Voice & Viol

Title: Reliquary for William Blake
Scored for:  Voice and Tn.V.1, Tn.V.2 & Bass viols.
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Catalog: AWP0001  
Level:  Advanced
Description:  Cycle of settings of poems and prose of William Blake

1. The Tyger (c. 3’, 55”)
2. The Principle, Application & Therefore (c. 1’, 59”)
3. The Garden of Love (c. 1’, 59”)
4. The Remembrance of Sin (c. 2’, 37”)
5. Meditation (instrumental) (c. 2’, 42”)
6. Come Hither (c. 1’)
7. The Little Vagabond (c. 2’, 31”)
8. The Look of Love (c. 1’, 06”)
9. The Clod and the Pebble (c. 1’, 56”)
10. Grown Old (c. 59”)
11. Why was Cupid A Boy (c. 2’, 24”)
12. Dance-Prayer-Dance (c. 4’, 04”)
13. Principle – Argument – Fancy (c. ’1, 44”)
14. Piping Down the Valley (c. 3’, 37”)

(©, 2002)

 

Song for the Beloved (c. 10′, 45″)
Scored for:  Mezzo Sop. Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1 & 2 and B.) – Parts available.
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Catalog: AWP0018
Level: High Intermediate to advanced
Description: This is a setting of selected portions of the “Song of Songs.”  The text is adapted from the Masoretic translation.
(©, 2016)

Title:  Three Sad Songs
Scored for:  Mezzo Sop. Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn. & B.)
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Catalog: AWPOO40
Level: High Intermediate    
Description: These all use famous melodies presented in the tradition song fashion, but with constantly shifting accompaniments for the viols.

1. The Blacksmith (c. 3′, 25″)
2. The Turtle Dove (c. 3′, 25″)
3. The Water is Wide (c. 4′, 40″)
   (©, 2019)

Title:  Three Christmas Duets
Scored for:  Treble Voice and Bass Viol
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Catalog: AWPOO50
Level: High Intermediate
Description: These three duets provide a flowing bass viol accompaniment to these traditional Christmas tunes.

1. The Lully, Thou Tiny Little Child  (c. 2′, 40″)
2. ThImmortal Babe (c. 2′, 50″)
3. The A Virgin Most Pure (c. 3′, 40″)
   (©, 1997)

Title:  Christmas Letters, Vol. 5
Scored for: Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWPOO51
Level: High Intermediate
Description: These two settings give a new accompaniment to these traditional Christmas tunes.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. A Maiden Was Adoring (c. 4′, 40″)
2. To Drive the Cold Winter Away (c. 5′)
   (©, 2015)

Title:  Christmas Letters, Vol. 6
Scored for:  Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWPOO52
Level: High Intermediate
Description: In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses. 

1. The Gouty Carol (c. 5′, 55″)
2. Child in a Manger (c. 4′, 30″)
   (©, 2017)

Title:  Christmas Letters, Vol. 7
Scored for:  Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWPOO53
Level: High Intermediate
Description: In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses. 

1. Away in a Manger (c. 4′, 54″)
2. Poor Little Jesus (c. 3′, 55″)
   (©, 2017)

Title:  Christmas Letters, Vol. 1
Scored for:  Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWPOO72
Level: High Intermediate
Description: In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (c. 3′, 10″)
2. I Wonder as I Wander (c. 3′)
3. Immortal Babe (c. 4′)
   (©, 2010)

Title:  Christmas Letters, Vol. 2
Scored for: Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWPOO75
Level: High Intermediate
Description: In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. Hush! My Dear (c. 4′, 15″)
2. A Virgin Unspotted (c. 6′)
3. This is the Truth (c. 3′, 50″)
   (©, 2014)

Title:  Christmas Letters, Vol. 3
Scored for:  Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWPOO77
Level: High Intermediate
Description: In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. Blessed Be That Maid Marie (c. 4′, 20″)
2. Wexford Carol (c. 4′, 40″))
   (©, 2015)

Title:  Christmas Letters, Vol. 4
Scored for:  Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWPOO78
Level: High Intermediate
Description: In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. In the Bleak Midwinter (c. 4′, 50″)
2. See, Amid the Winter’s Snow (c. 5′, 05″)
   (©, 2015)

Title:  Three Settings of Poems by Thomas Campions
Scored for:  Treble Voice and (Trb.V.), Tn.V.1, Tn.V.2 & B.V.
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Catalog: AWPOO84
Level: Advanced
Description: These three settings use poems (or song lyrics) by the Renaissance English Composer Thomas Campion.  They are set for voice in alto range and three viols.  

1. If I Urge My Kinde Desires (3’, 10”)
2. Thrice Tosse These Oaken Ashes (3’, 40”)
3. O What Unhop’d for Sweet Supply (2’, 35”)
(©, 2021)

Title:  A Birthday Ode for St. Cecilia
Scored for:  Voice, and viols (Trb.V.1, Trb. V.2 or Tn. V.1 & B.V.)
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Catalog: AWP0088
Level: High Intermediate
Description: This is a Choral with Consort Song written upon the lyrics of Suzanne Ferguson.

1. Choral (45”)
2. A Birthday Ode for St. Cecilia (4’, 50”)
(©, 2016)

Title:  If My Complaints (c. 4′, 45″)
Scored for:  Voice and Viols (Trb.V., Tn.V. & B.V.)
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Catalog: AWP0089b
Level: High Intermediate to advanced
Description: This song with instrumental accompaniment is based on the lyrics found in John Dowland’s Lute Song of the same title.  All of the music is new.
(©, 1999)

Title:  The Bad Boys’ Song (c. 5′, 50″)
Scored for:  Voice & Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0091
Level: Intermediate
Description: Years ago, a group of VdGSA consort participants were making too much noise at the lunch table and one of the other conclave participants wandered by and asked, “What are you Bad Boys up to.”  They became sort of an institution at Conclaves, and this is their theme song, with lyrics by Paul Burrow. 
(©, 2015) 

Title:  New Settings for Campion’s Songs, Vol. 1
Scored for:  Voice (Trb.V.), & viols a3 (Trb.V., Tn.V & B.V.)
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Catalog: AWP0093
Level: Intermediate
Description: These song settings for voice and three viols faithfully preserve Campion’s lute song melody, but proved a new accompaniment for viols.

1. Follow Your Saint (c. 3′, 27″)
2. Though Your Are Young (3′, 55”)
3. Though Your Strangeness Frets My Heart (c. 7′)
(©, 2022)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 8
Scored for:  Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0103
Level: Intermediate
Description: These two settings give a new accompaniment to these traditional Christmas tunes. 

1. O Sing A Song of Bethlehem (4’, 12”)
2. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (4’, 05”)
(©, 2022)

Title: Song Settings for Voice and Three Viols, Vol. I
Scored for:  Voice, Treble, Tenor & Bass Viols
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Catalog: AWP0113
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Description: These pieces were first published by PRB Productions.  Since they have now stopped publishing, I have re-published them under Allyon Wit Publications in two volumes. This is Vol. 1.  There are some slight revisions in No. 1, Rest Sweet Nymphs, and only one note change in No. 2, Go Crystal Tears.  

1. Rest Sweet Nymphs (4’, 45”)
2. Go Crystal Tears (5’, 05”)
(©, 1993)

Title: Song Settings for Voice and Three Viols, Vol. II
Scored for:  Voice, Treble, Tenor & Bass Viols
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Catalog: AWP0114
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Description: In Vol. 2, both of these two settings have been extensively revised.  

3. Coventry Carol (4:30”)
4. Go Down Moses (4’: 45”)
(©, 1995)

Title: New Settings for Campion’s Songs, Vol. II
Scored for:  Voice, Trb.V., Tn.V. & B.V.
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Catalog: AWP0118
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Description: These settings retain the original melody of Thomas Campion, but provide a new accompaniment for three viols.  Also included is the original Lute Song adapted for three viols and voice.

4a. Break Now My Heart: Viol setting of Lute Song: (c. 45”) (1 verse)
4b. Break Now My Heart: Setting for Voice and three viols: (3’, 30”) 
5a. If Thou Long’st So Much: Viol setting of Lute Song: (c. 33”) (1 verse)
5b. If Thou Long’st So Much: Setting for Voice and three viols: (5’, 03”) 
6a. Never Weather – Beaten Sail: Viol setting of Lute Song: (c. 50”) (1 verse)
6b. Never Weather – Beaten Sail: Setting for Voice and three viols: (3’)
(©, 2023)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 9
Scored for: Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0120
Level:Upper Intermediate
Description: In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody (when texted) and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent (c.3’, 42”)
2. Star In The East  (c.3’, 45 “)
(©, 1924)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 10
Scored for:   Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0123
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description: In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody (when texted) and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. The Angel Gabriel (c.3’, 40”)
2. Coverdale’s Carol (c. 4’, 15”)
(©, 1926)