With a strong showing on the Hot 100 Rock and AC charts as well as a high profile cover of the song by the Glee cast this song by the group Imagine Dragons crosses generations and genres with its unique mandolin sound that builds into an irresistible chorus.
In this fifth volume of Warlock’s Choral works a set of three songs on poetry of Hilaire Belloc have been arranged for Chorus SATB and Piano as well as The Birds a fourth setting of Belloc originally written as a unison song for boys’ Voices. The Rich Cavalcade and The Spring of the Year were written and published in Warlock’s lifetime. Written in his maturity these songs show Warlock…
Singing especially with others binds people together and drives away despair through the spontaneous joy of song. In this buoyant original work each happy verse is built on an alliterative phrase with the other voices singing ding a ding ding! for an irresistible concert moment!
David Giardiniere's arrangement of My Own Country composed by Peter Warlock in 1927 adds a cello part which reinvigorates Warlock's great melody and gives it a fresh perspective. Perfect for the school choral market. The piano and cello parts are included in the vocal score.
(Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow)-This ballad by Carole King which rocketed to the top of the charts in 1961 takes on a whole new meaning when seen in the context of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical the Broadway musical chronicling her life and early career. The song has been recorded by many artists including this 1972 version by Roberta Flack. Poignant and touching!
Sam Smith writes and sings great melodies and this is no exception. Combining a great melody with lyrics relatable to everyone who has ever loved and lost. A great power ballad with strong choral writing and you have the pop hit you and your students have been looking for.
From Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA recording Celebrating the American Spirit this brilliant setting of the Pledge of Allegiance will bring pageantry and artistry and a spirit of celebration to concerts and patriotic events alike. Inspirational! Instrumental accompaniment score and parts available as a digital download (tpt hn vn va vc). Duration: ca. 2:00.
This piece jointly commissioned for Israel's 60th Anniversary by the American Conference of Cantors and the Association of Reform Zionists of America was debuted to acclaim at the Union for Reform Judaism's 2007 Biennial Convention in San Diego. The setting borrows from two prayers which were recently re-introduced by way of the new Mishkan T'filah siddur giving this piece a special place in Re…
Ralph Williams Vaughan's A Song Of Thanksgiving for soprano solo speaker SATB chorus and full orchestra (or 3 trumpets timpani percussion harp or piano organ and strings) Material for both versions is available on hire.
Jam to this sassy '60s hit that was covered by Manhattan Transfer. A terrific chart by Kirby Shaw. Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Los Lonely Boys shot straight to the top of the charts with this current hit. Easy vocal lines and a supportive accompaniment help underscore the positive message. Available separately: SATB SAB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Uses: General Call to Worship Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-4; Psalm 66:1-7; Psalm 150 A Psalms-inspired text is paired with a triumphant piano accompaniment and soaring flute obbligato in this original work. This jubilant song issuitable for almost any service and will make for a celebratory call to worship.
