Men's polyphony
  • Marilyn Zipsie
    Posts: 19
    We have a group of 20 dedicated men who wish to sing polyphony. About half cannot read music. Help on beginning music selections? Preferrably a capella?
  • RagueneauRagueneau
    Posts: 2,592
    This one is always nice:

    Ave Maria for three part men

    low key score

    if you are singing with women use this one
  • Bruce E. Ford
    Posts: 431
    See "Anthems for Men's Voices," published by Oxford University Press. although this work includes English anthems, it also includes many polyphonic motets. One volume (green) contains ATB pieces; the other (red) contains TB pieces.

    See also the Anthologia vocalis, posted on the musicasacra.com Web site.
  • francis
    Posts: 10,848
    Bruce:

    Do any of them sing countertenor?
  • Bruce E. Ford
    Posts: 431
    Francis:

    I find your question unclear. Who are "they"?

    In my experience:

    1. Most choir "countertenors" are adult males who sing the alto part in falsetto.
    2. In most men and boys' choirs the alto part is sung by such males.
    3. Men who sing the alto part in falsetto turn up in mixed choirs with some frequency.

    The red volume serves choirs of men who sing bass and tenor only.
  • francis
    Posts: 10,848
    Bruce:

    I am sorry. I meant to address doxie. Typed wrong name. (blush)

    They: members of doxie's choir.

    Was curious as it would widen repertoire options.
  • ghmus7
    Posts: 1,486
    If you are looking for Christmas music for male voices, there is a wonderful set of Carols/anthems by Vaughn-Williams. Published by Oxford.
  • Marilyn Zipsie
    Posts: 19
    Does anyone know the exact title of the set of carols for men by Vaughn-Williams? and a source for purchase?
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