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Practice resources for Childrey choir

Here is a selection of practice tracks for the songs we're rehearsing right now.

Christmas songs
Angels' Carol - John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
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John Rutter & The Cambridge Singers

Angels' Carol - John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

'Angels' Carol' From ‘The John Rutter Christmas Album’ The definitive collection of John Rutter carols and arrangements Composer John Rutter Conductor John Rutter Choir The Cambridge Singers Orchestra City of London Sinfonia Buy, download or stream: https://lnk.to/JRChristmasAlbum Buy sheet music: https://bit.ly/3N9v0uP An audio learning guide for this title is available from ChoirGuides: https://bit.ly/3dnhMNC Find more of the catalogue and curated playlists by subscribing to the channel: http://bit.ly/2uQMe9P Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnruttermusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnmrutter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrutter.composer Website: https://www.johnrutter.com Angels' Carol A joyful carol of celebration with the refrain 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' LYRICS: Have you heard the sound of the angel voices Ringing out so sweetly, ringing out so clear? Have you seen the star shining out so brightly As a sign from God that Christ the Lord is here? Have you heard the news that they bring from heaven To the humble shepherds who have waited long? Gloria in excelsis Deo, gloria in excelsis Deo! Hear the angels sing their joyful song. He is come in peace in the winter’s stillness, Like a gentle snowfall in the gentle night; He is come in joy like the sun at morning Filling all the world with radiance and with light. He is come in love as the child of Mary; In a simple stable we have seen his birth: Gloria in excelsis Deo, gloria in excelsis Deo! Hear the angels singing ‘Peace on earth’. He will bring new light to a world in darkness, Like a bright star shining in the skies above; He will bring new hope to the waiting nations When he comes to reign in purity and love. Let the earth rejoice at the Saviour’s coming; Let the heavens answer with the joyful morn: Gloria in excelsis Deo, gloria in excelsis Deo! Hear the angels singing ‘Christ is born’. (Words and music: John Rutter) The John Rutter Christmas Album This album gathers together most of the carols composed by John Rutter over the years, plus a sprinkling of Rutter arrangements of traditional carols, grouped to form a programme which narrates, reflects upon, and celebrates the Christmas story. John Rutter, English composer and conductor, is associated with choral music throughout the world. His recordings with the Cambridge Singers (the professional chamber choir he set up in 1983) have reached a wide global audience, many of them featuring his own music in definitive versions. Among John’s best-known choral works are Gloria, Requiem, Magnificat, Mass of the Children, and Visions, together with many church anthems, choral songs and Christmas carols. Contact info@collegium.co.uk

Other practice tracks

Life on Mars

David Bowie/arr. Philip Lawson - Hal Leonard Corporation A cappella

This 1971 David Bowie song becomes a beautiful contemporary a cappella showpiece in this selection. The melody moves between voices, and long legato phrases create lovely harmonic motion while asking the question "Is there life on Mars?" From the JW Pepper catalogue.

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Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World

(SATB Choir) - Arranged by Roger Emerson

Drawing inspiration from the Israel Kamakawiwo'ole version of this mashup, here is an arrangement of two of the most beautiful songs of all time. Songs of hope come together in this arrangement and create a positive atmosphere in your rehearsal space and your concert program.

Moon River

Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini/arr. Coates - Shawnee Press

Known to many as Audrey Hepburn's shining moment in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's," this gorgeous song, as arranged by John Coates, Jr., has become a classic for concert and show choirs. It is guaranteed to evoke warm memories of the days when Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini were one of the top songwriting teams.

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Deep River

Deep River (Arr. B. Trant) · Brian Trant

"Deep River" is an anonymous African-American spiritual, popularized by Henry Burleigh in his 1916 collection Jubilee Songs of the USA.
"Deep River" has been sung in several films. The 1929 film Show Boat featured it mouthed by Laura La Plante to the singing of Eva Olivetti.[4] Paul Robeson famously sang it accompanied by male chorus in the 1940 movie The Proud Valley.[5] And in the 1983 blockbuster hit National Lampoon's Vacation it was sung by Chevy Chase.

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