This outstanding collection features ten classic songs for any combination of two voices and piano. Alfred Music's top masterwork arrangers provide supportive accompaniments, well-crafted vocal lines,...
Robinson's TBB arrangement of this beloved Bennett madrigal, originally published for four voices in 1599, has been changed from the original key of A minor to the key of D minor, making the ranges an...
This Gershwin® classic from Porgy and Bess truly comes to life in this exceptional new choral arrangement by Russell Robinson. While it is not without its challenges, this Broadway concert piece is we...
Few songs ever become hits as this one did for Louis Armstrong. He defined a style of music all his own and yet influenced every style existing to this day. Russ Robinson has done an incredible job of...
This fun two-part vocal jazz piece talks about the stylistic jazz vocal idiom. Based on the 12-bar blues form, Robinson's cool original song offers variety and flexibility to sing call and response an...
Treble choirs of all sizes will enjoy singing this timeless English carol with diverse piano accompaniment and interesting textures and harmonies. A fine addition to any holiday program!
Arirang is a very famous Korean folk song. This arrangement creates opportunities for solos, duets, and small groups to sing the canon in different sections of the piece. The piano accompaniment enhan...
Treble choruses can experience Baroque style and performance practice in this setting from Bach's Motet VI. Performed a cappella or with the continuo accompaniment, it will make a fine addition to hon...
These new SAB and SSA arrangements make the beautiful Tomas Luis de Victoria choral work accessible for younger and smaller choirs as well as treble voices. The optional piano is a supportive accompan...
Introducing Gounod's beloved 'Ave Maria,' based on a prelude from J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, in an accessible choral arrangement. The melody passes through all voices, while well-written chora...
Dating back to the 16th century England, Hey! Ho! Nobody Home! was sung by carolers who went door to door to receive food for their singing. Presented as a round/canon, Robinson's jazzy, swing-style a...
Russell Robinson, well known for his arrangements of historically important works, presents his unique touch on William Byrd's beloved canon Non Nobis Domine for treble voices. Directors may choose to...
From the fifties to the nineties, this classic pop standard keeps finding its way back among the best hits of today. Russ Robinson's fresh new setting will delight any pops concert.
Dr. Duncan Miano Wambugu and well-known composer Russell Robinson collaborated to set this traditional Botswana hymn for the modern treble choir. The setting includes text in Setswana and Swahili to b...
A modern sacred song that is truly a classic, this treasured message in music is arranged with thoughtful craftsmanship. Adorned with serenity, the anthem unfolds with graceful harmonies that capture...
Perhaps the most familiar section of one of the greatest works by Mozart, now available for school choirs. While the original vocal lines have been kept intact, a key modification and simplified piano...
Especially arranged for double 3-part mixed or SSA choirs, each phrase of this famous Italian madrigal is sung by Choir I and repeated precisely by Choir II, many times overlapping to create a texture...
Premiered at Lincoln Center, this exciting mixed-meter festival piece features both Latin and English versions of Psalm 130: 'Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord.' Recording provided by Uni...
Singers have long cherished this staple of the solo repertoire, and now it is beautifully set for choral groups of any size. Teach all of the same lessons you learned from your favorite vocal instruct...
This esteemed classic has been recorded by world-famous soloists such has Kiri Te Kanawa and Renée Fleming. Now, choral groups can perform Fauré's beautiful music with Dr. Robinson's well-crafted, sma...
Presenting one of Franz Schubert's masterpieces, skillfully arranged for developing choral groups. An elegant combination of sectional features and homophonic choral texture, this arrangement allows c...
Originally composed for SATB mixed voices, this Three-Part Mixed setting of the well-known madrigal, with Italian text throughout, may be sung a cappella or accompanied. A fantastic period piece! Also...
Robinson hits the mark with his arrangement of this beloved African- American spiritual! The rollicking piano accompaniment enhances the joy of the text. Highly recommended for entry level mixed choir...
A classic seventeenth century madrigal, What If I Never Speed?, originally for four voices, has been judiciously re-set for a 3-part choir in a lower key (Bb) than the original (C). This allows the ma...
SATB Voices with Keyboard and Optional Two Trumpets in Bb, Trombone Incorporating 'America the Beautiful' with the title tune, Russell Robinson gives us a rich, newly composed patriotic anthem. The qu...
Whether Lebenslust is performed in German, English, or both, this wonderful new edition by Russell Robinson has the same flavor as the original, but offers a more accessible arrangement for mixed voic...
Malaika is a popular Kenyan love song by Fadhilli William Mdawida about a husband-to-be wanting to marry Angel (Malaika), but afraid to ask because he has no money. Having traveled to East Africa four...
Using the Forest Green hymn tune adapted by Ralph Vaughn Williams, Russell Robinson captures the flavor of the British version of this beloved carol with simplicity and beauty. A cappella and accessib...
Written by Kurt Weill for his Threepenny Opera in 1926 and popularized by '50s heart-throb Bobby Darin and a host of other recording artists. Russ Robinson has created this easy-to-sing arrangement th...
Written in the spirit of helping our fellow man, this prayer of St. Francis of Assisi has been wonderfully set for SAB choir by veteran composer Russell Robinson. Perfect for any concert program, this...
In our new Developing SATB Repertoire series, Russell Robinson has arranged an exciting edition of the famous Haydn ''Gloria'' from Heiligmesse. Introduce your developing choirs to great choral repert...
Medley in verschiedenen Stilen (Swing, Klassik, Latin, . . .)
I love coffee, I love tea ... Originally made popular by The Ink Spots in 1940 and later by The Manhattan Transfer, this jazz standard still swings today! 'I love the java jive, and it loves me.'
Painting the scene of a cold and windy December night and the birth of the Christ-child or Rose, this Catalonian carol is set for young male voices using both the Catalan language and English. Support...
Feature your men with this sumptuous edition of an a cappella standard from the madrigal repertoire by Thomas Morley. Formerly available for 3-part mixed voices, Russell Robinson's new TBB adaptation...
This arrangement of a favorite Thomas Morley madrigal, a popular choice in the 3-part voicing, is now available for SATB and TBB choirs. Bright tonalities and buoyant contrapuntal textures display the...
This well-edited arrangement includes a charming secular text, light polyphonic texture, changing meters, and contrasting dynamics. Perfect for men's or 3-part mixed choirs as a first madrigal or Rena...
Now available for TTB double choir, this edition will be an outstanding addition to your a cappella repertoire. Extremely effective for honor choirs and collegiate ensembles.
Introduce madrigal singing with this wonderful edition of the Thomas Morley classic. This new men's choir arrangement sounds full and effectively captures the character and spirit of early music. Suit...
With lush textures, this setting is perfect for performance on the stage or outdoors as a band-only setting or with any of Russell Robinson's industry standard choral voicings also available from Alfr...
Russ Robinson brings us a very singable a cappella setting of this all-time classic from 'The Wizard of Oz. ' The 1998 theatrical release of the movie created a whole new wave of interest in this wond...
SATB a capella, with optional guitar, bass, and drums.
This American folk favorite is brought to life in this fresh new approach by Russell Robinson. Richly scored and with the optional flute will make a welcome addition to any concert or festival program...
A natural concert opener! From its opening announcement to its vaudevillian humor this arrangement is pure entertainment. Don't miss this one!
Who can forget this famous song from the musical Gypsy that is still a modern day classic. Russell Robinson's arrangement is well written and usable with all choirs.
This Gershwin classic from Porgy and Bess truly comes to life in this exceptional new choral arrangement by Russell Robinson. While it is not without its challenges, this Broadway concert piece is wel...
Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.
Broadway-, Rock-, Ballad- und Swing-Style
Parts included are: t. sax., tpt., tbn., rhy.
Saxes do their tricks at Duke's Place. Perfectly crafted for developing choirs with easy, tight harmonies. Also included are a call and response section and a written-out scat solo. This arrangement h...
Say 'Rodgers and Hart' and it congers up an amazing array of pop standards that have lived for decades. This wonderful tune from 'Pal Joey' comes to life in a rich new choral setting from Russ Robinso...
From the classic, award-winning motion-picture Casablanca comes this exceptional swing ballad. Who can forget that famous opening line: 'You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a...
A great marriage of melody and lyrics in this light swing standard, arranged in a style that's sure to click with your singers. Available in three voicings, perfect for any group from elementary throu...
From the opening female and male solos to the final chord, this wonderful Russ Robinson arrangement endows the classic '40s tune with rich, yet singable, vocal jazz harmonies to make a real showpiece...
The driving swing style and the romantic lyric of this Duke Ellington tune have made it a classic. It's been recorded by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, The Ink Spots, Harry James, and many more. Add th...
Hopsa! Lisella!, an 18th century Alsatian folk song, quite literally sways back and forth as it is sung. The feeling of acceleration typical of 18th century song is captured through ritards, acceleran...
A classic solo is now a classic choral. For concert or contest, Russell Robinson's two-part arrangement of Bach's Bist Du Bei Mir is equally suitable for children or adults. Robinson gives the piece a...
From Mozart's Solemn Vespers - K. 339, this lovely 2-part setting captures the intention of the original while creating an accessible work for young voices. With its recognizable melody and supportive...
A powerful theme song for your next concert! Open and close with this one, programming other 'music is a universal language' songs in between. A majestic fanfare introduces the stirring balladic melod...
This attractive DVD is a first-class presentation showing actual footage of Dr. Robinson in workshop events as he teaches directors creative rehearsal techniques. You will see him discuss the challeng...
Here's a light, swinging arrangement of a cute George and Ira Gershwin song that's ideal for any age choir. High school groups can sink their teeth into it, middle school groups can really make music...
This extraordinary DVD is packed with ideas and techniques especially for middle school and junior high choral directors, or for choral music education students. Filmed both during a convention appear...
It's the delicate Lied sensitively set for developing voices. Dr. Robinson has skillfully adapted Mendelssohn's classic and arranged an appropriate Romantic-era piano accompaniment to support 2- and 3...
Taken from the final chorus of one of Bach's secular cantatas, this exuberant work is to be sung majestically. Its Baroque style makes it perfect for festival or contest use, and it may also be perfor...
Russ Robinson has taken his best-selling 3-part mixed arrangement and created a 2-part voicing suitable for concert, contest or festival. The arrangement captures the flavor of the original choral wor...
