A Red, Red Rose Satb A Cappella - English

A beautiful Sacred Choral Anthem for Mixed Voices a cappella with text taken from John 1:1-3.

Composé de seulement deux phrases, ce chef-d'oeuvre Henry Mancini / Johnny Mercer a remporté l'Oscar de la meilleure chanson originale quand il a été présenté dans le film du même nom. Groupes de jazz vocal seront savourer ce traitement succulent. / Choeur SATB A Cappella

In their travels, the King's Singers have amassed a wonderful collection of songs from countries around the world that they regularly visit. Featured on their album, Postcards, here are several of their favorites. Bon voyage! Includes: Arirang (Korea), Pokarekare Ana (New Zealand), The Oak and the Ash (England), Botany Bay (Australia), Es dunkelt schon in der Heide (Germany), O My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose (Scotland), El Vito (Andalusia), Little David, Play on Your Harp (America). / Choeur Mixte SATBBB A Cappella

Denmark Revisited - Danish choral works for mixed voices a cappella.The University Choir Lille MUKO and soprano Else Torp conducted by Jesper Grove Jørgensen.For many years now there has been a broad international interest in performing Danish choral works not least from the 20th century but often the Danish lyrics have been a hindrance in realising this goal outside Denmark. With this in mind we have thought it important to make Danish choral music more available through the release of selected works in which the Danish text is translated into English. With the present choice we have endeavoured to present works which fullydemonstrate the wide range and originality of Danish choral music: the particular lyrical Danish tone of Svend S. Schultz and Jørgen Jersild; the original simplicity of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen; the characteristically Danish late romanticism of P.E. Lange-Müller and Rued Langgaard; and the music of composers with their own particular musical idiom such as Vagn Holmboe Bernhard Lewkovitch and Bo Holten. We have also tried to choose works with lyrics by writers that are specifically Danish in origin including Hans Christian Andersen Johannes V. Jensen and Tove Ditlevsen. We hope that this release will help to spread knowledge and understanding of Danish choral music outside Denmark.(Jesper Grove Jørgensen)ContentP. E. Lange-Müller: 3 Madonna SongsRued Langgaard: 3 Rosengaard SongsSvend S. Schultz: Denmark RevisitedVagn Holmboe: Songs Towards the Deep of Spring op. 85Jørgen Jersild: Three Danish Love SongsBernhard Lewkovitch: 3 Motets op. 11Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen: 6 Simple Danish SongsBo Holten: Rain and Rush and Rosebush

Bob Chilcott's Song Of The Crib for unaccompanied SATB choir.A setting of a specially written text by Charles Bennett this gentle lullaby reflects on the role of the animals and angels in the nativity compelling us to follow their lead and create our own Christmas scene wherever we are.Chilcott's Choral writing is characteristically warm and lush with some divisi and the singable melodies are shared between the parts. Song Of The Crib features on the Naxos CD of Bob Chilcott's Christmas music The Rose In The Middle Of Winter.

Under the heading OLDE CAROLS NEW the director of the Baylor Choir Donald Bailey has arranged 3 new settings of 3 “old” carols: I Saw Three Ships; Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming; Lullalay Thou Little Tiny Child. Withrich vocal textures in an a cappella setting brimming with delicate suspensions and resolutions Donald Bailey brings an elegant caress to each Christmas song. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

Rosephanye Powell exploded onto the choral market scene with The Word Was God and has had a following ever since. This a cappella setting uses divided vocal parts and a rhythmic playfulness that captures a fresh spirit. Her gift is to create music that sounds complex but is solid for the singers to grasp. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

A new creation from Rosephanye Powell this large-scale choral work infuses the imagination of singer and listener alike to the great mystery and great joy that is the Trinity--Father Son and Holy Spirit.

A profound and striking setting of a text by Christina Rosetti this work reflects upon the moment just before sleep offering both challenge and reward to mixed ensembles with multi-layered contemporary harmonies and dramaticdynamic contrasts. Available separately: SATB div. a cappella. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Behold the Day of Judgment-Four Prayers from the High Holyday Liturgy.I. Hayom Harat Olam (11908)II. Ayl Melech Yoshayv (11909)III. Uv'shofar Gadol (11910)IV. Avinu Malkaynu Chanayno (11911)Hinay Yom Hadin (Behold The Day Of Judgement) is a suite of four choruses comprising settings of some of the most important prayers of the Jewish High Holyday Liturgy. These may be performed together or seperately in concert or if desired at the appropriate Service in a Temple or Synagogue.The holy season of the Jewish religious calender is unique because it does not celebrate a historical event nor any particular famous personage but is set aside as a period ofself-examination and re-evaluation for each individual believer. Legend tells on Rosh Hashana (the New Year) God opens the books which record all men's deeds and for ten days examines the course of every man's life during the past year. On Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) the books are closed and each man's fate is sealed until the next year. This allegorical vision should inspire every individual to scrutinize his life and resolve to better himself. The Jew firmly believes that God wants the repentance of the sinner so that he may live; therefore he believes that by penitence prayer and good deeds God's judgement can be swayed in his favour and he be inscribed in 'the book of life.'The four prayers were commissioned by Hazzan Samuel Rosenbaum and the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El Rochester New York.Ayl Melech Yoshayv is for SATB choir a cappella with Tenor soloist.

Commissioned by the National AGO Rosephanye created THE CRY OF JEREMIAH for choir organ and orchestra. The 4 movement work has been a tremendous success also available with a reduced percussion accompaniment. This is the dynamic opening movement which demands our attention from start to finish. A great anthem for church or concert.

Denmark Revisited - Danish choral works for mixed voices a cappella.Edited by Jakob Faurholt and Jesper Grove Jørgensen. Transl. by Edward Broadbridge and Mikael Gjesing. The present release contains a number of Danish choral works with Danish lyrics translated into English. For many years now there has been a broad international interest in performing Danish choral works not least from the 20th century but often the Danish lyrics have been a hindrance in realising this goal outside Denmark. With this in mind we have thought it important to make Danish choral music more available through the release of selected works in which the Danishtext is translated into English. With the present choice we have endeavoured to present works which fully demonstrate the wide range and originality of Danish choral music: the particular lyrical Danish tone of Svend S. Schultz and Jørgen Jersild; the original simplicity of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen; the characteristically Danish late romanticism of P.E. Lange-Müller and Rued Langgaard; and the music of composers with their own particular musical idiom such as Vagn Holmboe Bernhard Lewkovitch and Bo Holten. We have also tried to choose works with lyrics by writers that are specifically Danish in origin including Hans Christian Andersen Johannes V. Jensen and Tove Ditlevsen. Finally we have at all times been aware of the musical degree of difficulty so that the collection contains both easily approachable works as well as relatively complex ones. We hope that this release will help to spread knowledge and understanding of Danish choral music outside Denmark and thus offer the opportunity to expand the current choral repertoire that many choirs have wished.(Jesper Grove Jørgensen)  ContentsP. E. Lange-Müller: 3 Madonna SongsRued Langgaard: 3 Rosengaard SongsSvend S. Schultz: Denmark RevisitedVagn Holmboe: Songs Towards the Deep of Spring op. 85

Evening of Roses-Although this arrangement is written for Junior High and High School singers the imagery and emotions will resonate with anyone who has found themselves in love regardless of their age. The final section in the music reminds us that a song of love is better whispered than shouted.

The beloved air from the Scottish national poet Robert Burns is richly arranged in this tender ballad that expresses both the endurance and fleeting quality of love. This accessible setting is ideal for building choral tone and intonation. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Glory to God in the Highest-Now available for women's voices! Here is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Christ through layered African polyrhythms and call-and-response vocal phrases. The singers encourage the audience to rejoice shout and clap withthem making this selection a wonderful processional or concert opener. Percussion Yoruba translation and pronunciation are included. Available separately: SATB SSAA a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:30.