Philip Lawson : English Folk Songs for Voice and Piano
Arrangements of traditional tunes for 1 or 2 voices and piano. Includes performance CD.
Philip Lawson : Five Italian Madrigals
Orlando di Lasso was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance known for his mature polyphonic style. Equally adept in many languages and both sacred and secular forms, his compositions remain a staple of the modern choral repertoire. This collection of Italian madrigals includes five representative works and is an excellent value!
Songlist: Ardo, Si, Ma Non T'Amo, Cantai; Hor Piango, Come La Notte, Matona Mia Cara, Musica Dei Donum
Philip Lawson : Five Renaissance Editions
Here are five representative works of Josquin des Prez, probably the most famous European composer of the high Renaissance style of polyphonic vocal music in a value priced collection for mixed choirs and madrigal groups.
Songlist: Allegez Moi, Mille Regretz, Nymphes Des Bois, Petite Camusette, Scaramella
Philip Lawson : Five French Madrigals
Orlando di Lasso was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance known for his mature polyphonic style. Equally adept in many languages and both sacred and secular forms, his compositions remain a staple of the modern choral repertoire. This collection of French chansons includes five representative works and is an excellent value!
Songlist: Bonjour Mon Coeur, Dessus Le Marche, Paisible Domaine, Toutes Le Nuits, Vignon, Vignette
Philip Lawson : Irish Folk Songs
Arrangements for 1 or 2 voices and piano of well-known songs such as Danny Boy and the The Star of County Down among lesser-known pieces. Includes CD of full performances.
Philip Lawson : Far Beyond the Stars
Five classics from three compositional masters in the English choral tradition make this a useful and valued collection for mixed choruses in schools, colleges and communities.
Songlist: My Soul, There Is A Country Far Beyond The Stars, There Is An Old Belief, Justorum Animae, The Blue Bird, They Are At Rest
Philip Lawson : Prayers and Partsongs
Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) was equally at ease composing simple settings of English texts, and more florid Latin motets, as the examples in this collection show.
Songlist: If Ye Love Me, Hear The Voice And Prayer, O Lord, Give Thy Holy Spirit, Salvator Mundi, O Sacrum Convivium
Philip Lawson : American Folk Songs: 20 Traditional Pieces
American Folk Songs is a collection of 20 arrangements for 1 or 2 voices and piano. The volume contains variety of traditional songsand is accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces. Suitable for Grades 3-8.
Philip Lawson : Classic Queen
The British rock band Queen formed in London in 1970 and developed a progressive style that became tremendously popular even to the present day. Mixed choirs will enjoy these full-voiced arrangements of five of their top hits.
Songlist: Somebody To Love, Another One Bites The Dust, Save Me, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions
Philip Lawson : Classic Queen for Male Voices
The British rock band Queen formed in London in 1970 and developed a progressive style that became tremendously popular even to the present day. Men's choirs will enjoy these full-voiced arrangements of five of their top hits.
Songlist: Somebody To Love, Another One Bites The Dust, Save Me, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions
Philip Lawson : This Christmas Day
Women's choirs will sparkle with seasonal cheer with these delightful Christmas settings in a value priced collection!
Songlist: Gaudete, Wexford Carol, I Saw Three Ships, The Holly And The Ivy, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!
Philip Lawson : Angels and Shepherds - Christmas Collection for Upper Voices
Upper voice choirs will resound with the glory of Christmas and these wonderful settings of traditional Latin carols. Ideal for treble voices in high school through professional level and a great value.
Songlist: Personent Hodie, Veni, Veni Emmanuel, Angelus ad Virginem, Qui Creavit Coelum, Quem Pastores Laudavere (14th C)
Philip Lawson : The Birds and the Bees
Mixed choruses and chamber ensembles will frequently use and enjoy this collection of English madrigals, selected and edited by former King's Singer Philip Lawson.
Songlist: The Nightingale, The Organ Of Delight, Of All The Birds, Sweet Honey-Sucking Bees, Sweet Suffolk Owl, The Silver Swan
Philip Lawson : Four Decades of Pop Hits!
Philip Lawson, one of the King's Singers many fine vocal arranging talents, brings us 5 pop hits spanning from 4 decades of excellent music. David Gate's classic pop release, 'Diary,' is tenderly set here by Lawson, with fun background vocals and lots of opportunities for solos. The 1983 #1 hit, 'Africa,' makes a great a cappella feature in Lawson's arrangement, with great harmonies and vocal effects. It's a rock classic tour-de-force! Now available in a clever a cappella setting, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a perfect pop/jazz feature or as a tongue-in-cheek encore for concert groups. Another gem from David Gates, of Bread, the rich a cappella setting of 'Everything I Own' is sure to create a magical moment in performance. Great for both small and large groups. From the Disney movie Toy Story, 'I Will go Sailing No More' this tender ballad expresses the poignancy of childhood lost.
Songlist: Africa, Bohemian Rhapsody, Everything I Own, I Will Go Sailing No More
Philip Lawson (editor) : German Renaissance Christmas
Fill your performance space with the glory of a German Renaissance Christmas with selections from this outstanding collection! Mixed choruses from high school through professional will appreciate the clean, well-edited editions.
Songlist: Angelus Ad Pastorem, Dixit Maria, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Maria Wallt Zum Heiligtum, Singt Und Klingt (Psallite Unigenito)
Various Arrangers : James Taylor - A Cappella
"Sweet Baby James" is from James Taylor's first U.S. album, this gentle acoustic lullaby has a sweet country feel to it. Extended accompanying vocal harmonies support the solo melodic line of the verse which unfolds into a rich homophonic chorus, serving to highlight the poetry of the lyrics. "That Lonesome Road" - James Taylor's beautiful ballad gains new life in this simply stated a cappella setting by arranger Kirby Shaw. Sensible voice leading makes chords easy to tune, uncomplicated rhythms allow the text to speak. Awesome, accessible writing in every edition. "Your Smiling Face" - A show stopper, for sure! Arranged in a collegiate, street-corner a cappella-style, with a featured Tenor solo. A fantastic change of pace.
Songlist: Sweet Baby James, That Lonesome Road, Your Smiling Face
