"The A Cappella Singer" books, of which this is the second, are designed to bring much of this music in most engaging variety and excellence into schools, colleges, universities, clubs, communities and homes. While the other books in this series are designed for either the male or female voice, this book is designed for a mix of both, containing Madrigals and Ayres with all their grace, wit and lyrical charm; the ineffably lovely and truly religious music of Bach, Brahms and other composers nearer our own times; and fine arrangements of folk songs: this is an endlessly rich field containing most of the best choral music in the world.

Songlist: Sing we and chant it, April is in my Mistress' face, Now in the month of Maying, My Bonny Lass, Shoot, false love, I care not, Dainty, fine, sweet nymph, Flora gave me fairest flowers, Adieu, sweet Amarillis, Grace my lovely ones, fair beauties, I thought that Love had been a boy, Let go, why do you stay me, The Silver Swan, Rest, sweet nymphs, In the delightful, pleasant groves, Matona, lovely maide, I know a young maiden wondrous fair, O eyes of my beloved, My heart doth beg you'll not forge, Gay little Nymph, One smiling summer morning, To woodland glades I must fare, Coletta, Spring returns, So well I know who's happy, You defy me, my beloved foe, Cloud Messengers (Cui), Radiant stars, above the mountains glowing (Nocturne) (Cui)

"The A Cappella Singer" books, of which this is the second, are designed to bring much of this music in most engaging variety and excellence into schools, colleges, universities, clubs, communities and homes. While the other books in this series are designed for either the male or female voice, this book is designed for a mix of both, containing Madrigals and Ayres with all their grace, wit and lyrical charm; the ineffably lovely and truly religious music of Bach, Brahms and other composers nearer our own times; and fine arrangements of folk songs: this is an endlessly rich field containing most of the best choral music in the world.

Songlist: Now Is The Month Of Maying, Sing we and chant it, Adieu, sweet Amarillis, Weep, O mine eyes, On the plains, Fairy trains, The Nightingale, Strike it up, Tabo, The Silver Swan, With dropping wings, ye Cupids come, Charm me asleep, Radient stars, above the mountains glowing, The Old Woman and the Pedlar, Come, lasses and lads, 'Tween the mount and deep, deep vale, The Beetle's Wedding, Tiritomba, Touro-louro-louro!, In dulci jubilo, Rejoice, ye Christian men, rejoice, The Slumber of the Infant Jesus, Jesu! Rex admirabilis, Adoramus te, Christe, Tanquam agnus, Vere languores nostros, Lo, a voice to heaven sounding, An angel said to Mary, Christ the Lord hath risen, O filii et filiae

A second collection of madrigals from the greatest European composers.

Songlist: Dear love, you may believe me, Ah, the sighs that come from my heart, Come, ye shepherds, Fair maiden, you have captured, Come, pretty maiden, Oh, my heart is sad and sore, The cricket, Better do not get married, Gabriel, the other day, grace, my love one, fair beauties, Hard by a fountain, I know a young lady, In bitter woe and anguish, Beneath a laurel's branches, Go forth, my sighs, Oh, I have been forsaken, Far better to feel, Oh, nightingale, Spring has arrived, Sing we and chant it, To the hills and the vales, When I'm drinking good red wine, A sweet new song, My love, I'm filled with sorrow

The madrigal composed in England during the late sixteenth century and early seventeenth centuries include some of the finest music of the period and are possibly superior in truth and expressiveness even to the madrigals composed in Italy, where the form was invented and flourished over a long period. Faced with many hundreds of possible candidates for inclusion in the edition, the editor worked on the principal that the major composers would each be represented by several madrigals, and the lesser figures by one or more. But no madrigal would be included if it fell below the high standard set by the collection as a whole. Over 60 madrigals are included.

Songlist: Those Sweet Delightful Lilies, All Creatures Now, Weep O Mine Eyes, Lullaby My Sweet Little Baby, This Sweet and Merry Month of May, Though Amaryllis Dance, Come Gentle Swains, Poor is the Life, Quick Quick Away Dispatch!, No Haste But Good!, Fair Nymphs I Heard One Telling, Fair Phyllis I Saw, Consture my Meaning, Ah Dear Heart, Dainty Fine Bird, O that the Learned Poets, The Silver Swan, Trust Not to Much Fair Youth, What is our Life?, Come Away Sweet Love, See What a Maze of Terror, April is in my Mistress' Face, Fyer Fyer!, Hard by a Crystal Fountain, I Love Alas this Tormenting, My Bonnie Lass She Smileth, Now Is The Month Of Maying, Sing We and Chant it, Through Philomela Lost Her Love, Whither Away so Fast?, and more

A sumptuous edition of an the cappella standard "April Is In My Mistress' Face" from the madrigal repertoire by Thomas Morley. Available for 3-part mixed voices, Russell Robinson's new adaptation features flowing contrapuntal lines, appropriate vocal ranges, and tasteful editor's marks for a truly authentic performance. Enjoyable to sing, valuable to teach, and splendid to hear. "Fair Phyllis" is another well-edited arrangement by Russell Robinson from the madrigal repertoire. Sung a cappella, or with the piano, the men's part spans only six notes in an easy range for changing voices. Charming secular text, light polyphonic texture, changing meters, and contrasting dynamics. Fair Phyllis is perfect as a first madrigal or as a Renaissance feature on any program. "Sing We And Chant It" - Introduce your 3-part choir to madrigal singing with this wonderful new edition of the Thomas Morley classic designed especially for young singers by Russell Robinson. Reduced to three voice parts, this edition still sounds full and captures all the spirit and joy of madrigal singing. Suitable for large choirs as well as small groups. Add this work to your choral library and use it year after year. An excellent teaching piece...but perform it at concert and festival time, too.

Songlist: Now Is The Month Of Maying, How Merrily We live, Fair Phyllis, Sing We And Chant It, April Is In My Mistress' Face, Fair Phyllis, Now Is The Month Of Maying, How Merrily We live

Introduce junior high and middle school students to the joys of madrigal singing with this outstanding collection. Perfect for young , developing voices, this collection features some of the best known madrigals skillfully arranged for three part mixed voices by Theron Kirk. From the "fa la la" madrigals of Morley to the German part song of Hassler, each is carefully set to compliment the voice ranges and qualities of the developing male singer. An excellent addition to the repertoire of the changing voice.

Songlist: Sing We And Chant It, Now Is The Month Of Maying, In These Delightful, Pleasant Groves, My Bonnie Lass She Smileth, Matona, Lovely Maiden, Fair Phyllis I Saw, Since Robin Hood, Dancing And Springing

This book has become a classic and can be found in the repertoire of many high school choirs across the land.

Songlist: Adoramus Te, Alleluia (Mozart), Allon, Gay Bergeres, Apple, Apple (Hungarian), Ave Verum (Jesu, Word of God Incarnate), Bless The Lord, O My Soul-Ivanof, Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heavenly Light, Carol Of The Angels (Niles), Chester, Come Sweet (Soothing) death (Bach), Echo Song (Di Lasso), Handsome Butcher, He Watching Over Israel, Here Is Thy Footstool (Creston), Let Down The Bars, O Death-Barber, Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, Little White Hen (Scandello), Lullay My Liking (Holst), O Magnum Mysterium, Old Woman, The (Hungarian), Planets, Stars And Airs Of Space, Sam Was A Man, Sanctus (Haydn), Shenandoah, Sing We And Chant It, Sure On This Shining Night, The Turtle Dove, Thee with tender care, Tune Thy Music To Thy Heart, What If I Never Speed, and more

New for SSA! Russell Robinson has now adapted this widely performed madrigal "Sing We and Chant It" for treble choirs. It's superbly reduced to preserve the harmonic and melodic structure of the original 5-part work. The quintessential madrigal, it features dynamic variations, much repetition for quick learning, and an open score for easy reading. Russell Robinson has adapted "Fire, Fire", one of Thomas Morley's most enduring madrigals, for 3-part voices, just right for today's young and developing choirs. The male part has a limited, 5-note range...great for changing voices. The independent vocal lines make it an excellent learning piece and a perfect "first madrigal" for any choir. Carefully tailored to the needs of middle school and junior high singers. "All Ye Who Love Music" was given its English text by Thomas Oliphant in 1837. This arrangement has been lowered one step from the original key of G major to F major. The soprano (Part 1) melody is basically the same; however, Parts II and III have been arranged iin such a way as to limit the range and for ease of singing, while retaining the sound and flavor of the original. As will all Renaissance madrigals, this piece should be sung lightly and lyrically. This trio of fresh, new, madrigals from Jay Althouse is a valuable addition to the choral repertoire SSA choirs. The first is in a traditional madrigal style, with a "fa la la" section and features and echo chorus. The second is lush and lovely, homophonic in nature, with a thought-provoking text. The third is up-tempo and includes an optional hand drum: it could be used as a processional or at a madrigal dinner. Use any or all of the three for concerts, contests, and adjudications.

Songlist: Sing We and Chant It, Fire, Fire, All Ye Who Music Love, Come Celebrate this Festive Day, How Fair a Rose, All Ye, the Music Makers

Russell Robinson has now adapted this widely performed madrigal "Sing We and Chant It" for treble choirs. It's superbly reduced to preserve the harmonic and melodic structure of the original 5-part work. The quintessential madrigal, it features dynamic variations, much repetition for quick learning, and an open score for easy reading. Russell Robinson has adapted "Fire, Fire", one of Thomas Morley's most enduring madrigals, for 3-part voices, just right for today's young and developing choirs. The male part has a limited, 5-note range...great for changing voices. The independent vocal lines make it an excellent learning piece and a perfect "first madrigal" for any choir. Carefully tailored to the needs of middle school and junior high singers. "All Ye Who Love Music" was given its English text by Thomas Oliphant in 1837. This arrangement has been lowered one step from the original key of G major to F major. The soprano (Part 1) melody is basically the same; however, Parts II and III have been arranged iin such a way as to limit the range and for ease of singing, while retaining the sound and flavor of the original. As will all Renaissance madrigals, this piece should be sung lightly and lyrically. This trio of fresh, new, madrigals from Jay Althouse is a valuable addition to the choral repertoire mixed choirs. The first is in a traditional madrigal style, with a "fa la la" section and features and echo chorus. The second is lush and lovely, homophonic in nature, with a thought-provoking text. The third is up-tempo and includes an optional hand drum: it could be used as a processional or at a madrigal dinner. Use any or all of the three for concerts, contests, and adjudications.

Songlist: Fire, Fire, Come Celebrate This Festive Day, How Fair a Rose?, All Ye, the Music Makers, Sing We And Chant It