for upper voices with piano accompaniment and unaccompanied
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.
- Secular, fresh concert repertoire for youth and women's choirs
- 9 original works for upper voices in two, three, and four parts
- A selection of pieces that are melodically appealing and immediately approachable
- Well-known composers such as Kerry Andrew, Cecilia McDowall, and Sarah Quartel
- A variety of styles and moods, with a contemporary twist
- Texts from across the years, with a particular emphasis on the natural world
- Performance notes from the compilers procide invaluable tips for rehearsal and performance
As you sing - Sarah Quartel
The silver swan - Oliver Tarney
'Hope' is the thing with feathers - Michael Higgins
Fly away, fly away over the sea - Russell Hepplewhite
Charm - Kerry Andrew
Sweet and low - Andy Brooke
Now is the time - Cecilia McDowall
This we know - Sarah Quartel
Give me the river - Toby Young
