SKU: A0.1494737

Ombra Mai Fù - G. F. Handel - for SATB Choir with Organ Accompaniment (With Chords)

Explore the elegance of Handel’s Ombra mai fù with this SATB choir arrangement by L. Müller, complete with organ accompaniment and added chords. The lush harmonies of this arrangement, paired with the majestic sound of the organ, offer a new dimension to this beloved Baroque aria. This edition is ideal for choirs seeking a beautiful, historically rich piece for performances in both sacred and secular settings. The inclusion of chords adds flexibility for various performance scenarios, making it an invaluable addition to your choral library.

SKU: A0.1310202

Hey! Do you want to learn how to sing Schubert's Ave Maria for the SATB choir? It's your lucky day! 🎵

Schubert Ave Maria • SATB (soprano • alto • tenor • bass) choir sheet music with easy piano accompaniment

About the song

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert, composed in 1825, is one of his most famous pieces. It's often associated with the Catholic prayer, but it's actually based on a work by the Scottish poet Walter Scott.

Originally part of Ellens Gesang III, this gentle, melancholic melody with Latin lyrics invoking the Virgin Mary has been adapted for various instruments and choirs.

Schubert didn't anticipate it becoming widely known as Ave Maria; the original title was Ellens Gesang III: Hymn to the Virgin.

This beautiful composition is performed in various settings and continues to inspire listeners, showcasing Schubert's brilliance as a composer.

SKU: A0.850396

Silent Night, by Franz Gruber, arranged by Tim Crooks for SATB choir (or just melody) with Piano / String Ensemble.

This traditional German Christmas carol dates from the 19th Century and has received many settings over the years. It can be performed a cappella, or with piano / string ensemble accompaniment. 

This download is the SATB / piano score, with the melody top line included as a separate page. This makes the arrangement suitable for primary / elementary school choirs as the top line can be performed alone with piano.

The SATB choir part, and the compatible string ensemble parts are available as separate downloads.

About the arranger

Tim Crooks trained as a violinist and violist, working professionally in Manchester (UK) for many years. He was a founding member of the Manchester String Quartet and scored many arrangements for the group's recordings. Tim now orchestrates and conducts, working with orchestras including Manchester Camerata, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia.

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SKU: A0.763237

A perfect choral accompaniment to The Last Post, this iconic American hymn Blessed Assurance is scored for SATB choir and trumpet in Bb. The concertato style arrangement provides a dignified and fitting musical setting in counterpoint with The Last Post. (Verse three can be heard on the digital audio clip). The choral parts are not difficult and the combination of these two classic tunes evokes a powerful emotional response, especially in the second verse ('visions of rapture now burst on my sight') where the soprano part takes on a descant-like role. This musical arrangement is well suited to both sacred and secular occasions where a memorial musical component is required. Ideal for college, community and church choirs and excellent repertoire choice for an SATB Honor choir. Perfect repertoire for Veteran's Day, Armistice Day and similar commemorative occasions.

SKU: A0.1255595

Here’s a new arrangement of that ever-popular American folksong Shenandoah.  The original song probably has its origins among the French Canadians who traded with Native Americans around the Great Lakes during the sixteenth century. These traders exchanged weapons and tools for animal furs, especially beaver pelts. Paddling their canoes along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers the traders were well-known for their singing. However, as most of the traders were illiterate, the songs were never written down and went through numerous changes over the years and centuries. 
 
In most versions of the song, the lyrics tell of a seafarer, possibly a canoeing fur-trader, who was in love with the daughter of Shenandoah, a Native American Chief who lived in what is now the state of Virginia. John Shenandoah was a real person: evidently an individual of commanding presence who lived for over a hundred years.  

Shenandoah became one of the most popular capstan shanties, a slow song which set a manageable pace for the crew in a heavy and lengthy task. Most versions of the song have a similar couplet at the end of each verse. In some transcriptions, the melody is written out entirely in 4/4 time; others use triple time and some arrangements use a mixture of both. In this version, the lyrics have been selected from different versions of the song. 

This SATB arrangement for choir and piano is within easy technical reach of most amateur choirs. The top soprano note is G just above the treble staff. The highest alto note is the C above middle C and the tenor and bass parts fall well within the usual choral range. Each section of the choir takes the melody at some point. With a running time of 04:00 this piece is enjoyable to sing and hear. It’s an essential addition to your choir’s repertoire.