Sixteenth composer John Farmer was a composer of church music and madrigals of which Fair Phyllis is the best known and most frequently performed. The finely textured work employs lightly skipping counterpoint in the ‘Up and down’ passages and an expressive change of time signature in the ‘kissing’ section.

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Create a joyful celebration with this festive work that affirms the positive power of music in our lives. Opening with bright syncopations and accessible mixed meter fine choral writing for school and community groups isbrilliantly displayed in this ABA piece. An excellent showcase for honor choirs contest and other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed SSA. Duration: ca. …

Bright syncopations and powerful rhythms are the hallmark of this concert selection by Emily Crocker. Fine choral writing for young voices is brilliantly displayed in this ABA piece which incorporates great vocal ranges for changing voice and a mixture of textures and styles. An excellent festival showcase. Available: SSA 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:05.

The feel-good classic What a Wonderful World was first recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1968. His version was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. This arrangement includes that original sentimental vibe but also adds a re-harmonized section for a unique jazz feel. This fine twist on a beautiful classic will not disappoint.

This thrilling composition by Macendonian composer Todor Skalovski and editied by Kathleen Rodde was performed by Kathleen and her Iowa State Women's choir at the 2013 National ACDA convention in Dallas and it was a huge hit. Requests have not stopped as conductors of fine womens's choirs have been trying to secure it ever since. Hal Leonard is thrilled to be able to bring this piece into the wome…

Fanfare-like choral textures give a rhythmic exuberance to this exciting concert work. Set mostly in a buoyant 6/8 slight shifts in meter accent and dynamics add interest without adding difficulty making this a fine choice forfestival and contest performances. Duration: ca. 1:50.

This expressive Wedding anthem sets an extract from William Blake's Auguries of Innocence. With chromatic inflections and gently arching vocal lines the music perfectly reflects the text's emphasis on the relationship between pleasure and sorrow. Joy and Woe are woven fine will make a striking addition to the repertory of more experienced choirs looking to try something new.For SSATB unaccompanie…

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