Alexander L'Estrange

This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and...

Now sleeps the crimson petal (Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1809--92) entreats a lover to emulate nature's patterns, imploring that they first waken like the firefly and then 'slip into my bosom and be lost...

When Cecil Sharp transcribed O Waly Waly in 1908, it bore this title but did not contain the title words (beginning instead with 'Down in the meadows'). It has been suggested since that the version we...

English song in the first half of the twentieth century was largely defined by the wonderful output of Roger Quilter and Gerald Finzi, both of whom delighted in setting fine poetry by Wordsworth, Shak...

Simple Gifts has been sung to numerous different lyrics (particularly Sydney Carter's 1960s hymn Lord of the Dance) and the tune is very well known, thanks to its use in Aaron Copland's score for the...

Siyahamba is one of the best-known African worship songs of recent times. It is presented here in a (mostly) homophonic arrangement that contrasts unison singing with three-part harmonies. As with lot...

Standing in the Need of Prayer is a simple, meditative melody with a pleasing, repetitive chord sequence. This arrangement gives you a chance to 'crank it up a gear' after the modulation; there is als...

The traditional spiritual It's Me, O Lord, arranged by Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling for solo piano in digital sheet music format. This includes the solo version to be played straight through a...

Song For Jo, composed by Tom Pilling and Alexander L'Estrange and arranged for solo piano in digital sheet music format. This includes the solo version to be played straight through and a second exten...

The traditional work Wade In The Water, arranged by Alexander L'Estrange for solo piano in digital sheet music format. This includes the solo version to be played straight through and a second extende...

10 Jazz-Standards mit Backing-Tracks auf CD. Jazz Sessions is an exciting new collaboration between Alexander L'Estrange, composer, arranger, jazz double bass player, jazz examiner for the ABRSM and T...

This enchanting collection of traditional Irish melodies showcases three of the finest songs to originate from the 'Emerald Isle' from the classic title song 'Danny Boy' to the poignant 'The last rose...

The love of all things retro is a collective cultural obsession through which we celebrate a fondness for bygone days. This collection represents three of the best-known and classic retro hits that, o...

A sassy collection that contains three songs from the well-loved Kander and Ebb musical, Chicago. Performers and audiences alike will enjoy the show-stopping melodies and high drama in these exciting...

The traditional spiritual It's Me, O Lord, arranged by Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling for solo alto saxophone in digital sheet music format. This includes the solo version to be played straight...

Song For Jo, composed by Tom Pilling and Alexander L'Estrange and arranged for solo alto saxophone in digital sheet music format. This includes the solo version to be played straight through and a sec...

The traditional work Wade In The Water, arranged by Alexander L'Estrange for solo alto saxophone in digital sheet music format. This includes the solo version to be played straight through and a secon...

Hodie' was written for Portsmouth Grammar School and is an ideal opener for Christmas concerts. The soaring vocal lines are underpinned by a rhythmic and harmonically rich organ part, resulting in a j...

Alexander L'Estrange's 'New College Service' (Magnificat & Nunc dimittis) is a tribute to Dr. Edward Higginbottom, Director of Music and organist of the choir of New College, Oxford between 1976--2014...

Howard Goodall is one of British TV's finest musical assets. This is an arrangement of Psalm 23 (the theme-tune from the award-winning BBC TV series 'The Vicar of Dibley') and 'Theme-Academy' - a show...

This collection of Music for Special Occasions brings together ten sacred choral works to enhance any occasion whether joyful, reflective or commemorative. Some best-loved pieces as well as new compos...

Commissioned by King's School, Bruton, to mark the school's 500th anniversary, King of glory, King of peace is Alexander L'Estrange's triumphant setting of the George Herbert poem (for SATB and organ)...

Alexander L'Estrange's New College Service (Magnificat & Nunc dimittis) is a tribute to Dr Edward Higginbottom, Director of Music and organist of the choir of New College, Oxford between 1976-2014. Fe...

Commissioned by Sospiri for their CD A Multitude of Voices, this evocative setting of Edward Thomas's 1916 poem showcases Alexander L'Estrange's unique choral voice at its best. Combining classic chor...