Choral Choir,Choral (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.890639 Composed by Stella ter Hart. Arranged by Stella ter Hart. 20th Century,Folk,Standards. 12 pages. Stella ter Hart #3455153. Published by Stella ter Hart (A0.890639). This hauntingly beautiful and artistic arrangement of She's Like the Swallow contains the original, very old Newfoundland folk text very rarely used due to it's tragic story line. It is in the genre of beware the uncaring man common in folk songs of Europe which served to teach and warn young girls about the dangers of infatuation.  This genre travelled to the United States and Canada in the 1700's. The expression apron low/apron high is a common thread in this genre and refers to being pregnant.  She's Like the Swallow tells the tragic tale of a young girl who has fallen in love with, no doubt, a handsome but uncaring man.  The story is told from each character's perspective plus an observer (narrator).  The girl ultimately creates her own funeral bower of rose petals (ripping them off in desperation as she frantically runs through a garden), lies down on this 'bed of roses' and dies.  You have probably heard this song many times without ever knowing the true meaning due to significant verses left out. You will need a skilled accompanist!  The accompaniment utilizes significant word painting throughout to highlight the haunting melody line. Word painting depicts the swallow, uncaring cruelty, desperation, blindly going in circles, anger, church bells and fading away/dying.  The conductor is free to take liberties with the tempi and dynamics in order to create a unique interpretation that will resonate with their own choral group. This arrangement of She's Like the Swallow is an exceptional festival or competition piece and one that should be in the repertoire of every skilled women's choir! Duration:  4 minutes                                                                                                                                                             Key: C minor (plus modulations)                                                                                                                                                                      Level: intermediate/early advanced composer contact:  www.stellaterhart.com

Choral Choir (3-Part) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1076271 Composed by Herbert Reynolds and Jerome D. Kern. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. A Cappella,Broadway,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Wedding. Octavo. 8 pages. Cathy Stamegna #680426. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1076271). Jerome Kern’s first big hit (with Herbert Reynolds), this number from the 1914 Broadway musical, “The Girl from Utah,� helped change the trajectory of American love songs away from European influence (waltzes, flowery lyrics) and more toward the musical styles of the time. Its 4/4 meter shows influence of the American musical styles of the era (ragtime, fox trot) as well as a move toward American vernacular lyrics. It also became a World War I anthem, but has continued to be popular and has appeared in films and been recorded by many over the years (Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Harry Bellafonte). a.k.a. “We’ll Never Tell Them.� Performance Time: approx. 2:35.

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1076273 Composed by Herbert Reynolds and Jerome D. Kern. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. A Cappella,Broadway,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Wedding. Octavo. 8 pages. Cathy Stamegna #680428. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1076273). Jerome Kern’s first big hit (with Herbert Reynolds), this number from the 1914 Broadway musical, “The Girl from Utah,� helped change the trajectory of American love songs away from European influence (waltzes, flowery lyrics) and more toward the musical styles of the time. Its 4/4 meter shows influence of the American musical styles of the era (ragtime, fox trot) as well as a move toward American vernacular lyrics. It also became a World War I anthem, but has continued to be popular and has appeared in films and been recorded by many over the years (Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Harry Bellafonte). a.k.a. “We’ll Never Tell Them.� Performance Time: approx. 2:35.

Choral Choir,Choral,SSA Chorus - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1473254 By Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto. By Antonio Carlos Jobim, Norman Gimbel, and Vinicius De Moraes. Arranged by Kim Sutherland. Jazz,Standards. 6 pages. Kim Sutherland #1051059. Published by Kim Sutherland (A0.1473254). This arrangement is for SSA Choir with piano accompaniment.

(SSA) - Digital Download SKU: HX.308426 By Andy Kim, Bette Midler, Michael Buble, and The Ronettes. Arranged by Mac Huff. Choral. Oldies,Pop,Rock. Choral. 21 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.308426).

Choral Choir (SAB) - Digital Download SKU: A0.953934 Composed by Andrew J. Boyle. Arranged by Lyrical Publishing. Celtic,Folk,World. Octavo. 10 pages. Lyrical Publishing #2881155. Published by Lyrical Publishing (A0.953934).   One of the most haunting love songs from Ireland. In Andrew J. Boyle’s interpretation the shifting temperament of the song has been given special attention – the conflict between optimism and foreboding. The text of the song, which tells of a heartsick young girl longing to be reunited with her lover, is known in Irish collections from the mid-18th century. In early versions the object of the girl’s affections was an Irish highwayman who was hanged in 1750 for pursuing his ‘trade’ on the Curragh. It has had various titles, including The Lamenting Maid and – particularly in Scottish versions – The Winter it is Past.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.519152 By The Monkees. By Michael Nesmith. Arranged by Karen Ivana. 20th Century,Pop. Octavo. 7 pages. Karen Ivana #129772. Published by Karen Ivana (A0.519152). Jolly and funky 60s pop song from the Monkees arranged for three part women's choir and piano.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Digital Download SKU: A0.846745 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Debbie Warren. Folk,Traditional. Octavo. 15 pages. Keep Calm and Keep Singing #453433. Published by Keep Calm and Keep Singing (A0.846745). A beautiful haunting arrangement for female voices and piano of this traditional sea song. The Handsome Cabin Boy (also known as the Female Cabin Boy) tells the tale of a young girl who longs to see the world, so dresses up as a boy and runs away to sea. Her good looks attract the attention of both the Captain and his wife! Her true identity is eventually discovered as is the double affair! For ease verse, each part is either on the tune or singing their own harmony line against the melody. I have marked at the start of each verse which part is on the melody for ease. Eventually all the parts come together in the final verse. At this point you will need to allocate a few voices from each part to sing the melody or if you are able to go into SSAA at this point you could give the tune to Alto 1. FREE resources are available (piano track, teach tracks) just email keepcalmkeepsinging@gmail.com with proof of purchase. Easy level Duration: 3'30.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.997176 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Maggi Warren. A Cappella,Folk. Octavo. 7 pages. Maggi's Music UK #5205365. Published by Maggi's Music UK (A0.997176). The Factory Girl SSA is an arrangement of a traditional folksong collected in 1906 and thought to be from Northern Ireland originally. It is a courtship story with ups and downs but has a joyous ending as the wedding bells ring. The simple original tune has been given a swaying accompaniment which reflects the moods of the verses. There is a flowing  â€˜a capella’ section in the middle. The Altos have two bars (only) of divisi in some backing ‘ooohs’.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522046 Composed by Colin Kirkpatrick. A Cappella,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. 10 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #4607903. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522046). And a star is shining in the East A lovely melody in 3/4 time, quietly reflective with a short a cappella section in the middle. Colin Kirkpatrick’s setting of the text by Danny Alorean is sure to please, and quite easy to sing. The text looks at Bethlehem through the eyes of the shepherds. This piece would be ideal for a nativity play or part of a Christmas service or concert. The SSA voicing makes this choral piece ideal for a girl-choir or boy-choir or indeed any community choir which has no tenor or bass singers. The vocal ranges are: Soprano 1: C4 - F5; Soprano 2: B flat 5 - D5 and Alto: A flat 3 - C5. (Duration: 02:50)If you like this choral piece, you might also be interested in the other Colin Kirkpatrick Nativity Anthems in this SSA series (also available for SAT and SATB):  See this Little Town, I Saw Three Ships, Sing! For a Boy has been Born and Rejoice and Sing on Christmas Morn.

Choral Choir (SAA) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.574494 By Cyndi Lauper. By Robert Hazard. Arranged by Jeffrey Bowen. Contest,Festival,Pop. Octavo. 9 pages. Music Arrangement Services Inc. #183853. Published by Music Arrangement Services Inc. (A0.574494). By Robert Hazard, this ballad arrangement is based on the performance of Addison Agen and Karli Webster on The Voice. This version has a more introspective tone, creating more of a want to have fun. It contains references of parental relationships, adolescence, party spirit, girl independence. Band Score accompaniment parts also available. Performance time is approximately 3:14.

Choral Choir (SAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1088413 Composed by Adrienne Inglis. 20th Century,Classical,Multicultural,New Age,World. Octavo. 22 pages. Adrienne Inglis (ASCAP) #692678. Published by Adrienne Inglis (ASCAP) (A0.1088413). This vivid, exciting treble piece sets an excerpt from poetry by the celebrated Nikita Gill. Harp joins treble voices to crystallize a girl’s creation myth in which her bones, feet, fingers, and arms conjure her very own dancing, swirling universe. It includes a limited, accessible aleatoric section, and a couple of short vocal solos. Perfect for a treble choir with mostly lower voices.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1201696 By The Go Go's. By Charlotte Caffey. Arranged by Kathleen McGuire. New Age,Pop,Rock. Octavo. 11 pages. Kathleen McGuire #800308. Published by Kathleen McGuire (A0.1201696). Written by American girl band the Go-Go's keyboardist Charlotte Coffey, WE GOT THE BEAT is a new wave classic 1980s hit and the band's signature song. It was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. For audiences and choirs of all ages, this arrangement is fun, up-tempo and high-energy, including scored hand claps in the a cappella section. Originally performed by the Seattle Women's Chorus, Kathleen McGuire's arrangement includes unison singing and easy harmonies combined with plenty of variety and each vocal part sharing the melody in the verses. Add some choralography (or a few Go-Go dancers!) to really take your performance to the next level, especially in the instrumental sections!Adding a drum set is essential, and to really capture the '80s feel, add the whole Instrumental Pack (with Full Score, available separately HERE): Alto Sax, Violin, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Set.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1160461 By Leanna Crawford. By Aj Pruis, Andrew Pruis, Leanna Crawford, and Matthew West. Arranged by Annette Wallace. Pop. Octavo. 7 pages. Annette Wallace #760743. Published by Annette Wallace (A0.1160461). SSA.