Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series-Michael Ippolito's Rain Song for SATB choir with Viola or Cello. With long sections of aleatoric sounds a Viola scordatura and a text filled with duality of imagery this is an anthem for theadvanced and adventurous choir. The Viola (or Cello) is not an accompaniment instrument but rather a “full musical partner” and will require a fine player.
Bruce Greer's We Are Thy People for SATB (with divisions) and Piano. This dramatic and majestic anthem sets verses from Isaiah starting with an appeal to God to show himself and his power followed by an admission of human sin finishing with an affirmation that we are all God's people. The choral parts are largely homophonic except for an effective unaccompanied fugal central section and optio…
John Rutter's arrangement of this popular Christmas-themed African-American spiritual is lively and joyful with a hillbilly flavour and a hint of bluegrass fiddle.
For SATB choir divisi. Ross won the first National Youth Choir Composition Prize in association with Novello for his imaginative and original setting for mixed voices.
A stirring hymn important to the Mormon religion but suitable for all denominations conveys a spirit of faith and praise despite difficult times. This text is originally written by William Clayton but has alternate lyrics in spots for maximal ecumenism. The piece is accessible to most church choirs and includes Wilberg's signature sound and a climactic ending. Orchestral material is available o…
Israeli-American composer Avner Dorman has quickly risen to become one of Israel's most successful and renowned composers. This 10-minute work for SATB divisi chorus soloists and organ was commissioned and premiered byThe Seraphim Singers in Boston and includes English and Hebrew texts.
First performed on 14th March 2008 at The Cadogan Hall London by The English Chamber Orchestra The Tallis Chamber Choir and Conventus conducted by the composer.For SATB divisi chorus and piano.
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day. for SATB (with divisions) and organ This sparkling arrangement of the traditional English carol presents the familiar melody through a variety of textures, ranging from unison to five parts, and concludes with a soaring soprano descant. Light and rhythmic in style, it dances with joy and celebrationDLperfect for concerts and services.
