A Shropshire Lad
Composer: Stuart P. Gillespie
Author/Lyricist: A. E. Housman
Voicing: SATB
Released: March 1994
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Alfred E. Housman wrote 63 short poems about his homeland in Shropshire, England. Three of the poems have been set to music by Stuart Gillespie and all three appear together in this publication. Together they make an excellent set that would enhance most any high school concert program.
Chanteys In A Round
Composer: Traditional Sea Chanteys
Arranger: Stuart P. Gillespie
Author/Lyricist: Traditional Sea Chanteys
Voicing: 2-PART
Released: April 1997
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Two wonderful folksongs have been weaved together in a delightful combination. The two songs are easy to learn, and join together for a rousing conclusion. Great for young voices and treble choirs.
Cherry Tree
Composer: Stuart Gillespie
Author/Lyricist: A. E. Housman
Voicing: SATB
Released: February 2000
Difficulty: Medium
A few years ago A SHROPSHIRE LAD was released and became a high school festival favorite. The poems of A. E. Housman continue with 2 new settings from Stuart Gillespie. The full set make for a delightful grouping of energetic songs, interesting words, and programmatic joy.
High Flight
Composer: David C. Dickau
Author/Lyricist: John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Voicing: SATB
Released: January 2019
Difficulty: Medium
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John Magee's text is so inspiring it has been set to music many times. This setting displays the artistry and sounds that have made David Dickau one of the most popular writers of our time. The piano part is exquisite and the vocal parts tasty. The music lifts the words into the sky and beyond. For high school and college choirs.
High Flight
Composer: Jonathan Adams
Author/Lyricist: John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Voicing: SATB
Released: January 2005
Difficulty: Medium
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Jonathan Adams is a composer and teacher at Nettleton High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Using the text by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr. during World War II and made popular at Reagan's innagural, Adams has created a choral gem. Perfect for any high school or college program.
Yonder See The Morning Blink
Composer: Stuart Gillespie
Author/Lyricist: A. E. Housman
Voicing: SATB
Released: February 2000
Difficulty: Medium Easy
A few years ago A SHROPSHIRE LAD was released and became a high school festival favorite. The poems of A. E. Housman continue with 2 new settings from Stuart Gillespie. The full set make for a delightful grouping of energetic songs, interesting words, and programmatic joy.