This comprehensive anthology of rounds and canons, supported by downloadable audio files, draws upon a rich variety of styles and cultures, from simple children’s songs to gospel, with motivational melodies and some excerpts from operas. There are more than one hundred rounds here, presented with varying complexity and in a range of languages.
My first impressions of the book were sound. The editors have provided a clear introduction and foreword, providing guidance on how to get the most out of the book, and information on the types of rounds included. The index is exceptionally detailed and presented as a chart listing the name, origins, language, parts, tonality, pitch range and time signature of each round, alongside comments on the genre and general musical features. As the book itself is quite dense, I found this to be a really useful ‘at a glance’ guide when first navigating the content – it will undoubtedly be a useful reference for any choral conductor or teacher looking to find rounds for their choir.
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