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Review: A Choral Worship Cantata in SATB with SATB Soli voicing, composed by Anton Bruckner. 
Review: Titles: Ave Maria (7-Voiced Choir, a cappella) * Offertorium: Afferentur regi (4-Voiced Choir with 3 Trombones (ad lib.)) * Pange lingua (4-Voiced Choir, a cappella) * Graduale: Locus iste (4-Voiced Choir, a cappella) * Antiphon: Tota pulchra (Tenor Solo and 4-Voiced Choir with Organ) * Graduale: Os justi (4 to 8-Voiced Choir, a cappella) * Graduale: Christus factus est (4-Voiced Choir, a cappella) * Ecce sacerdos (7-Voiced Choir with 3 Trombones and Organ) * Virga Jesse (4-Voiced Choir, a cappella) * Vexilla regis (4-Voiced Choir, a cappella) * Offertorium: Inveni David (4-Voiced Men's Choir with 4 Trombones).
Review: A Choral Worship Cantata in SATB divisi with SATB Soli voicing, composed by Anton Bruckner.
Review: Latin.
Anton Bruckner : The Great Unaccompanied MotetsReview: The a cappella classics Christus Factus est and Locus iste are central to this collection featuring the best of Bruckner's outstanding output for unaccompanied choir. These pieces are among the most enduring choral masterworks of the 19th century. Simon Halsey's performing edition includes an informative introduction, keyboard reductions for rehearsal and English translations of the Latin texts for reference. Songlist: Tantum Ergo, Pange, Lingua, Locus Iste, Os Justi, Christus Factus Est, Virga Jesse
Review: Antonin Dvorak's Requiem mass, scored for soprano, alto, tenor and bass solists, SATB choir and orchestra. Vocal Score edition, edited by Michael Pilkington. This edition follows the layout of the previous edition (NOV070088) which it supercedes.
Review: This is the choral score of the most famous of the several Vivaldi works with the title of "Gloria." This edition and translation by Clayton Westermann features vocal text both in Latin and English, and a piano reduction of the orchestral parts (including figured bass). There is also a short preface by the editor to explain performance practice. The score has 76 pages and is very legible. Includes: Gloria in Excelsis * Et in Terra Pax * Laudamus Te * Gratias Agimus Tibi * Propter Magnam Gloriam * Domine Deus * Domine Fili Unigenite * Domine Deus, Agnus Dei * Qui Tollis * Qui Sedes ad Dexteram * Quoniam tu Solus Sanctus * Cum Sancto Spiritu. Songlist: Gloria in Excelsis, Et in Terra Pax, Laudamus Te, Gratias Agimus Tibi, Propter Magnam Gloriam, Domine Deus, Domine Fili Unigenite, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Qui Tollis, Qui Sedes ad Dexteram, Quoniam tu Solus Sanctus, Cum Sancto Spiritu
Review: The memorable tunes and infectious optimism of Vivaldi's Gloria have made it one of the most popular choral works in the repertoire. For this edition, the distinguished Vivaldi scholar Paul Everett has returned to the autograph manuscript as the most authoritative source. Both full and vocal scores make clear distinction between original and editorial markings, and information on performance practice is relevant without being prescriptive. The vocal score includes an orchestral reduction for rehearsal purposes, and the full score is supplemented by a comprehensive critical commentary and continuo realization. It also includes a unique transcription of Ruggieri's 'Cum Sancto Spiritu', on which Vivaldi based his own setting.
Review: Vocal score of Vivaldi's Gloria, for soprano and alto soloists, SATB choir and orchestra. Edited by Jasmin Cameron. A well-established piece in the modern choral repertoire, Vivaldi's Gloria was, like much of his music, ignored from his death until relatively recently.
Review: For 2 Sopranos, Contralto, SATB Chorus and Orchestra. English and Latin Text. Songlist: Et in terra pax (Vivaldi-Gloria), Laudamus Te, Propter Magnum Gloria, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei (Vivaldi-Gloria), Qui sedes (Vivaldi-Gloria), Cum Sancto Spiritu (Vivaldi-Gloria), Domine Fili Unigenite, Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Review: Latin & English text. Songlist: Et in terra pax (Vivaldi-Gloria), Laudamus Te, Propter Magnum Gloria, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei (Vivaldi-Gloria), Qui sedes (Vivaldi-Gloria), Cum Sancto Spiritu (Vivaldi-Gloria), Domine Fili Unigenite, Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Review: The source of this edition of Antionio Vivaldi's In Exitu Israel is the manuscript found in the Biblioteca Nazionale in Turin, Raccolta Renzo Guirdano, Opere Sacre Vol. II (No. 16). The score is inscribed: In exitu Israel del Vivaldi. In this work Vivaldi combines and antique style, as refelected by modal treatment, with Baroque tonality and basso continuo.
Review: This Vivaldi work in D Major, RV 639 and RV 588, features an Introduction, "Jubilate," which is an aria for alto soloist, followed by a short recitative, and then the main work for mixed chorus and alto soloist, "Gloria." This vocal score presents the work in Latin, with each voice on a separate staff, including solos and a piano reduction of the orchestral portion for accompaniment or rehearsal. 80 pages Includes: Jubilate, o amoneni * In tua solemni pompa * Gloria * Et in terra pax * Laudamus te * Gratias agimus tibi * Domine Deus * Domini Fili unigenite * Domine Deus, agnus Dei * Qui Tollis * Qui sedes * Quoniam to solus sanctus * Cum sancto Spiritu.
Review: This edition, 70 pages and edited by Clayton J. Westermann, actually represents both versions of Vivaldiis work named Magnificat. Editorial and performance suggestions are presented in brackets, including tempo and dynamic markings. There are alternate versions of several of the sections and the choir and soloist parts are presented on separate staves over the piano reduction. Includes: Magnificat * Et Exultavit * Et Misericordia * Fecit Potentiam * Deposuit * Esurientes * Suscepit Israel * Sicut Locutus * Gloria * Et Exultavit (2nd version for Apollonia) * Quia Respexit (2nd version for La Bolognese) * Quia Fecit (2nd version for Chiaretta) * Sicut Locutus (2nd version for Albetta).
Review: Cantico for 2 SATB Choirs and Double Orchestra. English and Latin Text. Songlist: Magnificat Anima Mea (Vivaldi), Et Exultavit (Vivaldi), Et Misericordia (Vivaldi), Fecit Potentiam (Vivaldi), Deposuit Potentes (Vivaldi), Esurientes (Vivaldi), Suscepit Israel (Vivaldi), Sicut Locutus (Vivaldi), Gloria Patri (Vivaldi), Et Exultavit(Ii) Vivaldi, Quia Respexit (Vivaldi), Quia Fecit (Vivaldi), Esurientes (Ii) Vivaldi, Sicut Locutus (Vivaldi)
Arvo Part : Collected Choral WorksReview: This new anthology of Part's choral works replaces the earlier one published in 1999. It is even more representative of Part's work, not only because of the recent additions, but because of the very welcome decision to include two selections from his major a cappella work, Kanon Pokajanen. The revised selection is also carefully geared towards the music represented on three CDs, all of which were recorded in consultation with the composer. introduced by Paul Hillier. Songlist: Arvo Part, Observation on the Performance of Arvo Part's choral music, Bemerkungen zur Auffuhrungspraxis der Chorwerke Arvo Parts, Remarques sur l'interpretation des oeuvres chorales d'Arvo Part, Werkvezeichnis- List of Works- Catalogue des oeuvres, An den Wassen zu Babel saben wir und weinten, Beatus Petronius, Cantate Domino canticum novum, Da Pacem, Domine, De profundis, Dopo la vittoria, Gebet nach dem Kanon, I Am the True Vine, Littlemore Tractus, Magnificat, Memento (Ode VII), Missa syllabica (a cappella), Most Holy Mother of God, Nunc dimittis, Salve Regina, Sieben Magnificat- Anthiphonen, Solfeggio, Statuit ei Dominus, Triodion, Veni creator, Which Was the Son of ..., Zwei slawische Psalmen
Astor Piazzolla : Tangos in Vocal HarmonyReview: It has been said that you can see Buenos Aires while listening to Astor Piazzolla's music. This is one of his talents that sets him apart from other composers. Piazzolla made a revolution with the tango, which created many problems for him in his country (traditionalists did not accept his music as tango). But everybody finally accepted his changes because his music put the Argentine dance, the tango, at the highest level. Gentle tango rhythms and modern harmonies infuse these folk-like tunes. Songlist: Verano Porteno, Libertango, Primavera Poertena, Invierno Poerteno, Otono Porteno, Reminiscense
Audrey Snyder : Abraham Lincoln: A Lasting PeaceReview: Celebrate the lessons and legacy of the great president, Abraham Lincoln in 2009, the bicentennial of his birth. This choral suite uses Lincoln's own words to create a dramatic salute to this hero of freedom. Songs include: A Just Cause, A Lasting Peace, A Mystic Chord, Hand in Hand, Nowhere to Go. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Total Duration: ca. 15:00. Songlist: Nowhere To Go, Hand In Hand, A Just Cause, A Lasting Peace, A Mystic Chord
Audrey Snyder : The Complete History of Western Music (Abridged)  Review: Looking for a fast way to introduce music history? Try this tongue-in-cheek history lesson arranged by Audrey Snyder. Sure to entertain. Available separately: SATB, 2-Part any combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00. Songlist: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Fur Elise, Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major, First Movement Excerpt, For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Also Sprach Zarathustra, Opening Theme, Waltz Of The Flowers, Good King Wenceslas, The Barber Of Seville Overture, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Symphony No. 9, Fourth Movement, Dance Of The Reed-Flutes, Piano Sonata No. 14 In C# Minor ('Moonlight') Op. 27 No. 2 First Movement Theme, Toccata And Fugue In D Minor, Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, First Movement Excerpt, Wiegenlied (Sleep, Gently Sleep)
Augusta Read Thomas : Love SongsReview: Set of seven love songs with texts by Alexander Pope, Lord Byron, Shakespeare, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and more. Premiered by Chanticleer.
Australian Voices : A Cappella SongbookReview: A collection of songs by The Australian Voices, this a cappella songbooks incorporates new songs by Australian-based composers with traditional folksongs. Songlist: Kalkadunga Yurdu, To An Early-Flowering Almond, Other Plans, The Keeper, Initialize, Diana, Stellar Mansions, To The Evening Star, The Facebook Song, Waltzing Matilda
Review: Novello Voices Choral Suites, Arranged by Barrie Carson Turner. Contains: 'On This Night Of A Thousand Stars', 'Another Suitcase In Another Hall', 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' and 'I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You.', Fabulous SATB arrangements of popular songs. Songlist: 'On This Night Of A Thousand Stars, Another Suitcase In Another Hall, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You.
Barrie Carson Turner : Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatReview: Novello Voices Choral Suite, arranged by Barrie Carson Turner for SATB with piano accompaniment. The suite comprises: One More Angel in Heaven, Close Every Door, Benjamin Calypso, Joseph's Dreams and Any Dream Will Do. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Songlist: One More Angel in Heaven, Close Every Door, Benjamin Calypso, Joseph's Dreams, Any Dream Will Do
Review: Fabulous arrangements of the Fab Four! Can be performed as a suite or individually. Songlist: Good Day Sunshine, For No One, Eleanor Rigby, Here, There And Everywhere, Got To Get You Into My Life
Barrie Carson Turner : The Phantom of the Opera - Choral SuiteReview: A terrific choral suite from Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera and part of the Novello Voices Choral Suites series. Contains: Think of Me, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, The Music of the Night, The Phantom of the Opera and All I Ask of You. These popular modern songs from one of the most famous West End show have been set by Barrie Carson Turner in fabulous arrangements for SATB and piano accompaniment. Songlist: Think of Me, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, The Music of the Night, The Phantom of the Opera, All I Ask of You
Review: More Than Hymns is a two-volume collection of anthems for mixed voice choirs featuring extended arrangements of existing hymn tunes, together with original anthem-style settings of the texts of several well known hymns. Of the sixteen works in this first volume, six are published here for the first time, including new arrangements by composers of today: Malcolm Archer, Rogers Covey-Crump, John Joubert, Barry Rose and Gavin Williams. The texts cover many seasons of the church's year - Advent, Epiphany, Passiontide, Easter, Ascension, as well as celebratory occasions such as festival services and weddings. Songlist: A Hymn For St. Cecilia, When I Needed A Neighbour Were You There?, Brightest And Best, Fight The Good Fight With All Thy Might, For The Beauty Of The Earth, Here I Am Lord, Jesus Is The Brightest Light, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, Let All The World In Ev'ry Corner Sing, O Perfect Love, Rejoice The Lord Is King, Sweet Consolation, There Is A Green Hill Far Away, There's A Wideness In God's Mercy, This Joyful Eastertide, Blessed Are The Pure In Heart
Review: More Than Hymns is a two-volume collection of anthems for mixed voice choirs featuring extended arrangements of existing hymn tunes, together with original anthem-style settings of the texts of several well known hymns. Of the seventeen works in this second volume, seven are published here for the first time, including new pieces by composers of today: John Barnard, Indra Hughes, Stephen Jackson, Bryan Kelly, Barry Rose and Gavin Williams. The texts cover many seasons of the church's year - Advent, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, Communion, Evensong and more. Songlist: Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord, Come Down, O Love Divine, Crossing The Bar, Forty Days And Forty Nights, Hail, Gladdening Light, Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face To Face, King Of Glory, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, Lord Of All Hopefulness, Lord Of The Dance, Love's Redeeming Work Is Done, Morning Glory, Starlit Sky, My Dancing Day, Now Is The Bitter Time, O Sons And Daughters Let Us Sing!, Thou Art The Way, Christ Be With You
Review: An excellent compilation of twenty-four anthems for Mixed Voice Choirs featuring texts taken from the Psalms, featuring new works and performing editions published for the first time. The anthology spans four centuries and includes material by many of the greatest composers of English choral music, including William Harris, Herbert Howells, Samuel Sebastian Wesley and Bernard Rose. Songlist: Behold, O God Our Defender, Turn Thee Again, O Lord, Enter Not Into Judgement, God Is Gone Up With A Merry Noise, I Am Thine, O Save Me, I Love The Lord, I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes, Jubilate (O Be Joyful In The Lord), Let My Prayer, Lord, I Call Upon Thee, Lord, I Have Loved The Habitation Of Thy House, Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge, O Be Joyful In The Lord, O Hearken Thou, O Lord Our Governor, O Praise God In His Holiness, O Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem, O Sing Unto The Lord, Praise The Lord, My Soul, Sing We Merrily Unto God Our Strength, The Eyes Of All Wait Upon Thee, O Lord, The Lord Is My Shepeherd, The Lord Is My Shepeherd, Cast Me Not Away From Thy Presence
Barry Rose : Sing, Precious MusicReview: Selected and edited by Barry Rose, Sing, Precious Music is a superb collection of nine anthems written between the 1960s and today, one newly published in this volume: all by noteworthy composers if choral works, all memorable, suitable for concert as well as liturgical use, and all within the capabilities of the modern mixed choir, large or small. A Choral Advisor to Novello since 1999, Barry Rose has been associated with many forms of choral music for over sixty years. The Novello Choral Programme is the creation of a panel of advisers preeminent in the British music scene. The aim is to publish essential editions from the best of the wealth of existing choral music, ancient and modern, while widening the repertoire with exciting new composers and new trends in music making. Songlist: Feast song for Saint Cecilia, Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost, Harvest Anthem, I love all beauteous things, I saw three ships, Let all the world, The praises of the Trinity, Rejoice and be merry, There is no rose Style: Church
Bela Bartok : Choral Works for Mixed VoicesReview: Based on the Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition (Z. 15009), this volume includes Bartók's complete works for mixed voices. The lyrics in this Urtext edition are in the original languages and in the translations authorized by the composer. Literal English translations are provided in the appendix. The edition is complete with an informative preface (in Hungarian, English, and German) and detailed Editorial Comments (in Hungarian and English). The Comments give an overview of the textual, folk-music, and compositional sources, and provide detailed information on the performance practice of Bartók's choral works. The edition has been printed on high-quality and environmentally-friendly paper. This volume is also available cloth-bound, along with the volumes for children's and female voices and for male voices, in slipcase (HL50603804). Separate editions of each work included in this volume are also available.
Review: "Fame" - This favorite Golden Globe and Academy Award-winner really kicks in Ben Bram's new pop a cappella arrangement. A perfect choice to open or close any concert. "Uptown Funk" - Hitting number one on five different Billboard charts, Mark Ronson's chart-topper featuring guest vocals by Bruno Mars is hot, hot, hot! "I Need Your Love" - DJ Calvin Harris collaborated with English performer Ellie Goulding on this top-forty hit. Ben Bram's contemporary treatment is sure to be a hit with your a cappella group! "Firework" - Ben Bram is known for his work on The Sing-Off and Pitch Perfect, and for arranging for groups such as The Backbeats and Pentatonix. This wellcrafted treatment of the Katy Perry hit will make your pop a cappella group come alive. Songlist: Fame, Uptown Funk, Firework
Ben Folds : University A CappellaReview: The talented and creative singer-songwriter Ben Folds became enamored of collegiate a cappella after hearing some of the groups on YouTube. On this release he recorded some of his favorite campus a cappella groups as they each perform one of his songs and the result is a delight. The Spartones open the disc with a stella arrangement of "Not the Same" with the Leading Tones of Ohio University giving a solid rendition of "Brick". Ben Folds himself sings a cappella (with multi tracking) on "Boxing" and the fun "Effington". Mosaic Whispers sings "Still Fighting It" with conviction while the more jazz arrangement of "Selfless, Cold and Composed" helps show why Ben Folds songs are so much fun to arrange and perform unaccompanied. The University of Chicago's Voices in Your Head perform a very interesting arrangement of "Magic" and the Newtones soothing treatment of "Evaporate" surprises. Fifth Element is remarkable performing "Fair" and the closing "The Luckiest" wraps up the recording perfectly. This release certainly shows how talented today's collegiate a cappella groups have become and although a few individual voices may not always be pitch perfect the arrangements are almost all top notch and impressive. Recommended. Songlist: Not the Same, Jesusland, Brick, You Don't Know Me, Still Fighting It, Boxing, Selfless, Cold and Composed, Magic, Landed, Time, Effington, Evaporated, Fred Jones Part 2, Army, Fair, The Luckiest
Ben Parry : Godspell and Children of Eden ChorusesReview: Accessible and practical arrangements from two popular shows, with bags of style. These choral arrangements provide around twenty minutes of fun and interesting repertoire for the mixed voice choir. The pieces can be used to add variety to a concert program and are sure to be a hit with both choirs and audiences alike.
Review: At the opening of Act 2 of Gloriana, Queen Elizabeth 1 is on a state visit to Norwich. After a formal address of welcome she is entertained by a Masque. To these unaccompanied Choral Dances, dancers representing Time and Concord, country girls and young rustics and fishermen all pay homage and tribute to the Queen Songlist: Time, Concord, Time and Concord, Country Girls, Rustics and Fishermen, Final Dance of Homage
Review: Both beautiful and inspiring words and music with these delightful songs. Songlist: To Daffodils, The Succession of the Four Sweet Months, Marsh Flowers, The Evening Primrose, Ballad of Green Broom
Review: for SATB with SATB solos and organ Imogen Holst orchestrated the work for wind quintet, percussion, organ (ad lib) and strings (1952), and there is also a version for SSAA and organ arranged by Edmund Walters (1966) Text: Christopher Smart Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Difficulty level: 3 One of Britten's most popular and performed works in this genre, Rejoice in the Lamb was written for the 50th anniversary of St. Matthew's church, Northampton in 1943. The remarkable vicar, Walter Hussey, was a great patron of the arts. His vision for St. Matthew's and later for Chichester Cathedral, where he moved to become Dean, is one of the most fascinating stories in the history of the Anglican Church in the last century.Britten called his work a Festival Cantata and it is structured with choral and solo movements. The text by the supposedly mad Christopher Smart (1722-1771) is part of a poem called Jubilate Agno which he composed in a mental asylum having been committed there by his father-in-law for apparent religious mania. He died in a debtors' prison. It was W.H. Auden who brought the poem to Britten's attention. It is easy to see why Britten was so attracted to Smart's poem. It has great colour, drama, bizarre imagery, and the central issue of the individual against the crowd, or against authority, was one to which Britten was to return repeatedly in his works. Britten had developed a deep interest in Purcell's music at this time and had made keyboard realisations of accompaniments for a number of songs which he performed with Peter Pears. Purcell's influence can easily be heard in the Hallelujah sections. The challenges in this work are many and varied though the difficulty level is not great overall. It is an ideal concert work and is popular with performers and audiences alike. Practical issues include really quiet singing while projecting the voice at the start; dealing with the rhythmic complexities of the first quick section ('Let Nimrod the mighty hunter') and getting the most out of the words and the dynamic contrasts here; the unanimity of the dotted rhythms in the Hallelujah sections; the fielding of four soloists who can put across the character of these zany movements (the cat, the mouse, flowers); the realisation of the depth of passion in the 'For I am under the same accusation as my Saviour' section; the brilliance of the final quick section with all the bizarre musical instrument rhymes; and finally realising the 'stillness and serenity' of the slow music before the final Hallelujah. There is much to consider and much devil in the detail. However, the work is emphatically worth any amount of effort to realise Britten's inspiration. Duration: 17 minutes Paul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011
Review: Cantata for tenor solo, chorus (SATB), semi-chorus (SA), four solo boys, string orchestra, piano duet, percussion and organ Scoring: Piano duet; organ; strings; percussion (Timpani/side drum, bass drum, tenor drum, cymbal, triangle, gong, whip, tambourine) Text: Eric Crozier Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Difficulty level: 3 Saint Nicolas (note the name has no 'H' in it!) was written for the centenary of Lancing College in Sussex, the independent secondary boarding school on the south coast of England which Peter Pears had attended in his teens. It has a vast chapel intended by its founder, Revd Nathaniel Woodard, as the cathedral for all the schools of his extensive foundation known collectively as 'Woodard' schools. St. Nicolas is famous for many legendary miracles and for being the original 'Santa Claus'. Crozier's libretto is designed to tell the story of his life, to recount some of his most celebrated acts and to give the audience/congregation the opportunity of joining in two beautiful hymns at key moments: 'All people that on earth do dwell' and 'God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform'. The narration is all done by the choir, though the tenor sings first-person narratives as well in his role as the mature Nicolas. The young Nicolas is sung by a boy in movement II. There is a dramatic moment at the end of this movement when the boy's voice does a tumble and the tenor proclaims in the voice of Nicolas as a young man: 'God be glorified'. The third movement is an accompanied recitative in which the soloist sings of Nicolas devoting himself to God through the agonies and torment of the many distractions and temptations of life. His faith wins through and he sings a final touching phrase: 'and Love was satisfied'. The sea whips up a storm in the next movement: 'He journeys to Palestine'. It threatens to overturn the ship and drown everyone on board. There is wailing from the sopranos and altos of the semi-chorus and agonised calls from the tenors and basses to 'man the pumps'. Finally, Nicolas begs God to let the storm cease and offers thanks for their safe delivery. Britten creates a palpable sense of relief in the final pages.
Review: Britten's second 'religious' cantata, The World of the Spirit was written for the BBC radio in 1938. With detailed prefatory notes by Donald Mitchell and Philip Reed.
Benjamin Harlan : A Mighty Fortress - A Festival of HymnsReview: Six settings of beloved hymns for choir, congregation and orchestra. Service readings and responses are also included featuring scripture passages and historical origins of each hymn. Ideally suited for a community-wide hymn festival or as a service of worship. Titles include A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, The Church's One Foundation, Abide with Me, Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, For All the Saints, and All Creatures of Our God and King. Instrumental ePak includes score and parts for Flute, Oboe, Trumpet 1, 2, Horn 1, 2 (sub. Trumpet/Trombone), Trombone, Bass Trombone, Timpani and Percussion. ChoirTrax CD also available. Duration (if performed as entire work): Approx. 25 min. Songlist: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Abide With Me, The Church's One Foundation, All Creatures Of Our God And King, For All The Saints, Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow
Review: Classic hymns are given an artful touch in this flexible new collection. Each arrangement stands beautifully on its own, or the entire five arrangements (with optional narration to tie them together) can be performed as a 20-minute "Hymnfest" during a regular worship service. Optional suggestions are also included to create a full hour-long hymn service with additional anthem and hymn suggestions. Songlist: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, For the Beauty of the Earth, All Creatures of Our God and King, This Is My Father's World, Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Review: Using the well-known hymn What Wondrous Love is This? as a focal point, this new Benjamin Harlan cantata blends tasteful Lenten and Easter hymn settings with beautiful new songs resulting in a worshipful and dynamic work. Mary Kay Beall's narrative is thought-provoking and moving. Approx. 40 minutes. Songlist: 'Tis Midnight And On Olive's Brow, All The Earth Rejoices, Be Thou My Vision, Bread Of The World, A Dawning Alleluia, The Holy City, Hosanna, Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, I Love Thee, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Jesus Shall Reign, Mary Don't You Weep, My Faith Looks Up To Thee, Postlude, Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?, What Wondrous Love Is This
Benjamin Harlen : Behold the DarknessReview: Heighten your observance of Lent and Holy Week with this Tenebrae service. Combining classic passion texts with new words and music, this service of worship is an appropriate centerpiece to any Holy Week service or can be used as separate anthems during Lent. Mary Kay Beall's narrative adds a moving touch to create an unforgettable service. Available: SATB, Instrumental Pak (Chamber), ChoirTrax CD, Preview CD, Preview Pak, CD 10-Pak. Songlist: Ah, Holy Jesus, Behold The Savior Of Mankind, Go To Dark Gethsemane, It Is Finished, O Love Divine, O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, Were You There?, What Wondrous Love Is This
Benjamin Harlen : Risen This DayReview: Celebrate the truth of the resurrection with Risen This Day. Beautifully capturing the many moods of Easter and Lent, Risen This Day proclaims the message in majestic and moving colors. Classic Easter hymns are paired with exciting new songs to create a worship cantata appropriate for a variety of uses. Accompany with organ, piano, full or chamber orchestra, or the outstanding ChoirTrax CD to make Risen This Day a highly moving work to heighten your Easter season and services. Songlist: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!, Amazing Love, Come And Crucify, God So Loved The World, He Chose The Cross, He Is Risen, Out Of Love, He Broke The Bread, Risen This Day
Review: Founded by Bernice Johnson Reagon, Sweet Honey in the Rock has been a vital and innovative presence in the music culture with songs and performances that nourish the soul and give courage to singers and listeners. The setting of Matthew 11:28-30"Come Unto Me" is a comforting solace for the weary, with layered vocal phrases and soothing harmonies. "I Remember, I Believe" combines elements of gospel, blues and spirituals into a rich vocal tapestry that reflects on the Hebrew tradition of "remembering" as the basis of faith. Mesmerizing and powerful! "Seven Principles" celebrates the traditions of Kwanzaa in a steady, purposeful style with optional percussion and adaptable vocal parts for any combination of voices. Songlist: Come Unto Me, Seven Principles, I Remember, I Believe
Review: Dedicated to Civil Rights pioneer Ella Baker, "Ella's Song" by Sweet Honey in the Rock founder Bernice Johnson Reagon is a powerful song of courage and struggle. "we who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes" Also from Bernice Johnson Reagon and Sweet Honey in the Rock, "We Are the Ones We Been Waiting For" written in tribute to the women of South Africa is a powerful and uplifting call for leadership and inner strength. It is especially appropriate as an audience participation number and recessional. "Greed" - From Bernice Johnson Reagon's sermon in music, we are confronted by the sin of greed in each of us. Recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this song offers a humorous but astute assessment of our culture and institutions. Songlist: We Are the Ones We Been Waiting For, Ella's Song, Greed
Berrand Frank : Chor-ExpressReview: This volume aims to present a wide range of styles, from a simple Choral setting to swing and gospel-rock, call-and-response and shouting, a cappella and with piano accompaniment. Each title can be performed on its own but the whole also adds up to a very effective and exciting suite. Songlist: Oh Freedom, Go Down Moses, Somebody's Knockin' At Your Door, Go Tell It On The Mountin
Review: These anthems by Andrew Carter, Bob Chilcott, and John Rutter contain ten of their most popular pieces to date. The anthems have been carefully selected to be both approachable to a wide range of choirs and appropriate to the needs of today's liturgy. Together, these collections offer an unrivalled choice of text, style, and scoring, which will make them indispensible and treasured additions to any choir library. Songlist: And Thank Him Then, Be Thou My Vision, even Such Is Time, God Loved So The World, If Ye Love Me, Irish Blessing, Just As I Am, Song From Jubilate, Sweet Prospect, Walk Softly
Review: This second book of anthems by Bob Chilcott assembles pieces in a wonderful range of styles and moods. The anthems have been carefully selected to be both approachable to a wide range of choirs and appropriate to the needs of today's liturgy. An indispensable addition to any choir's library. For SATB accompanied and unaccompanied. Songlist: Dear Lord and Father of mankind, A Thanksgiving, This day, The Lord's my shepherd, Love Divine, The Lord's Prayer, Queen of the May, Let the earth acclaim him
Review: Nine classic Chilcott songs including original pieces and arrangements of traditional material. The varied nature of the collection highlights Chilcott's prodigious gifts. Some of the pieces are published here for the first time. Songlist: Aka-Tonbo, Ar Hyd Y Nos, Composed Upon Westminister Bridge, September 3, 1802, Dance In The Street, O Danny Boy, Over the Wave, The Lily and the Rose, The Runner, Skye Boat Song
Review: Furusato presents five evocative arrangements of Japanese songs. Each poem depicts the beauty of the Japanese landscape, and familiar melodies and Chilcott's original style combine to create an enchanting fusion of East and West. Suitable for performance as a suite or as stand-alone pieces, these charming and emotive songs will be a welcome addition to the repertoire of any choir. Songlist: Sunayama, Mura Matsuri, Oborozukiyo, Furusato, Momiji |
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