The Christmas story in a six-minute seamless medley of well chosen familiar carols_x000D_Instrumentation available (HMC1693A): 3 Tpt 2 Hn 3 Tbn Tba Perc (Timp Tambourine Triangle Wind chimes Sus. Cymbal Antique Cymbal Tenor Drum Snare Drum Bass Drum Wood Block and Crash Cymbal)

What fun to sing this new arrangement of the popular Irish folk song accompanied with a sprightly piano optional flute and hand drum. Your singers will feel as if they are on the Emerald Isle as they perform the happy melody crafted with harmonies and rhythmic vocal lines. Flute and Hand Drum parts are available for download on the Closer Look page. What fun to sing this new arrangement of the popular Irish folk song accompanied with a sprightly piano optional flute and hand drum. Your singers will feel as if they are on the Emerald Isle as they perform the happy melody crafted with harmonies and rhythmic vocal lines. Flute and Hand Drum parts are available for download on the Closer Look page.

for SATB and hand drum. Voice on the Wind sets an inspiring text written by the composer about the empowerment of singing. With a catchy melody imitative scat singing and a driving hand drum accompaniment this piece has all the hallmarks of Quartel's innovative style.

Vocal score-Bob Chilcott's Nidaros Jazz Mass for SATB choir and Piano with optional Bass and Drum Kit.The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a gentle Kyrie funky Gloria ballad-like Sanctus laid-back Benedictus and passionate Agnus Dei this work breathes new life into familiar words perfectly combining the contemporary with the ancient.The stylistic Piano part can be played as written or serve as a guide and an optional Bass and Drum Kit part is available separately for jazz trio accompaniment. Ideal for all mixed-voicechoirs the Nidaros Jazz Mass will make a groovy and soulful addition to any concert programme.This work was originally commissioned in a version for upper voices by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir of Trondheim Norway.

The Swahili text of this African-style original is a joyful celebration of peace with music that will be easily learned and fun to perform! The shakere and hand drum percussion are included in the choral score and may be performedby the singers for a truly festive concert experience! Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 2:20.

For high school and community choirs the text describes beautifully the hopes and longings of those families with near ones in harm's way. In addition to the setting with snare drum and piano accompaniment you can add optional flutes French horns string ensemble and bass drum all according to the performance resources at hand. Duration: ca. 3:45.

Uses: Christmas Epiphany EvangelismScripture: Luke 2:8-18This jubilant “new” spiritual is effervescent with hope and joy and married to the traditional Go Tell It On The Mountain.The effect is electric! The call and response format juxtaposes a tenor solo with a rhythmic reply from the choir. The optional hand drum adds character and the vocal parts are easily achieved. Great world music“vibe!” Optional hand drum part included. Duration: ca. 1:42.

Judith Clurman Choral Series-Sally Lamb McCune has arranged three timeless American folk songs for mixed Choir Piano Snare Drum Piccolo and optional Strings. This can be performed as a set: Simple Gifts; When Johnny Comes Marching Home; GetOff the Track; or each piece can be sung individually. Historical notes included from the arranger offer a solid beginning for further study for you and your singers.

from Scottish Folksong Suite-Recorder drum and guitar (or piano) give this traditional Scottish folksong special appeal. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00. Also in this set from this year are The Flowers o' the Forest (#08743219 SATB) and Bonnie Maryof Argyle (#08743218 TTBB a cappella). Also available in this set are three songs published in 2001: The Road to the Isles (#08703321 SATB) Robin Adair (#08703322 SATB a cappella) Rothsayo (08703323 SSA).

Pavane Publishing is pleased to launch a new choral series under the care of Jennaya Robison. Dr. Robison of Luther College fame is a rising star as a clinician and now an arranger. Her setting of Down to the River unites another American classic of the same genre Bring Me Little Water Sylvie. A simple hand drum and hand-clapping provide the percussion. Strong a cappella writing completes this fine arrangement.

An Outrage is an enticing piece of music composed by Nico Muhly and has been scored for SATB Drones and Drum.It's galloping melodic lines slip out of the percussive writing as if by centrifugal force holding a sense of outrage at bay.Nico Muhly has composed a wide scope of work for ensembles soloists and organizations including the American Symphony Orchestra New York City Ballet The Royal Ballet and artist Conrad Shawcross to name a few. Muhly has also lent his skills as performer arranger and conductor to the likes of Usher and Björk.

Get the party started on your stage tonight with the irresistible #1 song by American electro duo LMFAO. From the opening fist-pumping drum groove to the riveting synth chords and powerful vocals this mega-hit is unstoppable! Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn 1 syn 2 gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:40.

Composed for the Eucharist of Christmas Night 2004 at the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary Rochester in the year of the 1400th anniversary of the cathedral's foundation.Missa Carolae wascommissioned for Rochester Cathedral and first performed there on 24 December 2004 by the Rochester Cathedral Choirs directed by Roger Sayer.Missa Carolæ was written for the 1400th anniversary of Rochester Cathedral thesecond oldest cathedral in England. Performances there begin with a ceremonial procession that follows the movement of a boy chorister accompanied by pipe and drum from the High Altar to a large crib placed in the Nave gathering the choirs (singing from different parts of the cathedral) and principal clergy in the course of the procession. The work though not literally for dancing is intended to invoke a dance-like spirit which is true to theorigin of the carol as a simple dance form. The choir parts should be very well known so that the singers can sing with the whole of their bodies and not just their voices. It is suitable for liturgical or concert use.

Drawing together two composers long associated with contemporary vocal music Sun Moon Sea and Stars presents eight original and exciting pieces by Bob Chilcott and Jussi Chydenius. Setting celebrated American and English poetry as well as specially-written texts by Chilcott this collection examines themes of nature the elements eternity and love. The timeless character of the words is explored through a wide range of popular musical styles including rock grooves reflective ballads and exuberant encores. With a cappella and accompanied pieces optional bass and drum kit parts and a variety of SATB textures Sun Moon Sea and Stars provides an array of compelling concert material for today's audiences.