Ernest Chausson ( 1855-99) BALLATA / BALLAD (SATB a cappella or with optional keyboard accompaniment) [M] Duration: 4 min. CAN 1039 $1.50
Ballata is one of very few choral works by Ernest Chausson, and is believed to be previously unpublished. It is elegant, vivid and imaginative, with dramatic harmonic twists and strategically placed climaxes reminiscent of many sixteenth century Italian madrigals. The original Italian text is given, as well as French and English versions.
Léo Delibes ( 1836-1891) AVRIL / April (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 3 min. Medium CAN 1018 $1.25
From our FRENCH ROMANTIC PARTSONG series, edited by Judith Blezzard, University of Liverpool. Delibes combines elegance, lyricism, and poise with an imaginative and colorful approach to vocal writing. The original French text is given, along with a English prose translation and a singable English version.
John Eric Floreen (arr.) CLOUDY SKY! / TIEN WU WU (SATB a cappella, flute and percussion) CAN 1068 $1.25
John Eric Floreen (arr.) ROW THE BOAT / CHENG YA ME CHENG (SATB a cappella, flute and percussion) CAN 1066 $1.25
John Eric Floreen, arr. THE MERRY MONTH OF MAY (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 1:45 Easy CAN 1035 $1.00
Choirs will enjoy this playful arrangement of a Dutch folksong. The easy choral lines are appropriate for a high school choir.
John Eric Floreen, arr. SKIP-A TO MY LOU (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 2 min. Easy CAN 1020 $1.25
This light hearted and fun folksong arrangement will add zest and humor to your concert. It's also a perfect encore selection.
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) A GODER CI CHIAMA AMORE / Let us now rejoicing in loving (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 1:30 Medium CAN 1047 $1.25
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) GIA NEL COR NASCER MI SENTO / In my heart there is a feeling (SSATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 2 min. Medium CAN 1048 $$1.50
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) MENTRE DORMI / As you slumber (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 1 min. Medium CAN 1049 $1.25
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) LA PASTORELLA / The Shepherdess (SSATBB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 1:30 Medium CAN 1050 $1.50
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) SECONDATE, AURETTE AMICHE / Now give ear, O friendly breezes (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 1:15 Medium CAN 1051 $1.25
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) SE QUESTO MIO CORE / If this heart of mine (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 1 min. Medium CAN 1052 $1.25
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) SOAVE SIA IL VENTO / So soft is the breeze (SSATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 1:15 Medium CAN 1053 $1.25
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) TI SENTO, SI, TI SENTO / I hear you (SSAATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 2:30 Medium CAN 1054 $1.50
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) AL LAVORA, ALLA CAMPAGNA / We'll go work out in the country (SSATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: 2 min. Medium CAN 1055 $1.50
These Italian part songs in various voicings are Cantate Music Press First Editions. Each one is a charming, classical jewel.
David Lockart DOO-BOP (SATB a cappella or with piano) Duration: 1:30 Medium CAN 1059 $1.25
This light-hearted jazz piece may be performed unaccompanied, or use it to feature a jazz pianist!
David Lockart A SIMPLE PLACE (SSATB, piano) Duration: 3:35 Medium CAN 1062 $1.25
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) CALME DES NUITS (SATB, optional keyboard)
Easy CAN 1063 $1.25
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) LES
FLEURS ET LES ARBRES (SATB, optional keyboard) Easy CAN 1064
$1.25
These two pieces, composed in 1882, are among the most evocative of the compositions for small choir by Camille Saint-Saëns. Calmes des nuits expoits the contrast between the quiet of darkness and the rapid bustle of daylight, beginning and ending with slow, sonorous chords reflecting inspiration through tranquility. The colorful tumult of Les fleurs et les arbres conceals a deeper meaning: the relationship between the variety of nature and the diversity of human emotion.
Glenn Sproul STRAWBERRY (SATB[B], optional piano) Duration: 2 min. Easy / Medium CAN 1009 $1.25
Strawberry is based on a Zen Buddhist fable about a man who takes time to savor a strawberry while being pursued by tigers! A jazzy piece that your audience will enjoy.
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