The British rock band Queen formed in London in 1970 and developed a progressive style that became tremendously popular even to the present day. Mixed and men's choirs will enjoy these full-voiced arr...
Die einzigartige Vertonung der berühmten traditionellen Melodie durch die King's Singers ist von Freude durchdrungen! Prickelnde Rhythmen und knackige Vokaleffekte schaffen eine festliche Atmosphäre f...
Evoke the imagery of a summer sunset and the depth of human emotion through this simple and lyrical song by Sting, with its delicate arpeggiated accompaniment and pure, fluid vocal lines in this expre...
The 1983 #1 hit makes a great a cappella feature in this Philip Lawson arrangement with great harmonies and vocal effects. Available separately: SATTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 5:00.
The powerful 1985 song by Queen was featured in the British choir competition Last Choir Standing and offers a strong message of following your vision and overcoming the odds. A fantastic selection fo...
Opportunities for expressive singing abound in this simply arranged, yet moving setting of the Bette Midler classic. 'I say love, it is a flower, and you its only seed.'
Recorded by the English alternative band Coldplay, this song explores themes of grief and comfort as it gradually builds to an emotional high point. This a cappella setting intensifies the emotion thr...
A classic Appalachian folk song as only the King's Singers could perform it! Wonderful harmonies accent the moving lyric. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35
It's better down where it's wetter with this comical calypso king'singers' arrangement of this favorite Disney hit. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.
SAB choirs will enjoy sharing their artistry and vocal technique in this lovely and accessible arrangement of the beloved Irish melody, with its gentle phrasing and warm harmonies.
Toto's 1982 pop hit in a colorful a cappella setting with beatbox vocals and fun triadic harmonies. A great showcase for a pop ensemble or larger concert group! Duration: ca. 3:00.
From the king'singers' album Circle of Life comes this great 1966 pop song that was covered by Phil Collins in the '80s. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
This traditional carol is arranged by the former King's Singer in a style that honors the original while bringing it into the 21st century. Changing meter, alternating a cappella and accompanied segme...
This entertaining and straightforward arrangement for choirs was written by master arranger Philip Lawson and will be popular with choirs and audiences alike.
This collection is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the English Renaissance composer John Dowland to the male ensemble. The five well-known and representative works include Come Again...
Recorded by Cee Lo Green but also featured on the TV show Glee (sung by Gwyneth Paltrow), this infectious tune is written in a style reminiscent of '60s Motown. John Berry's arrangement is solidly sco...
It's a rock classic tour-de-force! Now available in a clever a cappella setting, it's a perfect pop/jazz feature or as a tongue-in-cheek encore for concert groups. Available for SATTBB. Performance Ti...
Billy Joel's iconic hit from the 1970s will make a nice concert change of pace in this a cappella setting by Philip Lawson of King's Singers fame. Duration: ca. 5:00.
Dies ist eine Sammlung von 20 Bearbeitungen traditioneller Weisen für 1 oder 2 Stimmen und Klavier. Der vom angesehenen Sänger und Bearbeiter Philip Lawson zusammengestellte Band enthält bekannte Lied...
The King's Singers exquisite arrangement is now available in a TTBB edition, the sweet and simple lullaby by Billy Joel on his River of Dreams album is stunning. Available separately: SATTBB, TTBB. Du...
English Folk Songs ist eine Sammlung von 30 Bearbeitungen traditioneller Weisen für 1 oder 2 Stimmen und Klavier. Der vom angesehenen Sänger und Bearbeiter Philip Lawson zusammengestellte Band enthält...
Irish Folk Songs ist eine Sammlung von 20 Bearbeitungen traditioneller Weisen für 1 oder 2 Stimmen und Klavier. Der vom angesehenen Sänger und Bearbeiter Philip Lawson zusammengestellte Band enthält b...
This entertaining novelty song from Walt Disney Pictures' The Jungle Book has been arranged by the King's Singers' Philip Lawson for a cappella ensembles. Challenging, but worth it - it's a perfect en...
This engaging and fun arrangement by Philip Lawson will be a treat for all choirs. Accessible and fun to learn, it is a welcome addition to any choir's repertoire.
Mit diesem Song hat Ed Sheeran zusammen mit der Folkband Beoga einen wunderbaren Mix aus traditioneller irischer Musik und seinem persönlichen Popstil geschaffen, den Sie nun auch mit Ihrem Chor erleb...
The top-selling hit from the King's Singers' 25th Anniversary Jubilee series. Available: SATB a cappella, SSA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.
Mike and the Mechanics have given us a beautiful melody with powerful and moving lyrics. Love those around you. Forgive as much as you can and don't blame those who have come before us. The driving se...
Beautiful lyric lines and warm harmonies are the centerpiece of this stunning a cappella setting of the beloved Irish folk melody. This work is sure to leave your listeners spellbound! Available for S...
American Folk Songs ist eine Sammlung von 20 Bearbeitungen für 1 oder 2 Stimmen und Klavier, der eine CD mit Aufnahmen aller Stücke beiliegt. Die Einleitungen liegen auf Deutsch und Französisch als PD...
This new setting from the pen of Philip Lawson will thrill both performers and audience. Sensitive harmony and thoughtful voice-leading make this a winner!
Das exquisite Arrangement der King's Singers ist jetzt auch in einer SATB-Ausgabe erhältlich. Das süße und einfache Wiegenlied von Billy Joel aus seinem Album River of Dreams ist atemberaubend.
This Celtic flavored pop tune by Sting is artfully arranged for SATB a cappella and creates a magical atmosphere of shifting vocal textures and rich harmonies. Performance time: approx. 3:45.
From James Taylor's first U. S. album, this gentle acoustic lullaby has a sweet country feel to it and this unaccompanied vocal setting will be an appealing choice for a cappella groups from high scho...
A giant hit in the UK, Gary Barlow's song has a retro vibe to it--simple, catchy, tuneful. Master arranger and musician Philip Lawson has crafted a concert pop hit worthy of any show or concert choir.
For a novelty change-of-pace, this song by Queen's Freddie Mercury is arranged by Philip Lawson. Fun and funny, your group will love to perform it and your audience will be entertained. Performance Ti...
From their successful concert performances with the British pop star Mika, here are the King's Singers' settings of several of his most popular songs.
Here is the famous Rossini overture in a rollicking arrangement for a cappella choruses and ensembles! The familiar melodies and clever vocal effects make this ideal for a lighter concert moment or an...
William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) is one of the giants of the English Renaissance, composing sacred polyphony for both Anglican and Catholic rites. This collection provides well-edited, clean editions at an...
The Crosby, Stills and Nash song from their debut 1969 album translates perfectly to the signature vocal style of the King's Singers. Available separately: SATTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx....
Composer John Brunning's setting of the beloved text from the Requiem mass is a heartfelt expression of gentle devotion and lyric beauty. The simple lines and rich harmonic underlay will linger long a...
The King's Singers setting of this plaintive, haunting song by Leonard Cohen is now available with an optional 2nd choir part which will envelop your audience with sound. Duration: ca. 5:00.
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Time brings changes but life goes on - this is the poignant message of the Randy Newman song recorded by James Taylor. Alternating between solo melodic lines with vocal accompaniment and full homophon...
This iconic song from the Broadway musical Rent is here arranged in a concert setting by former King's Singer Philip Lawson. Divisi in all vocal parts and style written into all lines, this is a worth...
From Philip Lawson, this lush a cappella setting of the powerful ballad from Les Miserables is memorable and will surely be a concert favorite. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30. SATB DIVISI
From Les Miserables, Eponine sings of her unrequited love for the Marius, and how she dreams of being with him. The rich harmonies in this unaccompanied setting will enhance any program. Performance t...
Here is the tender ballad from Miss Saigon in a warm and expressive a cappella setting. The imploring melody emerges from the rich vocal accompaniment like a beacon. Stunning! Duration: ca. 2:50.
This is a simply beautiful setting of the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber song from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Treble voices will shine! Performance Time: Approx. 3:45
From Train's 2012 album California 37, “Drive By” was a worldwide hit for the group, with a joyful exuberance that combines a slight ethnic flavor with a percussive pop drive that recalls...
Written as a tribute to her husband, this moving Joan Baez song first appeared on her album (I Live) One Day at a Time. Lawson's gentle a cappella setting is quickly learned by large or small ensemble...
Five songs from the album 'A Hard Day's Night' arranged by Philip Lawson. These simple arrangements are easy to learn and fun to sing for all choirs.
The King's Singers put their stamp on Jason Mraz' pop hit from 2008, with this solo-driven arrangement supported by a sweet harmonic back-up, all within a light reggae feel.
A hit for the English pop band Take That, this song has been featured in several live events, including BBC Children in Need, Last Choir Standing and others with its compelling emotional message of ou...
Here is one of the great songs from one of the greatest albums of all time - Tapestry by Carol King. The hit song from the 1971 album is considered one of the greatest pop songs ever written. This new...
You sheltered me from harm, kept me warm, kept me warm - Written by David Gates of Bread, this rich a cappella setting is sure to create a magical moment in performance. Great for both small and large...
The pop hit by Peter Cetera for the group Chicago soared to the top of the charts in 1977 and has retained its popularity even to the present day. This a cappella setting features a wordless tapestry...
David Gate's classic pop release is tenderly set here for SATTBB by Phillip Lawson. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00
The Norah Jones classic single is now available in a rich a cappella setting that will be equally rewarding to rehearse and perform. Available for SATTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.
Explore vocal textures and tone colors with this reggae flavored a cappella setting of Sting's famous 1979 hit. Great for pop/jazz groups or concert groups looking for a change of pace! Duration: ca....
Here is the 1970 pop hit by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young in an a cappella setting that is fresh and unique! Rhythmically free and expansive, the melody harmonized in triads is juxtaposed against long...
The phenomenal Simon & Garfunkel #1 hit from 1970 in a powerful a cappella setting! From the wistful opening phrases, this iconic song builds to a full-voiced forte, alternating between rich homophoni...
Women's choirs will sparkle with seasonal cheer with these delightful Christmas settings in a value priced collection! Includes: Gaudete; The Holly and the Ivy; Ding Dong! Merrily on High; The Wexford...
Five James Taylor songs are included in this value-packed collection for treble voices! Your singers will enjoy rehearsing and performing these hits arranged by composer/conductor and former King's Si...
A classic Appalachian folk song originally arranged by Philip Lawson for the King's Singers and now available for SSAA. Wonderful harmonies accent the moving lyric.
A flowing piano accompaniment supports the lyric melodic lines in this traditional English folksong. Greensleeves was all my joy, Greensleeves was my delight... Performance Time: Approx. 3:10
Here is the traditional English North Country folksong in a delightful setting that will enhance the programs of treble choirs from children to adult. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Mixed choruses and chamber ensembles will frequently use and enjoy this collection of English madrigals, selected and edited by former King's Singer Philip Lawson. Selections include: Sweet Suffolk Ow...
Now available in an accessible SAB voicing! Taking its name from an 18th century MP, this English ditty is cleverly arranged for a light-hearted encore or folk selection. Including several musical twi...
Now available in an accessible SAB voicing! This setting of the traditional folksong from the British Isles has a gentle rocking feel and expresses the longing for one's absent love.
Originating as a traditional Tyne River Shanty for the transport of coal, this sturdy tune will fit well in a program of folk music, with a steady rowing motion in the accompaniment and a dancelike me...
Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) was equally at ease composing simple settings of English texts, and more florid Latin motets, as the examples in this collection show. Includes: Hear the voice and prayer; If...
A lilting piano accompaniment supports the lyric vocal lines in this traditional English folksong arranged for SAB voices. “Greensleeves was all my joy, Greensleeves was my delight. ”
The choral music of Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) is unusual among his Tudor contemporaries for being all in English (as far as we know), and is of the very highest quality. This collection provides an...
Five classics from three compositional masters in the English choral tradition make this a useful and valued collection for mixed choruses in schools, colleges and communities. Includes; My Soul, Ther...
Five classics from the Romantic era make this a useful and valued collection for mixed choruses in schools, colleges and communities. Includes: Abendlied (Josef Rheinberger), Abendständchen (Johannes...
Just like many pop songs of today, English Renaissance madrigals, the pop songs of their time, mention loved ones by name. Two of the most frequent to crop up are “Phyllis” and “Amar...
What a refreshing setting of such a well-loved hymn. This Amazing Grace was originally written for the King's Singers and a women's choir. It can now be performed in numerous configurations, antiphona...
Orlando di Lasso was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance known for his mature polyphonic style. Equally adept in many languages and both sacred and secular forms, his compositions remain...
Here are five representative works of Josquin des Prez, probably the most famous European composer of the high Renaissance style of polyphonic vocal music in a value priced collection for mixed choirs...
Like most popular Scottish folksongs, this one is rooted in history, but now has been transformed into a nonsense song. Aiken Drum, with his clothes made of tasty food, is creatively portrayed here in...
This popular Irish tune tells the story of a young man who is smitten with love at the sight of sweet Rose McCann from the County Down. The lilting melody passes seamlessly from part to part while the...
This setting of the traditional folksong from the British Isles has a gentle rocking feel and expresses the longing for one's absent love. The tenor part is optional, making this selection accessible...
Taking its name from an 18th century MP, this English ditty is cleverly arranged for a light-hearted encore or folk selection. Including several musical twists, the arrangement is accessible for small...
When the kye (cows) come home – that's when the young man's thoughts turn to courting! This arrangement of a Scottish tune features a baritone soloist supported by rich harmonic choral accompani...
