Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.891204

Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by Laurie Betts Hughes. Contemporary,Folk,World. Octavo. 61 pages. Dandelion Music Press #3104111. Published by Dandelion Music Press (A0.891204).

Here is a great opportunity to collaborate with a children's or youth choir and Irish instrumentalists, or to freely substitute any treble solo and Western instrumental equivalent.

Included in Project:Encore 2017, Quarter 1

Lost Songs of Ancient Ireland, for Mixed Choir with Treble Descant, Piano or Harp, Bodhran, Irish Flute, and Violin, is a three-movement song cycle that focuses on the shifting relationships over the scope of a lifetime from the differing perspective of each person involved.

I.  Old Beggarman- Two interwoven jigs, It Was an Old Beggarman, Weary and Wet and Ag an mBóithrín Buí (At the Yellow Little Road), of both a young lady's observation of a wandering beggarman and his unrequited, possibly unexpressed, love for her.  They are offered together as alternate perspectives from potential romantic partners, and  features lilting, mouth music, or portaireacht bhéil (port a'bhéil, mouth-singing) as it is known in Irish Gaelic.

II.  I Would Rock My Child to Sleep- A sentimental Irish lullaby Irish lullaby Do Chuirfinnse Féin Mo Leanbh a Chodladh (I Would Put My Own Child to Sleep) highlights the shifting roles of a caregiver: the parent full of hopes of the parent for the child morphing over a lifetime into a blessing from the grown child to the aged parent. Each verse is progressively based upon an overall narrative:
   1. hopes of the parent for the child
   2. an easy, natural rhythm to family life, possibly the child is older now, and there is a dream of family continuance
   3. uncertainty over who is nurturing who: does the child now sing to comfort the parent?  
   4. a closing blessing for peace and rest that hearkens back to the successful sleep of a tired infant

III.  The Drummer- An energetic reel,  a combination of Maidin Fhómhair, nó Cailín Péacach (The Harvest Maiden, or Sprouting Maiden) and Cormac Spáinneach, nó An Drumadóir (Cormac Spaineach, or The Drummer), alternating between romantic partners encased by a nostalgic love song, suggesting the passing of a lifetime.

Commissioned by Cora Voce; Tacoma, WA

Movements available for purchase separately.

2017 Choral Contest Entry

Laurie Betts Hughes, ASCAP | www.LaurieBettsHughes.com

Choral Choir (SATB) - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1011792

Composed by Olivia Ahyoung. A Cappella. Octavo. 7 pages. Olivia Ahyoung #4767455. Published by Olivia Ahyoung (A0.1011792).

This tuneful, lilting anthem is suitable for small to medium sized church choirs, and can be effectively performed with just a few rehearsals. It is especially suited to Thanksgiving but can be used throughout the year.  The flowing piano introduction which is sight-readable, is maintained throughout as a contrast to the long notes in the melody. 

The middle section showcases the male voices in the choir while the descant in the last section adds to the intensity as the anthem builds to a climax.  An optional accompaniment has been added to the A Capella section if needed.

A review of this work is welcomed.

Small Ensemble Cello,Flute,Piano Accompaniment,Soprano Recorder,Tenor Recorder,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.532347

Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Klas Krantz. Baroque,Classical. Score and parts. 7 pages. Amadeus Music #6035877. Published by Amadeus Music (A0.532347).

For descant recorder (flute, piccola, violin), cello and piano, score and all parts (rec, vc & pno). Transposed to C Major

Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) was an Italian Baroque musical composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, and priest. Born in Venice, the capital 
of the Venetian Republic. He is regarded as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was wide-
spread across Europe. 

Descant Recorder,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1500770

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David Burndrett. Contemporary. 4 pages. David Burndrett #1076850. Published by David Burndrett (A0.1500770).

This arrangement is about grade 2-3 standard upwards.

Both instruments get part of the tune.

Download includes the score and both of the parts.

Brass Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: A0.782800

Composed by Robert Williams (1817). Arranged by Nicholas Palmer. Christian,Easter,Sacred. Score and parts. 14 pages. Nicholas D Palmer #3456357. Published by Nicholas D Palmer (A0.782800).

This is a festive arrangement for brass and timpani, with optional soprano descant.  This arrangement includes an introduction and three settings of the tune.  Llanfair is commonly set to the Easter text Christ the Lord is ris'n today and the Ascension text Hail the day that sees him rise.  The organist/pianist can use the standard harmonization of this tune along with every setting.  It is also possible to use a second brass choir to play the first setting as the foundation accompaniment, with the other settings played on top of the first.

Descant Recorder,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1500635

Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by David Burndrett. Baroque. 4 pages. David Burndrett #1076721. Published by David Burndrett (A0.1500635).

This short arrangement of the first movement works well as a concert piece or just for fun!

Choral Choir - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1261381

Composed by W P Rowlands. Arranged by J Farrow. 21st Century,Classical,Praise & Worship,Wedding. Octavo. 8 pages. Jamie Farrow #854446. Published by Jamie Farrow (A0.1261381).

This is an arrangement of the well-known hymn Love Divine (Blaenwern) with a reharmonisation and descant for the final verse. The arrangement was written for a Wedding at Exeter Cathedral on 2nd July 2023 and first performed by the combined choirs of The St Peter's Singers and the Alumni of the University of Exeter Chapel Choir.