Collection for Young Voices-The Disney film MOANA is tremendously entertaining with stunning oceanic animation a captivating adventure tale feisty heroine and tuneful musical numbers by Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda and the authentic Polynesian sounds of Opetaia Foa'I and Te Vaka. The arrangements in this collection have been carefully adapted for young unison voices with optional harmonies for…
from Chess-Recently performed by Josh Groban in the role of Anatoly Sergievsky in a rock concert revival of the musical 'Chess' this inspiring song is simply breathtaking! Arranged by John Purifoy the song lasts around 3 minutes. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl ob hn tpt1 tpt2 tbn bstbn perc timp str: 88442) ShowTrax CD.
When Jeffrey Skidmore of Ex Cathedra approached me to write this piece he specified that it should be remembering the first World War and if at all possible the words should be by or about a woman.A friend steered me towards Vera Brittain's Testament of Youth and spookily the book fell open on page 163 where appeared Kathleen Coates' s poem 'A Year and a Day'. This was written between 1910 an…
For SATB unaccompanied.Alan Smith provides a lush floating contemporary setting to this traditional text. Gentle and with a captivating melody this highly accessible anthem is a true gem for the Christmas season and provides a welcome addition to the repertoire.
from Schmelli's Hymnal for Voice and Guitar BWV 439-507. Johann Sebastian Bach?s arrangements of the ?69 Sacred Songs? from the Musical Hymnal by Georg Christian Schemelli (Leipzig, 1736) have long been part of the German language vocal concert repertoire and a mainstay in vocal pedagogy. Originally, only these 69 of the 954 hymns in the collection were published with a single bass line as the acc…
from Charlotte's Web-This tender ballad was sung in the movie Charlotte's Web by Sarah McLachlan and is a heartwarming look at the amazing miracles that happen every single day. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.
Paperback-A baby so small a message so great is an expressive Christmas song setting a text by the composer. Contrasting gentle melodies and sparse piano writing with richly dramatic chords it creates a real sense of anticipation for the arrival of Jesus and will be a popular choice for Advent and Christmas.
from the Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants-It's the ultimate party! From the Disney Channel movie Descendants the next generation takes the stage for a colorful celebration of life! Perfect for younger show and pop groups it's a fantastic opener!
This novel and up-tempo choral sings of skating on an icy pond in circles with lots of slipping and sliding followed by a verse of sleigh-riding through snowy fields of white. Put them together and you have a bright and festive winter or holiday partner song for your young singers! Available separately: 2-Part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:01.
This is a setting of two twelfth-century poems where the choral parts flow in a chant-like way interrupted by ecstatic bursts sometimes of purely instrumental colour. Both the singer and the audience will be swept up in the ecstasy of the birth and the peacefulness of renewal.
Venite Adoremus Dominum-The traditional Christmas text and new music combine to create an introspective work filled with reverent mystery and rich emotion. Set in a rocking 6/8 and minor mode it opens with back and forth phrases leading into a contrasting homophonic section. Following a modulation the original melodic material then returns for the final verse.
from The Pajama Game-The Pajama Game was a hit in both the Broadway theatre and the movie theatre. This Act 2 production number still brings the house down in revivals and new productions and it will do the same in your concert.
This is a rich and expressive setting of William Chatterton Dix's famous words. Opening with an elegant melody line for sopranos or tenors it flowers into full SATB choral textures both accompanied and a cappella.Containing a delicate soprano solo lush choral writing and a tender recurring melody What child is this? will make an enchanting feature in any Christmas service or concert.
From the meek and lowly manger to the glorious alleluias of the angels this setting of the traditional carol positively sparkles with joy! Perform it with piano or with the colorful chamber orchestra and celebrate the Nativity in school community and worship performances!
This Grammy award-winning pop hit by Eric Clapton touched the hearts of many with its gentle guitar-style accompaniment and tender lyrics. A poignant ballad for graduation spring concert or any time of the year. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.
Celebrate 20 years of The Simpsons with this zany vocal setting of their famous theme song! Instantly recognizable and a blast to sing! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:40.
