SKU: HL.1197970
UPC: 196288135104. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
This witty setting seeks to answer the age-old question, what SHALL we do with that drunken sailor, anyway? Written for a cappella divisi chorus and offering plenty of rhythmic interest plus a big finish, this piece would make a rousing concert closer!
SKU: HL.48022631
ISBN 9780851627632. UPC: 888680662233. 7.25x10.25x0.043 inches.
Nigel Short, founder and director of the choir Tenebrae, adds a jazz flavour to this well-known carol. The result is a serene arrangement with luscious, close harmonies which would be add a reflective moment to your Christmas concert; a sure audience pleaser.
SKU: HL.1224747
UPC: 196288143659. 6.75x10.5x0.052 inches.
If you aren't aware already, Briton Jacob Collier has firmly established himself as the preeminent composer, theorist, improviser, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist of the modern era. Collier's Grammy-winning arrangement of “Moon River” is a thrilling exercise in form and style. A cappella arranger extraordinaire Paul Langford has taken Jacob's iconic arrangement and has meticulously set it to eight-to-twelve vocal parts on the page. While this would be one of the most difficult arrangements your choir could tackle, it would also turn out to be one of the most rewarding!
SKU: HL.288429
7.0x10.5x0.083 inches.
Jubilate Deo by John Hoybye for Double SATB choir.
SKU: HL.48022627
A Rock 'n' Roll style original carol by Christopher Norton, creator of the Microjazz series of instrumental publications, and actor and writer, Nigel Forde. The swing rhythms, vocal effects and catchy melody make this a perfect concert opener which is sure to get the audience members' feet tapping.
SKU: HL.48022636
ISBN 9780851627540. 7.25x10.0x0.043 inches.
A highly effective and poignant setting of the famous memorial text by the young composer Ed Rex. The work is completely homophonic with sumptuous harmonies, perfect for a very special service or memorial service.
SKU: HL.48022659
Excellence makes the not always popular point that excellence is not achieved overnight, nor by accident. The (sometime tongue-twisting) language is very colourful and engaging and, as the final movement of The Same Flame, the music is equally exciting and explosive.
SKU: HL.48022426
SKU: HL.48022635
This comical version of the famous 12 days of Christmas song is a re-working of an arrangement made for Fritz Spiegl and the Spieglers by their former Musical Director, Robert Ordledge. The swing style and jazz harmonies make this the perfect encore of a Christmas concert or a great piece for a Christmas party. Text by Nick Shrimpton.
SKU: HL.48022657
Guts and Grace considers courage and determination as essentially private qualities, mothered by dark necessity, but on occasion needing to step up publicly, especially in the sporting arena, and roar. This movement is intense and charged with emotion and gives opportunity for sections of the choir to shine individually, as well as a beautiful, soaring soprano solo section in the middle.
SKU: HL.48022632
ISBN 9780851627649. 7.25x10.25x0.037 inches.
Another close harmony arrangement of a traditional Christmas melody, with Latin text. The melody, shared by different voice parts, is accompanied by sustained, stirring harmonies in the remaining parts; perfect for a gentle interlude.
SKU: HL.48020675
Jalkanen's works have ethnic drive. This commission from the Kalevala society was premiered at Uspenski Cathedral in October 2007. Duration ca 5 minutes; text in Russian.
