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More Songs of a Rainbow Nation brings you four more songs from South Africa for mixed voices, in beautifully crafted arrangements by Alexander L'Estrange. The selection opens with Freedom is Coming, a joyful, infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression, and the hugely popular Siyahamba is also featured. Both songs form part of L’Estrange's hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa. Part of the Choral Basics series, the four songs are arranged for soprano and alto with combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs and those in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. All Choral Basics publications feature a straightforward piano accompaniment to support the singers.

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Love's Philosophy brings together three 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 soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment, this collection 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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Lute-Book Lullaby is the stunning Christmas anthem which first brought the music of Alexander L’Estrange to our attention at the turn of the 21st century. Commissioned by award-winning chamber choir, Tenebrae, this beautiful mixed-voice composition contrasts a sweet “lulla, lullaby” refrain with a haunting and evocative soprano solo. The rich, mysterious harmonies, reminiscent of Messiaen and Howells, reflect L'Estrange's early musical training as a chorister in Oxford. Recorded by Tenebrae for Signum Records on a CD entitled Mother and Child, conducted by Nigel Short. Lute-Book Lullaby is part of Faber Choral Signature Series which 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, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

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Three popular Scottish folksongs arranged for soprano and alto with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Auld lang syne (meaning ‘old long since’), is a popular New Year’s Eve song in many parts of the world and is included here along with the beautiful Afton Water and the well-known Skye Boat Song. The arrangements are 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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Danny Boy & Other Classic Irish Melodies comprises three classic Irish folksongs 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. 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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Love Comes Quietly is a plaintive setting by Alexander L'Estrange of Robert Creely's beautiful love poem of the same name for SAATB. The texture is mostly homophonic and full of the rich jazz-infused harmonies that have become L’Estrange’s trademark. Perfect for weddings or concert programmes. Love Comes Quietly is part of the Faber Choral Signature Series, which 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 offers a thrilling array of varied styles. Browse the full perusal score on scorelibrary.fabermusic.com.

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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, from world music to pop classics and showtunes. These American folk songs are arranged for soprano, alto and combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. 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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Songs of A Rainbow Nation comprises four great songs from South Africa arranged for soprano and alto with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Included are: Hamba Lulu - a wedding song with a gentle, comforting rhythm; Jesu Ukukhanya - featuring a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer; Si Njay, Njay, Njay - a joyfully exuberant song with an infectious rhythm which can also be performed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect; and Weeping - a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue which uses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem N’kosi Sikeleli Africa (God Bless Africa). 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, it offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. If you enjoy these songs, try L’Estrange’s hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa!

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Song Cycle: vive la vélorution! is the third in a hugely successful series of 40-minute grand-scale choral works with jazz quintet by acclaimed British composer Alexander L'Estrange. It marked the grand départ of the 2014 Tour de France and, in addition to the quintet (with jazz trumpet and flute), features bicycle bells and pumps! The ten cycling-themed songs [eight originals and two arrangements] take audiences on an exhilarating bicycle ride across hill and dale, celebrating both the appeal of this most energy-efficient mode of transport and the beauty of our natural surroundings. Song Cycle encompasses an impressive variety of musical styles including pastiche Victorian music hall, folk, minimalism, barbershop, musical theatre and, of course, jazz. If you loved Zimbe! and Ahoy! and are looking for an SATB and (optional) Children’s Choir choral work to wow your next audience with, look no further than Song Cycle: vive la vélorution! Vocal scores can also be hired, along with the full score and set of band parts (hire@fabermusic.com). Children’s Choir resources, along with CDs, part-learning MP3s and more, can be found at https://www.alexanderlestrange.com/song-cycle.

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Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose is the second in a series of popular 40-minute works by Alexander L'Estrange for SATB chorus, children's choir and jazz quintet, this one featuring folk fiddle and piano accordion. An uplifting celebration of King Henry VIII’s famous warship, the Mary Rose, it cleverly fuses the music of Tudor times with an array of catchy sea shanties and also includes a sublime setting by L'Estrange of Shakespeare's Full Fathom Five (from The Tempest). Ahoy! takes us on a whirlwind journey across the oceans – and the centuries – in this glorious celebration of English Maritime history. If you loved Zimbe! you'll love its nautical little brother, Ahoy! Conductor’s score and band parts available for hire (contact: hire@fabermusic.com); Children’s rehearsal CD available on request; SATB part-learning CDs available from ahoymaryrose.com; Children's choral part available separately as sheet music download. Ideal for projecting or printing copies

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On Eagles' Wings is a wonderfully uplifting piece by Alexander L'Estrange for upper voices, featuring glorious soaring melodies and an infectious rhythmic drive. It can be performed either with organ or, showcasing L’Estrange’s jazz background, with piano and double bass. Ideal both in a liturgical context and as part of a concert programme. On Eagles' Wings is part of the Faber Choral Signature Series which 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, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

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O Waly Waly & Other Classic English Melodies contains three well-known English folk melodies are arranged for soprano and alto singers with a straightforward piano accompaniment. 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 arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding repertoire for beginner choirs, ranging from world music to pop classics and original pieces. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series also offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements for SAMen choirs, with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers.

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Auld Lang Syne & Other Classic Scottish Melodies brings together three popular Scottish folksongs arranged for soprano, alto and a combined men's voice part with a straightforward piano accompaniment. This arrangement is ideal for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. Auld lang syne (meaning ‘old long since’), is a popular New Year’s Eve song in many parts of the world and is included here along with the beautiful Afton Water and the well-known Skye Boat Song. The arrangements are 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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Wassail! Carols of Comfort and Joy (this edition for unison and simple two-part voices and piano) is a sequence of 12 uplifting folk-inspired Christmas songs, exploring both sacred and secular aspects of the festive season. Includes such favourites as The Sussex carol, Gaudete! and The holly and the ivy.

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Zadok Rules - Hallelujah! is a witty and whistle-stop tribute to kings and queens, royal music through the ages and the works of G. F. Handel. The result of a commission by period instrument orchestra The Hanover Band, this entertaining new community choral piece launched in Arundel Cathedral in 2013, marking the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and is an 8-minute celebration of our rich cultural heritage. Based on the music of Handel, Arne (and Henry VIII!), it sets a rhyming text that cleverly traces all of the English monarchs from William the Conqueror to the present day. Lyrics include: Start with the Normans, Willy, Willy, Henry, Stee, Henry Two was a Plantagenet, Dick, John, Henry Three. Zadok Rules can be performed by children's choir and/or SATB chorus, with either chamber orchestra or piano accompaniment. In addition to the printed vocal score, there is a digital bundle available via fabermusicstore.com, incorporating single-line children's part, children's part plus piano accompaniment and free audio learning tracks. Vocal scores can also be hired, along with the full score and set of band parts (hire@fabermusic.com).

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(Is this the way to) Amarillo? is about a man travelling to find his fiancée in Amarillo, Texas. After the second verse and chorus there’s a chance to go a cappella: the piano can leave out the small notes and give the singers a chance to show off what they can do! 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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Famba Naye is a South-African song, often sung at funerals. The first verse means ‘go with her, father’ (‘baba’ means ‘father’), followed by ‘you are love’, ‘we are sad’ and ‘sing with her’. The optional solo at the beginning of each verse sets up the call-and-response form that is so common in African vocal music. This song works beautifully with or without accompaniment. 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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My Song Is Love Unknown is a wonderful sacred work, set for a solo quartet of singers and SATB choir, and is based on John Ireland's well-loved hymn-tune Love Unknown. Alexander L'Estrange expertly takes fragments of Ireland's melody, developing, interweaving and re-harmonising them to create a powerful, ethereal sound-world that perfectly reflects the poem's themes of love, sorrow, passion, death and ecstasy. 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 contemporary composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

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Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa! is the 40-minute choral fusion of African song and jazz for SATB chorus, children’s choir and jazz quintet which established composer Alexander L’Estrange's name worldwide and spawned a hugely successful series of large-scale works for the same forces. The addition of the children’s choir provides an opportunity for adult or secondary school SATB choirs to team up with local primary school or youth choirs, bringing communities together through singing, something for which L'Estrange has long been a passionate advocate. The work opens and closes with an attention-grabbing Njooni Zimbe*! Nyimbo za Africa! imploring us to "Come, sing the Songs of Africa!"; by the time you've heard the vibrant sequence of twelve songs, which includes playground, wedding, funeral, drinking, protest, worship songs and lullabies, you will want to do just that. Zimbe! is the ideal piece for choirs who have enjoyed performing L'Estrange's Songs of a Rainbow Nation, works by Karl Jenkins or David Fanshawe's African Sanctus. (* "Zimbe" is the anglicised version of the Swahili word "Ziimbe") Conductor’s score and band parts available for hire (contact: hire@fabermusic.com); Children’s rehearsal CD available on request; SATB part-learning CDs available here; Children's choral part available as sheet music download. Ideal for projecting or printing copies. Full CD also available.

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Prayers for Peace is a collection of three beautiful prayer settings by Alexander L'Estrange: God be in my head, Lighten our Darkness, and The Lord's Prayer. Ideal as introits, anthems or in a concert programme, the pieces are testament to L'Estrange's ability to write music which is simple and accessible yet at the same time full of expression and exquisite harmonies. The settings are for unaccompanied SATB but they have an optional piano/organ part to provide support if required. Prayers for Peace is part of Faber Music's exciting Choral Signature Series which 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, offering a thrilling array of varied styles. Browse the full perusal score on scorelibrary.fabermusic.com.

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The Gospel Train is a crowd-pleasing collection of gospel favourites such as Go Down, Moses, Oh Happy Day! and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. 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 are arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment, and 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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Songs Of A Rainbow Nation comprises four great songs from South Africa 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. Included are: Hamba Lulu - a wedding song with a gentle, comforting rhythm; Jesu Ukukhanya - featuring a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer; Si Njay, Njay, Njay - a joyfully exuberant song with an infectious rhythm which can also be performed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect; and Weeping - a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue which uses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem N’kosi Sikeleli Africa (God Bless Africa). If you enjoy these songs, try L’Estrange’s hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa! 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 SA/Men 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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Love's Philosophy brings together three 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 soprano and alto, and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment, this collection 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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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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