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Act I Opening-Here is the rousing opening of Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim recently adapted into a spectacular Disney film. A fantastic feature for pop show and concert choirs to open an evening of Broadway and movie music.

from A Little Night Music-Written for A Little Night Music but now an iconic part of our cultural fabric this beautiful arrangement of Stephen Sondheim's memorable song Send In The Clowns is simply breathtaking in its subtle textures and rich harmonies.

For a moderately advanced choir from Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim. This spirited arrangement is a fun addition for your school choir repertoire!

A percussive piano theme underscores this haunting opening number from what many consider to be Sondheim's greatest musical score. An ominous chorus invites listeners to “attend the tale of Sweeney Todd” as they singthe textured lines and ear-gripping sonorities of this theatrical classic. A spine-tingling blood-curdling thriller for mixed choirs! Available separately: SATB SAB Instrumental score and parts (fl 1-2 cl [ob] bcl tpt 1-2 tbn [hn] btbn [tba] pno b syn perc 1-2) ShowTrax CD.

La musique de point de repère de Leonard Bernstein Broadway musical West Side Story est devenu un élément important de notre patrimoine musical. Avec des paroles de Stephen Sondheim, ces deux chansons créer une vitrine puissante pour chorales dans les écoles et les collectivités. A / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano (Ou Instruments)

One Hand One Heart is a duet from the hit musical West Side Story. It is sung by the two main protagonists Maria and Tony as they dream about their wedding and their life together. It is a bittersweet song as it marks the sole moment of happiness for the couple before reality returns and fear and violence are restored. West Side Story is possibly the most famous musical ever. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet it is set in 1950s New York City and chronicles the life love and losses of two rival gangs. Written in 1957 with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by StephenSondheim the original setting was highly topical as gang violence was rife at the time but it is often seen as a metaphor for many areas of conflict - one of the reasons the production has remained popular to this day.

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)