Ae Fond Kiss - SATB (unaccompanied) (arr. Shona Mackay) by Robert Burns Sheet Music for SATB Choir at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Title Ae Fond Kiss - SATB (unaccompanied) (arr. Shona Mackay)

Artist Robert Burns

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Robert Burns

Arranger Shona Mackay

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 6

Arrangement SATB Choir

Publisher Shona Mackay

Level 4

Product ID 1214948

Genre Irish Traditional Folk A Cappella Celtic Wedding

Instruments Choir

Product Description

Experience the beauty of Robert Burns' Ae Fond Kiss, a timeless classic that captures the bittersweet essence of love and farewell. This a cappella SATB arrangement combines rich, emotive harmonies alongside Burns' poignant and heartfelt words, evoking feelings of nostalgia for both singers and audience alike.

This arrangement would make a lovely addition to any concert, festival, intimate gathering or choral competition and is sure to captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression.

Duration approx 4mins 30secs.

Why Choose This Arrangement?

Engaging for Singers: The melodic lines and harmonies are crafted to challenge and engage your choir, fostering vocal development, aural skills and ensemble cohesion. Singers will enjoy the interplay between parts, allowing them to explore their voices in a supportive ensemble setting.

A Cappella Flexibility: As an a cappella arrangement, this piece allows for creativity in performance without the need for instrumental accompaniment. This encourages choirs to focus on vocal blend and dynamic expression, developing essential choral skills.

Cultural and Historical Significance: Ae Fond Kiss is rooted in Scottish heritage, making it a culturally rich choice for any programme. Performing this arrangement offers an opportunity to celebrate and share the beauty of Scottish literature and music with audiences. (The arranger is Scottish too!)

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.