Vaughan Williams for Choirs Volume 1, 10 Sacred Pieces for Mixed Voices

Description

A leading British composer of the twentieth-century, Ralph Vaughan Williams was a lifelong exponent of choral music and singing. This two-part collection of new arrangements and editions features well-loved and lesser-known Vaughan Williams songs, anthems, and carols – for today's mixed-voice choir. It presents unison or treble pieces scored for SATB, creating new repertoire, and provides new accompaniment options and durations that widen the appeal of the pieces for church or concert use. The adaptations may introduce or give new light to the repertoire, yet are complementary to the original settings published as single pieces. John Leavitt, being an experienced conductor, composer, editor, and champion of Vaughan Williams, brings great sensitivity to this process, and knows how best to maximize rehearsal time with choirs of various types and sizes.

* 10 sacred pieces, including settings for Christmas

* SATB arrangements of unison or treble pieces

* Adaptations that widen the appeal of the pieces for church or concert use

* All pieces with piano accompaniment

* Notes on the pieces