John Taverner's Western Wind Mass is one of three extant Early Tudor masses bearing that title the others being by Christopher Tye and John Shepherd. They are so named because their canutus firmus derives from a setting of thelove lyric 'Westron wynde when wylle thow blow'. Taverner's extant works are not abundant by William Byrd’s standard but they include eight complete masses three Magnif…

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Little tree/Little silent Christmas tree/You are so little/You are more like a flower Just as in E. E. Cummings' poem a child expresses intricate thoughts in simple language this short a cappella work usesonly major and minor chords though the melodies may be quite chromatic. Premiered by The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble.

Steve arranges this Earth Wind and Fire hit into a smooth jazz chart. Its quiet and moving vocal lines and harmonies suit jazz groups as well as show choirs looking for that perfect ballad. Full of style and individuality thischoral will be a staple for your contemporary library. Recording provided by Western Michigan University's Gold Company directed by Steve Zegree. Available separately: SAT…

The latest original in Transcontinental's Western Wind Series Elliot Levine's setting of this text used most famously to celebrate Chanukah but also perfect for Purim is a rousing one. Clever use of combative rhythms seems tomake the choir its own accompaniment. Perfect for any choir's winter concert!