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Thomas Morley

Born: 1557. Died: 1602. Lived in: England

Thomas Morley was an English composer, theorist, singer and organist of the Renaissance. He was one of the foremost members of the English Madrigal School. Referring to the strong Italian influence on the English madrigal, The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians states that Morley was "chiefly responsible for grafting the Italian shoot on to the native stock and initiating the curiously brief but brilliant flowering of the madrigal that constitutes one of the most colourful episodes in the history of English music."

Living in London at the same time as Shakespeare, Morley was the most famous composer of secular music in Elizabethan England. He and Robert Johnson are the composers of the only surviving contemporary settings of verse by Shakespeare.

Morley was active in church music as a singer, composer and organist at St Paul's Cathedral. He was also involved in music publishing. From 1598 up to his death he held a printing patent (a type of monopoly). He used the monopoly in partnership with professional music printers such as Thomas East.

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April Is in My Mistress' Face : SATB : John Leavitt : 08596735 : 073999967357

John Leavitt : April Is in My Mistress' Face

Here is the famous madrigal by Thomas Morley in a new performing edition. Ideal for chamber, madrigal and concert choirs, this gentle work offers superb opportunities for developing style, intonation and blend.Available separately: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:30.

Arranger: John Leavitt

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08596735


April Is In My Mistress' Face : SAB : Russell Robinson : Sheet Music : 00-18591 : 038081151229

Russell Robinson : April Is In My Mistress' Face

A sumptuous edition of an a cappella standard from the madrigal repertoire by Thomas Morley. Available for 3-part mixed voices, Russell Robinson's new adaptation features flowing contrapuntal lines, appropriate vocal ranges, and tasteful editor's marks for a truly authentic performance. Enjoyable to sing, valuable to teach, and splendid to hear.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-18591
Other Voicings: TBB


Fire, Fire : SSA : Russell Robinson : Sheet Music : 00-22957 : 038081221403

Russell Robinson : Fire, Fire

Russell Robinson has adapted one of Thomas Morley's most enduring madrigals for 3-part voices, just right for today's young and developing choirs. The new SSA arrangement sounds polished with treble voices, and in the 3-part mixed edition, the male part has a limited 5-note range...great for changing voices. A perfect first madrigal for any choir.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-22957
Other Voicings: SAB


Fyer, Fyer! : SSATB : Thomas Morley : Sheet Music : GIA7022 : 785147702207

Thomas Morley : Fyer, Fyer!

A new edition of a famous Thomas Morley madrigal that attempts to be highly faithful to 16th- century performance practice. Serious repertoire in a serious edition for high school and college choirs.

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | Reduction


Fyer, Fyer, My Heart : SSATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08596806 : 884088623401

John Leavitt : Fyer, Fyer, My Heart

This secular English madrigal dances with rhythmic energy and fiery passion! The two soprano parts create an echo effect if separated spatially. Fun!

Arranger: John Leavitt

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.20 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08596806 | Digital Version Available


It Was a Lover and His Lass : SATB : Walter Ehret : Sheet Music : W8007 : 073999668902

Walter Ehret : It Was a Lover and His Lass

Arranger: Walter Ehret

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.60 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| W8007


Laboravi in gemitu meo : SSAATB : Thomas Morley : Sheet Music : 14043627 : 888680080914

Thomas Morley : Laboravi in gemitu meo

Laboravi in gemitu meo by the Renaissance English composer and one of the principle members of the Madrigal School. This work, expertly edited by Lionel Pike, is arranged for unaccompanied SSAATB Chorus and lasts around 5 minutes.

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Voicing: SSAATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 14043627


Madrigal for Christmas : SSATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00153763 : 888680097271

John Leavitt : Madrigal for Christmas

Add a Renaissance touch to your holiday concerts! Madrigal for Christmas is fashioned after the ballettos of Italy which featured the popular fa la la refrains. In this piece, Morley uses a different nonsense refrain, lirum, lirum, which might be a sound effect imitating the strummed lute, a popular instrument from the Renaissance.

Arranger: John Leavitt

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $1.90 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00153763 | Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, 2-Part, 2-Part, SAB, 2-Part


Misteresse Mine : SA : Marie Stultz : Sheet Music : 50-9907

Marie Stultz : Misteresse Mine

Renaissance song from Morley's The First Booke of Ayres, 1600. Introduction for children to Renaissance music (Elizabethan period) as well as older experienced singers.

Arranger: Marie Stultz

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Voicing: SA | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50-9907


My Bonnie Lass : SATB : Russell Robinson : Sheet Music : 00-24008 : 038081261171

Russell Robinson : My Bonnie Lass

This arrangement of a favorite Thomas Morley madrigal, a popular choice in the 3-part voicing, is now available for SATB and TBB choirs. Bright tonalities and buoyant contrapuntal textures display the sound of Renaissance choral music. Another fine Robinson edition.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.65 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-24008
Other Voicings: 3-Part Mixed, TBB


My Bonny Lass She Smileth : SSATB : Thomas Morley : Sheet Music : 312-41492 : 680160048670

Thomas Morley : My Bonny Lass She Smileth

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 312-41492


My Bonny Lass She Smileth : TB : Carol Kelley : Sheet Music : 08551793 : 073999785883

Carol Kelley : My Bonny Lass She Smileth

A perfect introduction to English madrigals, this arrangement is easily learned by younger or beginning choirs. Fun!Available separately: TB. Performance Time: Approx. 1:30.

Arranger: Carol Kelley

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.60 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08551793


My Bonny Lass She Smileth : SSATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00201332 : 888680653927

John Leavitt : My Bonny Lass She Smileth

Here is the famous madrigal by Thomas Morley in a new performing edition. Ideal for chamber, madrigal and concert choirs, this cheerful work offers superb opportunities for developing style, intonation and blend.

Arranger: John Leavitt

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00201332 | Digital Version Available


Now Is The Month Of Maying : 3-Part Mixed : Roger Emerson : Sheet Music : 40314060 : 073999140606

Roger Emerson : Now Is The Month Of Maying

Carefully arranged and fun to sing, this easy, enjoyable introduction to the English madrigal is a perfect addition to any concert. Available: 3-Part Mixed.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

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Voicing: 3-Part Mixed | Sheet Music | $1.70 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 40314060


Now Is The Month Of Maying : SSA : Walter Ehret : Sheet Music : 48003341 : 073999758757

Walter Ehret : Now Is The Month Of Maying

Arranger: Walter Ehret

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48003341


Now Is The Month Of Maying : SSAB : Joyce Eilers : Sheet Music : 08301815 : 884088136222

Joyce Eilers : Now Is The Month Of Maying

This classic English madrigal by Thomas Morley (1557-1603) has been wisely edited and arranged by famed teacher/composer Joyce Eilers. The uniqueness is the voicing: SSAB, for choirs whose members number more women than men. The music is a joyful favorite now available to many more ensembles.

Arranger: Joyce Eilers

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Voicing: SSAB | Sheet Music | $1.60 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08301815


Now Is The Month Of Maying : TB : Carol Kelley : Sheet Music : 08551860 : 884088049218

Carol Kelley : Now Is The Month Of Maying

Arranger: Carol Kelley

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.60 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08551860 | Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Now Is The Month Of Maying : SAB : Russell Robinson : Sheet Music : 00-17674 : 038081157146

Russell Robinson : Now Is The Month Of Maying

Morley's famous madrigal is arranged perfectly for 3-part mixed voices. Excellent for developing choirs and small vocal ensembles. Limited range male part.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-17674
Other Voicings: SSA


Phyllis and Amaryllis : SATB : Thomas Morley : Sheet Music : 00216063 : 888680665289

Thomas Morley : Phyllis and Amaryllis

Just like many pop songs of today, English Renaissance madrigals, the pop songs of their time, mention loved ones by name. Two of the most frequent to crop up are Phyllis and Amaryllis, both names derived from Greek mythology and obviously popular in the 16th century. These five charming madrigals all refer to ladies named Phyllis and Amaryllis, including one which has both! The collection includes: Adieu, sweet Amaryllis (John Wilbye), Fair Phyllis (John Farmer), I love, alas, I love thee (Thomas Morley), See, see the shepherds' queen (Thomas Tomkins), Though Amaryllis dance in green (William Byrd).

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00216063


Shoot, False Love, I Care Not : SSATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00251483 : 888680715960

John Leavitt : Shoot, False Love, I Care Not

Fashioned after the 16th century Ballettos of Italy which featured the popular fal, la, la refrains. This is a worthy addition to the Choral Treasury series that John Leavitt has been curating and countless directors of serious music have been seeking.

Arranger: John Leavitt

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00251483 | Digital Version Available


Sing We and Chant It : SSATB : Geoffrey Mason : Sheet Music : W7014 : 073999549393

Geoffrey Mason : Sing We and Chant It

Arranger: Geoffrey Mason

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.60 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| W7014


Sing We and Chant It : SSA : Donald Moore : Sheet Music : 00-OCT9713 : 029156604771

Donald Moore : Sing We and Chant It

Donald Moore delivers a fresh new setting of this, the most famous of Thomas Morley's madrigals. Written in SSA or TTB editions to be performed by either your men's or women's ensembles, the arrangements are easy to sing, yet sound delightful. Add some variety to any concert with this one!

Arranger: Donald Moore

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | A cappella


Sing We and Chant It : SATB : Roger Emerson : Sheet Music : 40319734 : 073999197341

Roger Emerson : Sing We and Chant It

Roger Emerson's simplified version of Thomas Morley's madrigal-like balletto works well with smaller or less experienced choirs. Available: SATB a cappella.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 40319734


Sing We and Chant It : SSATB : Thomas Morley : Sheet Music : GIA7026 : 785147702603

Thomas Morley : Sing We and Chant It

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | None


Sing We And Chant It : SAB : Russell Robinson : Sheet Music : 00-5809 : 038081016740

Russell Robinson : Sing We And Chant It

Introduce your 3-part choir to madrigal singing with this wonderful new edition of the Thomas Morley classic designed especially for young singers by Russell Robinson. Reduced to three voice parts, this edition still sounds full and captures all the spirit and joy of madrigal singing. Suitable for large choirs as well as small groups. Add this work to your choral library and use it year after year. An excellent teaching piece...but perform it at concert and festival time, too.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.05 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-5809
Other Voicings: SSA, SATB, TTBB


Sing We and Chant It : 3-Part Mixed : Carol Kelley : Sheet Music : 08552057 : 884088220303

Carol Kelley : Sing We and Chant It

Introduce your choir to Renaissance a cappella singing through this well-known Thomas Morley madrigal. An excellent choice at festival and contest for younger choirs. Available separately, 3-Part Mixed (opt. a cappella), 2-Part (opt. a cappella), VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.

Arranger: Carol Kelley

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Voicing: 3-Part Mixed | Sheet Music | $1.70 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08552057
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Though Philomela Lost Her Love : SSA : Patrick Liebergen : Sheet Music : 00-34781 : 038081385075

Patrick Liebergen : Though Philomela Lost Her Love

This well-prepared edition of Thomas Morley's 16th century madrigal may be performed a cappella or with the supportive keyboard accompaniment. Resounding homophonic phrases alternate with "fa la la" polyphony and are repeated at a softer dynamic. Solid repertoire for SSA choirs. Featured on PianoTrax 3 Accompaniment CD (00-34744).

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $1.80 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-34781


Two Morley Madrigals for Men : TBB : Patrick Liebergen : Sheet Music : 00-37872 : 038081423449

Patrick Liebergen : Two Morley Madrigals for Men

What a unique love-song set for the guys! These two English madrigals may be sung a cappella or with the piano, or you may choose to add the optional cello on the second piece. A gentleman's touch of class.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $1.80 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-37872

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