Songs of Wartime contains three varied songs associated with the First World War skilfully arranged by Alexander L’Estrange. A rousing march (It’s a Long Way to Tipperary) a hopeful ballad (Keep the Home Fires Burning) and a wistfully romantic song (If You were the Only Girl in the World) offer glimpses into the hearts and minds of those who lived during the ‘Great War’ – and are testimony to the powerful role of music in times of trouble. The Choral Basics series has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginnerchoirs. Perfect for singers of all ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

La poésie sur laquelle se fonde cette composition est la Ballade de la vie extérieure ( la Ballade des Äusseren Lebens ) sous la plume de l'auteur viennois Hugo von Hofmansthal ( 1874-1929 ) . Il est connu pour , entre autres choses , son livrets pour les oeuvres de Richard Strauss ( Der Rosenkavalier , Ariadne auf Naxos , Elektra ) et en tant que fondateur du Festival de Salzbourg . Von Hofmansthal était l'un des derniers des symbolistes allemands . Au centre de ce mouvement littéraire a été l'unification des mondes internes et externes . La recherche du sens est une pierre angulaire de ce mouvement fin-de- siècle .Dans la Ballade des Äusseren Lebens ( Ballad of Life externe ) , le non-sens de l'existence est exprimée en limitant , métaphores d'une oppression ambiance qui se reflète dans la musique . En fin de compte , l'homme est capable d'établir l'ordre de paraître le chaos . Le poète exprime puissamment dans une ligne non - rimes de poésie :'Et pourtant , celui qui dit ' soir ', dit beaucoup ,Un mot , dont la profondeur et le débit de la douleur '.Cette composition suit la structure globale de la ballade , qui est écrit en rimes trois lignes rima - verrouillage terza .L' oeuvre chorale peut être effectuée par un choeur de chambre , mais aussi par un ensemble beaucoup plus vaste. Les pièces sont principalement à quatre voix (SATB) , mais il ya aussi six parties ( SAATBB ) . Un accord est prévu pour huit voix .Le compositeur a mené ce travail à sa première , à ouvrir en 2013 Choral International Biennale de Aachen . Le choeur était composé de quatre choeurs de chambre : Aachen Youth Choir , Carmina Mundi , Aachen Chamber Choir et Aachen Madrigal Choir / Choeur Mixte

Songs of Wartime contains three varied songs associated with the First World War skilfully arranged by Alexander L’Estrange. A rousing march (It’s a Long Way to Tipperary) a hopeful ballad (Keep the Home Fires Burning) and a wistfully romantic song (If You were the Only Girl in the World) offer glimpses into the hearts and minds of those who lived during the ‘Great War’ – and are testimony to the powerful role of music in times of trouble. The Choral Basics series has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect forsingers of all ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

Discovery Level 2-Let every voice be heard with this original ballad that shows the power that our combined voices can achieve! Opening with an optional solo and a simple message the song gradually builds to a fully harmonized refrain. Anexcellent selection for younger choirs as a concert closer or mass choir finale. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Medium: Octavo-On 20th November 2015 Adele's third studio album 25 was released to great critical acclaim. The lead single Hello debuted at number one in many countries around the world and the song's music video became the fastest to hit one billion views on YouTube. Arranged by Mac Huff for SATB choir this soulful ballad evokes themes of nostalgia and reflection for a wonderful choral showcase for choirs of all ages and levels.

Novello New Choral Series- La Ballade de Jésus Christ is an arrangement of a French carol from the seventeeth century or earlier. The tune is well known as the hymn Let all mortal flesh keep silence from The English Hymnal and this arrangement was commissioned in 2007 by the Oxford choir Sospiri for their CD of Christmas music Videte Miraculum. The text a miniature morality tale has a simple almost childlike quality to it and this is reflected in the shimmering harmonies and soft fleeting dissonances presenting the story as a bitter-sweet fairy tale.The Novello New Choral Series is an inspiring selection of new works from a range ofcontemporary composers offering pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Born in 1963 John Duggan was a chorister at Westminster Cathedral and studied music at Oxford. Whilst still a boy he dreamed of writing in the choral tradition of Victoria Tallis and Palestrina. His vocal music has delighted both singers and audiences across Europe and the USA. He has written for a number of choirs including Commotio Westminster Cathedral Choir the Hildegard Choir and Sospiri and has received commissions from the Edington Music Festival Crossover Intergenerational Dance Group Oxford Youth Dance and The Oxford-Grenoble Association. He composers regularly for film and dance and performs as a singerand choral director whilst working as a recording engineer and producer.

One Directions' Niall Horan has burst onto the scene as a solo artist with this beautiful tender ballad. This arrangement captures the simple acoustic style of the original song in a concert-pop style that is perfect for show choirs and concert choirs.

This power ballad from the Tony Winning Musical Dear Evan Hansen has a hint of folk a hint pop and a ton of heart. Sung as a duet in the show here it fits the choir setting perfectly. A wonderful ballad for your show or concert.

Ballad On Danish Folk Legends-With ?Elverskud? (?The Erl-Kings Daughter?) Gade presented his second ?secular cantata for soloists choir and orchestra? the first having been his successful ?Comala? Op. 12 (1845/46). The genre was quite popular among his contemporaries. This time Gade planned to base the work on the text of a folk song. Originally he had approached Hans Christian Andersen for a text but a collaboration did not materialize. The text Gade ultimately chose for his music was that of a ballad most likely penned by Emil Erslev and Gade himself. A German translation by Edmund Lobedanz was added at a later time.The composition started in 1851 and finished in March of 1854 soon became aninternational success and one of Gade?s most-performed works. In 1864 the composer made a number of changes to the instrumentation. While the new version was subsequently used for all performances conducted by Gade the changes were never incorporated into the printed edition of the score. This edition is the first to present this 1864 version.

from the film Spectre-Sam Smith's recording of the theme from the James Bond film Spectre is an epic ballad with a slow buildup to a magnificent payoff at the chorus. A fantastic showcase for choirs of all levels and voicings!

From American singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat's fifth studio album Gypsy Heart this compelling ballad sends a message of positive self-worth to girls and women of all ages. A powerful affirming selection for SSA and 2-part treble choirs!

from Walt Disney Pictures' Tangled-Nominated for an Academy Award this ballad from the Disney animated film Tangled is simply gorgeous! Choirs of all levels will want to perform this lovely song with music by Alan Menken lyrics by Glenn Slater andwonderfully performed in the film by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.

Medley Discovery Level 2-A follow up to the popular Red River Dances and Appalachian Dances this folk setting from the Ozark Mountains is a colorful and creative showcase for young choirs! From the opening ballad it moves into rollicking dance tunes that will challenge your singers' diction and are super fun to rehearse and perform! Includes Barbara Allen; Arkansas Traveler; Risseldy Rosseldy. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.

from The Color Purple-Here is a gospel-flavored ballad from the award-winning Broadway musical The Color Purple that sings of the redemptive power of love. The uplifting lyrics sing of joy hope tears tenderness - indeed the full range of emotion that connects us all as human beings. Ideal for graduation pop and show choirs and many other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (gtr b syn dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.