The Water Is Wide: SATB: Vocal Score

This a cappella collection of pieces for mixed choir by Eric Whitacre is the first available printed music compilation of its kind for the composer. The book includes pieces of varying difficulty wide-rangingin theme from the iconic Sleep and Water Night to the quietly angelic Lux Aurumque (Light and Gold) and the recent Nox Aurumque (Night and Gold). A Boy and a Girl and ThisMarriage are both wonderfully tender pieces and the inclusion of the early Go Lovely Rose marks the beginning of a journey through Whitacre's choral output from this first success to the present day.Eric Whitacre is a Los Angeles-based composer and conductor who is held in the highest esteem everywhere inspiring and motivating a new generation of singers and musicians. His music creates a visceral impassioned response in audiences and performers. In 2008 the all-Whitacre choral CD 'Cloudburst' released by the British ensemble Polyphony on Hyperion Records became and unexpected international best-seller topping theclassical charts and earning a Grammy nomination. The BBC raves that 'what hits you straight between the eyes is the honesty optimism and sheer belief that passes any pretension. This is music that can actually make yousmile'.

De Algunos Canciones de Juan de la Cruz. This work was commissioned by the BBC for the 10th anniversary of the BBC Northern Singers in 1975. 'Dos Coros is a setting for voices of two poems by the 16th centurySpanish mystic St John of the Cross. St John is widely considered to be the greatest of the Spanish mystic poets because he comes closest to expressing what is usually considered to be inexpressible - mystical experience. Hispoetry is all about the intense excitement of the union with God but paradoxically the word God is rarely used and not at all in the two poems set here. Another paradox is that he is able to express great serenity by employingthe imagery of rushing water flight and even drunkenness. If mystical experience is near impossible to convey in words then maybe it is natural that many composers have taken up the challenge of conveying it in their ownmedium.' Geoffrey Burgon

Combining the famous English folk tune “The Water Is Wide ” with new lyrics this expressive original work features smooth flowing lines and an inspirational message. “When peace shall come like early spring amisting calm o'er everything sweet breath of hope from everyone we dream of days when peace shall come.” An excellent choice for many types of programs. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA. Duration: ca. 2:55.

Shenandoah - The Water Is Wide-'Cross The Wide Missouri is a wonderful pairing of two fantastic folk songs; Shenandoah and The Water is Wide.The fluid vocal develops the choir's beautiful tone and professional control. As the bright piano and optional flute provide a flowing and pleasing accompaniment resulting in a complete master piece arranged by Don Besig and Nancy Price.

Folk-Richard Smith's arrangement of this familiar folk song is perfect for a secondary chorus

Combining the famous English folk tune “The Water Is Wide ” with new lyrics this expressive original work features smooth flowing lines and an inspirational message. “When peace shall come like early spring amisting calm o'er everything sweet breath of hope from everyone we dream of days when peace shall come.” An excellent choice for many types of programs. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA. Duration: ca. 2:55.