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This joyous and upbeat piece sets a text by Delphine Chalmers full of vivid imagery of childhood memories. Alternation between passages of 4/4 and 7/8 gives a spirited offbeat feel, and the pleasingly...

This light-hearted arrangement is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and perfect encore. The familiar tune comes with a modern twist, with a driving rock beat, innovative harmonisations, and playful imitation...

Originally published as part of the Songbird collection As you sing, this is a beautiful and modern setting of a traditional text, popularised by Orlando Gibbons' well-known madrigal 'The silver swan'...

Setting a moving text inspired by Chief Seattle, Quartel appeals for better stewardship of the planet through gentle flowing lines and expansive textures. The melodies are accessible throughout and we...

Originally published as part of the Songbird collection As you sing, this is a thrilling and high-energy piece setting a text by Jennifer Thorp. Young uses body-percussion, sound effects, repeating th...

Michael Higgins's gentle setting of the traditional Gaelic Blessing has a memorable melody, a flowing piano part, and a beautiful, soaring soprano descant in the second verse. Written for the National...

This is a beautiful piece setting an evocative text by Anne Bronte that explores natural imagery on a blustery day and the feelings they inspire. Supported by the piano acccompaniment, Quartel's soari...

Higgins's arrangement of Away in a manger is beautiful and delicate. The first verse is taken by unison upper voices; the second is a cappella, with a soloist (or small group) on the melody accompanie...

Die Vertonung von Christina Rossettis Gedicht A Song of Flight ist ein ermutigendes Stück, das Freiheit, Tatkraft und Mut feiert. Die fließenden lyrischen Linien sind mit einer unterstützenden und tre...

Dieses friedliche und meditative Werk vertont William Butler Yeats' klassisches Gedicht The Lake Isle of Innisfree. Untermauert von einer balladesken Klavierbegleitung vermitteln die fließenden Gesang...

Formans fröhliche Vertonung von Robert Frosts Gedicht über Erneuerung und Wiedergeburt hat ein beschwingtes 6/8-Tempo und einen kraftvollen Kadenzrefrain. Die unterstützende Klavierbegleitung untermau...

Wanderlust handelt von Freundschaften und dem Wunsch nach Entdeckungen, sowohl im wörtlichen als auch im übertragenen Sinne. Der Text von Edna St. Vincent Millay enthält eine einprägsame Melodie und n...

Diese schwungvolle, energiegeladene Vertonung eines Gedichts von Samuel Ullman erforscht die Themen der menschlichen Verbundenheit und Kreativität. Das Stück strahlt Positivität und Optimismus aus, mi...

The patron saint of music is honoured in Cecilia McDowall's exuberant setting of Kate Wakeling's lyrics based on 'The Life of Saint Cecilia' in Jacobus de Voragine's 1275 The Golden Legend or Lives Of...

Above, Beyond, Sing On! ist eine fröhliche und ausdrucksstarke Vertonung des eigenen Textes des Komponisten, inspiriert von geografischen Merkmalen Neufundlands. Wong verwendet sanfte Phrasen, flinke...

Above, Beyond, Sing On! ist eine fröhliche und ausdrucksstarke Vertonung des eigenen Textes des Komponisten, inspiriert von geografischen Merkmalen Neufundlands. Mit sanften Phrasen, flinken rhythmisc...

Dies ist die erste veröffentlichte Rekonstruktion von Daniel Roseingraves Magnificat & Nunc dimittis für SATB (mit Strophen) und Orgel, das wahrscheinlich ursprünglich in den 1680er Jahren für die Kat...

Wilberg sets the Eleanor Farjeon text to the traditional Gaelic melody in 9/8 meter. Against a lightly bouncing accompaniment, the women and men alternate singing in unison, until they join in verse t...

For SATB and piano four hands or orchestra - 3 fl, 2 hn, perc, hp, and str - This setting of a traditional Irish melody captivates audiences, especially in the second verse when the men carry the melo...

For S or SSA and piano or orchestra (1. 2. 2. 2-2. 0. 0. 0-hp-str). Get into the Christmas spirit with Mager's well-crafted setting of If ye would hear the angels sing. The optional orchestral accompa...

For SATB and organ or chamber orchestra - 4 hn, glk, perc, org, hp, and str - This delightful setting of the French carol is perfectly suited to open a service or concert with its spirited choral part...

A wonderful processional, Wilberg's Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella is a joyful carol. A catchy, brightly articulated countermelody distinguishes this from other settings. The women sing alone, then...

A stirring hymn, important to the Mormon religion but suitable for all denominations, conveys a spirit of faith and praise despite difficult times. This text is originally written by William Clayton,...

The music is set in ABA format with light and bouncy A sections that surround a lush, slower, lyrical section. This work will deliver a fresh and memorable experience in church services as well as con...

For SATB, solo violin, and organ - This charming melody is a refreshing and beautiful alternative to Cesar Franck's setting of the same text, taken from Sacris Solemnis and written by St. Thomas Aquin...