Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Another Christmas was inspired by the breath-taking winter scenery and the carols that composer Alexander L'Estrange had just been singing on a trip to Switzerland with co-writer Peter Gritton. Although written in a ?light? style, it has a message for all of us, particularly those that have grown weary of, or disillusioned with, Christmas! This piece is part of the Faber…

Composed in 1748, Handel's oratorio on the wise and righteous King Solomon is one of the most lavish works he created in this genre.He attached special importance to the choir: rarely does Handel's music have such extended choral numbers, ranging from homophonic settings to choruses of jubilation in eight contrapuntal parts.This vocal score is based on the 'Halle Handel Edition? volume BA 10709.- …

Par SAINT-SAENS CAMILLE. Psalm 137 'Super flumina Babylonis' also known as 'By the rivers of Babylon' was an inspiration for many composers including Camille Saint-Saëns. He repeatedly occupied himself with his psalm motet for solo soprano, mixed choir, saxophone quartet, string orchestra and organ, originally composed in 1854. Two of the four versions ? the first version in Latin and a much later…

Learn the nuances of music notation, and create professional looking scores. This reference presents a comprehensive look at contemporary music notation. You will learn the meaning and stylistic practices for many types of notation that are currently in common use, from traditional staffs to lead sheets to guitar tablature. It discusses hundreds of notation symbols, as well as general guidelines f…

The Boosey and Hawkes Concerts for Choirs series is an innovative approach to concert planning for choirs. Each volume contains a wealth of material to help the choral director assemble a concert programme - all from one volume. The anthology draws on the vast Boosey and Hawkes archive and also includes many specially-composed or newly-arranged pieces.'Christmas in Blue' is a collection of familia…

Arch Gwyn (Arranger). Par ARCH GWYN. In this volume one of the world's most alluring and popular songs, The Girl From Ipanema , is beautifully arranged for young voices along with the stirring Banana Boat Song and the breathtaking finale to the collection, the Argentinian tango La Cumparsita . These fun, yet manageable, arrangements will delight young choirs time and again. An optional Baritone pa…

Par WILLIAMS RODERICK. Queen Elizabeth’s Winchester Carol, also known as ‘The Royal Carol’ uses a poem by King Henry VIII and equates the ever-green holly and ivy with the constancy of love. Composed for unaccompanied SATB divisi, and duration 3 minutes./ Répertoire / Chœur SATB [divisi] sans Accompagnement

A Lennon and McCartney classic released at the height of Beatlemania, A Hard Day's Night is the perfect song for choruses seeking those sharp, fizzing '60s harmonies that shine in a vocal ensemble. Arranged by Barrie Carson Turner, this three part SAB arrangement makes it easier for small scale choirs and amateur groups to achieve the piece's rich harmonies without Tenor and Baritone parts. / Sab …

This singable piece by the talented duo of Mary Donnelly and George Stird tells the story of two symbols of Hanukkah: the candles and the dreidel. Traditional Hanukkah sound. The part writing is simple, thus making it an excellent choice for your 2-part choirs. Easy piano accompaniment. / 2 Parties Mixtes

Par SIRETT MARK. This is a lovely arrangement of a traditional Irish lullaby. The Gaelic words mean simply 'Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday'. This arrangement was written for the Cantabile Children's Choir of Kingston, Ontario and premiered in 1997./ Feuillet / 2 Parties Voix Aigües (SA)