Little Jazz Madrigals

Little Jazz Madrigals

Bob Chilcott

Overview

This collection features four dynamic jazz arrangements of well-known madrigals by Thomas Morley, John Bennet, and Orlando Gibbons. The pieces are scored for SATB choir and piano, with optional parts for bass and drum kit. The arrangements offer varied stylistic interpretations, from a relaxed jazz waltz to a bossa nova groove and an urgent tempo reflecting the text's intensity.

Who it's for

• SATB choirs seeking contemporary arrangements of Renaissance madrigals.
• Ensembles interested in exploring jazz idioms within choral music.
• Choirs performing with piano accompaniment, with options for rhythm section.

Key features

• Format: Sheet music
• Pages: 32
• Publisher: Oxford Academic
• ISBN: 9780193559967
• Instrumentation: SATB, piano, optional bass and drum kit