Cantus-Music for Men's Voices Choral Series - What Child is This?: arr. Timothy C. Takach (TTBB)

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What Child is This?: arr. Timothy C. Takach (TTBB)

Format: Sheet music octavo
Arranger/Composer: Trad. carol, arr. Timothy C. Takach
Voicing: TTBB a capp.
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Music
Style/Usage suggestions: Sacred holiday
From the Cantus-Music for Men's Voices Choral Series
Recorded on Cantus' CD "Comfort & Joy".
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From the publisher: This arrangement of the beloved carol gives the melody almost exlusively to the basses. Since basses are often given no more than a harmonically supporting role, this scoring gives an opportunity to work with lower voices on how to sing an inviting, expressive melody. The text, character, and narrative of the piece depend on how convincingly the basses convey their line.
About Cantus: Founded in 1995 at St. Olaf College, Cantus is a twelve-member professional male vocal ensemble which is fast becoming one of the most sought-after groups in the country. Its mission is two-fold. As a performing ensemble, Cantus sings challenging and diverse choral literature that spans all musical periods and genres. As a proponent of music education, Cantus actively promotes male singing by conducting workshops, performing at festivals, and providing new music for male choral groups.