SKU: A0.1164155

The Owl and the Pussycat is a nonsense poem written by Edward Lear in 1870. It takes me back to my late teens and early twenties when I would recite this poem with my 2 sisters. They would take the parts of the Narrator, the Owl, and the Pussycat. That would leave me with two words, the most important line in the poem, the Piggy-wig's line I will. Without this one line, the goal of the poem cannot be achieved - the marriage between the Owl and the Pussycat.

Since this is a nonsense poem, the tempo and dynamic variations can be exaggerated to bring out the humor in the text. This setting is most ideal for an ensemble of soloists, but it could also be performed by an SAB choir with soloists for the parts of the Owl, the Pussycat, and the Piggy-wig. Happy singing!

SKU: A0.628276

The nonsense poem by Edward Lear has been set to a whimsical melody and scored for SSA with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

SKU: A0.628277

The nonsense poem by Edward Lear has been set to a whimsical melody and scored for a Vocal Trio (SSA) with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

SKU: A0.628278

The nonsense poem by Edward Lear has been set to a whimsical melody and scored for TTB with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

SKU: LX.15-3775H

ISBN 9780787770242.

Geoffrey Edward’s arrangement of the Schubert classic features easy-to-learn vocal parts for all voices. The score includes both German and English lyrics and is written in a comfortable D-flat major. This wonderful foreign-language concert selection is ideal for March Music-in-Our-Schools performances.

SKU: C7.CGE71

UPC: 749193022795.

Joyous and uplifting, this vibrant setting of the familiar Latin text is a concert and festival winner. Set in 6/8, the compound meter is ideally suited to a buoyant style, creating a light, sophisticated dance-like feel. Use of imitation and repetition are employed, along with interesting interplay between the flute and piano accompaniments and the voices. The short phrases, ideal vocal ranges, and rhythmic motives designed to naturally emphasize the stressed syllables ensure a successful experience for young and developing choirs. A Learning Resource Page is included.

SKU: A0.888276

This short but poignant Communion anthem was written for and first performed in a Maundy Thursday service. The choir being not a large one, with no tenors, the voices designated are SAB and accompanied by piano. The piano writing integrates the accompaniment into the texture and the lyrical setting of the text. This piece is designed to be practical, easy to learn, and rewarding to sing, all of which is accomplished without sacrificing artistic integrity or writing down for the choral forces. Rather, the unison/octave writing at the beginning and the return of that sonority for the third section are coloristic devices to reinforce the text. The middle section makes full use of the capabilities and ranges of the three-part mixed choir format. The musical setting underscores the Hope of Redemption on the Eve of the Crucifixion at the Last Supper. The piece is equally suitable for any Communion Sunday throughout the Church year.

SKU: A0.888284

This setting of famous poetry by Emily Dickinson is another in a series of Easier Anthems for Smaller Choirs and makes use of well designed voice leadings in a rich harmonic progression that is repeated with a gentle and affirming conclusion. The middle section is more active with unison/octave doublings for strength and contrast, and the opening section repeats with a peaceful ending. This piece gives smaller ensembles the opportunity to sing richly progressive harmonies and melodic lines that are nonetheless easy to learn and execute.