These rounds are intended for a choir whose average age is about eleven. Most are suitable for a primary school choir but the last four are harder and intended for secondary choirs. The four easiest rounds are Paradise The Cherry The Parrot and The Cow and teachers are advised to begin with these. The rounds may be sung individually or in any selection they may be transposed and each may be repeated as often as seems appropriate.

Virgil Thomson 's Half An Alphabet for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. This composition is one movement of a larger work entitled 'Cantata on Poems of Edward Lear'. The complete work consists of five movements which are performed in the following order: 1. The Owl and the Pussycat (Soprano and Baritone soli Piano) 2. The Jumblies (Soprano solo SATB chorus Piano) 3. The Pelican Chorus (Soprano and Baritone soli SATB chorus Piano) 4. Half an Alphabet (SATB chorus Piano) 5. The Akond of Swat (Baritnoe solo SATB chorus Piano)

Chuck Bridwell a Baptist music director in Waco Texas has adapted this well-known Spanish carol for use in churches and schools everywhere. Maintaining a Renaissance flare with a cappella voices and percussion his joyfulChristmas text makes for a great anthem or introit. The repetitive nature makes it an easy learn but the energy of the piece will ensure an enthusiastic response. Includes Percussion part.

Carole King's 1971 classic jazz waltz builds in this arrangement to a compelling affirmation of the power of music in our lives. Super closer for festival concerts! Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Michael Flanders and Joseph Horovitz. This popular work for unison or two-part voices and piano with optional bass and drums opens with a splendid storm above which God can be heard muttering about the irritations he finds with mankind. Following the Old Testament story God then instructs Noah how to build the ark and select animals. In a profusion of fine solos and lively choruses we learn about the difficulty of living under hatches and the eventual drying-out of the world. Suggestions for vocal solos given in the score. Ideas for semi-dramatic effects or stagings suggest themselves. String bass and drum parts on hire.

Anthems for Holy Week and Easter-This resource features choral settings for Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Easter Sunday. They may be presented throughout Holy Week and Easter or combined as a Passion/Easter cantata with optional service readingsincluded. Arrangements and original compositions feature hymn settings as well as newly composed music to texts of Charles Wesley and Christopher Wordsworth. Titles include All Glory Laud and Honor ; Because You HaveSaid ; O Love Divine What Hast Thou Done ; Amazing Love ; and Alleluia! Alleluia! (based on Ode to Joy) . Publications available: SATB Preview CD ChoirTrax CD Instrumental ePak (score and parts for Flute Oboe Trumpet 1 & 2 Trombone 1 & 2 Percussion and Timpani) CD 10-Pak and Preview Pak (one Book and one Preview CD). Performance length: Approx. 20 minutes.

'Oh Could I But Express In Song' arranged for low voice.

Score and Parts-G. Schirmer Concert Band - Grade 3-5 Using Samuel Barber's interweaving melodies and distinctive harmonies Richard Saucedo has created this beautifully scored setting for concert band. Opening with solos forflugelhorn (or trumpet) flute and oboe the arrangement builds to a dramatic full ensemble peak then tapers to a sensitive and quiet ending. (Grade 3) (3:40)G. Schirmer Concert Band - Grade 3-5 Using Samuel Barber's interweaving melodies and distinctive harmonies Richard Saucedo has created this beautifully scored setting for concert band. Opening with solos for flugelhorn (ortrumpet) flute and oboe the arrangement builds to a dramatic full ensemble peak then tapers to a sensitive and quiet ending. (Grade 3) (3:40)

This is one of Mozart's longest and demanding Piano Sonatas which was composed foremostly as a vehicle for the composer's performance rather than as a didactic work.

Marvin Gaye recorded this hit in 1971 and 30 years later it's back on the charts as an all-star tribute. John Berry's version for jazz ensemble is laid back funk at its best.

Work for Solo Piano.

A smooth and dreamy piece about a place where I can just be me

The set of parts for the original version of Miranda's Lament . Composed in 1997 the piece is part of 'The Tempest Songbook' and was dedicated as a birthday present for Paavo Heininen. The score for this edition isavailable with catalogue number CH61440. The score and parts for Saariaho's 2000 edition are also available using catalogue numbers CH69938 and CH69938-01 respectively.

with Opt. Choir-Here is an inspiring medley of patriotic favorites specially written for band and choir. Although ideal as a combined concert number for your entire music department (opt. string parts are also available) it has been carefullyarranged to work with band alone. Includes: This Land Is Your Land You're a Grand Old Flag Yankee Doodle Boy and God Bless the U.S.A. (4:00) Also available: 08551843/3-part mixed; 08551844/2-part; 04490488/String Pak;08551845/VoiceTrax

Originally recorded by the Everly Brothers (#8 1960) and made an even bigger hit by Linda Ronstadt (#2 1975) this gutsy girls' tune will be a super showcase for your SSA group. Available: SSA ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15. Originally recorded by the Everly Brothers (#8 1960) and made an even bigger hit by Linda Ronstadt (#2 1975) this gutsy girls' tune will be a super showcase for your SSA group. Available: SSA ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

This work originally for violin is one the earliest works by Augusta Read Thomas that has not been withdrawn by the composer. This new edition for solo viola was made by the composer upon the suggestion of violists familiar with the violin version. 5 minutes. This work originally for Violin is one the earliest works by Augusta Read Thomas that has not been withdrawn by the composer. This new edition for solo Viola was made by the composer upon the suggestion of violists familiar withthe Violin version. 5 minutes.

Anthem for SAATB Choir A Cappella edited by Mark Deller.

Medley SA-A Medley of 12 Beatles Classics arranged for Roger Emerson for 2-part choir with Piano accompaniment. Available in other arrangements (SATB SAB). An instrumental pack is also available for Clarinet 2 Trumpet Tenor Sax Trombone 2 Synthesisers Lead Guitar Rhythm Guitar Drums and Percussion. A Medley of 12 Beatles Classics arranged for Roger Emerson for 2-part choir with Piano accompaniment. Available in other arrangements (SATB SAB). An instrumental pack is also available for Clarinet 2 Trumpet Tenor Sax Trombone 2 Synthesisers Lead Guitar Rhythm Guitar Drums and Percussion.

Judith Weir 's Storm scored for Children's Chorus Women's Chorus and ensemble (3 Flutes 3 Cellos 3 Percussion players). This work is based on the composer's 35 word version of WilliamShakespeare's 'The Tempest'. It was first performed by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Youth Choir.

Peter Maxwell Davies. A humorous version of the Orkney folk tale of an islander kidnapping a Selkie wife - a creature who is a seal in the sea and a woman on the land. Things go hilariously wrong with the Selkie wife escaping tothe seas and Mansie an islander facing a most uncongenial alliance with his cousin and housekeeper Miss Trowie-Tattibogle. There are many opportunities for playing instruments acting and dance and songs include ‘Keep Her NoseTo The Wave!’ ‘Now I Make You Man And Wife’ and ‘So Let’s All Celebrate With Joy’. Parts: Instrumental parts available on special order. 25mins.