Based on Benjamin Britten's opera A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 64, this 15-minute choral suite has been arranged and adapted, yet remains true to Britten's original score. The added introductory lines, using words of Shakespeare, help to frame each chorus. This work presents an excellent opportunity for young singers to experience the operatic works of a great twentieth century composer. Duration: ca. 15:00. Performed by Concert Choir of ANIMA, Lauren Sklar, conductor.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman | Composer: Benjamin Britten

Wayland Rogers' arrangement for SATB/piano of Handel's aria Dove Sei from Rodelinda may be sung in the orignal Italian or to the English text Art Though Troubled. The English is not a translation but a separate poem entirely. It includes a solo for medium voice.

Arranger: Wayland Rogers | Composer: George Frideric Handel

This barcarole occurs in the second episode (Act IV) of the opera, Les Contes d'Hoffmann (Tales of Hoffmann), and takes place in the Grand Canal in Venice. Scored for 2-Part Treble voices, small group and piano.

Arranger: Francisco J. Nunez | Composer: Jacques Offenbach

Verdi's opera Macbeth is based on William Shakespeare's theatrical tragedy of the same name. This third act chorus finds witches dancing and a diabolical spell being prepared. This new edition suggests tempo and dynamic markings. An accessible piano reduction is realized and a translation, pronunciation guide and editorial notes are provided.

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

Creation is in seven short movements that parallel the seven days described in the Bible. At the end of each day there is a short hymn of thanksgiving based on the text And God saw that it was good. Written for treble chorus and handbells, there are opportunities to make creative decisions about soundscapes in free time, as well as the inclusion of the audience and a second choir. Duration: ca. 12:00.

Composer: Stephen Hatfield

Creation is in seven short movements that parallel the seven days described in the Bible. At the end of each day there is a short hymn of thanksgiving based on the text And God saw that it was good. Written for treble chorus and handbells, there are opportunities to make creative decisions about soundscapes in free time, as well as the inclusion of the audience and a second choir. Duration: ca. 12:00.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield | Composer: Stephen Hatfield

This piece introduces singers both to French opera and the French singing style.

Arranger: Francisco J. Nunez | Composer: Leo Delibes

Here is a lively chorus for mixed voices and 4-hand piano from Handel's first English masterwork, Acis and Galatea. The music is cheerful and colorful, and it offers singers valuable experience in performing Baroque melismas.

Arranger: Ryan Kelly | Composer: George Frideric Handel

Here is a lively chorus for SA choir and piano from Handel's first English masterwork, Acis and Galatea. The music is cheerful and colorful, and it offers singers valuable experience in performing Baroque melismas.

Arranger: Ryan Kelly | Composer: G.F.HANDEL

From the opera Ann and Séamus, this is an adaptation from the third scene. The imagery of the sea, salty air, a hard day's work, and an impending storm are all richly portrayed. The piano part supports the vocal line, and lends harmonic and rhythmic interest.

Composer: Stephen Hatfield

Papageno (altos), having lost Papagena (sopranos) in the evil Sarastro's castle, sits along in the garden and prepares to take his life to end his sorrows. Three spirits appear, urging him to once again play his magic bells and look around. Much to his surprise and joy, he sees his beloved Papagena. Joyfully united, the two sing of their eternal happiness, love and their many future children.

Arranger: Doreen Rao | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This beautiful duet from Monteverdi's opera L'Incoronazione di Poppea is a wonderful addition to the CME Opera Workshop series. This duet, which occurs at the end of the opera, beautifully illustrates Monteverdi's ability to interweave the vocal lines in a harmonically intriguing way. Ann Small's edition features an ornamented return of the first section of the duet with trills that contain repeated articulation of the same notes, a favored ornament in Monteverdi's works. Duration: ca. 3 minutes 30 seconds.

Arranger: Ann Small | Composer: Claudio Monteverdi

Taken from Mozart's opera, , this scene takes place during the second act finale. The Princess Pamina is saved by the Three Boys, spirit-like creatures who watch over the characters in the opera, protecting them from evil and guiding them toward enlightenment. For performance purposes, a chorus can be divided into three parts, each taking a line assigned to one of the Three Boys. Duration: ca. 6:10. Performed by Anima-Young Singers of Greater Chicago and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Emily Ellsworth, conductor.

Arranger: Scott Gilmore | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This chorus is full of opera buffa fizz, with all the rhythmic verve and melodic charm for which Donizetti was prized. A wonderful arrangement for children's chorus which should be approached with plenty of fun!

Arranger: Scott Gilmore | Composer: Gaetano Donizetti

The Bartered Bride is Smetana's most beloved work. The effervescence of the music and the camaraderie of the villagers make this a delightful piece to explore dramatically.

Arranger: Emily Ellsworth | Composer: Bedrich Smetana

This opening chorus from Smetana's most beloved folk opera is filled with the popular spirit, sounds and rhythms of Czech folk music. The effervescence of the music and the camaraderie of the villagers--your chorus--make this a delightful piece to explore the drama of opera.

Arranger: Emily Ellsworth | Composer: Bedrich Smetana

This large work for treble chorus is based on a tale of Hans Christian Andersen, and is not only a journey in the dramatic sense, but also a journey through the possibilities of meter, rhythm, tonality, texture, and timbre. Scored for treble chorus, clarinet, and string bass, the narrative nature of this piece demands excellent diction, and a sense of engaged story-telling. With staging options ranging from very elaborate to non-existent, this work offers many opportunities for a wide range of experiences.

Composer: Stephen Hatfield

3 selected scenes from Imant Raminsh's stunning children's opera, The Nightingale. This unique work features the children's chorus as the most central role, giving your choir the chance to truly participate.

Composer: Imant Raminsh

Key of G

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This chorus from the third act of Nabucco became synonymous with Italy's 19th century struggle to cast off foreign occupation and become a united nation. Even today the tune remains extremely popular and is a de facto national anthem for Italy. Duration: ca. 5:00

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

We're Goin' Around is a selection from ragtime legend Scott Joplin's second opera, Treemonisha, which was never performed in full during the composer's lifetime. Have fun with the syncopated ragtime style and the old folk dialect.

Arranger: Nick Page | Composer: Scott Joplin

These excerpts from Ann and Séamus-Stephen Hatfield's opera written for Shallaway: Newfoundland and Labrador Youth In Chorus--have been compiled with an eye to their dramatic potential. Choirs may perform the suite in standard choral formation, or they may give a staged or semi-staged performance. Suggestions for soloists, costumes, and choreography are all included.

Composer: Stephen Hatfield