Enjoy a special selection of songs from the greatest female voices of music! Thirty-six classic songs from across the world have been assembled to celebrate the very best in female performance from the 1950s to the present day. Capture the poignant protest blues of Billy Holiday and Nina Simone, the sassy charm of Petula Clark and Nancy Sinatra, the powerful soul of Etta James and Aretha Franklin, the heartbreaking delicacy of The Carpenters or the bombastic performances of Tina Turner and Shirley Bassey. All the songs chosen have been arranged for Piano and Voice with Guitar chords. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

One of the top groups of the 1970s the Carpenters are one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. The smooth melodic lines of this pop hit from 1970 makes it an excellent choice for graduation and other end-of-the-year programs. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.

This Mac Huff arrangement perfectly captures a Carpenters classic. The song has definitely stood the test of time and this setting for younger choirs is ideal for many vocal programs. Available for SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Music played an enormous role in the works of William Shakespeare, while his own sonnets, poems and soliloquies have provided continuing inspiration for many composers through the years. The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection, inspired by the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death in 2016, is an exciting anthology of choral works that are settings of Shakespeare's words. For choirs of all types and abilities, this collection has been edited by David Wordsworth so that all the pieces are fantastic both to sing and hear.The collection features some beautiful settings that have well and truly stood the test of time, such as Thomas Arne's Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind and Henry Leslie's How Sweet The Moonlight Sleeps. More recent settings from 20th century and contemporary composers include Ernest Moeran's Sigh No More, Ladies, Gary Carpenter's Lo, Here, The Gentle Lark and John Tavener's Fear No More and Look In Thy Glass.Not only this, the Shakespeare Choral Collection boasts several works that were specially commissioned, including John Joubert's Be Not Afeard, Richard Sisson's Light Thickens and Pawel Lukaszewki's Weary With Toil, I Haste Me To My Bed. Some pieces have never appeared before in print, such as those by Kevin Olsen, Bernard Hughes and John Gardner. These songs truly are a joy to perform, with some relatively simple arrangements that are purely fun to sing, while some more complex settings that will be thoroughly rewarding for choirs and audiences alike.A total of 26 fantastic works comprise The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection, which would work as a wonderful concert programme on its own, or could provide a wealth of options for choirs looking to expand their repertoire with a range of unique settings. Also included is a fascinating introduction by editor David Wordsworth, and notes describing each piece.Words written by indisputably the greatest writer in the English language can only be matched with music by composers of talent and renown such as these. The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection is an essential anthology of stunning settings of beautiful words which will be performed and enjoyed for many years to come. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

A beautiful and sentimental ballad by consumate crooner and songwriter Burt Bacharach. An immensely popular piece it has been performed and made famous by a multitude of artists such as the Carpenters and more recently Coldplay. This arrangement by Linda Spevacek is for SAB voices and includes a Piano accompaniment

Warm vocal harmonies shimmer above the lush piano accompaniment of this classic Leon Russell song from 1970 most memorably covered by The Carpenters. An excellent choice for concert and vocal jazz groups! Available SeparatelySATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2 tsx tbn syn gtr b drm). Duration: ca. 4:45.

A Capella-This romantic a cappella setting of the Carpenters classic will put everyone in the holiday spirit! Warm harmonies and lush choral textures give this rendition its special appeal.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. Performance time approx. 2:45.

An Old Fashioned Love Song was composed by Paul Williams for the band Three Dog Night whose classic pop-rock sound suited this simple song of love and the emotional power of music. Arranged for SATB choir with Piano Accompaniment. There have been innumerable love songs written about love over the ages none more old fashioned than An Old Fashioned Love Song. An homage to all of those timeless tunes of romance and longing this itself has become a stalwart of the genre. Originally written for The Carpenters Williams was inspired by their unique blend of 'old fashioned love songs'. Arranged herefor SATB choir the subtle harmonies and smooth soulful sound of the catchy chorus will create a performance your choir can be proud of.

Warm vocal harmonies shimmer above the lush piano accompaniment of this classic Leon Russell song from 1970 most memorably covered by The Carpenters. An excellent choice for concert and vocal jazz groups! Available separately:SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2 tsx tbn syn gtr b drm) Duration ca. 4:45.

This uplifting ballad was originally from Mitch Leigh's 1965 musical Man From La Mancha. Alternatively known as The Quest it has become a popular hit as a stand alone song inspiring numerous cover versions.Notable performances of the song include such artists as Diana Ross and The Supremes Andy Williams Elvis Presley Frank Sinatra The Temptations Roberta Flack Shirley Bassey The Carpenters Susan Boyle and many more. The Impossible Dream by musicroom

Here's the romantic Christmas classic by The Carpenters in THE arrangement your choirs will beg to sing. Your holiday listeners will leave with a warm glow! Available: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

The Carpenters had a hit with this haunting ballad in 1971. Steve Zegree has captured the song's original essence in this arrangement which is sure to be a stunning moment in your choral concert. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:33.