- 43 flexible songs, from simple unison to four parts, by established writers and arrangers
- Ideal for community choirs of all types and school groups of 11+ years
- Vast range of repertoire, including well-known pop songs, traditional songs from around the world, contemporary songs, protest songs, and rounds
- Diverse themes, including Peace and Reflection, Liberty and Freedom, and Celebrations
- Warm-ups and practical tips on working with amateur singers and the natural voice
- Supporting rehearsal plans for each song, from the basis of learning by ear Copiable pages
- CD containing MP3s of learning tracks (providing individual vocal parts) and backing tracks for some pieces
- Recordings of full performances available to download
Community Voiceworks is an unrivalled collection of fun, reflective, empowering, and moving songs in the practical Voiceworks format. With five sections covering a variety of life's key themes, there is something for everyone - from classic hits such as 'Sitting on the Dock of the Bay', 'If I had a hammer', 'Walking on Sunshine', and 'Something Inside So Strong' to well-known traditional songs and new works by acclaimed choir leaders. The CD provides recordings of individual parts, allowing non-readers to learn aurally, and song sheets are photocopiable. A truly inclusive collection for all groups who love singing together, regardless of experience!
Section I: Short and Sweet
Words Betty Tindal, music Alison Burns: I open my arms wide
Ros Thomas: I am not thinking about you
Polly Bolton: Spring Song
Carol Prior: A cat meditating
Alison Burns: A Twist in the Air
Trad., arr. Gitika Partington: Deep Down in my Soul
Juliet Prager: All will be well
Bryan Kessler, adap. Mark and Sharie Anderson, harm. Nickomo: E malama
Jules Gibb: Caballos galopando
Section II: Peace and Reflection
words John Newton, music Sam Cooke: Amazing grace
words John Newton, music Gitika Partington: How Sweet the Sound
Trad.: Down in the River to Pray
Alison Burns: There is silence in my heart tonight
Alison Burns: Keep me
Melanie Dolinski, arr. Andrew Emmet: Peace white dove
Otis Redding and Steve Cropper, arr. Gitika Partington: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Section III: Liberty and Freedom
Roxane Smith: Ain't gonna study war
Trad. / Gitika Partington: Ride this Train
Curtis Mayfield, arr. Val Regan: People get ready
Alison Burns: Give me wings
Nickomo: I can hear a train a-comin'
Pete Seeger and Lee Hays, arr. Gitika Partington and Peter Hunt: If I had a hammer
Em Whitfield Brooks: Sold down the river
Zulu song: Shona malanga
words Antonia Machado/Trad., music Val Regan: Ya Basta!
words Dick Dallas, music Billy Taylor, arr. Pete Churchill: I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
Section IV: Change, Loss, and Moving On
Nickomo: Keep your heart good
South African: Think of me
words Judy Grahn, music Alison Burns: The Mountain
Alison Burns: A Pebble on my Tongue
Peggy Seeger, arr. Peter Amidon: Love Call me Home
Hedy West, arr. Gitika Partington: Five Hundred Miles
Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman, arr. Gitika Partington: Time after Time
words Robert Burns, Trad. Scottish melody, arr. Alison Burns and Gitika Partington: Auld Lang Syne
Section V: Celebrations
Nickomo: The Yeah Song
Sammy Hurden: Now the sun is rising up
Gitika Partington: I stand tall
Bruce Knight: Zidele amathambo
Kirsty Martin: Different Ships
Alison Burns: May your cup always be full
Pauline Down: Old Woman
Kimberley Rew, arr. Gitika Partington: Walking on Sunshine
Labi Siffre, arr. Pete Churchill: Something Inside So Strong
Forces or Category: Flexible scoring in 1-4 parts
Difficulty: Very easy to Easy