Category: ETHNIC MUSIC
Composer: –
Arranger: Emily Crocker and John Leavitt
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Edition: 08740050
Voicing: SSA
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Martha Coventry Graber
St. Paul Central High School 2011
R&R Chair Ethnic Music
I pulled this piece out for the second time for a small women’s group. It is a lovely setting of a […]
Category: HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS
Composer: Guillaume Costeley
Arranger: Edited by Emily Crocker
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Edition: HL 08596734
Voicing: SATB
Setting: A Cappella
Reviewer:
Paula Holmberg
Minnetonka High School 2004
R&R Chair High School Choirs
One of over 100 chansons composed by the French composer Costeley, this Christmas piece would be a delightful selection for […]
Category: SSAA CHOIRS
Composer: –
Arranger: Donald Patriquin
Publisher: earthsongs
Edition: W-07c
Voicing: SSA
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Cynthia Cooper
Hastings High School 1996
R&R Chair SSAA Choirs
From Six Songs of Early Canada. Based on a delightful French text, the song is defined by its lively rhythms. Optional percussion instrumentation enhances the piece.
Category: HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS
Composer: –
Arranger: Walter May
Publisher: Twin Elm Publisher
Edition: –
Voicing: SATB
Setting: A Cappella
Reviewer:
Robert Sieving
Apollo High School, St. Cloud MN (1994-95)
R&R Chair High School Choirs
This is a fine example of the many beautiful French Canadian folk song arrangements that have become available in the […]
Category: COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
Composer: French Folk Song
Arranger: Alice Parker & Robert Shaw
Publisher: Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Edition: 644
Voicing: SATB
Setting: A Cappella
Reviewer:
Henry Mechell
Winona State University 1991
R&R Chair College & University
One folk song setting that has proven to be invaluable to me throughout the years is “Aupres de […]
Category: MIDDLE LEVEL & JR HIGH
Composer: Orlando di Lasso
Arranger: Russell Robinson
Publisher: Alfred
Edition: 20097
Voicing: SAB
Setting: A Cappella
Reviewer:
Jamye Casperson
McGuire Middle School, Lakeville 2006
R&R Chair Middle Level & Jr High
Madrigals are very accessible pieces for junior high and middle school voices and this is no exception. The […]
Category: CHILDREN & YOUTH
Composer: Cajun French Folksong
Arranger: Michael Scott
Publisher: Warner Brothers
Edition: SV8924
Voicing: Two Part
Setting: Accompaniedc
Reviewer:
Lisa Lozito
Bayview Middle School, Waconia 1996
R&R Chair Children & Youth
This delightful piece is performed in both French and English. The harmony is mainly in thirds, with an optional third part. […]
Category: CHILDREN & YOUTH
Composer: Francis Poulenc
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Durand
Edition: NA
Voicing: SSA
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Br. Paul Richards
St. John’s Boys Choir 1992
R&R Chair Children & Youth
This is a stunning setting of a portion of the Litany of The Black Virgin and is typical of Poulenc’s harmonic technique. I’ve discovered […]