The Lord Is My Shepherd is best known as the theme tune to the award-winning BBC TV series The Vicar of Dibley. Goodall's setting of Psalm 23 is warm and melodious and has been, and will continue to be, popular with choirs everywhere. Alternative accompaniments for strings are also available.
Faber New Choral Works introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.
The poignant words of The Last Rose of Summer, by Thomas Moore, match this song's mournful, drooping melody. After a temporarily uplifting modulation for the third verse, where the men of the choir echo the melody two measures behind, the arrangement ends as it began—in a solitary mood, with an empty, bare fifth.
Faber Choral Singles offer a series of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles for today's choirs. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion.
Oh Shenandoah dates back to the early nineteenth century, with possible origins in Virginia. Sometimes referred to as a “shanty” song because of its refrain (“away, you rolling river,” etc.), its lyrics exist in many versions and can be seen as a paean either to the river itself, or perhaps to the (mythical?) daughter of an Indian chief of that name. Regardless of its origins, Oh Shenandoah has become an enduring favourite in the USA and abroad.
Faber Choral Singles offer a series of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles for today's choirs. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion.
“Brr! It's cold!” The popular standard has been revamped with new wintertime words for young singers. This swinging little charmer offers a bundle of advice on keeping warm in the winter, such as “wear your mittens” and “zip your jacket up tight.” Don't miss the free ChoreoTrax video (on alfred.com) for simple riser choreography.
When Twickenham Choral commissioned this work for their centenary celebrations it made sense to choose a local poet. Alexander Pope (16881744) is regarded as one of the UK's finest, and with the money he had made from his translation of Homer, he was able to purchase a magnificent villa in Twickenham's Cross Deep, of which his famous grotto still survives, underneath St Catherine's and Radnor House Schools. He was 22 when he penned his epic Ode for Musick, on St Cecilia's Day although it wasn't published for another 13 years. I've used just the exuberant first verse here, and have relished word-painting his musical depictions, using the first two lines, which imitate celebratory church bells, as a refrain.
I am hugely grateful to Twickenham Choral and their conductor Christopher Herrick for commissioning this work it has been a huge joy to write, during this riotously sunny and colourful spring.
Roxanna Panufnik
Cyndi Lauper's iconic ballad has been reimagined in this breathtaking arrangement for concert choir with piano and cello. With its poignant lyrics and memorable melody, this pop classic continues to captivate audiences with profound emotional depth and enduring beauty. Perfect for any occasion, this tender treatment lends a touch of elegance to any program.
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SAB
2 Part
Cyndi Lauper's iconic ballad has been reimagined in this breathtaking arrangement for concert choir with piano and cello. With its poignant lyrics and memorable melody, this pop classic continues to captivate audiences with profound emotional depth and enduring beauty. Perfect for any occasion, this tender treatment lends a touch of elegance to any program.
Also Available:
SATB
SAB
2 Part
Cyndi Lauper's iconic ballad has been reimagined in this breathtaking arrangement for concert choir with piano and cello. With its poignant lyrics and memorable melody, this pop classic continues to captivate audiences with profound emotional depth and enduring beauty. Perfect for any occasion, this tender treatment lends a touch of elegance to any program.
Also Available:
SATB
SAB
2 Part
Following on the heels of his popular PEACE LIKE A RIVER, Donald Moore has created an infectious down-home gospel arrangement of the Early American melody. With all voices in singable mid-range, this piece will be a snap to rehearse and a fun change-of-pace addition to your choir's repertoire.
This hot holiday single from Cher's Christmas album is a groovin' techno-pop earworm in her signature style. The driving, four-on-the-floor dance beat is guaranteed to bring the house down. Favorite part: when “It's cold outside, but it's warm in here” becomes “It's tough outside, but it's love in here!”
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