Solo Basses/Mixed Choir:…

For Three-Part Mixed Voices A Cappella. By John Dowland. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. Mixed choir. For SAB Chorus, Keyboard Rehearsal. Carl Fischer Performance Series for Chorus. Choral. Piano/Vocal Score. 8 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

By Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman. Arranged by Mary K. Coffman. Female barbershop choir. (Women's voices, a cappella). Barbershop, Uptune. Level: easy. Published by Sweet Adelines.

Composed by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623). Arranged by John Leavitt. Treasury Choral. Concert, Contest, Festival, Madrigal, Renaissance, Female Voices. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.201327).

Composed by John Leavitt. Festival Choral. Concert, Contest, Festival, Female Voices, Sacred, General Worship. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.201334).

By OneRepublic. By Noel Zancanella, Ryan Tedder. Arranged by Deke Sharon. Pop Choral Series. Female Voices, A Cappella, Show Choir, Pop. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.216562).

Composed by Marten Jansson (1965-). In a folder. Set of parts. 11/11/11/11/8 pages pages. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA7420-22).