As You Sing
A celebration of Oxford's popular Songbird series, this collection of nine original works for upper voices in two, three, and four parts meets the need for fresh concert repertoire for youth and women's choirs. Featuring well-known composers such as Kerry Andrew, Cecilia McDowall, and Sarah Quartel, the collection includes a variety of styles and moods and a selection of pieces that are all melodically appealing and immediately approachable, with a contemporary twist. Texts from across the years touch on a range of themes, from the empowering to the quirky, with a particular emphasis on the natural world. Performance notes from compilers Neil Ferris and Joanna Tomlinson provide invaluable tips for rehearsal and performance, making this a complete and practical collection for contemporary upper-voice choirs.
A celebration of Oxford's popular Songbird series, this collection of nine original works for upper voices in two, three, and four parts meets the need for fresh concert repertoire for youth and women's choirs. Featuring well-known composers such as Kerry Andrew, Cecilia McDowall, and Sarah Quartel, the collection includes a variety of styles and moods and a selection of pieces that are all melodically appealing and immediately approachable, with a contemporary twist. Texts from across the years touch on a range of themes, from the empowering to the quirky, with a particular emphasis on the natural world. Performance notes from compilers Neil Ferris and Joanna Tomlinson provide invaluable tips for rehearsal and performance, making this a complete and practical collection for contemporary upper-voice choirs.
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Contents<br />
Notes on the pieces<br />
iv<br />
<strong>As</strong> you sing 6<br />
Sarah Quartel<br />
The silver swan 17<br />
Oliver Tarney<br />
for online perusal only<br />
‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers 26<br />
Michael Higgins<br />
Fly away, fly away over the sea 34<br />
Russell Hepplewhite<br />
Charm 46<br />
Kerry Andrew<br />
Sweet and low 52<br />
Andy Brooke<br />
Now is the time 58<br />
Cecilia McDowall<br />
This we know 66<br />
Sarah Quartel<br />
Give me the river 72<br />
Toby <strong>You</strong>ng
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