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Practice resources for Childrey choir

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

Spring 2025
The Lord bless you and keep you - John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
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John Rutter & The Cambridge Singers

The Lord bless you and keep you - John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

'The Lord Bless You and Keep You' From the album ‘Be Thou My Vision’ - Sacred Music by John Rutter Composer John Rutter Conductor John Rutter Choir The Cambridge Singers Orchestra City of London Sinfonia Buy, download or stream here: https://lnk.to/Bethoumyvision Buy sheet music: https://bit.ly/3TewMNB 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrutter.composer/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johnrutter.bsky.social Website: https://www.johnrutter.com LYRICS: The Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. (Numbers 6, v. 24) Be Thou My Vision Gathered from across the Collegium catalogue, Be thou my vision includes all of the church anthems and other sacred pieces for which Rutter is justly famous, representing for the first time a handy compendium of the best-loved Rutter works in their definitive performances by the Cambridge Singers, directed by the composer. 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
A flower remembered - John Rutter, Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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John Rutter & The Cambridge Singers

A flower remembered - John Rutter, Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

'A flower remembered' From the album ‘The Gift of Life’ A celebration of the living earth, of creation, and of life itself Composer John Rutter Conductor John Rutter Choir The Cambridge Singers Orchestra Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Buy, download or stream: https://lnk.to/TheGiftofLife Buy sheet music:: https://bit.ly/3fm5JAq 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrutter.composer/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johnrutter.bsky.social Website: https://www.johnrutter.com 'A Flower Remembered' The victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Fukushima are remembered every year at a concert, honouring their memory. 'Harmony for Japan', the choral organization responsible for the concert, asked for a piece to be composed for the 2013 commemoration. LYRICS: A flower remembered can never wither: For ever blooming as bright as day, Its fragrance lingering, Like music softly playing, A gentle voice that’s saying, ‘I’ll never fade away.’ I hear the echoes of many voices; Sometimes they’re distant, sometimes so clear; Through all the sounds of life they seem to whisper, ‘Will you remember?’ The birds fly homeward across my valley Toward the mountains all white with snow; The birds are gone now, The mountain snows have melted, But still I see their beauty, These scenes of long ago. The birds still fly in other valleys; The snows have turned to flowing streams; All things must pass, but memories are lasting: We will remember. (John Rutter) The Gift of Life The Gift of Life, is a six-movement choral celebration of the living earth, of creation, and of life itself, offering a kaleidoscope of moods from contemplative and prayerful to majestic and inspirational. 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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