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Handel was born February 24, 1685, in Halle, Germany, to a family of no musical distinction. His own musical talent, however, manifested itself so clearly that before his tenth birthday he began to receive, from a local organist, the only formal musical instruction he would ever have. Although his first job, beginning just after his 17th birthday, was as church organist in Halle, Handel's musical predilections lay elsewhere. Thus, in 1703 he traveled to Hamburg, the operatic center of Germany; here, in 1704, he composed his own first opera, Almira, which achieved great success the following year. Once again, however, Handel soon felt the urge to move on, and his inclinations led him to Italy, the birthplace of operatic style. He stopped first at Florence in the autumn of 1706. In the spring and summer of 1707 and 1708 he traveled to Rome, enjoying the patronage of both the nobility and the clergy, and in the late spring of 1707 he made an additional short trip to Naples. In Italy Handel composed operas, oratorios, and many small secular cantatas; he ended his Italian sojourn with the spectacular success of his fifth opera, Agrippina (1709), in Venice. |
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Amy Appleby (Editor) : Messiah Sing and Caroling The complete vocal score of Handel's Messiah plus forty traditional carols of Christmas. This authoritative volume presents the most widely used Messiah vocal score. Here you will find all of the choruses and solos with complete piano reduction of Handel's magnificent orchestra. This book also includes an exquisite selection of Christmas carols in traditional four-part arrangements. As a comprehensive treasure of the word's most cherished Christmas music, Messiah Sing and Caroling is a valuable addition to every music library. So whether you are going out to a "Messiah Singalong," enjoying a Christmas concert, or simply caroling with friends, you will get a lifetime of holiday pleasure from this handy volume. Songlist: The Messiah, Angels From The Realms of Glory, Angels We Have Heard on High, Away In a Manger, As With Gladness, Men of Old, Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Deck The Hall, The First Noel, Glad Christmas Bells, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Good King Wencelas, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, The Happy Christmas, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Here We Come A-Waissailing, The Holly and The Ivy, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, I Saw Three Ships, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Joy To The World, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, O Christmas Tree, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and more Georg Frideric Handel : 3 Steps to Sing Handel Messiah - Soprano Here is a practical learning tool for church and community orchestras who want to streamline the rehearsal process for preparing Handel's Messiah. New choristers will appreciate the opportunity to learn at their own pace and veteran singers will enjoy an easily accessed refresher course! - Visual Learning DVD - A voice part recorded by professional singer (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change color in time with the music - all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn your part. - Voice Part Rehearsal Audio CD - In this second step a narrator guides you, telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don't get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score (available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes. - Chorus Backing Track CD - Put what you've learned into practice with the third step, the Chorus Backing Track CD. Listen for your part and sing along with the choir and background music - it's like singing with a real choir. Georg Frideric Handel : 3 Steps to Sing Handel Messiah - Alto Here is a practical learning tool for church and community orchestras who want to streamline the rehearsal process for preparing Handel's Messiah. New choristers will appreciate the opportunity to learn at their own pace and veteran singers will enjoy an easily accessed refresher course! - Visual Learning DVD - A voice part recorded by professional singer (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change color in time with the music - all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn your part. - Voice Part Rehearsal Audio CD - In this second step a narrator guides you, telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don't get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score (available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes. - Chorus Backing Track CD - Put what you've learned into practice with the third step, the Chorus Backing Track CD. Listen for your part and sing along with the choir and background music - it's like singing with a real choir. Georg Frideric Handel : 3 Steps to Sing Handel Messiah - Tenor Here is a practical learning tool for church and community orchestras who want to streamline the rehearsal process for preparing Handel's Messiah. New choristers will appreciate the opportunity to learn at their own pace and veteran singers will enjoy an easily accessed refresher course! - Visual Learning DVD - A voice part recorded by professional singer (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change color in time with the music - all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn your part. - Voice Part Rehearsal Audio CD - In this second step a narrator guides you, telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don't get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score (available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes. - Chorus Backing Track CD - Put what you've learned into practice with the third step, the Chorus Backing Track CD. Listen for your part and sing along with the choir and background music - it's like singing with a real choir. Georg Frideric Handel : 3 Steps to Sing Handel Messiah - Bass Here is a practical learning tool for church and community orchestras who want to streamline the rehearsal process for preparing Handel's Messiah. New choristers will appreciate the opportunity to learn at their own pace and veteran singers will enjoy an easily accessed refresher course! - Visual Learning DVD - A voice part recorded by professional singer (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change color in time with the music - all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn your part. - Voice Part Rehearsal Audio CD - In this second step a narrator guides you, telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don't get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score (available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes. - Chorus Backing Track CD - Put what you've learned into practice with the third step, the Chorus Backing Track CD. Listen for your part and sing along with the choir and background music - it's like singing with a real choir. George Frideric Handel : Great Handel Choruses 17 Choruses for mixed voices from Handel's sacred works. Selected with introductory notes by Brian Kay. Rarely brought together, these diverse choruses demonstrate the enduring vitality of Handel's writing. Songlist: Acis and Galatea, Alexander's Feast, Dixit Dominus, Israel in Egypt, Judas Maccabaeus, Messiah, Samson, Semele, Solomon, Coronation Anthem George Frideric Handel : Messiah The world-famous Novello choral edition of Handel's beautiful masterpiece. Arranged for SATB with piano part. Edited with piano reduction by Watkins Shaw. George Frideric Handel : 15 Arias Contents: To Alceste - Son confusa pastorella - Dimmi, crudele - Lascia ch'io - Let Me Wander, not Unseen - Notte cara - Non ti fidar - Io ti levo l'impero dell'armi - Svegliatevi nel core - Care selve - Se fedel vuoi ch'io ti creda - Piangero la sorte mia - Pensieri, voi mi tormentate - Where'er You Walk - Un cenno leggiadretto. Songlist: Let Me Wander Not Unseen, Lascia Ch'io Pianga, Svegliatevi Nel Core, Where E'er You Walk, Piangero La Sorte Mia, To Alceste (Handel), Son Confusa Pastorella, Dimmi, Crudele Amore, Notte Cara (Dear Night), Non Ti Fidar (Don't Be Too Sure), Io Ti Levo L'impero Dell'armi, Care Selve (Lovely Woodland), Se Fedel Vuoi Ch'io Ti Creda, Pensieri,Voi Mi Tormentate, Un Cenno Leggiadretto George Frideric Handel : 72 Italian Cantatas for Soprano or Alto, Volume IV, Nos. 56-72 A collection of pieces for Soprano or Alto, composed by George Frideric Handel. George Frideric Handel : Samson Songlist: Ye men of Gaza (Handel-Sampson), O first-created (Handel-Sampson), Thy glorious deeds (Handel-Sampson), Then shall they know (Handel-Sampson), Then round about (Handel-Sampson), To dust his glory (Handel-Sampson), With plaintive notes (Handel-Sampson), My faith and truth (Handel-Sampson), Her faith and truth (Handel-Sampson), Traitor to love (Handel-Sampson), To man God's universal (Handel-Sampson), Go, baffled coward (Handel-Sampson), Hear, Jacob's God (Handel-Sampson), To song and dance (Handel-Sampson), Fix'd in His everlasting (Handel-Sampson), Presuming slave (Handel-Sampson), With thunder armed (Handel-Sampson), Thus when the sun (Handel-Sampson), The Holy One of Israel (Handel-Sampson), To fame immortal go (Handel-Sampson), Great Dragon (Handel-Sampson), How willing my paternal (Handel-Sampson), Hear us, our God (Handel-Sampson), Ye sons of Israel (Handel-Sampson), Weep, Israel (Handel-Sampson), Glorious hero! (Handel-Sampson), Let their celestial (Handel-Sampson), Awake The Trumpet's Lofty Sound, Honor And Arms, Let The Bright Seraphim, and more George Frideric Handel : Israel in Egypt English. Songlist: And their cry came up (Handel-Israel in Egypt), They loathed to drink (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Their land brought forth (Handel-Israel in Egypt), He spake the word (Handel-Israel in Egypt), He gave them hailstones (Handel-Israel in Egypt), He smote all first-born (Handel-Israel in Egypt), But for his people (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Egypt was glad (Handel-Israel in Egypt), He led them (Handel-Israel in Egypt), But the waters (Handel-Israel in Egypt), I will sing (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The Lord is my strength (Handel-Israel in Egypt), And I will exalt Him (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The Lord is a man of war (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thy right hand, O Lord (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thou sentest forth (Handel-Israel in Egypt), And with the blast (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The enemy said (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thou didst blow (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The earth swallow'd (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thou in Thy mercy (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The people shall hear (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Sing ye to the Lord (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thou Shalt Bring Them In George Frideric Handel : Judas Maccabaeus Songlist: Mourn, ye afflicted (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), From this dread scene (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), For Sion lamentation (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), O Father, whose almighty (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Call forth thy pow'rs (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), O Liberty, Thou Choicest Treasure, Come, ever-smiling (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Disdainful of danger (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Hear us, O Lord (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Fall'n is the foe (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Sion now her head (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), From mighty kings (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Hail, Judea (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), How vain is man (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Ah! wretched (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), We hear, we hear (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), We never will bow (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), So shall the lute (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Sing Unto God, No unhallowed desire (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), O Lovely Peace, Arm, Arm, Ye Brave, (Handel), Rejoice Oh Judah (Handel G), Father Of Heav'n (Handel), Hallelujah, Amen, Pious Orgies,Pious Airs(Handel), See,The Conquering Hero Comes, Sound An Alarm! George Frideric Handel : O Sing Unto the Lord English. Songlist: O Sing Unto The Lord (Handel), Declare His Honor (Handel), The Waves Of The Sea (Handel), O Worship The Lord (Handel), Let The Whole Earth Stand In Awe, Let The Heav'ns Rejoice (Handel) George Frideric Handel : As Longs the Hart for Flowing Streams (Psalm 42) English. Songlist: As Longs The Hart (Handel), Tears Have Been My Daily Bread (Handel), With Glad Shouts (Handel), Why Art Thou Cast Down (Handel), Put Thy Trust In God (Handel) George Frideric Handel : Coronation Anthem No. 2: The King Shall Rejoice English. Songlist: The King Shall Rejoice (Handel), Exceeding Glad Shall He Be (Handel), Glory And Great Worship (Handel), Alleluia (Handel-Coronation Anthem #2) George Frideric Handel : Dixit Dominus (Psalm 110) Latin. Songlist: Dixit Dominus (Handel), Virgam Virtutis (Handel), Tecum Principium (Handel), Juravit Dominus (Handel), Tu Es Sacerdos (Handel), Dominus A Dextris Tuis (Handel), De Torrente In Via (Handel), Gloria Patri (Handel) George Frideric Handel : As Pants the Hart This verse anthem with organ was probably Handel's first contribution to English church music and possibly his first setting of an extended English language text. As pants the Hart is undated and there is no historical record of the anthem's first performance, though evidence from the appearance of the autograph itself suggests it proceeded the Te Deum, and an estimated composition date is from November-December 1712. Arranged for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass soloists, SATB chorus and organ. Words from Psalm 42, edited by Donald Burrows. George Frideric Handel : Four Coronation Anthems New edition by Donald Burrows, including the original 7-Part version of Zadok the Priest. George Frideric Handel : Saul This oratorio for SATB soli, SATB chorus and orchestra is one of the richest and fullest of all Handel's works, although not his most well-known. This vocal score includes a piano accompaniment revised from that of the German Handel Society. George Frideric Handel : The Ways of Zion Do Mourn This funeral anthem for SATB and orchestra was composed for, and performed at, the funeral of Queen Caroline, consort of George II, in Westminster Abbey on 17 December 1737. This vocal score is edited by Watkins Shaw and includes a piano reduction of the orchestral score. Duration approximately 50 mins. George Frideric Handel : Four Coronation Anthems These four splendid anthems were composed for the coronation of George II in October 1727 and have since retained a position at the heart of the English choral tradition. The popular anthem Zadok the priest has been performed at all subsequent coronations, and Handel's other contributions to the royal occasion - Let thy hand be strengthened, The King shall rejoice, and My heart is inditing - have the same majestic grandeur, with affecting contrasts between different sections of the sacred texts. Songlist: Zadok the priest, Let thy hand be strengthened, The King shall rejoice, My heart is inditing |
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This chorus from Handel's Occasional Oratorio has been a favorite for many years.This arrangement retains the essence of the SATB version while reducing it to two parts, parts which may be sung by many different combinations of voices.Performance suggestions included.
Arranger: Walter Ehret
It is always refreshing and grounding to sing a Handel anthem. This Alleluia from the oratorio Deborah was first used by Handel in the Coronation Anthem No. 3, Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened. Robert Sieving has arranged the piece for SAATB choir and organ. Energetic and majestic aptly describe this worthy anthem for both church and school.
Handel's duet from his oratorio, Solomon, has been arranged by Patrick Liebergen as a joyous 2-part choral for young voices. The lyrics include new words that reflect the spirit of the original and the optional flutes support a charming concert work of beautiful song. Available: 2-Part, opt. Flutes I and II; PianoTrax CD.
Arranger: Patrick Liebergen
The G. Schirmer edition of the beloved chorus from Messiah, now in a newly engraved edition, is an important part of every choral library and is now available with a VoiceTrax CD, which features part-predominant rehearsal tracks. Available separately: SATB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.
This masterwork arrangement from Messiah has been created to meet the needs of smaller or less-experienced ensembles, while maintaining the integrity of the Handel original. Available: SAB.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
A fine antiphonal masterwork for today's mixed choirs. May be performed by one choir with any of the following performing the antiphonal choir part: a second choir, a small group of voices, brass or solo trumpet. A powerful, yet not-too-difficult work by Handel.
Arranger: Patrick Liebergen
Art thou troubled? Music will calm thee. The soothing strains of this Handel aria are offered here in an excellent new arrangement for unison choir. Ideal for developing tone, phrasing and style, this is a superb addition to the repertoire for younger ensembles. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Arranger: John Leavitt
Wayland Rogers' arrangement for SATB/piano of Handel's aria Dove Sei from Rodelinda may be sung in the orignal Italian or to the English text Art Though Troubled. The English is not a translation but a separate poem entirely. It includes a solo for medium voice.
Arranger: Wayland Rogers
Handel composed the spirited chorus for his oragorio Samson, in 1742, just after he finished writing Messiah. Optional Trumjpet part included in the score. Duration 2:30
Handel's "Awake the Trumpet's Lofty Sound" is a very energetic and joyful chorus from his oratorio Samson. The work was composed immediately after completion of the Messiah in 1741 and was first performed in London in 1743. Newburgh Hamilton's libretto used in Samson is an adaption and abridgment of John Milton's poem Samson Agonistes and some of Milton's other poems. In this edition, the original words "Awake the trumpet's lofty sound!" are followed by new words provided by the editor.
Arranger: Patrick Liebergen
From the oratorio Samson, this anthem features brilliant fanfare-like vocal lines and bright melismas set over marvelous keyboard runs. A magnificent showpiece! Available: SATB. Duration: ca. 2:25.
Arranger: John Leavitt
From the Handel oratorio Israel in Egypt, this lovely pastorale movement for four-part mixed voices in a new performing edition draws the comparison of the shepherd and his sheep and the exodus of the people leaving Egypt, painting a descriptive picture through the imitative structure of the music. Duration: ca. 4:35.
From GIA's Simple Gifts Series, comes this gem of an arrangement by Patrick Liebergen. Two texts are offered (one for general use, one for Advent), making this a piece that, once learned, can be selected on short notice for many occasions, particularly during the summer months.More music for small choirs
Arranger: Patrick Liebergen
Uses: Christmas Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 2:7; Revelation 12:1-5 From Judas Maccabeus comes a sacred reworking of one of Handel's most beloved melodic creations. Adapted for use at Christmas, the score overflows with a Baroque elegance, ideal for a holiday concert or worship service. Its brief performance time (under two minutes) makes it a wonderful call to worship. The accompanying chamber orchestration keeps in the style and delivers a sparkling option for churches with string resources. Bravo! Score and Parts (vn 1-2, va, vc, continuo) available as a digital download.
Arranger: Jon Paige
A Handel anthem and joyful new English lyrics combine to form an accessible and appealing selection for young choirs. Available: SAB. Performance Time: Approx. 1:35.
Arranger: Patrick Liebergen
Finally, a read-able and play-able edition of this classic from Handel's Messiah! This version is designed to be performed in one of two ways: with the SATB parts and keyboard as it appears in the octavo, or with the SATB parts and separate string quartet and continuo parts. Optional parts for 2 trumpets are also available.Ê
Introduce your middle school singers to the famous chorus from Messiah in a setting that is both accessible and fun to sing.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45
Arranger: Roger Emerson
What a fabulous teaching tool! This shortened, simplified version of the time-honored and most-performed classic from Messiah can now be introduced to young voices. This edition, with educator notes, is a great way of giving teachers great music to teach. Available: 2-Part.
Arranger: Emily Crocker
This is the G. Schirmer edition that has become part of every musician's experience with Handel's masterwork, now available with a VoiceTrax CD featuring part-predominant rehearsal tracks. Available separately: SATB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.
Three of the most famous choruses from Handel's Messiah are combined and arranged for choirs without tenors. It is so important for small church choirs and school choirs to have the experience of singing these great pieces from the world's most popular choral work. For Unto Us, And the Glory of the Lord and Hallelujah Chorus are favorites at any holiday concert.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
Originally scored for tenor solo and SATB chorus, this wonderful example of Baroque music is now available for male chorus. This is a wonderful example of Handel's mastery of text painting and his dramatic melismatic skill.
Arranger: Eugene Rogers
From Saul. Handel composed this chorus from the Oratorio "Saul" to celebrate David's victory over Goliath. The work has been restored as a versatile two-part, any voices arrangement that will work well for a host of occasions when a celebratory anthem is required. This arrangement includes several optional divisi in the Part I vocal line which allow the piece to be sung comfortably without going above the treble clef fourth-space E. Optional Trumpet part included with the score.
Duration 2:15
In the hope of introducing to a wider public this exceptional chorus from a little-known oratorio by Handel, new texts have been provided: one suitable for Lent, the other for general use. Handel's original text is also included.
Propel your singers to new heights with this energetic pairing of the traditional Joy to the World and excerpts of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus with gospel inflections and harmonies that will keep the energy level high from start to finish! Optional bass part included. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Arranger: Walter Whitman, Jr.
A flexible concertato that can be performed with or without brass, with or without choir (using the arrangement that accompanies the unison carol), and with the assembly singing on any or all of the stanzas.All that said, each stanza has a unique choral treatment that lends high festivity to the singing of this carol.Ê
Arranger: William Rowan
Wow! This arrangement is a game changer for a beloved carol. Pulsing with tribal energy, this piece channels a modern a cappella style that is unforgettable. The vocals drive with unbounded energy while the parts explore harmonic colors and progressive rhythmic gestures. Guaranteed to bring the house down at your seasonal concerts! Percussion parts (djembe, shekere, shaker, low tom, balaphon) available as a digital download.
Arranger: Heather Sorenson
The King's Singers' unique setting of the famous traditional melody is infused with joy! Sparkling rhythms and crisp vocal effects create an atmosphere of seasonal festivity. Duration: ca. 2:20.
Arranger: Philip Lawson Performed By: King's Singers
This pairing of two of the most popular tunes of all time--Beethoven's Ode To Joy and Handel's Joy To The World--create an exciting and inspirational work for holidays or any time of year. The use of large forces will be especially appropriate making this perfect for festivals and honors choirs.
From the third of the Chandos Anthems by Handel, this best-selling edition is immediately accessible for any occasion in the Lenten season, regardless of your choral forces. This octavo is also included in Proulx's collection Alleluia, Song of Gladness (G-3990, CD-299).ÊMore music for small choirs
Singers have long cherished this staple of the solo repertoire, and now it is beautifully set for choral groups of any size. Teach all of the same lessons you learned from your favorite vocal instructor as you share this baroque aria with a new generation. Not difficult, but rewarding.
Arranger: Russell Robinson
This anthem is an inventive, glorious arrangement of six choruses and one solo from Handel's "Messiah." Certain to whet the masterwork appetites of choir and listener alike, it is ideal for Christmas worship and concerts. While fantastically accompanied by keyboard alone, optional orchestra or instrumental ensemble is also available. (From the cantata "A Great and Mighty Wonder" SATB-65/1970L; SAB-65/1971L.)
Arranger: Tom Fettke
Highlights of the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah have been made accessible for optional congregational involvement with this new publication. Carefully and tastefully edited, this is a Messiah you can perform in the midst of any busy Christmas season.
Arranger: John Purifoy
From Messiah. This uplifting aria which declares thy light has come is echoed and expanded in the Joyful chorus which follows. The work has been cast as a charming two-part, any voices arrangement that is a traditional choice for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.
Duration 3:20
Handel's oratorio La Resurrezione is the source for this tune. The piece has an ABA form and is great as an introduction for children to the music of the master composer-or as an option for your adult choir that might not have the agility to navigate the rapid melismas of a chorus from Messiah!
Arranger: Richard Proulx
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