Independently Published Choral Arrangements

Looking for repertoire for your choir?  Independetly published choral arrangements by Kate MacColl: www.katemaccoll.com / click on the Choral Arrangements tab
 
1)  “Changed Forever”, written by Shari Ulrich, arranged for SSA by Kate MacColl; newly released on “Pure Elektra” (May 2012); world premiere by Elektra Women’s Choir April 2010.  This piece was also featured in their 2011 “Kindred Spirits” concert (www.elektra.ca), a truly unique concert experience that had Elektra Women’s Choir sharing the stage with Shelagh Rogers of the CBC.
 
Lana Penner Tovey says of the piece: “Changed Forever has been set sensitively and effectively…I also want to say a special thank-you for giving the alto section a chance to shine in the melody. I am amazed how infrequently arrangers trust the lower voices to communicate a melody, and so we are hugely enjoying ourselves.  It feels amazing to have the sopranos accompany us for once!”

2)  “Counting The Ways”; an ideal choice for year-end ceremony music!  This original composition has been arranged to feature your school choir, 1-3 soloists, and a smaller select group able to take on the additional challenge of learning a 3-part descant harmony part for the last chorus. If you’re looking for something new to try with your choirs, “Counting The Ways” is written in a simple pop song style, which means you can teach your choir this crowd-pleasing, upbeat song in just a few classes – perfect for award or year-end ceremonies and all ages of students, “Counting the Ways” is sure to become one of your students’ favourite songs.
 
3)  “Almost Didn’t Think of You Today” by Sam Masich (www.sammasich.com); this incredibly romantic song is written in the style of a classic jazz ballad, and while Kate’s arrangement was intended for an SSAB a cappella group, the men’s part could just as easily be played on an instrument in order to accompany a female group. The vocal ranges will suit many levels of choirs, and the beautiful melody and bittersweet lyrics will stay with your singers and audiences long after the song has been sung.
 
For sound clips and lyrics of these pieces and more, visit www.katemaccoll.com / click on the Choral Arrangements tab
 
Kate MacColl is a music educator, director, performing songwriter, composer and arranger based in Vancouver.