SKU: HL.1197742

UPC: 196288134732. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Here is something truly different - Brent Wells' new arrangement of the Chinese folk song Ao bao Xiang Hui, “Let Us Meet at the Aobao.” The arrangement begins with a brief choral introduction, where the Erhu (violin) presents the melody of the folk song, complete with traditional ornamentation. The tenor and bass verse recounts the story of a young man who goes to the aobao, only to find that his true love is not there. The sopranos and altos answer, giving voice to her reassuring words: “If you wait patiently, I will run to your side.” Finally, they find one another - and under the clear moonlit sky, sing together. Your singers will enjoy the challenge of a different language, presented in the setting of a charming love story. High school, college, and festival choirs will savor learning and performing this unusual piece.

SKU: PR.312416820

UPC: 680160050376. 8.5 x 11 inches.

Chen Yi’s most performed and most beloved choral music is a series of 10 Chinese folk songs adapted for S.A.T.B. Chorus (published in 3 volumes: 312-41731, 312-41732, 312-41733). This special version is a setting of the familiar collection, adapted for children’s chorus and strings.
Remembering when I studied composition in the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, I learned to sing hundreds of Chinese folk songs collected from more than twenty provinces and fifty ethnic groups, and went to countryside to collect original folk music every year.  I got to know that the folk songs are a mirror of people’s daily lives, their thoughts and sentiments, local customs and manners.  They are sung in regional dialects and use the idioms of everyday speech with their particular intonations, accents and cadences.  This correlation between speech and music distinguishes folk songs of one region from another.  I learned all songs by heart and sang them back in the exams every week.  They melted in my blood and became my natural music language.  The more I walk into the music life,the more I treasure the rich culture I have learned from my homeland. When I became the Composer-in-Residence of Chanticleer and was invited to write the first work for its concert program, as well as another version for its Singing-In-The-Schools program, I decided to introduce A Set of Chinese Folk Songs to my American audiences, and add a new flavor to Chanticleer’srich repertoire.  The work includes ten folk songs, taken from eight provinces (Anhui, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Shanxi, Taiwan, Sinkiang, Jiangsu and Guizhou) and five ethnic groups (Han, Hasake, Uighur, Miao and Yi).  I arranged them for choirs (men’s or children’s chorus) with various combinations in voices, to be sung mostly in Chinese, some in English.   From the mysterious mountain songs originally sung in the open air with high and long notes that can carry over great distances, the sweet and delicate melodies of young love compared with nature, the humorous antiphony by little children, and the lively dancing tune by villagers, you may get an idea of various music styles in Chinese folk songs according to geographic, ethnic and linguistic differences, and appreciate the beauty of the Chinese folk music.  The pure choir sound and the sophisticated singing by Chanticleer, in terms of pitches, language and musical expressions, really attract and inspire me to create some more new works in the years to come.  In thisedition of A Set of Chinese Folk Songs for standard SATB mixed choir (with piano rehearsal score), I divided these ten songs into three volumes.  They are Fengyang Song, The Flowing Stream, Guessing, Thinking of My Darling, Mayila, Jasmine Flower, Riding on a Mule, Awariguli, Diu Diu Deng, andMountain Song and Dancing Tune.—Chen Yi.

SKU: HL.338907

UPC: 840126914290. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.

Jack Halloran's arrangement of this Stephen Foster favorite has become a classic, performed by choirs from Chanticleer to the best university chorales in the world. This revoicing opens the door for high school and smaller choirs to enjoy it. A great festival piece and American standard. Easy level.

SKU: HL.1428120

UPC: 196288202264.

“Oh, It's Gonna Be A Mighty Day” is a new spiritual arrangement with distinctive harmonies, a striking piano accompaniment, and breathtaking vocal lines. The arranger's exceptional skill shines through, ensuring each vocal line remains engaging while paying homage to the soulful roots of the Black American folk-tune. If you're on the lookout for a fresh rendition of a lesser-known spiritual, look no further. Elevate your next choral performance with this perfect addition to your repertoire!

SKU: HL.1424346

UPC: 196288200628. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.

Timothy Sharp's arrangement of the folk tune “I Don't Need No Man” ingeniously employs vocal percussion to emulate the sensation of a speeding train on its tracks. Using dynamic sounds like “chika-chika,” “mama-mama,” “papa-papa,” and “sita-sita,” it cleverly replicates the rhythmic intensity of a fast-moving locomotive. This piece offers an exhilarating concert experience, perfect for school and collegiate choirs seeking an engaging and vibrant performance.

SKU: HL.1311464

UPC: 196288177388. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

According to world-renowned composer and arranger Cedric Dent, his version of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” was originally conceived as a piece for a vocal quartet where vocal jazz meets the traditional choral style (think of the Manhattan Transfer singing an anthem in the traditional choral style). It has since been performed primarily by traditional choral ensembles. The title of the piece, from a familiar nursery rhyme song, ties in with the message of the Advent season: a celebration of the birth of the Messiah - the Lamb of God! Cedric Dent's choral writing is truly impressive, and your choirs will enjoy learning and performing this incredible work.

SKU: HL.319772

UPC: 888680972745. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.

This is an African folk song full of joy and expectation. A great concert opener, it could also be sung as a processional.