Content
- Sing we and chant it
- Weep, O mine eyes
- Learned Poets
- Fire, fire!
for | Mixed choir (SATB), piano; double bass, percussion ad lib. |
Musical Editions | Score |
Item no. | 1343138 |
Author / Composer | Bob Chilcott |
Level | easy–medium |
Language | english |
Scope | 32 pages; 21.5 × 28 cm |
Duration | 10 minutes |
Release year | 2022 |
Publisher / Producer | Oxford University Press |
Producer No. | OUP9780193559967 |
ISBN | 9780193559967 |
This dynamic collection presents four jazzy settings of favourite madrigals by Thomas Morley, John Bennet, and Orlando Gibbons. The first, 'Sing we and chant it', is a relaxed jazz waltz with a compelling melody, and singers will especially revel in the rich harmonies of the expressive 'Weep, O mine eyes' setting that follows. 'Learned Poets' has a bossa nova feel with a strong rhythmic groove and characterful syncopations.
The urgent rolling tempo of the fourth movement captures the text's intensity and titular call of 'Fire, fire!', also expressed by a walking bassline that continually drives towards the work's emphatic conclusion. The stylistic piano part may be played as written or serve as a guide, and a bass and drum kit part is available separately for trio accompaniment.
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano; percussion ad lib.
Parts (2)
Item no.: 1343137