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Simple Gifts has been sung to numerous different lyrics (particularly Sydney Carter’s 1960s hymn Lord of the dance) and the tune is very well known, thanks to its use in Aaron Copland’s score for the ballet Appalachian Spring, first performed in 1944. Elder Joseph Brackett – a shaker from Maine – originally wrote it as a ‘dancing song’ in 1848. This arrangement by Alexander L’Estrange is appropriately simple and beautifully effective. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3-part choir (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing!

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Browse the full perusal score on scorelibrary.fabermusic.com. Three exquisite original songs by Alexander L’Estrange for solo voice, exploring love and longing. Inspired by the English song of composers such as Roger Quilter and Gerald Finzi and with stunning texts by Shelley, Tennyson and Byron, these evocative pieces are sure to become classics of the 21st century. All three songs are currently set on the Associated Board Singing Syllabus (Grades 5 & 6). The vocal range of B-Eb will comfortably suit many singers, and the songs are also available as choral settings for SA, SA/Men and SATB in the Choral Basics series and Choral Programme Series.

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Love's Philosophy: Three songs of love are exquisite original songs by Alexander L’Estrange exploring love and longing. Inspired by the English song of composers such as Roger Quilter and Gerald Finzi and with stunning texts by Shelley, Tennyson and Byron, these evocative pieces are sure to become classics of the 21st century. Set for accompanied SATB choir. The Choral Programme Series is a well-established programming tool for many choirs as it offers a wealth of fresh material from many eras and in many styles.

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Oh Shenandoah & Other American Folksongs forms part of the Choral Basics series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. These American folk songs are arranged for soprano and alto voices and the straightforward piano accompaniment provides good support for the singers. Included are the beautiful title song, an enchanting version of the Shaker hymn Simple Gifts and a barn-storming medley of US country dances, Low-down on the Hoe-down! Stetsons at the ready...

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Danny Boy & Other Classic Irish Melodies comprises three classic Irish folksongs arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment. The Irish have long been famed for their powerful traditional melodies, and the three in this volume are surely amongst the finest - Danny Boy, The Lark In The Clear Air and The Last Rose Of Summer. The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs, with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music, spirituals, folk song, pop classics, hit shows and original pieces, this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

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O Waly Waly & Other Classic English melodies includes three well known English folk melodies that are arranged for soprano, alto and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Forming part of the Choral Basics series, it is ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. Featured are: Dashing away with the smoothing iron, Early one morning and O waly waly; the latter tune also features in L’Estrange’s hit cantata Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose, entitled The water is wide. The Choral Basics series has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs, with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music, spirituals, folk song, pop classics, hit shows and original pieces, this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

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The Gospel Train is a crowd-pleasing medley of Go Down, Moses, Oh Happy Day! and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough arranged by Alexander L'Estrange. It also includes Standing In The Need of Prayer, a well-loved spiritual with a simple, meditative melody and a pleasing, repetitive chord sequence. These spirituals form part of the Choral Basics series and are arranged for soprano, alto, and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing.

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This collection of Music for Special Occasions brings together ten secular choral works arranged for an accompanied upper voices choir to enhance any occasion whether joyful, reflective or commemorative. Some best-loved pieces as well as new compositions are carefully selected and arranged by acclaimed choral composers/conductors Ben Parry and Alexander L'Estrange. Includes Congratulations, Bridal March (German) from Lohengrin, Auld Lang Syne (Scottish), Circle of LIfe from the hit movie, The Lion King, You'll Never Walk Alone from Hammerstein's Carousel, and many more. These are practical and flexible arrangements for soprano and alto with an optional third part for limited range baritone, or low alto making it suitable for schools, community and church choirs.

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A Christmas Special comprises a collection of four joyful songs exploring the ‘lighter’ side of Christmas. Three classic songs and one newly composed, arranged for soprano, alto and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. Songs include: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree and a crowd-pleasing original by Alexander L’Estrange and Peter Gritton, Another Christmas. The songs form part of the Choral Basics Series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs, with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music, spirituals, folk song, pop classics, hit shows and original pieces, this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

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ABBA Smash Hits! Volume 2 includes some of ABBA's greatest hits arranged for soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part, with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Songs included in this volume are Thank you for the Music, Fernando and Waterloo. The arrangement is part of the Choral Basics Series - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing and has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire.

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ABBA Smash Hits! Volume 2 from the Choral Basics series includes some of ABBA's greatest hits. This version is arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Songs included in the volume are Thank you for the Music, Fernando and Waterloo. The arrangement is part of the Choral Basics series - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing and has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire.

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You'll Never Walk Alone & Other Sporting Anthems, part of the Choral Basics series, has been arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment. The three well known songs in this collection - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Jerusalem; and You'll Never Walk Alone - are arranged to be ideal for beginner choirs.

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This collection of Music for Special Occasions brings together ten sacred choral works to enhance any occasion whether joyful, reflective or commemorative. Some best-loved pieces as well as new compositions carefully selected and arranged by acclaimed choral composers/conductors Ben Parry and Alexander L'Estrange. Includes Zadok The Priest (abridged), Amazing Grace, Psalm 23 (Goodall) and many more. These are practical and flexible arrangements for accompanied soprano and alto with an optional third part for limited range baritone, or low alto making it suitable for schools, community and church choirs.

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Jazz Sessions Clarinet comprises a mixed compilation of 10 standards and original pieces spanning a host of jazz variations including blues, swing, Latin and gospel. This contemporary mix includes Fly Me To The Moon, Stompin’ at the Savoy and C Jam Blues, and includes a second, extended version of each piece for improvisation. Online audio of professional, accoustic backing tracks to help create a truly atmospheric performance. Jazz Sessions Series is a collaboration between Alexander L’Estrange, a composer, arranger, jazz double bass player, and jazz examiner for the ABRSM, and composer, jazz pianist and teacher, Tom Pilling. The book is carefully tailored for players of Intermediate level (Grades 4-5), and ideal preparation for ABRSM jazz exams, or simply for fun!

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Deep River: A Collection of Spirituals brings together Deep River, arranged with some adventurous harmonies and a Spiritual Medley which combines the songs All My Trials Lord, By and By and I Want Jesus To Walk With Me. These spirituals are arranged for soprano, alto and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment. The arrangement is part of the Choral Basics series, ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing.

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A Christmas Special is a collection of four joyful songs exploiting the 'lighter' side of Christmas, arranged for soprano and alto with a straightforward piano accompaniment: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree and a crowd-pleasing original by Alexander L’Estrange and Peter Gritton, Another Christmas. The songs form part of the Choral Basics Series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs, with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music, spirituals, folk song, pop classics, hit shows and original pieces, this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

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Jazz Sessions Alto Saxophone comprises a mixed compilation of 10 standards and original pieces spanning a host of jazz variations including blues, swing, Latin and gospel. This contemporary mix includes Fly Me To The Moon, Stompin’ at the Savoy and C Jam Blues, and includes a second, extended version of each piece for improvisation. Online audio of professional, accoustic backing tracks to help create a truly atmospheric performance. Jazz Sessions Series is a collaboration between Alexander L’Estrange, a composer, arranger, jazz double bass player, and jazz examiner for the ABRSM, and composer, jazz pianist and teacher, Tom Pilling. The book is carefully tailored for players of Intermediate level (Grades 4-5), and ideal preparation for ABRSM jazz exams, or simply for fun!

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Jazz Sessions Trumpet comprises a mixed compilation of 10 standards and original pieces spanning a host of jazz variations including blues, swing, Latin and gospel. This contemporary mix includes Fly Me To The Moon, Stompin’ at the Savoy and C Jam Blues, and includes downloadable online audio of professional, acoustic backing tracks to help create a truly atmospheric performance. The book includes a second, extended version of each piece for improvisation. Jazz Sessions Series is a collaboration between Alexander L’Estrange, a composer, arranger, jazz double bass player, and jazz examiner for the ABRSM, and composer, jazz pianist and teacher, Tom Pilling. The book is carefully tailored for players of Intermediate level (Grades 4-5), and ideal preparation for ABRSM jazz exams, or simply for fun!

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Talented duo Joanna Forbes L'Estrange (ex-Swingle Singers MD) and Alexander L'Estrange (jazz musician and composer/arranger) have devised this series of jazz warm-ups designed to help choirs swing and sing light music styles more authentically and effectively. Getting into the groove has never been such fun! These warm ups are arranged for SATB with a straightforward (optional) piano accompaniment and form part of their hugely popular choral workshops of the same name. The piece is part of the Choral Basics series, ideal for beginner choirs.

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An Irish Blessing is a choral setting for SATB and piano or organ of the traditional Gaelic prayer which begins "May the road rise to meet you". Its gentle melody unfolds slowly, beginning in unison and building to a fuller choral texture with a descant in the third verse. The optional flute part adds a folk-like quality and, in addition to the wide dynamic range indicated, further textural variety can be achieved with opportunities for a soloist or small group of singers. Perfect for school choirs, weddings, church services, any leaving celebration or a concert programme. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

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An Irish Blessing is a choral setting for upper voices and piano or organ of the traditional Gaelic prayer which begins "May the road rise to meet you". Its gentle melody unfolds slowly, beginning in unison and building to a fuller choral texture with a descant in the third verse. The optional flute part adds a folk-like quality and, in addition to the wide dynamic range indicated, further textural variety can be achieved with opportunities for a soloist or small group of singers. Perfect for school choirs, weddings, church services, any leaving celebration or a concert programme. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

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