Ukranian Folksong-This unaccompanied advanced work for divisi mixed chorus is a traditional Ukrainian folksong arranged by J. David Moore. A detailed pronunciation guide follows.English translation:1. I would take a bandura tune it and play so that the voice of the song soared to the heavens.2. Over the plains and forests and the fields of flowers hey let our song fly into the far reaches of the world.3. Our song would fly the dream of my childhood and where there is a mistrust would carry a new call of life.4. Our song would fly hey this beautiful cherry blossom sweet as a dream burning as the flame.5. And where it would touch with the very edges of its wings there joy would flow into saddened hearts.Bandura is a Ukrainian national instrument: a cross between a lute and a harp with between 20 and 65 strings.

Brahms' sweetly sad piece likening the autumn of life to the autumn of the year edited by Ray Robinson for the Choral Tradition Series a cappella for medium-advanced secondary level

Have you ever experienced a fragrance perhaps after a rainstorm when the scents took you back to your childhood? Michael Atwood has set the poem by Emily BrontÙ that recalls such times. He paints the words and phrases in his musical setting with care and beauty. Twenty-first century harmonies and close clusters stimulate the senses. Medium to difficult a lovely piece for advanced high school community and college choirs.

A fairly advanced piece from 'Four English Lyrics' quick and agile words by Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822). Also available:Childhood Dreams: (HMC1125)Oft In The Stilly Night: (HMC1113)Weep You No More: (HMC1124)

Utilizing unison lines in an easy Beatles Groove this is a wonderful vocal jazz setting for intermediate to early advanced vocal jazz choirs. Young scat singers will be able to feel the chord changes in this familiar song while piano players will have room to stretch out over these more standard changes.

A moderately advanced piece for an adult choir suitable for a festival or concert

Psalm 121 is commonly known as 'I will lift up mine eyes...' This arrangement by Diane Bish is from the Symphony of Psalms collection and is best suited for a medium advanced level of vocal ability due to the tessitura it definitely soars.

An advanced work for a Protestant choirWords by Henry W. Baker based on Psalms 148 & 150 Music setting by Paul Sjolund based on Laudate Dominum by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry 1897

Par WIDOR CHARLES-MARIE. Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) composed this Mass, Op. 36 in 1878 for the St Sulpice church in Paris. The initial two choirs for which it was composed were comprised of around 200 and 40 voices, while the score for this version is for a choir of baritones and an SATB choir. The Organ part requires an advanced-level of ability as it contains some difficult parts. Divided into five sections, the entire work has been transposed one half step lower ‘ to avoid the awkward key of F sharp major'. These sections are: 1. Kyrie (Moderato & F# minor) 2. Gloria (Vivace & Lento, D major 3. Sanctus (Con brio, A major) 4. Benedictus ( Piú lento, A major) 5. Agnus Dei (Moderato, F# major) This really delicate and emotive Mass, Op. 36 is a piece that stands out by its majesty. Charles-Marie Widor was a great organist who did not only focus on Organ composition. From orchestra pieces to chamber music, he wrote various different compositions, including 10 symphonies for Organ, some Operas, and some Piano Concerti./ Répertoire / 2 Barytons, SATB, Orgue Acc (Duet)

Here's the traditional French carol like you've never heard it before! Set in a fast swing tempo with tasty jazz harmonies this arrangement is challenging but a showstopper for more advanced jazz and pop groups. Availableseparately: SATB SAB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (tpt 1-2 asx tsx tbn 1-2 bsx pno jazz gtr ac bass dm) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:55.

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) composed this Mass Op. 36 in 1878 for the St Sulpice church in Paris. The initial two choirs for which it was composed were comprised of around 200 and 40 voices while the score for this version is for a choir of baritones and an SATB choir. The Organ part requires an advanced-level of ability as it contains some difficult parts. Divided into five sections the entire work has been transposed one half step lower ‘to avoid the awkward key of F sharp major’. These sections are:  1. Kyrie (Moderato – F# minor) 2. Gloria (Vivace – Lento D major 3.Sanctus (Con brio A major) 4. Benedictus ( Piú lento A major) 5. Agnus Dei (Moderato F# major) This really delicate and emotive Mass Op. 36 is a piece that stands out by its majesty. Charles-Marie Widor was a great organist who did not only focus on Organ composition. From orchestra pieces to chamber music he wrote various different compositions including 10 symphonies for Organ some Operas and some Piano Concerti.

from Company-From the 1970 Broadway musical Company by Stephen Sondheim this is the Act II “summing up” number sung by the character Robert who finally learns that “alone is alone not alive.” Set over achaconne-like ostinato accompaniment the melody builds from an introspective solo line into full-voiced and dramatic choral harmonies. A sophisticated setting for advanced choirs.

Pour Mezzo Soprano Ou Contralto-Born in Laval Françoise Semellaz studied in Le Mans and Paris before embarking on a successful teaching career. Currently a professor at the Lille Conservatoire she devotes herself to classical singing. As a vocalist herself this compilation of Decouvrir L'Opera Français is well-informed. Containing airs for Mezzo-Sopranos and Contraltos the accompaniment is helpfully recorded on the CD included. Airs include those by Boiëldieu Delibes Gounod Massenet Offenbach Saint-Saëns and Thomas. With a detailed preface and wide selection of Airs Semellaz's Decouvrir L'OperaFrançais is essential to all aspiring advanced Mezzo-Sopranos and Contraltos.

Par JOHNSON CRAIG HELLA. Perhaps one of the most important major works of our time. The Chicago Tribune wrote: Moving among styles ranging from Lutheran hymnody to blues to Broadway, this modern-day Passion will move many listeners to tears even as it reaches beyond tragedy to peace, understanding and forgiveness. For the advanced choir looking to make an impact on students and community this is worth every bit of effort it requires./ Répertoire / SATB

Oh how beautiful this finely crafted octavo! A gorgeous text is portrayed through lush sounds and textures from rich broad chords to tight jazz harmonies. For SATB voices with alto divisi “Oh How Beautiful This FinelyWoven Earth” is a fabulous showpiece for advanced high school through adult choirs or vocal jazz ensembles.