[HANASHIR:6624] Re: HANASHIR digest 958

[Hazzanatu <Hazzanatu...>]

In response to the inquiry from Casey Teppo regarding two-part High Holiday 
music, not "high church"...  An excellent resource from which to build your 
repertoire for your needs is the book "High Holiday Services for Two Part 
Choir" (Mirshirei Beit Ha-Knesset, Volume 2), selcected and arranged by Harry 
Coopersmith.  It is available from Transcontinental.  The selections are very 
accessible (I do some with my teen ensemble), most not big elaborate numbers 
(or they are simplified from such), and there are options with and without 
cantor/soloist.  There are several selections for three-part as well.  All 
are within the "traditional" realm, many being simplified versions of 
well-known melodies.

In general, you will find much to choose from if you look at offerings from 
both Transcontinental and Tara.  You can go on-line  with either music 
publisher and look under two-part choral music, or High Holiday music.  Good 
luck with your new choir.

Cantor Arlyne Unger

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