Six songs from the Hairspray (2002) writing team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman are skillfully assembled and connected from this new movie classic. While paying tribute to the original movie's songs, these new songs are destined to be loved and sung by kids and adults for many years to come. Includes (Underneath the) Lovely London Sky, Can You Imagine That?, A Cover Is Not the Book, The Place Where Lost Things Go, Trip a Little Light Fantastic and Nowhere to Go But Up.
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To Seek Where Shadows Are is a work by composer Paul Mealor for Unaccompanied SATB Choir. The piece sets text from four poems by Christina Rossetti and lasts around 12 minutes.
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Nicholas Ryan Kelly, an emerging composer, was introduced to Pavane Publishing through his winning composition in the North Dakota State Edwin Fissinger competition. This new piece demonstrates his skills of musically describing the text. The piano writing is not an accompaniment, it is part of the piece. The vocal writing, the modulations, all reveal an artist at work. Poet Bliss Carman provides a text describing nature's rich colors, which are skillfully enhanced under Kelly's care.
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Uses: General, All Saints Day, Concert
Scripture: Revelation 21:2; Ezra 1:1-4
Beginning with the languid strains of a stunning low voice solo, and incorporating the traditional spiritual, “City Called Heaven,” this compelling anthem is a mixture of styles. The stately opening surrenders to a jazzy theme that is contagious in its “vibe” using the words almost as a rhythm instrument. The solo returns with choral backup, and the anthem ends with soulful exclamations celebrating the hope of heaven. Now available in three voicing options! Available separately: SATB, TTBB, SSAA, Rhythm Pack (Guitar, Bass, Drums), StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment, Split-Trax, Performance), Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2, Clarinet 1&2, Bassoon, Horn 1&2, Trumpets 1-3, Trombone 1&2, Bass Trombone/Tuba, Drum Set, Piano, Violin 1&2, Violin, Cello, Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:14.
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SSA a cappella and Oboe.
The mood and texture of this piece is simple, limpid, and serene: the peace that passes understanding. Every line in every voice, no matter how understated, is of melodic interest and emotional importance.
Originally written for SATB (48004894).
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Bring the sparkle of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration to your own music stand! The Jonas Brothers' Celebrate Happy - as heard on Music from Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration - is now ready for your concert program. With its infectious melody and feel-good energy, this arrangment captures the upbeat, catchy charm of the original recording.
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Text: Eric Crozier
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Difficulty level: 3
Saint Nicolas (note the name has no 'H' in it!) was written for the centenary of Lancing College in Sussex, the independent secondary boarding school on the south coast of England which Peter Pears had attended in his teens. It has a vast chapel intended by its founder, Revd Nathaniel Woodard, as the cathedral for all the schools of his extensive foundation known collectively as 'Woodard' schools. St. Nicolas is famous for many legendary miracles and for being the original 'Santa Claus'. Crozier's libretto is designed to tell the story of his life, to recount some of his most celebrated acts and to give the audience/congregation the opportunity of joining in two beautiful hymns at key moments: 'All people that on earth do dwell' and 'God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform'. The narration is all done by the choir, though the tenor sings first-person narratives as well in his role as the mature Nicolas. The young Nicolas is sung by a boy in movement II. There is a dramatic moment at the end of this movement when the boy's voice does a tumble and the tenor proclaims in the voice of Nicolas as a young man: 'God be glorified'.
The third movement is an accompanied recitative in which the soloist sings of Nicolas devoting himself to God through the agonies and torment of the many distractions and temptations of life. His faith wins through and he sings a final touching phrase: 'and Love was satisfied'. The sea whips up a storm in the next movement: 'He journeys to Palestine'. It threatens to overturn the ship and drown everyone on board. There is wailing from the sopranos and altos of the semi-chorus and agonised calls from the tenors and basses to 'man the pumps'. Finally, Nicolas begs God to let the storm cease and offers thanks for their safe delivery. Britten creates a palpable sense of relief in the final pages.
In the fifth movement, 'Nicolas comes to Myra and is chosen Bishop', the choir sings chorale-like phrases welcoming him as their new Bishop. They go through his ceremonial dressing with all the accoutrements of his office, the mitre, crozier (nice pun on the librettist's name), robe and ring. An energetic chorus 'Serve the faith and spurn his enemies' leads to the first great hymn - a wonderfully climactic moment. Britten's arrangement is suitably uplifting.
The final movement tells of Nicolas' death and the work ends with the other great hymn: 'God moves in a mysterious way'.
This work demonstrates to me Britten's generosity of spirit and his natural feeling for enriching the repertoire at all levels of attainment. What a gift!
Duration: 50 minutes
Paul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011
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The familiar and well-loved words of Robert Burn's poem, “My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose,” are set to the Irish folk song “The Salley Gardens,” creating this lovely and moving choral work by Joseph Martin. The orchestration lifts this choral to new heights and allows the singer to fully understand the depth of the poem and appreciate a melody often lost in familiarity. Truly breathtaking!
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This anthem is proof that SAB need not be thin or uninteresting! Perfectly crafted for that combination of vocal elements, this contemporary setting of the standard thanksgiving poem is a fine choice for choirs of any size. A memorable chorus affirms that every good and perfect gift comes from God above. Attractive!
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The stand-out ballad from Ed Sheeran's album Divide is a love song for the ages. Sung as duets with both Beyoncé and Andrea Bocelli, the song catapulted to #1. Your choirs will fall in love with the melody that is shared between all parts and will captivate audiences with its beauty and depth.
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(1994, 54 Minutes)
For women's voices and orchestra or recorder and strings.
The music from the million-selling album, featured on the Delta Air Lines TV commercial. Adiemus combines classical and ethnic influences to create a haunting, tribal sound. The first of the seven movements is available separately (Adiemus Theme).
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List: $110.00
