Par WOOLRICH JOHN. Spring in Winter by John Woolrich for SATB was commissioned for the expansive acoustic of King's College, Cambridge. Taking an extract from Christopher Smart's Hymn 32: The Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, this short yet effective setting was first performed by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge at the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 2001, and has subsequently been adopted into their repertoire./ Feuillet / Choeur

Daniel Elder's Fresh and Fearless is a special and unusual take on the idea of spring. The driving Piano part captures the energy and wonder of the new beginnings of the season. Excellent Vocal writing that is simple in its construction but complex in its sound. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Sing Pop A Cappella is a collection of a cappella arrangements of fantastic pop songs old and new, by renowned teacher, singer and director Gitika Partington. Her arrangements are used by choirs across the UK, and she emphasises that being able to read music is not necessary. Rewarding and enjoyable, Book Three continues her project to bring people together through the power of song.What's great about Gitika Partington's Sing Pop A Cappella series is how she understands that to make great music or to sing a great song, it's not necessary to be able to sight-read. It may be useful, but she has learned that there are other ways to communicate music, namely through ear training, repetition and gesture. Her arrangements, five of which appear in this book, have enabled youth and community choirs to spring up across the country, making singing truly and universally accessible. Included in this book are wonderfully rich a cappella arrangements of Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers, Black Is The Colour Of My True Love's Hair, Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up, Adele's Rolling In The Deep and a huge favourite, Sway (Quien Sera). Vocal scores for these innovative and enjoyable arrangements are included in standard notation, although Partington recommends learning by ear as something equally beneficial. To aid with this, the accompanying download card includes five tracks of audio for each song. One features a full performance demonstration while the other four each focus on either soprano, alto, tenor or bass. The easy download of these tracks makes learning efficient and fun, as you are able to listen wherever you are.The great thing about a cappella singing is that it can be done anywhere, with limited resources, with members who don't necessarily have any musical training. Partington has created a book that can be used by a cappella choirs who love pop music that sounds great and will thrill audiences. Sing Pop A Cappella is not just a songbook, though, it also includes an extensive introduction by Partington, as well as performance tips for each song and information on voice care and learning the tunes. It's a personal book for Partington, who is passionate about the power of music to bring people together, and enthusiastic about getting people who wouldn't believe they had the confidence or ability, to sing pop!Sing Pop A Cappella is a brilliant book for choirs of any type or size who would enjoy singing five incredible pop tunes without accompaniment. The fantastic sound of a group of people singing a well-known song in a completely new and interesting way is something that Gitika Partington knows well, and something that she wants to impart to groups across the country. Songs like this were made to be sung, so pick up Book Three and Sing Pop A Cappella! / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Now available for younger voices, this Irving Berlin tune is a classic of jazz swing style. This long-time favorite will bring a smile to your face and put a spring in your step! / Voix Mixtes

A durable hymn classic has been creatively set to the lovely 'Beach Spring' tune, giving fresh new meaning to the words. With a distinctive Americana touch, Philip Kern masterfully weaves vocals with piano to craft a satisfying and highly creative new anthem. / Choeur (SATB)

Par BULLEN RICHARD. As well as traditional genres, Richard Bullen 's music embraces several contemporary ones including video and electronics, and shows a keen interest in location both in its formal possibilities and in its genius loci - its spirit of place. A five-minute stand-alone piece for SATB chorus, The Seven Arches was written for a site-specific project at the Dartington International Summer School: an invocation of the rich cultural and mythic past of the celebrated gardens. In poet Steve Willey 's multi-layered text the remaining seven arches of the medieval courtyard become metaphors for this continuing presence. Bold arched melodiesspringing from resilient, purposeful chords likewise animate the music, a sonic tableau of the sites/sights and sounds of history. The premiere performance was conducted by David Lardi with the Finchley Chamber Choir./ Feuillet / SATB a Cappella

Magnifiques chorals arrangements de classiques préférés, sélectionnés et édité par Ralph Allwood. Comprend des oeuvres de Schubert, Grieg, Delius, Puccini et Barber. / Voix / Partition

Par KINZLER BURKHARD. Gattungen: Motetten - Reihen bei Carus: carus crossover, Zeitgenössische Chormusik - / Mottet / Répertoire / Choeur Mixte