with Piano Reduction

Acrostic Song is the lullaby-like concluding aria from Final Alice. The text is the seven-verse epilogue poem to Through the Looking Glass, the second of Lewis Carroll's Alice books. The poem is an acrostic; the initial letters of the lines spell out Alice Pleasance Liddell, the name of the real-life Alice for whom Carroll wrote his stories. Arranged for flute and piano by the composer.

Acrostic Song is the lullaby-like concluding aria from Final Alice. The text is the seven-verse epilogue poem to Through the Looking Glass, the second of Lewis Carroll's Alice books. The poem is an acrostic; the initial letters of the lines spell out Alice Pleasance Liddell, the name of the real-life Alice for whom Carroll wrote his stories. Arranged for flute and harp by the composer.

in G Poem by Lewis Carroll.

in A Poem by Lewis Carroll.

with Soprano Solo

HPS 1219

Acrostic Song is the lullaby-like concluding aria from Final Alice. The text is the seven-verse epilogue poem to Through the Looking Glass, the second of Lewis Carroll's Alice books. The poem is an acrostic; the initial letters of the lines spell out Alice Pleasance Liddell, the name of the real-life Alice for whom Carroll wrote his stories. Arranged for flute and piano by the composer.

for Violin and Viola

Chamber Music for Strings, Winds & Brass

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Contents: Three Jolly Shepherds · The Prophecy · The Birthday.

This Adagio is from the Violin Sonata in B-Flat, No. 5. Its broad dignity is characteristic of Corelli's slow passages.

From the incidental music for the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Murder in the Cathedral.

(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).

(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).

(1994, 54 Minutes) Economy Pack of 10 Vocal Scores 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).

Includes rights to photocopy parts. Each part can be played by numerous instruments, so no matter the make-up of your group, anyone can use these pieces! Contents: Adiemus · Cantus Iteratus.

As used in the Delta Air Lines TV commercial.

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.

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.

For women's chorus and orchestra. A 5-movement suite for upper voices & piano. Optional tenor/bass part in one of the movements (Bedigedig). Ideal for young choirs and schools.

This celebratory and joyous original work speaks of music, of wonder, of praise and of thankfulness. Opening with vibrant fanfares, the energy, power and enthusiasm of this anthem make it a magnificent addition to the sacred repertoire.

A Hebrew setting of Psalm 23 (The Lord Is My Shepherd), this is the central movement of Imant Raminsh's Symphony of Psalms. For SATB chorus, soprano solo, and piano (optional orchestral parts available from Boosey & Hawkes), the soprano soloist shines, and the choir just soars to a rousing climax and then finishes with a soothing, restful final statement, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever. Duration: ca. 8:15.

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for SSAATTBB unaccompanied Text: Randall Swingler Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Difficulty level: 2 Advance Democracy is a piece of unabashed political propaganda commissioned by the London Co-operative Society. At a time of great anxiety in Europe and on the eve of the second World War, this poem by Randall Swingler paints a dark picture of the threat of dictatorship if democracy doesn't 'rise up and cry that what our fathers fought for well not allow to die'. It is a strange piece and its overtly political message makes it quite difficult to programme except as a curiosity. Britten, however, paints a very clever picture with a long legato line moving constantly through the texture from soprano to bass and back much in the manner which he had used in The Three Kings in A Boy was Born. Around this swirling figure the other parts sing sharply punctuated chords which are full of menace. The final section moves into the major (Britten's brightly flag-waving C major) and the ending is forcefully emphatic. The best way to perform this piece is to take the words at face value and sing them as Swingler intended, with passion and involvement taking care to really follow Britten's careful performance instructions as to articulation and dynamics. Duration: 3 minutes Paul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011

with Organ (Piano)

Texts from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Contents: The Pool of Tears · The Mouse's Tail.

Presidential Suite is a celebration of America's priceless heritage of liberty. Inspired by the wisdom and whimsy of some of our most colorful presidents, it juxtaposes the eloquence of John F. Kennedy and Franklin D. Roosevelt, with the journalistic pith of Theodore Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman's blunt common sense, Abraham Lincoln's homespun wit and Thomas Jefferson's irony - plus a legendary quip from the taciturn Calvin Coolidge.

Ae Fond Kiss is a traditional Scottish melody which tempers the sadness of parting with the joy of friendship and love. (2:30)

HPS 1356

Set of parts available: 48006709

Three tunes which have endured since their beginnings long ago on European soil are manifested in A European Christmas II. The first, a Catalan carol, Fum, Fum, Fum, is presented in various textures and color combinations. Sleigh bells add to the festive season. The First Noel follows, beginning simply with a brass quintet, then expanding to a majestic full band version. The tempo then quickens to the dance-like and lighthearted Noel Provencal, and the piece ends with a festive fortissimo. (3:00)

The poignant story told in this ballad is sensitively developed in the texture and range of both the vocal lines and piano accompaniment. The shift from 2/4 to 6/8 and the eventual superimposition of the two meters provides variety and tension, and propels the momentum of the music toward the wrenching climax.

with Piano or Woodwind Quintet. Full Score and Parts available separately: 48001629

What greater gift can there be than for one human being to help another find himself and his own means of expression? And what better way than through the analogy of being taught to sing one's own song? Charles Kingley's poem challenges the young to act upon their dreams, to approach life with honor and courage, to face it without fear, and to live it to the fullest. Sprenkle's unpretentious and beautiful musical setting gives Kingley's poem wings on which to fly.

Three short pieces written in 2004 by the composer in residence with the London and Chicago Symphonies. Late intermediate to advanced level.

Set of parts available: 48006776

The opening measured of Clare Grundman's A Finnish Rhapsody are base on Oi kallis Suomenmaa (O Blessed Fatherland), an old South Bothnian melody beloved of the whole Finnish nation. The words of this song epitomize each Finn's noblest duty, the readiness to sacrifice all in defense of his country's liberty. Next is an episode based on Kesäilta (Summer Evening), one of the loveliest of Finnish folk songs, being as delightfully tranquil as the Finnish countryside. Following this is a section based on the lively folk tune, Talon Tyttö (The Country Lass), a mirthful love song about a peasant maid and her swain. This leads into the majestic Finlandia Hymn, created by Jan Sibelius. The work closes with the return of Oh, Blessed Fatherland, with all its strength and grandeur. (5:30)

Set of parts available: 48017987

The original SSAA version is also available (48004466).

SATB version also available (48004772)

One of the true masters of American art song, Ned Rorem has set this Edna St. Vincent Millay text for unison voices and piano. The effect of a unison line against Rorem's inventive harmonies on the piano emphasizes the beauty of the young voice. Simple to the eye, complex and engaging to the ear. Duration: ca. 8:00.