Voice & Viol
Title: Four Song Settings
Scored for: Mezzo Sop. Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn. & B.)
Available from: prbmusic.com
Catalog: PRB Productions, Contemporary Vocal Series No. 7
Level: High Intermediate
Description: These all use famous melodies presented in the tradition song fashion, but with constantly shifting accompaniments for the viols.
- Go Crystal Tears (melody by John Dowland) (c. 4′, 40″)
- Rest Sweet Nimphs (melody by Francis Plkington) (c. 4′, 20″)
- Coventry Carol Fantasia (melody by Robert Croo) (c. 3′, 49″)
- Go Down Moses (Spiritual melody) (c. 2′, 25″)
Title: Song for the Beloved (c. 10′, 45″)
Scored for: Mezzo Sop. Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn.1 & 2 and B.) – Parts available.
Inquire at: aytonw1@gmail.com
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.
Title: Three Sad Songs
Scored for: Mezzo Sop. Voice & Viols (Trb., Tn. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
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.
- The Blacksmith (c. 3′, 25″)
- The Turtle Dove (c. 3′, 25″)
- The Water is Wide (c. 4′, 40″)
Title: Three Christmas Duets
Scored for: Treble Voice and Bass Viol
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWPOO50
Level: High Intermediate
Description: These three duets provide a flowing bass viol accompaniment to these traditional Christmas tunes.
- The Lully, Thou Tiny Little Child (c. 2′, 40″)
- ThImmortal Babe (c. 2′, 50″)
- The A Virgin Most Pure (c. 3′, 40″)
