Gaspare Spontini, composer and conductor, was celebrated for his operas in the late 1700s and early 1800s, although he also composed several pieces of vocal chamber music at the same time. The chamber repertoire was composed with the amateur performer in mind: the tessitura of his melodies falls mostly within the medium/high range and does not call for any special techniques. This does not, howeve…

The OperAria repertoire anthology was much applauded when it came on stage with three baritone volumes in 2015. The successful baritone debut was followed in 2017/18 by the appearance of the four soprano volumes, also conquering hearts in no time. Now, another performance: The curtain rises on the bass volumes, the foundation of the vocal family for heavier, darker voices, though nevertheless bril…

Par STRAUSS RICHARD. New practical edition of “Two Songs” op. 26 by Richard Strauss for voice and piano. It comprises “Frühlingsgedränge“ (“Voices of Spring“) and “O wärst du mein!“ (“O, wert thou mine!“) based on poems by Nikolaus Lenau. Strauss composed these songs from 1891-1894. He often accompanied his wife, the soprano Pauline Strauss-de Ahna, on the piano and worked with her on interpretat…

28 Songs In Jazz, Gospel, Randb, Soul, And Show Styles. Par BEALE CHARLES / MILLOY STEVE. 28 chansons fabuleuses d'unisson à l'harmonie à quatre parties L'idéal pour des chOeurs de la jeunesse, école groupe KS3 vers le haut, des chOeurs de la communauté, et des groupes choraux de tous les âges et expérience Occasions pour l'improvisation partout Vaste gamme de répertoire comprenant le jazz, le Ran…

for four male voices. Par BRYARS GAVIN. Glorious Hill may be performed by a male choir. Text by Pico della Mirandola (1463-1497) from De Hominis Dignitate. Glorious Hill was commissioned by the Hilliard Ensemble and first performed by them at its summer Festival of Voices in Lewes, Sussex, in August 1988. It was the first piece I wrote for the ensemble and I focused on the singers' unique abilit…

Description Margaret Hamilton. This unique collection of songs from South Africa contains 35 songs of the people, performed in churches, workplaces and at gatherings. This book provides the first opportunity for churches, schools and colleges to perform these wonderful songs of liberation and Christian praise. Transcribed and introduced, including performance notes, by Maggie Hamilton and writt…

Weihnachtskantate. Par SCHMELZER JOHANN HEINRICH. With this pastoral Christmas cantata by the long-serving Royal Hofkapellmeister of Vienna, Johann Heinrich Schmelzer, we wish to draw attention to a prominent baroque composer whose vocal and instrumental works have yet to achieve their historical place in the “early music scene“ which they richly deserve. Schmelzer’s easily performable pastoral mu…

Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. Volume 9 of the new Urtext edition of Schubert's lieder contains lieder composed during the spring and summer of 1816, some of which follow upon series started in 1815. They are available in separate books for high, medium and low voice. The volume was completed by the eminent Schubert scholar Walter Dürr who passed away at the beginning of 2018. It was in 1816 that Schubert co…

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Composed by John Rutter (1945-). For SAB choir and piano. Mixed Voices. Vocal score. Duration 2.5 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

(Songbook). By The King's Singers. Arranged by The King's Singers. For choir (one, two, or three-part voices) (Songbook). King's Singer's Choral. Pop Vocal, Traditional Folk, Baroque and Classical Period. Difficulty: easy-medium. Vocal score (one, two and three part rounds). Voca…

By Sarah Quartel. For SSA choir, a cappella. Upper Voices. Songbird. Secular, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 2.5'. Published by Oxford University Press

By Joel Raney / Phoebe P. Knapp. Arranged by Joel Raney. For SAB and Unison Choir, Children's Voices. Scripture References: Romans 8:16-17 -- 2 Corinthians 5:17 -- Psalm 40:3 -- Psalm 34:8. Hymntune, Sacred. Choir. 16 pages

Composed by John Rutter (1945-). For SSA choir and piano/orchestra (2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets in A, bassoon, 2 horns, harp, strings). This edition: Paperback. Upper Voices. Secular. Level A (very easy). Vocal score. Duration 3 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

By David Eddleman. For SSA choir, keyboard. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 24 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

By Lori True. For Voices: SAB, assembly. Keyboard accompaniment. Celebration Series Sacred. Level: easy. 4 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Composed by Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Arranged by Henry Clough-Leighter. For 2-part women's voices (SSA), piano. Secular, Baroque. Octavo. 4 pages. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

By Buddy Greene. Arranged by Jack Schrader. For Choir. (SAB or Three-Part). Gospel, Contemporary and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

By Joel Raney / Joel Raney. For SAB or Three-Part Mixed choir with optional Unison Choir or Soloist. Scripture References: Luke 2. Christmas Hymntune, Sacred. Choral octavo. 8 pages

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Choral Octavo. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural; Secular; World. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45660).

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Don Besig, Nancy Price. Discovery Choral. Inspirational, Young Choir, Graduation, Ballad, Youth Choir. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8552437).

Composed by Joel Raney. Easter, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6059).

Composed by John Rutter (1945-). For SSA choir and harp/piano. Upper Voices. The Cambridge Singers Hymn Series. Vocal score. Duration 2.5 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht. For Choir. (3-Part (any combination)). Choral Octavo. Multicultural; Patriotic, Jewish. Level: Level 2 (grade L2). Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Edited by Richard Proulx. Arranged by Richard: Realization Proulx. For Voices: SAB. Instruments: Basso continuo (cello, bassoon, double bass); 2 trumpets in B or C (instruments optional). Ars Antiqua Choralis Series Sacred. 6 pages. Published by GI…

By Daniel Pinkham (1923-2006). For 3-part men's voices/3-part women's voices/3-part equal voices a cappella. Easter. Moderately Easy. Octavo. 4 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Published by Ione Press . Octavo. Easter.

By Joseph M. Martin. For SAB choir and piano with optional orchestration and rhythm. The Joseph M. Martin Choral Series. General Worship, Praise and Worship, Thanksgiving and Gratitude, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company