from Porgy and Bess-One of the most treasured songs of all time Gershwin's highly evocative writing mixes elements of jazz with artsong to create a masterwork of the 20th century. This tasteful choral setting weaves the melody through different voices with wordless choral textures forming a rich backdrop of sound. Starting rubato a full dynamic range and a dramatic piano accompaniment add to th…

Par RUNSWICK DARYL. Symphony For Voices is for a large body of voices (60-80 people), but not necessarily a choir. The voices are divided into 4 groups, though not by voice-type or gender, but deliberately mixed up. The music is unorthadox, using mostly Extended Vocal Techniques, whispering, grunting, shouting, humming, and words from a variety of different languages. Ideal for those who want a di…

This exciting and accessible collection for upper voices (scored for SA choir and Piano) features five brand new songs by celebrated choral composer Bob Chilcott. Drawing on five very different texts Chilcott guides the voices through a number of styles and moods; the songs include the rousing 'All for Love of One' gentle 'The Truth is Great' and thought-provoking 'All things pass'. The central…

Paperback-Following the success of Songs of Africa (for mixed voices) Fred Onovwerosuoke presents six authentic arrangements of African songs scored for upper voices and percussion. Published in two small collections - this set for SA and the second for SSA - the songs originate from a variety of locations including Zimbabwe Botswana Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. With texts to celebrate …

In this composition William Vean takes you on a journey through the fascinating and exciting world of animals. Apart from it being a composition filled with 'special effects' Animal Kingdom contains many educational elements such as playing inswing (triplets feeling) chromatics flutter tonguing gypsy tuning varying keys and of course dynamics and articulation. The melodic lines occur i…

This is a moving cantata for Chorus Piano Ensemble and Tape.Passionate heartbreaking and of our time the music includes recordings of songs and voices made in the field by the composer. Blackford's music itself calls on poetry and writings from thireen different languages- set in English- of the politically alienated and dissenting the prisoner of conscience from Africa Asia Europe and the …

This touching anthem for Mother's Day or any family service recognizes that families are all different but it is love that defines who is family. A bright 3/4 meter carries the piece at a steady pace as a rippling piano accompaniment provides strong support to the unison voices. Available separately: Unison CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30 ScorePlay - click to view score with recording…

This work for advanced band was commissioned by the Tennessee Valley Winds to celebrate the group's 30th anniversary. The piece begins calmly with a clarinet solo but quickly moves to a celebratory section in 12/8 meter. The main melody is stated in many different voices as it steadily builds to a moment of controlled frenzy. A brief lyrical section features an expressive style and also a moment o…

Verbum supernum prodiens-High Word of God Eternal Light (Verbum supernum prodiens) for SATB choir with divisions and Organ accompaniment including both Latin and English language versions. David Willcock's resonant arrangement of the ancient matins hymn in the Sarum rite was written for The Advent Carol Service in King's College Cambridge 2007. The melody weaves between different voices and …