Score-Charles Ives' Third Symphony ‘The Camp Meeting’ is the most concisely-scored of his five symphonies. Containing only Strings a few Winds Horns and Trombone this is a clear and uncluttered reminiscence of nineteenth centuryAmerica as viewed through some of its traditional hymn tunes and in doing so evokes the old 'camp meetings' which were such a feature of pioneer life. The first mov…

2 Performing Scores-George Nicholson's Shadow Play for Flute and Clarinet in A. Duration: c. 12 minutes. Shadow Play was composed in the autumn of 2015. The title is intended to suggest the nature of the relationship between the two instruments which constantly shadow each other in the course of the piece as well as the character of much of the musical material ('shadowy' and evanescent). There …

Par ANDERSON JULIAN. A collection of eight engagingly quirky miniatures from 1997, Julian Anderson’s Poetry Nearing Silence was inspired by the work of artist Tom Phillips. The highly contrasted, often bizarre juxtapositions of Phillips’s The Heart of a Humument – whichsees him ‘treating’ an obscure late Victorian novel by selecting certain words and phrases, and then painting over the rest of eac…

Playful Rondo

German composer Carl Maria Von Weber was the quintessential romantic turning his hand to many art forms including poetry composing as well as virtuosic playing. This is typified by his 1811 Concerto No.1 for Clarinet and Orchestra in F Minor and demonstrates his understanding of the instruments of the orchestra particularly the Clarinet. It is more serious and less playful than his earlier conc…

Here is the traditional English carol in a colorful setting full of rhythmic and harmonic surprises and playful effects. Easily learned and impressive in performance your choir and their listeners will enjoy this joyful musicaltreat! Available separately: SATB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn pe…

The first published edition of Malcolm Arnold's playful 1956 overture written for the Gerald Hoffnung Festival. The orchestral score includes parts for three vacuum cleaners, an electric polisher and four rifles. / Orchestre

Absolute fun! That best describes this great arrangement of a classic American folk song. Esteemed conductor John Alexander with co-arranger Ryan McSweeney have created an excellent festival piece for high school college andcommunity choirs. The 4-hand piano score string bass xylophone and guitar add to the fullness of this playful piece.

Here is the traditional English carol in a colorful setting full of rhythmic and harmonic surprises and playful effects. Easily learned and impressive in performance your choir and their listeners will enjoy this joyful musicaltreat! Available separately: SATB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn pe…

Here's an old favorite song in a playful new arrangement that makes a delightful showcase for younger choirs. The clever word-play and call/response vocal parts sets the stage for real part-singing success!Available separately:2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Handel in the Band is a virtuoso set of symphonic variations on one of Handel’s best known keyboard dances the Sarabande from his Suite in D minor HWV 437 based on the Spanish traditional dance La Folia. Kenneth Downie’s work was commissioned by Brass Band Treize Etoiles for performance at the 2013 Swiss National Brass Band Championships where it was conducted by James Gourlay. Th…

In this playful arrangement for SSA with Piano Accompaniment Chilcott skillfully combines the traditional Australian folksong with new words and music. The piece is simple great fun and transforms the choir into cackling kookaburras!

Five delightful and accessible folksongs with French lyrics are to be sung together as a set any choir would enjoy singing these! SSA A Cappella.1. Ti zuazo (Little Bird): A little bird on her way to Mrs. Lalo’s house warns the children not to go there because Mrs. Lalo may try to eat them. However the song is quite playful because the nightingale eats only fruit.2. Muen soti nan vil Leoganâ…

This playful French chanson by di Lasso is delightful! Easily learned and effective in performance! Also includes an English text. Performance Time: Approx. 1:00

This lively and joyous arrangement of the folksong 'Montagnarde' from the Haute-Auvergne region of France makes playful use of the call of the cuckoo in a catchy refrain. 'Montagnarde' is featured on the Tenebrae CD Sun Moon Sea and Stars (Signum SIGCD903).