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Music sets for hire for Community Choirs
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More SATB repertoire below .....
Here's That Rainy Day
James Van Heusen
Arr Steven Porter
Boosey & Hawkes
OCTB6324
8 copies available
SATB
Lovely old classic from 1953 - this arrangement from 1986 so probably out of print by now. I only have 8 copies of this but would suit a small group of intermediate standard. Lots of accidentals in this piece and it moves from 4/4 to a Bluesy 12/8 section so a beginner choir might struggle with this. Sounds lovely though! Not too high for anyone. Sops highest note is E and tenors a D above middle C.
Like an Eagle
Alfred Publishing 7705
Carl Strommen
33 copies available
SATB
Another one for an intermediate choir with two key changes and some syncopated rhythms. A beginner choir might cope it they take their time learning it. A very powerful piece and unfortunately I haven't tried and tested this with my choirs as after I bought it, the group suddenly doubled in size and there was not an opportunity to use it. I am happy to post a perusal copy if you wish or listen to it here..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlSzZHmLMhc
Seventy six Trombones
Frank Music Co Ltd 6 11139
Meredith Wilson
arr William Stickles
13 copies available
SATB
In the Giving We Receive
Boosey & Hawkes OCTB6291
Music by Kim Ohler
Arranged by Carl Strommen
10 copies available
SATB chorus and keyboard
Well known upbeat marching number from The Music Man - this arrangement is most likely out of print now. Parts double up (or are in full unison) in many places with harmony thrown in here and there. Change of key part way through with men singing the tune to "buh buh buh" and ladies humming above but easy to adjust to suit your choir. In fact, you could probably teach this either by rote, or give out the words only.
A straightforward Christmas piece suitable for a church service as well as concert. Sopranos divide into thirds on an easy Alleluia mid way through the piece. Parts double up on occasions making this a fairly quick to learn piece.
Definitely achievable by intermediate choirs in a couple of sessions. Beginner singers might take a little longer but not stressful. Nothing higher than a D for sops and tenors. Ideal for a small group.