Emerging Voices
edited by Martin Ashley & Andy Brooke
The Emerging Voices series presents a selection of engaging
short pieces tailored specifically to the needs of changing or
‘cambiata’ male voices. The songs have been commissioned
from experienced composers in the field, with the aim of
developing voices safely while also immersing singers in a
range of styles and texts. Progressive in difficulty, from
simple two-part songs to four-part arrangements, this series
will inspire young performers at a pivotal juncture in their
journey into the world of singing.
Series Editors
Professor Martin Ashley has published four books and
numerous academic papers based on the physiology and
sociology of adolescent singers, and devised the ‘Boys Keep
Singing’ project in collaboration with the National Youth
Choirs of Great Britain. Andy Brooke is a composer and
arranger specializing in choral music, and has taught music in
Titles publishing
May-July 2016
Titles in the series:
Andy Brooke: Molly Malone
CBar and piano
Andy Brooke: Angels watchin’ over me
CCBar(Bar) and piano
Andy Brooke: Haul away, Joe!
CCBar and piano
Billy Joel, arr. Andy Brooke: Piano Man
CCBar and piano
Alan Bullard: Not too fast, not too slow
CBar and piano
Alan Bullard: Health and Safety
CCBar and piano
Ian Crawford: The Gospel Train
CCBar and piano
Russell Pascoe: My love is like a red, red rose CCBar and piano
Russell Pascoe: Two Spirituals
CCBar unaccompanied
Sarah Quartel: The Beat of a Different Drum CBar, piano, and perc.
Oliver Tarney: The Lover’s Ghost
CCBar and piano
Oliver Tarney: Sea Fever
CCBar and piano
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Guide to the vocal ranges used in Emerging Voices
Two part voicing for boys
Cambiata
Baritone
Comfortable tessitura
G3 – E4
D3 – A3
Full Range
F sharp 3 – F sharp 4
A2 – C4
Comfortable tessitura
A3 – F4
G3 – D4
Full Range
F sharp 3 – G4
E3 – E4
Three part voicing for boys
Cambiata I
Cambiata II
The Songs
Andy Brooke arr.: Molly Malone: An entry-level piece, this arrangement of the wellknown folk song provides a gentle challenge for two-part mixed choir of cambiata
and baritone voices, with supporting piano accompaniment. Difficulty: 1 | CBar and
piano 9780193417649
Russell Pascoe: My love is like a red, red rose: This imaginative setting of Burns to an
original tune by Pascoe is a masterful display of vocal textures and writing for male
voices. It was a run-away success at the Cornwall International Male Voice Choral
Festival. Difficulty: 2 | CCBar(Bar) and piano 9780193417656
Sarah Quartel: The Beat of a Different Drum: This original composition for cambiata
and baritone voices sets the composer’s own text celebrating freedom of expression
and the music within each of us. Accompanied by hand-drum and piano, the piece is
an exciting and engaging sing filled with teachable moments and opportunities for
musical growth, with simple legato and two-part passages, and vocal percussion.
Diff: 1 | CBar, piano, and percussion 9780193417670
Oliver Tarney: The Lover’s Ghost: An original composition on a traditional and wellloved text, this is a pulsating, rhythmic piece that displays Tarney’s keen sense of
texture and lines which appeal to young singers. The harmonic language is folkinspired but with exciting chromatic shifts that are part of the composer’s
accomplished style. Diff: 2 | CCBar and piano 9780193417663
Oliver Tarney: Sea Fever: This is an imaginative and modern-sounding setting of John
Masefield’s popular poem (2017 marks the 50th anniversary of Masefield's death).
This expressive piece ebbs and flows and provides imitative textures and well-crafted
narrative. Diff: 2.5 | CCBar and piano 9780193417724
Andy Brooke, arr.: Haul away, Joe!: This fine arrangement of the popular sea-shanty
provides enjoyment and learning opportunities through call-and-response,
opportunities for solos, amusing (and historical) lyrics, and an appealing, catchy
chorus. A footnote makes further suggestions for choreography and how to inject
the drama of the open seas. Diff: 2 | CCBar and piano 9780193417694
Alan Bullard: Health and Safety: This original suite, written for the Warwickshire
Youth Choir, represents an extended concert item at the centre of the Emerging
Voices series. It sets anonymous instructions found in packaging to general
household goods, providing amusing and theatrical highlights as well as musical
interplay and formal episodes. Diff: 3 | CCBar and piano 9780193417700
Alan Bullard: Not too fast, not too slow: This original composition combines several
traditional proverbs, a laid-back swing feel, a whispering section, and an immediate
melodic ‘hook’. Sufficient unison writing supports effective learning for this age
group, and challenging duplet rhythms are made accessible within helpful longer
phrases. The music displays Bullard’s accessible but highly accomplished
compositional technique. Diff: 3 | CBar and piano 9780193417717
Andy Brooke, arr: ‘Piano Man’ by Billy Joel: This arrangement meets the demand for
timeless popular songs. Brooke’s arrangement contains that memorable tune, Joel’s
clever lyrics, riffs associated with the original, and an exciting piano part that
supports the singers and provides short interludes. Diff: 2 | CCBar and piano
9780193419131
Andy Brooke, arr.: Angels watchin’ over me: This celebrated Spiritual has a strong
appealing melody suitable for boys’ choirs. Featuring a cappella sections, affecting
modulations, and plenty of opportunities for musical growth. Diff: 3 | CCBar(Bar) and
piano 9780193419124
Ian Crawford: The Gospel Train: This arrangement of the well-loved
spiritual celebrates gospel style in all its colours, through rhythm, close harmony,
memorable melody, and piano riffs. Diff: 2 | CCBar and piano 9780193419162
Russell Pascoe: Two Spirituals: This title features the celebrated spirituals ‘Steal
away’ and ‘My Lord, what a morning!’ With their repeating choruses and verses, the
arrangements are quick to learn yet effective concert items, with healthy amounts of
contrast and pleasing dramatic effect, and sensitive treatment of the text. Diff. 2 |
CCBar unaccompanied 9780193419155
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