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Servants' Chorus : from Don Pasquale

This chorus is full of opera buffa fizz, with all the rhythmic verve and melodic charm for which Donizetti was prized. A wonderful arrangement for children's chorus which should be approached with plenty of fun!

Three Appalachian Songs : for Concert Band and optional Chorus

The classic early American folk songs Cluck Old Hen, Poor Wayfarin' Stranger and Sourwood Mountain are beautifully set for band and chorus in this appealing concert suite. Arranged with various performance options available, these songs may be performed individually as well as together in a suite format. In addition, these can be performed with band alone, chorus and piano alone, or with combined groups.

The Choir Invisible : Rhapsody for mixed chorus a capella

Dominick Argento is noted for his lyricism, refined sense of language and impeccable craft to the extent that few contemporary composers can match. This work, a rhapsody for mixed chorus a cappella was commissioned by The Cathedral Society of Washington National Cathedral.

Mass : Concert Selections for Soloists and Chorus

Doreen Rao's newly adapted and edited concert version of Bernstein's epic theatre piece brings us this monumental music in a shortened and manageable edition for chorus, soloists and chamber orchestra. Rao has maintained the integrity of the Mass form and the dramatic tension between faith and doubt through a 40-minute adaptation of a work that celebrates diversity, inclusion and Bernstein's passion for peace.

Sun-Dogs

Five-movement work for mixed chorus a cappella with mutiple divisi and semi-chorus. A setting of a poem by Michael Symmons Roberts (English) with Latin text from the mass and an English traditional rhyme.

El Niño : Nativity Oratorio for Soloists, Chorus, Children's Chorus, and Orchestra

They Shall Hunger No More : from Revelation of St John

From his dramatic cantata for sizeable male chorus, Revelation of Saint John, Dominick Argento made this edition for male chorus and piano that brings it into the arena for more male choruses, focusing on the melody, which is at the center of the work.

The Bartered Bride : (Opening Chorus)

Cecilia Virgo

Setting for double SATB chorus a cappella of an anonymous medieval text about Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians.

I Am In Need Of Music

These intimate and comforting lines of Elizabeth Bishop's sonnet are set to music that is reflective, lush and lyrical, with the text always foremost. Originally written for SATB chorus and later arranged for TTBB chorus, this new voicing for treble choir maintains the lush harmonies of the original while taking into account the potential of the women's voices.

Opening Chorus from The Bartered Bride

Shorter Works For Chorus and Orchestra

Alleluia

Beginning with two main thematic ideas that are developed throughout the work: a 2-note gentle, lilting motive and a 4-note lyrical theme that travels throughout the voices, this 7 minute piece for a cappella chorus willchallenge any fine chorus. The use of triangles and simple body percussion near the end engage both the listener and the performers in a magical and heartfelt experience.

Spartacus: Symphonic Pictures, Scene 9

30-minute suite for orchestral with female chorus from Khachaturian’s celebrated ballet, Spartacus (1955). Scene 9 presents the culmination of the drama, to music strongly reminiscent of Khachaturian’sCello Concerto: Spartacus among treacherous pirates faces the apparent collapse of the rebellion, and his death is followed by a powerful yet relatively restrained Requiem with chorus, followed by a stirring apotheosis.Performance materials available on hire. Suitable for advanced standard performers.

Gnothi Safton : Know Thyself

Commissioned by the “Cantare” division of The Young People's Chorus of New York City, composer Jim Papoulis raises the profile of Boomwhackers out of the elementary classroom and on to the concert stage. With an original, inspirational text that urges young people to “know thyself”, “seek beauty, freedom and justice” and “celebrate virtue, prudence, courage and life” this is the song that your chorus will ask for every day before they leave the choir room.

K'Ayal Ta'arog : Psalm 42

Now available in an SSAA voicing, this popular arrangement of Psalm 42 features a strong, forward moving pulse, Piano ostinato and a Vocal percussive quality in the chorus.

For St. Cecilia Op. 30 : Ceremonial Ode

First publication of the full score of Finzi’s 19-minute ceremonial ode for tenor solo, mixed chorus and orchestra; words by Edmund Blunden. The work was commissioned by the St Cecilia’s Day Festival Committee for the 1947 celebration of music’s patron saint. The ceremonial mood is established with fanfares, and the sonorous sweep of the choral writing reflects Finzi’s admiration for Parry and Elgar.The ‘catalogue’ of saints, shared between the soloist and chorus, are deftly delineated: St Valentine, St George, St Dunstan, St Swithin and St Cecilia herself. In rapt stillness, the English composers of the past – Merbecke, Byrd, Dowland and Purcell – are summoned. Toclose, Finzi creates a festal summation with exultant violin counterpoint and the saint’s name pealing around the chorus.

Oceana : for Vocalist, Boy Soprano, Chorus and Orchestra

The Nightingale : Selected Scenes

3 selected scenes from Imant Raminsh's stunning children's opera, The Nightingale. This unique work features the children's chorus as the most central role, giving your choir the chance to truly participate.

Berceuse acadienne : Traditional Acadian

A beautiful lullaby that originated in Acadia, the Atlantic region of Canada settled by French colonists. Written for a cappella mixed chorus with French text, an IPA pronunciation guide is included.

Sing for peace

Written for the Young People's Chorus of New York City for the 2004 Lincoln Center Tree Lighting Ceremony. Intertwining melodic lines incorporate multiple languages in the spirit of seeking peace worldwide.

Unclouded Day : No. 1 from Heavenly Home: Three American Songs

This enduring gospel favorite is set with a straight-forward first verse and chorus. The next two verses combine traditional bluegrass vocal style with counterpoint and fugue, resulting in a crescendo of excitement.

Ave Maria

A beautiful rendition of the sacred text from the Gospel of Luke set for SATB divisi chorus and mezzo soprano soloist. This work has been recorded by the Vancouver Chamber Choir, Jon Washburn conducting.

Three Appalachian Songs : for Concert Band and optional Chorus

The Lord Is My Shepherd

This setting was written as the 4th movement of Todd’s 2009 Te Deum which was commissioned by the Vivace Chorus. Todd’s jazz background is evident in this approachable but effective setting of the famous psalm text.