MALE VOICE CHOIR MUSIC

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Title     Catalogue No Cost
ABIDE WITH ME VCT/10029 £1.25 Purchase this item
Traditional words, with new music which has been received very well.  Requires a good pianist!    
AMONGST THE GORSE AND HEATHER VCT/10148 £1.25 Purchase this item
A rather cheeky new song, very jolly and bright with a lot of get up and go!  With words written by Tony Hutchings.    
ANGELS ARE A-SINGING (Christmas piece) XCT/10003 £1.25 Purchase this item
A lively Christmas piece which is always well received.  Requires a good pianist!    
AS I SAT UNDER A SYCAMORE TREE (Christmas piece) XCT/10110 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new setting of the original words of the carol "I Saw Three Ships".  Recommended!    
AVE VERUM VCT/10109 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new arrangement of Elgar's moving piece, ideal for male voice choirs.    
BABBLING BROOK, THE VCT/10156 £1.25 Purchase this item
Telling the story of a little stream that becomes a wide river on its journey to the sea.  Recommended    
BETHLEHEM (Christmas piece) XCT/10111 £1.25 Purchase this item
A serene and beautiful setting of the melody by Gounod.  Words adapted by Andrew Goddard from H Farnie.  Highly recommended.    
BRIGHT NEW STAR, A (Christmas piece) XCT/10096 £1.25 Purchase this item
This is a lovely piece for Christmas and is highly recommended.    
CALM IS THE SEA VCT/10140 £1.20 Purchase this item
Words by John Guard and music by H. Pfeil.  A simple arrangement for unaccompanied male voice choirs.    
CALM SEA VCT/10135 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new piece for male voice choirs, gentle and melodic, which has proved to be a very popular song.    
CHRIST IS BORN (Christmas piece) XCT/10072 £1.25 Purchase this item
New words set to a traditional Moravian carol melody.  This is a very bright and joyful arrangement, which is also available in SATB.  Highly recommended.    
CHRISTMAS BELLS (Christmas piece)    
A new carol with lots of ding dongs!  Recommended. XCT/10047 £1.25 Purchase this item
CHRISTMAS FOR CHOIRS: Book 1 for TTBB XCT/20001 £7.50 Purchase this item
This book is a must for choirs who sing at Christmas concerts.  It contains the following carols:
  1. Angels are a-Singing in Bethlehem
  2. As I Sat Under A Sycamore Tree
  3. Bethlehem
  4. Christ is Born
  5. Christmas Bells
  6. Hush Little Baby
  7. Jesus Holy Baby
  8. Journey to Bethlehem
  9. Rise up, Shepherd, and follow
  10. Sleep, Baby Sleep
    
CHRISTMAS FOR CHOIRS: Book 1 for TTBB XCT/20001A £4.50 Purchase this item
This book contains just the vocal lines for the same ten new carols, and no piano part.    
CHRISTMAS FOR CHOIRS: Book 2 for TTBB XCT/20002 £7.50 Purchase this item
Also a must for choirs who sing at Christmas concerts.  It contains the following carols:
  1. Bright New Star, A
  2. Follow The Star
  3. Hear the Song of the Angels
  4. How Great is the Love
  5. I Hear the Bells at Christmas Time
  6. Jesus, Baby
  7. Long Time Ago
  8. Shepherds Carol, The
  9. Sing Alleluia
  10. Sweet is the Baby
    
CHRISTMAS FOR CHOIRS: Book 2 for TTBB XCT/20002A £4.50 Purchase this item
This book contains just the vocal lines for the same ten new carols, and no piano part.    
DEVON     VCT/10043 £1.25 Purchase this item
The words written by Gordon Maddock celebrate the beautiful county of Devon.  The music is especially appropriate and is also available as a Bass/Baritone solo.    
EASTER HYMN, THE    
From Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni.  New arrangement for TTBB with Soprano solo (could be sung by a Tenor if required).  Excellent arrangement, not easy, but certainly worth the work involved as it is such a wonderful piece.  Arrangement by permission of the copyright holder.
Only available in the UK.		 VCT/10131 £1.45 Purchase this item
EVENING AND MORNING VCT/10101 £1.25 Purchase this item
Words by Rev Gregory Smith, this arrangement alternates between a male voice quartet and the full choir.    
EV'RY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE VCT/10136 £1.45 Purchase this item
A sympathetic arrangement of the well-known piece originally written by Cole Porter.  A lot of feeling is brought out in this arrangement which is exemplified by the expressive piano accompaniment.  Arrangement by permission of the copyright holders.
Only available in the UK.		    
FAREWELL, DEAR FRIENDS    
A lovely little piece: ideal for bringing a concert to a close.  The choir thanks the audience for inviting them to come and sing for them, and wishes them a safe journey home!  Recommended. VCT/10134 £1.25 Purchase the item
FOLLOW THE STAR (Christmas piece) XCT/10049 £1.25 Purchase this item
This carol was the winner of the S4C Christmas Carol Composing Competition in 2005, in its SATB version, when it was performed in Llangollen by the Cardiff-based choir Serendipity, together with Bryn Terfel.  The judges made the point that they felt this piece should be in the repertoire of all choirs who sing Christmas music.    
GIRL ON THE STAIRS VCT/10027 £1.25 Purchase this item
A touching account of a chance encounter - a lovely little story.    
GLORIOUS DEVON VCT/10138 £1.25 Purchase this item
Everything good about Devon is in this piece, the music for which was originally written by Edward German to the words of Harold Boulton. This is a lively arrangement, ideal for male voice choirs looking for popular, melodic and well-loved songs.    
GOD BLESS THE PRINCE OF WALES VCT/10115 £1.25 Purchase this item
A very appropriate arrangement for TTBB of this well loved piece.  Original melody by Brinley Richards with words by George Linley.    
GOODNIGHT VCT/10113 £1.20 Purchase this item
The original piece was by Robert Schumann, but this is a new simple setting for unaccompanied male voice choir, ideal as a little parting piece at the end of a concert - it only lasts for about one and a half minutes and is very straightforward yet effective.    
HAVE YOU FELT HIS PRESENCE? VCT/10141 £1.25 Purchase this item
With inspirational and thought-provoking words, this piece is ideal for any concert, but especially where some religious content is required.  Highly recommended.    
HEAR THE SONG OF THE ANGELS (Christmas Piece) XCT/10124 £1.25 Purchase this item
A bright new carol for TTBB with a joyful melody, with lots of movement and an appealing piano part.    
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY (Christmas Piece) XCT/10097 £1.25 Purchase this item
Traditional words and melody, but a cheerful TTBB arrangement    
HOW WELL DO I REMEMBER VCT/10132 £1.25 Purchase this item
Another piece with an unashamedly romantic theme: "... How well do I remember, that day back in September, the day when I first set eyes upon you..."    
HUSH LITTLE BABY (Christmas Piece) XCT/10006 £1.25 Purchase this item
This is a Christmas lullaby written for male voice choir with a Soprano soloist.  The solo part could, if necessary, be sung by a Tenor instead.  This is a very popular Christmas piece.    
A HYMN FOR CORNWALL VCT/10094 £1.25 Purchase this item
Words and music complement each other beautifully in this piece in celebration of Cornwall.  This piece is the winning entry in the composers competition held as part of the second Cornish International Male Voice Choir Festival which was held in April 2005.    
I HEAR THE BELLS AT CHRISTMAS TIME (Christmas Piece) XCT/10125 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new carol with a lovely melody and very appropriate words.    
IF EVER I COULD TELL YOU VCT/10151 £1.25 Purchase this item
Another new piece with a touch of romance.  If men had the courage this is what they should say to their loved ones!    
IF I RULED THE WORLD VCT/10146 £1.45 Purchase this item
A new arrangement of this popular and well-loved piece originally written by Leslie Bricusse and Cyril Ornadel.  Arrangement by permission of the copyright holders.
Only available in the UK.		    
I'M A-TRAV'LLING TO THE GRAVE VCT/10102 £1.25 Purchase this item
A sensitive new male voice choir arrangement of the Spiritual.    
IRISH BLESSING VCT/10024 £1.25 Purchase this item
Irish Blessing - Words: Traditional.  A most appropriate arrangement of this beautiful piece with new music. Highly recommended.  Also available for Mixed Voice Choir and Ladies Choir.    
IS THIS THE WAY TO AMARILLO VCT/10137 £1.45 Purchase this item
A very highly recommended and stunning new arrangement of this well-known song which was originally written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. Lots of variety and movement. A real get-up-and-go piece which should be in the repertoire of all male voice choirs. Arrangement by permission of the copyright holders.
Only available in the UK.		    
IT'S A ME, O LORD VCT/10098 £1.25 Purchase this item
Another TTBB arrangement of the traditional Spiritual.    
JESUS, BABY (Christmas Piece) XCT/10076 £1.25 Purchase this item
A quiet and emotive carol, newly arranged for TTBB.    
JESUS HOLY BABY - Chorale (Christmas piece) XCT/10031 £1.25 Purchase this item
Suitable for accompaniment on the organ or piano.  This gives the accompanist time to shine!    
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM (Christmas piece) XCT/10007 £1.25 Purchase this item
Plenty of movement, very bright and effective, but deceptively a little more difficult, but worth the effort!    
THE KERRY DANCE VCT/10107 £1.25 Purchase this item
A lively yet sympathetic new arrangement of this emotive evergreen piece originally written in 1865 by James L Malloy.    
THE LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER VCT/10093 £1.25 Purchase this item
A varied arrangement of the traditional words and music - ideal for male voice choirs.    
LISTEN TO THE LAMBS VCT/10119 £1.25 Purchase this item
With words adapted from the original Spiritual, this is a new setting for unaccompanied Male Voice Choir - highly recommended.    
LONG TIME AGO (Christmas Piece) XCT/10044 £1.25 Purchase this item
A quiet carol, new for TTBB, simple but very effective.    
LOVE, I DON'T WANT YOU ANY MORE VCT/10129 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new song: a touch on the sad side with a flowing yet sympathetic piano part which makes this a very special piece, but a little different.    
LOVING YOU IS THE BEST THING IN MY LIFE VCT/10142 £1.25 Purchase this item
Nothing wrong with a little romance; a very nice piece for male voice choirs.    
MY CARIBBEAN ISLAND VCT/10055 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new piece very suited to male voice choirs.  Contains movement with a Caribbean flavour throughout.    
MY FIRST LOVE VCT/10133 £1.25 Purchase this item
A charming piece reminiscing about one's first love - a childhood sweetheart in Ireland.  Recommended!  Also available as a Bass/Baritone solo.    
MY GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK VCT/10104 £1.25 Purchase this item
Lovely arrangement of this well-known song.  Plenty of Tick-Tocks!    
NUNC DIMITTIS VCT/10041 £1.25 Purchase this item
A sympathetic arrangement for TTBB with Soprano solo, although this could be sung by a Tenor soloist if required.  Quiet, yet moving.    
ONLY YOU VCT/10117 £1.25 Purchase this item
With the beautiful music of Chopin's Study No 3 in E Major, there is no apology for this being a beautiful song of love, telling your partner the things you would like to say if only you had the courage.    
OVER THE RAINBOW VCT/10154 £1.45 Purchase this item
Words by E Y Harburg and music by Harold Arden.  A superb arrangement of the ever-popular ballad originally written for the film 'The Wizard of Oz', which became Judy Garland's signature theme.  Has a beautiful piano part.  Arrangement by permission of the copyright holders.
Only available in the UK.		    
PEACE FOR EVERMORE VCT/10001 £1.30 Purchase this item
"An anthem for peace".  It has been received very well and requires a good pianist.  This piece was commissioned by the International Police Association to be performed at their 50th anniversary celebrations which took place in Bournemouth on 10th May 2000, before representatives from over 50 countries.    
PHIL THE FLUTER'S BALL VCT/10121 £1.30 Purchase this item
A new upbeat arrangement of the piece written by W P French.
PRAISE MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN VCT/10048 £1.25 Purchase this item
The well known words by H F Lyte to a new setting which is very appropriate for male voice choirs.  Also available for SATB choirs.    
SHEPHERDS CAROL, THE (Christmas Piece) XCT/10005 £1.25 Purchase this item
A popular carol, ideally suited to male voice choirs.    
SING ALLELUIA (Christmas Piece) XCT/10118 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new carol for TTBB with plenty of Alleluias and lots of get up and go!    
RISE UP, SHEPHERD, AND FOLLOW (Christmas piece) XCT/10099 £1.20 Purchase this item
An excellent and bright arrangement of the Spiritual, to a new setting.  Highly recommended.    
ROW, BOYS, ROW VCT/10144 £1.25 Purchase this item
A rousing sea shanty with plenty of get up and go!    
SLEEP, BABY, SLEEP (Christmas piece) XCT/10059 £1.25 Purchase this item
A beautifully moving new setting to the words of G Wither (1588-1667).  One of the Christmas favourites.    
SPANISH EYES VCT/10139 £1.45 Purchase this item
A very sympathetic arrangement of the well-known piece, with words by Eddie Snyder and Charles Singleton and music by Bert Kaempfert.  Recommended!  Arrangement by permission of the copyright holders.
Only available in the UK.		    
SPRINGTIME VCT/10116 £1.25 Purchase this item
An appealing arrangement of Grieg's original melody set to words by R H Elkin... "Yet once again churlish Winter I see to Spring surrender..."  Very atmospheric!    
STRAWBERRY FAIR VCT/10095 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new arrangement of the traditional words and music.  Ideal for TTBB, with plenty of variety.    
SUMMER SONG VCT/10128 £1.25 Purchase this item
Another new song for Male Voice Choir with a romantic theme!    
SUO-GAN VCT/10103 £1.25 Purchase this item
A very sympathetic arrangement for TTBB of the beautiful Welsh slumber song.    
SWEET IS THE BABY (Christmas Piece) XCT/10152 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new, very serene and gentle piece with a lovely melody.  Very highly recommended.    
SWEETEST ROSE, THE VCT/10054 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new piece written in celebration of the beautiful flower - "...The rose,
of all the flowers, with beauty and with grace, a little heaven in an earthly place..."
A simple yet beautiful song, also available as a Tenor solo.
TAHITI BAY VCT/10046 £1.30 Purchase this item
A new TTBB piece written for the Exeter Police and Community Choir's 40th anniversary celebrations in 2003.  A very bright piece with plenty of movement.    
TOGETHER VCT/10034 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new Male Voice Choir piece with a romantic flavour... who said Men and Romance don't go together?    
TRY TO REMEMBER VCT/10130 £1.45 Purchase this item
A new arrangement for TTBB of this well known song, written with a sparkling piano accompaniment.  Arrangement with the permission of the copyright holders.
Only available in the UK.		    
WE LOVE TO SING OUR MUSIC VCT/10108 £1.25 Purchase this item
A brand new piece with a touch of humour throughout - a lot of variety and
also a lot of fun.
WEATHER FORECAST, THE VCT/10051 £1.20 Purchase this item
Your local weather forecast, sung to psalm chants.  Not difficult, but very effective and humorous.
WHEN I WAS SINGLE VCT/10100 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new arrangement of the well-known American folk song.  A humorous
piece with most of the melody in the Bass part - for a change!  Recommended.		    
WHITHER SHALL WE WANDER? VCT/10147 £1.25 Purchase this item
A charming little tale of a chance encounter in the country.  Set to most appropriate music with plenty of variety, and with a delightful piano part to please the accompanist!    
YE BANKS AND BRAES VCT/10114 £1.25 Purchase this item
A new arrangement for TTBB of this beautiful Scottish air with words by Robert Burns.