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The Oxford Book of Flexible Choral Songs is the perfect resource for secular choirs and singing groups who like the flexibility to perform songs in a range of combinations from unison to SATB. Each piece may be performed by a mixed choir, but is also presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers, including upper voices or men's voices alone. As well as new arrangements of existing repertoire, the collection also features newly commissioned original works, specially written for flexible forces.
This collection addresses the practical challenge of performing choral music with ensembles that possess varying vocal ranges and limited instrumentation. Alan Bullard, a composer and editor with extensive experience in choral pedagogy, curates a selection of secular works designed to accommodate diverse group compositions. The book argues that musical accessibility is enhanced when scores are arranged to support flexible scoring, allowing choirs to maintain high performance standards regardless of their specific vocal balance.
What You Will Find
Music educators and choir directors frequently cite this volume as a versatile tool for managing the logistical constraints of community and school ensembles. Experts highlight the clarity of the scoring instructions as a primary benefit for conductors working with fluctuating vocal rosters.
Page Count:
280
Publication Date:
2019-08-22
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193525631
ISBN-13:
9780193525634
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