Becky McGlade: See amid the winter’s snow X816

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jul

Becky McGlade: See amid the winter’s snow X816</h3<This setting of Edward Caswall's well-known text shows all the hallmarks of McGlade's characteristic style, with changing time signatures, beguiling chromaticisms, and a beautiful, fluid melody. Changing metres give a sense of fluidity, while a scintillating climax on Peace on earth forms the centre of the work.

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Mack Wildberg: Oh, Watch The Stars (SATB)

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jul

Mack Wildberg: Oh, Watch The Stars (SATB) This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative verses by David Warner celebrating Christ’s birth have been included for performance during the Christmas season. Wilberg artfully retains the understated […]

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Ian Assersohn: Sleep Softly Now (SATB)

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jul

Ian Assersohn: Sleep Softly Now (SATB) This beautiful setting of a medieval English text is simple yet effective, written in Assersohn’s clear and approachable style. With tender ‘lullay, lullow’s, lilting phrases, and gentle modal inflections, this hushed lullaby paints a serene picture of the baby Jesus at rest.

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Sarah Quartel: 10 pieces For Upper Voices

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jul

Sarah Quartel: 10 pieces For Upper Voices The Sarah Quartel Songbook brings together a selection of the composer’s best-loved pieces for upper voices, including favourites such as The Birds’ Lullaby, I remember, and All the way home. This is an invaluable resource both for choirs looking to explore the work of this fine choral composer […]

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Sarah Quartel: 10 Pieces For Mixed Voices (SATB)

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jul

Sarah Quartel: 10 Pieces For Mixed Voices (SATB) The Sarah Quartel Songbook brings together a selection of the composer’s best-loved pieces for mixed voices, including favourites such as Sing, my Child, Voice on the Wind, and Swept Away. This is an invaluable resource both for choirs looking to explore the work of this fine choral […]

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