STEPHEN SMITH

A la claire fontaine

arr. Stephen Smith

SATB a cappella    –    CP 1449   – 2:00   
This arrangement recasts the beloved French-Canadian folksong with fresh harmonies and jazzy rhythms. Recorded by musica intima on their CD “clear.”

Chi Mi Na Morbheanna

arr. Stephen Smith 

TTBB    –    CP 1012   – 4:05
SATB    –    CP 1209   
This beloved Gaelic song of longing for home is simply but richly scored for four-part mens voices and supplied with a thorough pronunciation guide.

Consider the Lilies

by Stephen Smith 

SSAA    –    CP 1312   – 5:50
Consider the lilies of the field; they toil not, neither do they spin.
Yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.  (Matthew 6:25-36)

These words of comfort and assurance are set beautifully for an accomplished women’s choir, which is why it’s a part of The Elektra Women’s Choir Series.

Guitarra

Land of the Silver Birch

arr. Stephen Smith

SATB a cappella    –    CP 1310   – 3:05   
Yes, this is the chant you used to sing around the campfire! Stephen Smith has created a whimsical yet beautiful arrangement which incorporates canons, ostinatos, and even a few musical quotations, and which has a featured role for a quartet of soloists.

Pity Me Not

by Stephen Smith  

SSAA with piano    –    CP 1585   – 4:45
Commissioned by Elektra Women’s Choir from their pianist, Stephen Smith, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, “Pity Me Not” was in a way both the choir’s gift to him and his to them! With a gorgeous text by Edna St. Vincent Millay wedded to romantically wide-ranging vocal lines and a lush piano accompaniment, this piece will be a gift to your choir, your pianist, and your audiences as well! 

Skye Boat Song

arr. Stephen Smith 

SATB with piano    –    CP 1174   – 3:15
TTBB with piano    –    CP 1175
A sweet and simple, yet satisfying, arrangement of the beloved Scottish song which recounts Bonnie Prince Charlie’s legendary escape to the Isle of Skye in 1746. 

Song for the Mira

by  Allister McGillivray   arr. Stephen Smith 

SATB a cappella – –   CP 1645   – 3:20   
One of Canada’s most enduring and endearing folk songs, Song for the Mira has been covered over 300 times. Anne Murray says it’s one of her favourites. So composer Smith applied all of his skills and passion to this one.

To People Who Have Gardens

We Rise Again

arr. Stephen Smith

TTBB with piano – CP 1136  duration – 4:00
SSAA with piano – CP 1143
SATB with piano – CP 1141
Leon Dubinsky’s well known coal miners song was made popular by the Rankins, and this arrangement by Stephen Smith has been sung throughout Canada and the US by the men’s choir, Chor Leoni. (click listen) A great crowd pleaser, this accessible version tugs at the heart strings of all who see children as our hope for the future.

Ye Banks and Braes

arr. Stephen Smith

SATB a cappella – CP 1054  – duration: 1:45
The basses carry the melody in this arrangement of a classic Scottish folk song.  Intuitive voice leading and sweet-spot vocal registers will make this easy to learn and open to lovely phrasing.