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Complexity key under song name: *=simple **=medium ***=complex
A pronunciation guide to non-English words is provided.
There are recorded performances for some songs, and MIDI files for all of them.
Song clips copyright © Rudsambee company of singers.

Ref. Title Description Price Band
5013
SATB & 2-part children's chorus
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'Aurora rutilat lucis prenuncia...' ('Dawn glows red, heralding daylight'). Atmospheric and soaring setting, based on the Medieval plainchant, of a text honouring the 6th century Scottish St Columba. 3m 20s see it / hear a recording / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips (based on the original plainchant). Words: From the Inchcolm Antiphoner.
full pronunciation guide included
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4006
children (unison) and piano
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It's Christmas and the children can barely contain their excitement as they bombard an adult with questions they already know the answers to. Poem by Jean Kenward, set for childrens chorus with piano accompaniment. 2m 20s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: Jean Kenward.
B
6007
SSA, vn, piano & (opt.) flute
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A soaring flight over China taking in all the life down below. Words by Edwina Towson, set for SSA childrens chorus with piano accompaniment and optional flute part by Sheena Phillips. approx 3m 45s Also available for SATB violin and flute - see under 'contemporary music' above. 3m 45s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: Edwina Towson.
C
1516
SSAA
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A stirring and mesmeric Gaelic 'waulking song', traditionally sung by women during the communal washing of newly-woven tweed. Voiced for female or children's chorus, by Peter Hill. 1m 45s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Peter Hill. Words: Trad. Anon..
full pronunciation guide included An SATB version is also available.
A
6011
children (unison) & handbells or chimes
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An English translation of a beautiful traditional Hebridean lullaby to the Christ Child, set for unison treble voices (or soli) and handbell choir. 3m 00s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: Trad. Anon..
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4009
children (unison) & piano
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Pull the bells until they ring! Let the people dance and sing! Joy to all, this cold morning - surely, it is Christmas! Poem by Jean Kenward, set for childrens chorus with piano accompaniment. 1m 30s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: Jean Kenward.
A
6001-3
children's chorus & piano
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This is a set consisting of the 3 pieces listed below.
William Soutar was dedicated to the Scots language and wrote many delightful poems for children. This suite of three contrasting and colourful songs depicts a graveyard hooligan, a sad princess, and a clunking old windmill. Premiered by the National Boys Choir of Scotland. 4m 00s more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: William Soutar (1898-1943).
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6001
Treble unison chorus & piano
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This is included in the set listed above. You can also buy it as an individual piece.
“Muckle” is Scots for big, and the song portrays a giant who cavorts around in a graveyard. 0m 40s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: William Soutar (1898-1943).
A
6002
SA chorus & piano
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This is included in the set listed above. You can also buy it as an individual piece.
A vignette of a dreamy and tearful princess stuck in a tower. 1m 30s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: William Soutar (1898-1943).
A
6003
SA chorus & piano
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This is included in the set listed above. You can also buy it as an individual piece.
The “auld man” standing on a hill is a windmill, whose labours are accompanied by an infectiously playful jazz piano part. A fun piece for a children's choir that can handle a few jazz accidentals. 1m 45s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: William Soutar (1898-1943).
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