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TEQUILA SAMBA

Tequila Samba has become a standard of the light choral repertoire since it was published in Volume 1 of Encores for Choirs in 1998 – it was the only entirely new piece in that volume. Encores for Choirs 1 is available from most music shops or direct from Oxford University Press. Order it Here. Tequila Samba has been performed all over the world and by all sorts of choirs. There are currently seven different performances of Tequila on Youtube! The City of Derry Youth Choir, Somerset County Youth Choir and Surrey County Youth Choir have all recorded it.

Performance notes Tequila Samba is for SATB with no divisions, and is easier to sing than it sounds. It always makes for a good ‘party-piece’. It works equally well a cappella or with piano. Close harmony groups might like to note that the ranges allow for performance by ATTB, and there is also a version for AATTBB. Tequila Samba is actually one of Four Drinking Companions, available as solo or ATTB songs – SATB versions of the other three are in preparation. See Close Harmony and Comic Songs page.

OVER THE RAINBOW

Described on the cover of OUP’s volume of classic arrangements, In The Mood, as ‘an opulent showstopper’, Over The Rainbow is a rich and slushy arrangement for SATB with lots of Divisions. It has become one of the most often performed of this book of classic arrangements. It has been recorded by the Oxford Pro Musica Singers under Michael Smedley (on PROUCD141). In The Mood is available from music shops or direct from Oxford University Press There is also a version available for AATTBB.

The following pieces are published by Recital Music
Ave	A Cycle of Marian Hymns and Carols Soprano Solo, SA Choir and Piano (or Organ) Duration – C 12 minutes RMS030 (also available for Soprano Solo, SATB and Piano/2 Pianos/Organ)
As Midnight Rings	SATB and Piano (or Organ) Gentle Christmas Carol with text by the Composer
Magnify	Lively Carol, with words adapted from the Magnificat Unison Voices and Piano (or Organ),br> RMS088 (also available for SATB and Piano/Organ)

Contact Recital Music, Vale Cottage, The Hamlet, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HJ, or visit the Recital Music website. Contact email: doublebass@tiscali.co.uk