Vocal coach and choral director Mark De-Lisser, who has edited and arranged the highly acclaimed Sing Out! series, here turns his attention to the a cappella repertoire, with five uplifting songs for SATB choir in this sixth pop repertoire book in the series.As before, these songs have each been selected for their positive lyrics and heart-warming feel, making them ideal to teach to adults and chi…

The 'Hallelujah' Chorus, arguably the most famous choral work of the western classical tradition, is the closing number of the second part of Handel's Messiah. Such is the strength of Handel's word setting that this empathic, triumphal paean retains its appeal in spite of the cultural overexposure and controversy to which it has been subjected, remaining a firm favourite with choirs. The premiere …

Staying true to the rocksteady roots of the 1967 original, this choral arrangement of The Tide Is High is a bright and vivid reimagining of The Paragon's signature track, famously covered by Debbie Harry and Blondie. Arranged by Barrie Carson Turner for SSA choir with piano accompaniment, this Jamaican-tinged choral pop is an excellent choice for groups seeking a calm and uplifting number to add t…

Someone Like You is the bitter-sweet smash-hit from Adele - a tale of overcoming lost love with your dignity and self-respect intact. It is a song rich with potential for male voice choirs seeking a powerful and engrossing number to add to their Choral Pop repertoire. Arranged by Chris Hussey, this version for TTBB choirs with piano accompaniment is a grand and defiant piece, that adds a sense of …

Composed in 1741 Handel's Messiah has remained a popular choice for choir performances for nearly 275 years. With 3 Steps To Sing anyone can now learn and rehearse the piece at home, regardless of their ability to read music.This easy-to-follow learning method for the Tenor part includes the following steps:Step 1 - Visual Learning DVDA voice part recorded by a professional singer (Soprano, Alto, …

Composed in 1741 Handel's Messiah has remained a popular choice for choir performances for nearly 275 years. With 3 Steps To Sing anyone can now learn and rehearse the piece at home, regardless of their ability to read music.This easy-to-follow learning method for the Soprano part includes the following steps:Step 1 - Visual Learning DVDA voice part recorded by a professional singer (Soprano, Alto…

Par LAURIDSEN MORTEN. For centuries, composers have been inspired by the beautiful O Magnum Mysterium text depicting the birth of the new-born King among the lowly animals and shepherds. This setting for unaccompanied SATB divisi by Morten Lauridsen, one of America's most loved and most performed living choral composers, is rich in colour, deeply spiritual and intensely moving. It is rated as 'rea…

Par FAURE GABRIEL. Gabriel Fauré’s Pavane is one of his most popular compositions. What is less known, however, is that the premiere of this stylized dance in April 1888 was actually performed in this present version for mixed choir rather than in the now more familiar orchestral version or instrumental arrange­ments. The text, in the style of Verlaine, sketches the carefree society of the Belle É…