Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.835452

Composed by Stuart Brown. 20th Century,Contemporary,World. Octavo. 211 pages. Stuart Brown Music #5990681. Published by Stuart Brown Music (A0.835452).

A fantastic offer price for the full score and all parts! ... Looking for something to add a sense of oriental exoticism to your amateur orchestral/choral concert? This may be what you're looking for! This charming little suite of six dances lasts about 15½ minutes. It consists of a Pavane, Bourée, Sarabande, Allemande, Basse Danse and Galliard, which vary widely in character. As a whole the suite provides some interesting challenges for both performers and listeners. Apart from conventional strings, flute and harp (which can be either pedal or lever) you will need:
- One or maybe two Arabian ouds. The parts are playable also on a fretless acoustic guitar. (Needs to be fretless because of the quarter-tones in some of the Arabic modes used.)
- A cimbalom (the part can be played on a piano also, with slight modification). You might get away with using a hammered dulcimer but you'd need to make a number of compromises.
- A doumbek and a djembe. These beautiful drums are a must for Middle-Eastern or African music. They're fairly easy to find, though finding somebody who can play them properly may take a bit more doing!
- Finger cymbals and a gong. These are regular western instruments.
- A wind-chime. Anything that produces a nice shimmering spangle of sound will probably do!
- A group of singers (SATB). Nothing particularly challenging but see below.

The primary oud part, the strings and the singers need to have sufficiently good intonation to pitch quarter tones. These are the exception rather than the rule, but nevertheless play an important part in the character of the music. Apart from this, the music is relatively straightforward and probably playable by any reasonably competent amateur or high school orchestra.

In the spring of 2020 I wrote a set of short music tracks for a charity of which I'm a trustee. In order to protect my intellectual property rights in the music, I decided to bring it together into an attractive if not intellectually challenging little suite, hence An Omani Dance Suite. Originally the dances were all in Arabic quarter-tone temperament, but obviously quarter-tones cannot be played easily (if at all) on the flute, harp and cimbalom. So I have made some adjustments but retained the Arabic temperament wherever reasonably possible. I had thought initially of using a santur instead of a cimbalom, but the santur lacks the range and the dynamic capability to be used with a string chamber orchestra. The cimbalom doesn't need to be a concert grand model; in fact it doesn't even need to have dampers.

The Omani was something of an afterthought: a musician friend of mine had worked in Oman and commented on how authentically Omani the Basse Danse sounded. The period of composition coincided with a time when I was really missing friends in Vietnam and Romania, so somehow influences from those countries found their way into the music.

I'm not bothering with performing rights for this - just go away and enjoy the music! ... but if it inspires you find out more about the charity work that inspires me, feel free to get in touch!

https://www.facebook.com/stuartbrownmusic/

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1264673

Composed by Orlande De Lassus. Arranged by Jasper Swank. A Cappella,Historic,Religious,Renaissance. Octavo. 28 pages. Jasper Swank #857504. Published by Jasper Swank (A0.1264673).

About the composer

Orlando Lasso, Orlande de Lassus, Orlando di Lasso or Orlandus Lassus was born in Bergen (Dutch) or Mons (French) in Henegouwen, Belgium – which was a place in the Habsburg Netherlands at the time – in 1532, and was highly regarded as the best composer of his time. Temopraries appointed him titles like ‘ruler of music’ and ‘master of motets’.

The roman-catholic composer was also one of the most productive composers of all times. Among his works are 53 masses for four to eight voices, and 1250 works for two to twelve voices in the form of motets, requiems, madrigals, chansons and songs for choir. Later in life, he wrote German drinking songs, as well as Dutch songs. From the latter category, none have been preserved.

One of his drinking songs ‘Un jour vis un foulon qui fouloit’ was translated to English by William Shakespeare, after which it was used in his theatre play ‘Henry IV part 2’.

About this work

Prophetiae Sibyllarum is a motet in Latin for four voices. Posthumously published in 1600, it sets 12 prophecies attributed to the Sibyls (priestesses of Apollo later adopted by Christians) with a prologue.
The movements are catalogued in order under separate opus numbers LV 1048 to 1060.

About this edition

This edition was notated from the composer’s manuscript (published around 1600), Das Chorwerk (Wolfenbüttel, 1937) and an anonymous reading score. The note values were halved for easier sightreading by modern singers. Recordings by De Labyrintho were studied for interpretation. On the base of these recordings, small checkmarks are added at places where collective breathing moments are suggested. These are not part of the manuscript.
Great care has been put in the correct notation of the original work, as well as in solving apparent inconsistencies in the source materials. However, this edition was made purely to acommodate singers to study the melodic lines and should not be used for historic purposes.

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.877462

Composed by Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern, Jimmy McHugh, Oscar Hammerstein, and Otto Harbach. Arranged by Alexander L'Estrange. A Cappella. Octavo. 18 pages. Alexander L'Estrange #6745463. Published by Alexander L'Estrange (A0.877462).

Alexander L’Estrange is a great and innovative arranger, surely one of the best we have around. - Music Teacher Magazine

Alexander L’Estrange’s delicious arrangements go naughtily off-piste and the King’s Singers Great American Songbook CD is superb. - The Times

Alexander L’Estrange and Joanna Forbes L’Estrange are prolific composers and arrangers of choral music, both individually and as a partnership. Receiving commissions from choral societies, schools, chamber choirs, church choirs and a cappella groups, their music is sung and enjoyed throughout the world.

Alexander is regularly commissioned to write arrangements for world-class vocal groups including Voces8, The Queen’s Six, Amarcord and The King’s Singers, for whom he wrote and produced the Great American Songbook album. Joanna began writing music and lyrics during her tenure as soprano and Musical Director of the five-time Grammy® Award-winning vocal group The Swingles.

All of Alexander and Joanna’s compositions and arrangements come with excellent learning resources for choirs including part-learning tracks and backing tracks, professionally recorded by the couple in their home studio #OldStableStudios. They also offer expert coaching for choirs, both in person and online. Their popular workshop You can sing…but can you swing?! gives choirs the tools to perform pop and jazz arrangements with greater style and confidence.

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Website www.lestrangemusic.com

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This arrangement features classy jazz a cappella writing that will suit experienced chamber choirs, school and high school groups, with a 6-part SSATBarB scoring. The song is a classic jazz standard by Jerome Kern and was commissioned by The King's Singers, who recorded it on their album of Alexander L'Estrange's close-harmony arrangements Great American Songbook https://www.kingssingers.com/products/great-american-songbook/. N.B. This is a higher-key adaptation of Alexander L'Estrange's original arrangement for the King's Singers, with mixed-voice SSATBarB choirs and a cappella groups in mind.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1027467

Composed by Keane Southard. Contemporary. Octavo. 8 pages. Spindrift Pages #546435. Published by Spindrift Pages (A0.1027467).

Do You Hear How Many You Are? for SATB choir was written in April and May of 2010. The origins of this piece and text come from a very interesting experience I had in December of 2009. I have been learning a lot in the past few years about the state of our world and the many huge problems and crises we are faced with in the near future, and this discovery has been so daunting and overwhelming to me. So much change needs to happen in order for the near and long-term future of our world to be just and stable that I have felt a lot of guilt over my choice of profession. Why have I chosen to be a composer and musician when I could make more of an impact on solving these problems if I were a scientist or policy maker etc.? I have been struggling to find a solution to this dilemma for a while now and I just happened to be thinking about it, while filled with lots of stress and worries, one night as I was falling asleep in December of 2009. At the moment when I was in that state halfway between sleep and consciousness, I suddenly heard the line Do you hear how many you are? in my head, yet I felt as though I didn't come up with the line but that it was said TO me. I was instantly comforted, as if a load fell off my shoulders, and then I began to hear it being sung, which I knew was the beginning of a choral piece. I woke up, wrote down the music I was hearing (about the first six measures of the work) and then wrote down this entire poem. I truly feel that this message came to me for a reason, and that I need to share it through the music I create. Those of us who want to change the world for the better are not alone; we are many and we will make our voices hear in order to heal the world. -Keane Southard Duration: c. 3 minutes -Winner, 2010 Ars Nova Singers Colorado Composers Competition (Professional Division) -1st Prize, Warren County Summer Music School's Promising Young Composers Competition, 2014 Premiered June 3, 2011 in Boulder, CO by the Ars Nova Singers, Thomas Morgan-conductor PROJECT : ENCOREâ„¢ has found this work to be of exceptional merit. Its panel of internationally known conductors has selected this work for inclusion in its catalog of recommended choral music. Website: keanesouthard.instantencore.com.

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1410526

By Edith Piaf. By Edith Piaf and Louis Guglielmi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Film/TV,Jazz,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. 3 pages. Glauco Fernandes #992946. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1410526).

La Vie en Rose - Exclusive Choral Arrangement

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of La Vie en Rose, the classic made immortal by the legendary Édith Piaf, through our exclusive choral arrangement. This score has been meticulously crafted to capture the romantic essence and emotional depth of the original song, while providing an accessible and profoundly enriching collective singing experience.

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Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1410524

By Edith Piaf. By Edith Piaf and Louis Guglielmi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Film/TV,Jazz,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. 3 pages. Glauco Fernandes #992944. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1410524).

La Vie en Rose - Exclusive Choral Arrangement

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of La Vie en Rose, the classic made immortal by the legendary Édith Piaf, through our exclusive choral arrangement. This score has been meticulously crafted to capture the romantic essence and emotional depth of the original song, while providing an accessible and profoundly enriching collective singing experience.

Arrangement Features:

Unparalleled Beauty: Our arrangement breathes new life into La Vie en Rose, with delicate harmonies and vocal textures that paint each phrase with tones of love and hope. The song, known for its ability to touch hearts through the decades, is reinterpreted here in a way that maintains its eternal charm while introducing new sonic nuances.

Elegant Simplicity: Designed with both singers and listeners in mind, this arrangement stands out for its elegant simplicity. It offers an accessible approach without sacrificing depth and professionalism, making it perfect for choirs of all skill levels.

Professionalism and Versatility: Every note has been written with precision, ensuring that the arrangement is both technically flawless and emotionally captivating. This score is an excellent addition to any choir's repertoire, suitable for performances at a wide variety of events, from formal concerts to more intimate moments.

Why Choose Our Arrangement?

This arrangement of La Vie en Rose is not just a score; it's a musical experience that invites both singers and the audience to lose themselves in an ethereal love story. It was created with passion and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each performance is memorable.

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Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1410521

By Edith Piaf. By Edith Piaf and Louis Guglielmi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Film/TV,Jazz,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. 3 pages. Glauco Fernandes #992941. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1410521).

La Vie en Rose - Exclusive Choral Arrangement

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of La Vie en Rose, the classic made immortal by the legendary Édith Piaf, through our exclusive choral arrangement. This score has been meticulously crafted to capture the romantic essence and emotional depth of the original song, while providing an accessible and profoundly enriching collective singing experience.

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Unparalleled Beauty: Our arrangement breathes new life into La Vie en Rose, with delicate harmonies and vocal textures that paint each phrase with tones of love and hope. The song, known for its ability to touch hearts through the decades, is reinterpreted here in a way that maintains its eternal charm while introducing new sonic nuances.

Elegant Simplicity: Designed with both singers and listeners in mind, this arrangement stands out for its elegant simplicity. It offers an accessible approach without sacrificing depth and professionalism, making it perfect for choirs of all skill levels.

Professionalism and Versatility: Every note has been written with precision, ensuring that the arrangement is both technically flawless and emotionally captivating. This score is an excellent addition to any choir's repertoire, suitable for performances at a wide variety of events, from formal concerts to more intimate moments.

Why Choose Our Arrangement?

This arrangement of La Vie en Rose is not just a score; it's a musical experience that invites both singers and the audience to lose themselves in an ethereal love story. It was created with passion and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each performance is memorable.

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Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1410523

By Edith Piaf. By Edith Piaf and Louis Guglielmi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Film/TV,Jazz,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. 3 pages. Glauco Fernandes #992943. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1410523).

La Vie en Rose - Exclusive Choral Arrangement

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of La Vie en Rose, the classic made immortal by the legendary Édith Piaf, through our exclusive choral arrangement. This score has been meticulously crafted to capture the romantic essence and emotional depth of the original song, while providing an accessible and profoundly enriching collective singing experience.

Arrangement Features:

Unparalleled Beauty: Our arrangement breathes new life into La Vie en Rose, with delicate harmonies and vocal textures that paint each phrase with tones of love and hope. The song, known for its ability to touch hearts through the decades, is reinterpreted here in a way that maintains its eternal charm while introducing new sonic nuances.

Elegant Simplicity: Designed with both singers and listeners in mind, this arrangement stands out for its elegant simplicity. It offers an accessible approach without sacrificing depth and professionalism, making it perfect for choirs of all skill levels.

Professionalism and Versatility: Every note has been written with precision, ensuring that the arrangement is both technically flawless and emotionally captivating. This score is an excellent addition to any choir's repertoire, suitable for performances at a wide variety of events, from formal concerts to more intimate moments.

Why Choose Our Arrangement?

This arrangement of La Vie en Rose is not just a score; it's a musical experience that invites both singers and the audience to lose themselves in an ethereal love story. It was created with passion and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each performance is memorable.

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Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.535387

Composed by Carson Cooman. Baroque,Contemporary,Sacred. Octavo. 65 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #3043973. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.535387).

I. Sinfonia
II. To Mary on the vigil of her Assumption
III. A Votive Song
IV. The Heliotrope-the mind of man turned to God

Ascensions (2009) for SATB chorus, traverso, baroque violin, viola da gamba, and organ was commissioned by and is
dedicated to the Cornell University Chamber Singers, Holland J. Jancaitis, director.
The work is a cantata consisting of an instrumental sinfonia followed by choral settings of three poems by neo-Latin poet
Jakob Balde, S.J. (1604–68), hailed as the Horace of Germany and considered one of the greatest Latin poets of any era.
In the case of the three poems selected, Balde’s vivid imagery and mastery of Latin poetics are put in service of religious
expression. The poems are filled with countless allusions to the classical poetic tradition; notably, he creates a strong
correlation between the Virgin Mary of his Christian tradition (Balde was a Jesuit priest) and the goddesses invoked in
classical Latin poetry. Thus, Balde uses the older forms to express something that was, for him, contemporary and
relevant. (An analogue to this use of language is the idea of creating new music to be played on period instruments.)
The opening sinfonia begins with an ascending pattern of triads, which returns throughout the work. The forward
momentum is interrupted several times before the movement settles tonally. The first choral movement employs a
bouncy momentum to set the celebratory poem on the Virgin’s assumption. The second movement is a prayerful song on
the acceptance of death; it is spare and meditative, unfolding as a series of sectional canons over several drones. The final
movement returns to the celebratory spirit of the opening; this time, instead of the Virgin’s journey, the poem describes
the speaker’s journey and compares a purposeful sea voyage to a directed life.
Balde’s poems are provided in their original Latin and in two translations. One is a free translation in rhyming poetic
English created by James J. Mertz, S.J., longtime professor at Loyola University. The other is a newly-created literal
translation by Edward J. Vodoklys, S.J., Senior Lecturer in Classics at the College of the Holy Cross.
Carson P. Cooman, January 2009, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
PERFORMANCE NOTES: The composer prefers a classically-informed Italianate pronunciation of the Latin
(church Latin is acceptable). (It is important that V always be pronounced as V, not as the W sound
often used by classical Latinists.)
The work is conceived for a chamber choir, as a larger choir would not balance the timbres of the baroque
instruments. It is suggested that 16–24 singers be employed (no fewer than 12).
As with much early repertoire, dynamic and expressive markings are kept to a minimum. It is expected that
director and performers will inflect lines expressively and naturally. The organ part is notated for a small portatif
organ with pull-down pedal (with no independent pedal stops). If played on a larger instrument, this smaller
registration plan should be kept in mind so as to create balance with the instruments and choir

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.535388

Composed by Carson Cooman. Baroque,Contemporary,Sacred. Octavo. 82 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #3043975. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.535388).

I. Sinfonia
II. To Mary on the vigil of her Assumption
III. A Votive Song
IV. The Heliotrope-the mind of man turned to God
Ascensions (2009) for SATB chorus, traverso, baroque violin, viola da gamba, and organ was commissioned by and is
dedicated to the Cornell University Chamber Singers, Holland J. Jancaitis, director.
The work is a cantata consisting of an instrumental sinfonia followed by choral settings of three poems by neo-Latin poet
Jakob Balde, S.J. (1604–68), hailed as the Horace of Germany and considered one of the greatest Latin poets of any era.
In the case of the three poems selected, Balde’s vivid imagery and mastery of Latin poetics are put in service of religious
expression. The poems are filled with countless allusions to the classical poetic tradition; notably, he creates a strong
correlation between the Virgin Mary of his Christian tradition (Balde was a Jesuit priest) and the goddesses invoked in
classical Latin poetry. Thus, Balde uses the older forms to express something that was, for him, contemporary and
relevant. (An analogue to this use of language is the idea of creating new music to be played on period instruments.)
The opening sinfonia begins with an ascending pattern of triads, which returns throughout the work. The forward
momentum is interrupted several times before the movement settles tonally. The first choral movement employs a
bouncy momentum to set the celebratory poem on the Virgin’s assumption. The second movement is a prayerful song on
the acceptance of death; it is spare and meditative, unfolding as a series of sectional canons over several drones. The final
movement returns to the celebratory spirit of the opening; this time, instead of the Virgin’s journey, the poem describes
the speaker’s journey and compares a purposeful sea voyage to a directed life.
Balde’s poems are provided in their original Latin and in two translations. One is a free translation in rhyming poetic
English created by James J. Mertz, S.J., longtime professor at Loyola University. The other is a newly-created literal
translation by Edward J. Vodoklys, S.J., Senior Lecturer in Classics at the College of the Holy Cross.
Carson P. Cooman, January 2009, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
PERFORMANCE NOTES: The composer prefers a classically-informed Italianate pronunciation of the Latin
(church Latin is acceptable). (It is important that V always be pronounced as V, not as the W sound
often used by classical Latinists.)
The work is conceived for a chamber choir, as a larger choir would not balance the timbres of the baroque
instruments. It is suggested that 16–24 singers be employed (no fewer than 12).
As with much early repertoire, dynamic and expressive markings are kept to a minimum. It is expected that
director and performers will inflect lines expressively and naturally. The organ part is notated for a small portatif
organ with pull-down pedal (with no independent pedal stops). If played on a larger instrument, this smaller
registration plan should be kept in mind so as to create balance with the instruments and choir.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1268113

By Billie Eilish. By Billie Eilish O'Connell and Finneas O'Connell. Arranged by Dylan Trần. A Cappella,Contemporary,Film/TV,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. 7 pages. Dylan Trần #860672. Published by Dylan Trần (A0.1268113).

Accesible yet moving, this arrangement of What Was I Made For? from the blockbuster movie, Barbie, is fit for professional choir, college choir, community choir, highschool choir, a capella groups, vocal pop groups, and more. Renowned composer Dylan Trần uses idiomatic, yet evocative voicings that will immediately reward on first reading as well as in polished performance. 

Learn more at www.dylantranmusic.com

Here's why your choir should embrace Billie Eilish's captivating music— (professional choir, large ensemble, small ensemble, community choir, college choir, highschool choir, pop a capella choir, etc.)

Contemporary Relevance: Billie Eilish's music is a cultural phenomenon, deeply resonating with today's generation. By incorporating her songs into your repertoire, your choir can connect with younger audiences, enhancing its relevance and expanding its fan base.

Empowering Lyrics: Billie Eilish's lyrics tackle meaningful and often profound subjects, from mental health to self-discovery and social issues. Singing her songs empowers your choir to explore important themes, fostering empathy and emotional depth in their performances.

Dynamic Vocal Range: Billie Eilish's music offers a diverse range of vocal styles, from hauntingly soft whispers to powerful belting. Your choir members can showcase their versatility and vocal prowess, honing their skills and challenging their vocal boundaries.

Artistic Expression: Embrace the opportunity for creative expression! Billie Eilish's music encourages innovative interpretations, allowing your choir to infuse each performance with its unique artistic flair and captivate audiences with fresh renditions.

Fusion of Genres: With elements of pop, alternative, and electronic music, Billie Eilish's songs provide an exciting fusion of genres. Your choir can explore new musical horizons, enriching its repertoire and broadening its musical diversity.

Emotional Resonance: Billie Eilish's music evokes a wide range of emotions, from introspection to empowerment. Singing her songs allows your choir to tap into these emotions, forging a deep connection with audiences and leaving a lasting impact.

Collaborative Learning: Billie Eilish's intricate compositions present an excellent opportunity for collaborative learning within your choir. By working together to master the nuances of her music, your choir members can strengthen their bonds and elevate their collective musicality.

Pushing Boundaries: Billie Eilish's music is known for its boundary-pushing and innovative soundscapes. Embracing her songs encourages your choir to explore new musical territories, pushing the boundaries of traditional choral performances.

Embrace the audacious spirit of Billie Eilish's music and witness your choir's performances soar to unprecedented heights of creativity and artistry. Unleash the power of her captivating melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, leaving audiences awestruck and craving more of your choir's extraordinary renditions.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1008764

Composed by Frederick Keel. Arranged by Andrew Wyndham. Romantic Period. Octavo. 5 pages. Andrew Wyndham #5288431. Published by Andrew Wyndham (A0.1008764).

A gentle, three-verse balla, .'Trade Winds' was the most popular of Keel's 'Saltwater Ballads'.

Originally a song for solo voice, it is arranged here for satb plus piano. A super addition to a concert programme and not too challenging for the singers.

approx. 2 mins

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

SKU: A0.1308788

Composed by Charles Tenet. Arranged by Tobi Crawford. Jazz. 11 pages. Tobi Crawford #898034. Published by Tobi Crawford (A0.1308788).

*Purchase 10 copies to perform this piece with your ensemble of any size
*Purchase the instrumental pack (bass and drum part) here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/beyond-the-sea-instrumental-pack-only-22605052.html

This arrangement came to me over a number of weeks in a very organic way that began with the ostinato piano figure that prevails throughout the piece. I began playing it unattached to any tune and I just liked the way the line descended in the left hand and how I had to find voicings in the right hand that made harmonic sense – like a puzzle. As I was playing around with this puzzle, thoughts of my father were swirling around in my head – I was at the end of a 4 year period of separation from my parents owing to the fact that I’m a Canadian expat living in the US and the borders were closed for a long time because of Covid, and then I had work visa issues and my parents were getting older before my eyes. They were also losing friends to cancer and other ailments and my dad, in particular, had experienced the loss of many close family members and friends during our separation and it was taking a toll.

 

One day I sat down and played the now familiar-to-me ostinato but randomly I started to sing “Beyond the Sea� over it and it fit perfectly. I thought it a happy coincidence. As the days went on I committed to putting my ostinato with Beyond the Sea and the lyrics started to seep into my brain. I have, of course, heard these lyrics many times before, (who hasn’t seen Finding Nemo?) but the lyrics didn’t mean what I thought they meant… They’re NOT about the ocean, they are about my dad!!! Well, kind of… I realized, through careful reflection and by slowing the words down, that the lyrics are talking about a person in heaven who is patiently waiting for their partner to join them.

 

Somewhere beyond the sea

She’s there watching for me

…

It’s far beyond the stars

It’s near beyond the moon

 

And the lyrics end with them meeting, “We’ll meet beyond the shore, we’ll kiss just like before,� and the song ends with: “and never again I’ll go sailing.� It’s like the big bang went off in my head about why all these thoughts of my dad, and his friends, and this arrangement, and what it all meant suddenly just MADE SENSE and I was able to start formulating a plan.

 

Performance Suggestions: 

The improvisation solo in the middle should be free of any traditional “scat syllables� and should be more of a lament. Listen to singers like Aubrey Johnson improvise on ballads for inspiration. An idea for that improv section might be to have a male singer start the improv, then a female singer joins (as if together in heaven) then they sing letter F together (warning: will cause tears…). All solo sections do not have to be sung as written – soloists can take liberties with the melody as the spirit moves.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1268154

By Phoebe Bridgers. By Marshall Vore, Phoebe Bridgers, and Ruby Henley. Arranged by Dylan Trần. A Cappella,Contemporary,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. Octavo. 5 pages. Dylan Trần #860715. Published by Dylan Trần (A0.1268154).

Here's why your choir should embrace the enchanting world of Phoebe Bridgers's songs— (professional choir, large ensemble, small ensemble, community choir, college choir, highschool choir, pop a capella choir, etc.)

Emotionally Charged Lyrics: Phoebe Bridgers's music is a masterclass in crafting emotionally resonant lyrics that touch the hearts of listeners. Her poetic storytelling and introspective themes will empower your choir members to channel their deepest emotions into their performances, leaving audiences moved and captivated.

Versatile Melodies: From hauntingly beautiful ballads to spirited indie-folk anthems, Phoebe Bridgers's repertoire offers a diverse range of melodies suitable for various vocal arrangements. Your choir can explore and showcase its versatility, enhancing its musical prowess and expanding its artistic boundaries.

Contemporary Appeal: Infuse your choir's performances with a modern twist! Phoebe Bridgers's music is beloved by audiences of all ages, especially the younger generation, making it an ideal choice to connect with new listeners and stay relevant in today's music landscape.

Harmonic Richness: Phoebe Bridgers's compositions feature lush harmonies that provide ample opportunities for your choir to showcase its vocal prowess. Embrace the challenge of intricate harmonies, elevating your performances to new heights of sophistication and depth.

Thought-Provoking Themes: Phoebe Bridgers delves into thought-provoking themes such as love, loss, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Singing her music will encourage your choir members to explore the emotional depth of the songs, forging stronger connections both within the ensemble and with your audience.

Connection with the Audience: Phoebe Bridgers's music evokes a genuine and intimate connection with listeners. When your choir sings her songs, it creates a unique and captivating bond with the audience, leaving a lasting impression that resonates long after the performance ends.

Collaborative Learning: Exploring Phoebe Bridgers's music allows your choir members to engage in collaborative learning, fostering teamwork, and enhancing their musical and expressive skills. Together, they can breathe life into the songs, sharing a collective passion for this extraordinary artist.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1280450

By Boygenius. By Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers. Arranged by Dylan Tran. A Cappella,Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Octavo. 8 pages. Dylan Trần #871858. Published by Dylan Trần (A0.1280450).

Here's why your choir should embrace the enchanting world of boygenius' songs (professional choir, large ensemble, small ensemble, community choir, college choir, highschool choir, pop a capella choir, etc.)

Emotional Depth: boygenius' music is known for its emotional depth and vulnerability. Incorporating their songs into your choir's repertoire can provide a unique opportunity for your singers to connect with the music on a personal level, which can result in more powerful and moving performances.

Diverse Harmonies: The harmonies and arrangements found in boygenius' music are intricate and rich. These complex harmonies can challenge your choir members and help them grow as musicians, improving their vocal technique and musicality.

Modern Appeal: boygenius' music blends elements of indie rock and folk, appealing to a younger and broader audience. By incorporating their songs into your repertoire, your choir can engage with a contemporary audience and potentially attract new listeners to choral music.

Storytelling: Many of boygenius' songs tell compelling stories that resonate with various life experiences. This storytelling aspect can help your choir members connect with the lyrics and convey the emotional narrative effectively through their performances.

Creative Interpretation: boygenius' music often leaves room for creative interpretation. Your choir can put their unique spin on the arrangements, adding their own dynamics, phrasing, and stylistic touches to make the songs your own.

Collaboration: If boygenius' music features both solo and group vocals, it provides an opportunity for your choir to work on collaboration and vocal blending, helping them strengthen their ensemble skills.
Connecting with a Younger Audience: boygenius' music resonates strongly with younger generations. By including their songs in your repertoire, your choir can bridge the generation gap and connect with younger listeners who might not typically engage with choral music.

Expanding Repertoire: Adding boygenius' music diversifies your choir's repertoire, allowing them to explore new genres and styles. This can keep rehearsals fresh and exciting for your choir members.

Performance Variety: The inclusion of boygenius' music can provide a contrast to more traditional choral pieces in your performances, adding variety to your concerts and showcasing the choir's versatility.
Incorporating boygenius' music into your choir's repertoire offers a chance for growth, creative expression, and connecting with audiences in new and meaningful ways. It can also help your choir stay relevant and vibrant in the ever-changing musical landscape.