Bring the lively character of the English madrigal into your upper-voice choir with John LeGrove's Now Is The Month Of Maying. Written for SSS voices with piano, this energetic choral setting combines three-part vocal writing with a bright, rhythmic character, making it an engaging choice for school choirs and other upper-voice ensembles.
Published by Oxford University Press, the piece draws on the traditional madrigal style while giving singers a more contemporary choral setting to explore. Syncopated rhythms, canonic writing and false relations contribute to its lively musical character, creating plenty of opportunities for singers to develop rhythmic accuracy, ensemble skills and expressive performance.
The SSS scoring provides a three-part texture for soprano voices, making the piece particularly appropriate for treble choirs and upper-voice ensembles. The vocal writing gives singers the opportunity to develop their ability to maintain independent parts while working as part of a larger ensemble.
LeGrove uses syncopation, canonic passages and harmonic clashes to create an exuberant interpretation of the madrigal style. These features give the piece plenty of rhythmic and musical interest while retaining the character of the original repertoire.
The arrangement includes piano accompaniment alongside the three vocal parts, providing harmonic and rhythmic support during rehearsals and performances. This makes it a practical choice for school and youth choirs where a pianist is available.
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