Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.955793

Composed by JOHANN STRAUSS II (1825-1899). Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. Romantic Period. 23 pages. Scott S. Stewart #6029355. Published by Scott S. Stewart (A0.955793).

Perpetuum mobile is a tour de force novelty piece for 4-part SATB chorus and piano.  It is a joke about a musical joke.  Set in the style of the German group Comedian Harmonists, it uses adaptable nonsense syllables, has the possibility of creating ensembles within the ensemble, invites the addition of percussive instruments such as a siren whistle, triangle, kazoos, etc.  It employs such techniques as double-tonguing and gargling. It truly is a joke about a musical joke.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.955807

By Josephine Baker. By Hilm, Kreuder, and Lengsfelder. Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. Contemporary. 7 pages. Scott S. Stewart #6072443. Published by Scott S. Stewart (A0.955807).

The melody for this farewell song Sag’ beim Abschied leise ‘Servus’ comes from the failed  operetta Blindekuh (1878) by Johann Strauss II (1825-1899). It was borrowed by composer Peter Kreuder and friends for the movie Burgtheater (1936).  This charming waltz uses the word ‘Servus’ in the friendly colloquial way of greeting; it can be used either for saying hello as well as saying goodbye.  This tune is a perfect ending or encore number for an evening of Viennese music, be it a concert or an outdoor event.  It is arranged for 4-part SATB choir and piano.  The text is German.  Performance time: 2:15.