Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K. 339

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Yumiko Matsuoka : Collection Vol. 3

Review: Commissioned by the Boston Jazz Voices, "This Can't Be Love" swings throughout, with room for singers to improvise. Sopranos (and mezzos) are featured with the melody, while basses lay down the walking line. After the improv section the conversation between the parts lead to an energetic climax. Recommended for a bigger ensemble that would like to showcase their tight rhythmic and harmonic chops. "Loving You" is another great arrangment written for Vox One, this 70's hit by Minnie Riperton is a feature for a strong soprano as well as for bass with a good funk feel. The inner voices create a bed of sound reminiscent of a sun-drenced field of flowers. There is a short section in the middle for a tenor solo; and it ends with a slightly slower tempo letting every part shine with their own lines. Recorded on Vox One's Say You Love Me. An American classic "My Grandfather's Clock" sung all over the world is now a spirited jazz waltz! Commissioned by a Japanese arranger, written for Vox One, it features tenor and soprano solos, incorporating the sounds that old clocks make (tick, tock, ding, dong) in the background. The section where grandfather departs from this world is more somber, but it eventually resumes its initial tempo to a heartfelt finish. Suitable for choir as well as well-rehearsed small ensemble. "Summer Breeze," commissioned by Dare to Breath from the Twin Cities, the Seals and Croft hit is given a medium funk groove, above which the tenor or alto solo lays the melody. The original counterlines are used to enhance the mood. The crisp execution of the 16th note rhythm will be a great showcase for everyone in the ensemble.

Songlist: Summer Breeze, Loving You, Air On The G String, My Grandfather's Clock, You Don't Know What Love Is

Zoltan Kodaly : Choral Works for Mixed Voices

Review: A collection from the great Hungarian composer for mixed voices. Forty Five arrangements ranging from easy to difficult.

Songlist: Jankovich Ferenc: Jelige (kis vegyeskar), Jankovich Ferenc: Jelige (nagy vegyeskar), Koszonto, Arany Janos, Gyulai Pal: Janos koszonto, Gomori dal, Esti dal, Vargha Karoly dr: Az eneklo ifjusaghoz, Horatius, Vargha Karoly dr: Horatii Carmen, Vorosmarty Mihaly: Magyarorszag cimere, Pange lingua (l), Vargha Karoly dr: Cohors Generosa, Szedo Denes: Adventi enek, Enek Szent Istvan kiralyhoz (fiu-vegyeskar), Enek Szent Istvan kiralyhoz (kisebb vegyeskarra), Enek Szent Istvan kiralyhoz (nagy vegyeskarra), Bodrogh Pal: Sirato enek, Szekely keserves, Petofi Sandor: A Szekelyekhez, Ady Endre: Akik mindig elkesnek, Petofi Sandor: A magyar nemzet, Balassi Balint: Szep konyorges, Az 50. genfi zsoltar, A 121. genfi zsoltar, Szedo Denes: Elso aldozas, Weores Sandor: Norveg lanyok, Weores Saandor: Oregek, Ady Endre: Folszallott a pava, Kisfaludy Karoly: Mohacs, Turot eszik a cigany, Molnar Anna, and more

Zoltán Kodály : Hymn to King Stephen

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Zoltán Kodály : Laudes Organi

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Zoltan Kodaly : Missa Brevis

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Zoltán Kodály : Missa Brevis

Review: Contents: Kyrie - Gloria - Credo - Sanctus - Benedictus - Agnus - Ite, Missa Est.

Zoltán Kodály : The Arms of Hungary

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Zoltán Kodály : The Peacock

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Zoltán Kodály : To the Transylvanians

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Emily Crocker (editor) : Essential Repertoire for the Concert Choir - Level 3

Review: Essential Repertoire is a core library of time-tested choral works which provide a framework for teaching style and history, all through performance. The graded series includes Masterworks (Renaissance through Contemporary), Folksongs (American and Multicultural), Spirituals, A Cappella and Accompanied works. The series is available for beginning through advanced choirs, and for mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles.

Songlist: Ach, arme Welt (Alas, Poor World), Achieved Is Thy Glorious Work, Alma Redemptoris Mater, An American Salute, Blow,Blow, Thou Winter Wind (Arne), Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heavenly Light, E la don don, Verges Maria, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Gloria, Gloria In Excelsis, Hodie!, I Saw Three Ships, In Praise Of Spring, Let The Whole Earth Stand In Awe, Lobet den Herren (Praise The Lord), The Nightingale, Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal, Petite Nymphe Folastre (Nymphette, so Dashing and Appealing), Prairie Waters By Night, The Shepherd's Farewell To The Holy Family (Thou Must Leave Thy Lowly Dwe, Sing Out Your Joy, A Song Of Hanukkah (The Feast Of Lights), Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Tantum ergo in E Flat, Thee with tender care

Emily Crocker (editor) : Essential Repertoire for the Concert Choir - Level 3 - Mixed

Review: Essential Repertoire is a core library of time-tested choral works which provide a framework for teaching style and history, all through performance. The graded series includes Masterworks (Renaissance through Contemporary), Folksongs (American and Multicultural), Spirituals, A Cappella and Accompanied works. The series is available for beginning through advanced choirs, and for mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles.

Songlist: Ach, arme Welt (Alas, Poor World), Achieved Is Thy Glorious Work, Alma Redemptoris Mater, An American Salute, Blow,Blow, Thou Winter Wind (Arne), Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heavenly Light, E la don don, Verges Maria, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Gloria, Gloria In Excelsis, Hodie!, I Saw Three Ships, In Praise Of Spring, Let The Whole Earth Stand In Awe, Lobet den Herren (Praise The Lord), The Nightingale, Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal, Petite Nymphe Folastre (Nymphette, so Dashing and Appealing), Prairie Waters By Night, The Shepherd's Farewell To The Holy Family (Thou Must Leave Thy Lowly Dwe, Sing Out Your Joy, A Song Of Hanukkah (The Feast Of Lights), Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Tantum ergo in E Flat, Thee with tender care

Emily Crocker (editor) : Essential Repertoire for the Concert Choir - Level 4 - Treble

Review: Essential Repertoire is a core library of time-tested choral works which provide a framework for teaching style and history, all through performance. The graded series includes Masterworks (Renaissance through Contemporary), Folksongs (American and Multicultural), Spirituals, A Cappella and Accompanied works. The series is available for beginning through advanced choirs, and for mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles.

Songlist: Beau Soir (Debussy), Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Domine Fili Unigenite, Helas mamour, Heute ist Christus der Herr geboren (Jesus our Lord on this day was born), I'm Always Chasing Rainbows, In Meinem Garten, Laudamus Te, Laudate Pueri Dominum (Ye Sons of Israel Praise the Lord), Let All The World in Every Corner Sing, O Magnum Mysterium, Of Creation, Pavane For Spring, The/sky/was

Emily Crocker (editor) : Essential Repertoire for the Developing Choir

Review: Essential Repertoire is a core library of time-tested choral works which provide a framework for teaching style and history, all through performance. The graded series includes Masterworks (Renaissance through Contemporary), Folksongs (American and Multicultural), Spirituals, A Cappella and Accompanied works. The series is available for beginning through advanced choirs, and for mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles.

Songlist: Adorar al Nino (Come Adore The Baby), At Night, Awake, Awake!, Barbara Allen, Chi la Gagliarda (Come Dance The Galliard), Dadme albricias, hijos d'Eva, The Falcon, The Fiddler, Gather Ye Rosebuds, Gloria, Gloria In Excelsis Deo, Home On That Rock, A House Stands 'neath The Willows' Shade, How Sad Flow The Streams, I Will Sing The Goodness Of The Lord, I'd Enter Your Garden, In Pride Of May, Je Le Vous Dirai, Jubilance, Jubilate Deo, Masters In This Hall, Never Tell Thy Love, O Bella Fusa, O occhi manza mia (Thine Eyes, Oh, My Beloved), Pastores a Belen, Que Regalo? (What Shall I Bring?), The Sky Can Still Remember, Song For A Russian Child, Tutto Lo Di Mi Dici 'Canta' (Day After Day They All Sang 'Sing'), When I Was One-and-Twenty, and more

Janice Killian / Linda Rann / Michael O'Hern : Essential Repertoire for the Young Choir - Level 1 Mixed, Teacher

Review: Essential Repertoire is a core library of time-tested choral works which provide a framework for teaching style and history, all through performance. The graded series includes Masterworks (Renaissance through Contemporary), Folksongs (American and Multicultural), Spirituals, A Cappella and Accompanied works. The series is available for beginning through advanced choirs, and for mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles.

Songlist: Cantate Domino, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!, Ecce Quam Bonum (See How Good, How Right), Gloria Festiva, Good Timber Grows, Ju Me Leve un Bel Maitin (In The Morning I Arose), A Jubilant Psalm, Jubilate! Jubilate!, The Miracle Of Hanukkah, Music, Most Wondrous, Lovely Art (Musica, die ganzlieblich Kunst), Praise The Lord With Joyful Song, Psallite, Season's Greetings, Send Down The Rain, Shenandoah, Sing Praise, Alleluia, Sinner Man, The Turtle Dove, We Belong

Voicing: Teen

Janice Killian, Linda Rann, Michael O'Hern : Essential Repertoire for the Developing Choir - Level 2 Mixed, Student

Review: Essential Repertoire is a core library of time-tested choral works which provide a framework for teaching style and history, all through performance. The graded series includes Masterworks (Renaissance through Contemporary), Folksongs (American and Multicultural), Spirituals, A Cappella and Accompanied works. The series is available for beginning through advanced choirs, and for mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles.

Songlist: Adorar al Nino (Come Adore The Baby), At Night, Awake, Awake!, Barbara Allen, Chi la Gagliarda (Come Dance The Galliard), Dadme albricias, hijos d'Eva, The Falcon, The Fiddler, Gather Ye Rosebuds, Gloria, Gloria In Excelsis Deo, Home On That Rock, A House Stands 'neath The Willows' Shade, How Sad Flow The Streams, I Will Sing The Goodness Of The Lord, I'd Enter Your Garden, In Pride Of May, Je Le Vous Dirai, Jubilance, Jubilate Deo, Masters In This Hall, Never Tell Thy Love, O Bella Fusa, O occhi manza mia (Thine Eyes, Oh, My Beloved), Pastores a Belen, Que Regalo? (What Shall I Bring?), The Sky Can Still Remember, Song For A Russian Child, Tutto Lo Di Mi Dici 'Canta' (Day After Day They All Sang 'Sing'), When I Was One-and-Twenty, and more

Janice Killian, Linda Rann, Michael O'Hern : Essential Repertoire for the Young Choir - Mixed/Student

Review: Essential Repertoire is a core library of time-tested choral works which provide a framework for teaching style and history, all through performance. The graded series includes Masterworks (Renaissance through Contemporary), Folksongs (American and Multicultural), Spirituals, A Cappella and Accompanied works. The series is available for beginning through advanced choirs, and for mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles.

Songlist: Cantate Domino, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!, Ecce Quam Bonum (See How Good, How Right), Gloria Festiva, Good Timber Grows, Ju Me Leve un Bel Maitin (In The Morning I Arose), A Jubilant Psalm, Jubilate! Jubilate!, The Miracle Of Hanukkah, Music, Most Wondrous, Lovely Art (Musica, die ganzlieblich Kunst), Praise The Lord With Joyful Son, Psallite, Season's Greetings, Send Down The Rain, Shenandoah, Sing Praise, Alleluia, Sinner Man, The Turtle Dove, We Belong

Voicing: Teen