Chorus (with soloists) and orchestra (solos: SATB - choir: SATB - 0.2.0.2. - 0.2.3.0. - timp - org - str(without va))

SKU: BR.PB-5329

Urtext. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Edited by Franz Beyer. Choir; Softbound. Partitur-Bibliothek (Score Library). Mass; Classical. Full score. Composed 1780. 68 pages. Duration 20'. Breitkopf and Haertel #PB 5329. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.PB-5329).

ISBN 9790004210420. 10 x 12.5 inches.

According to the date inscribed in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's autograph score, the present mass was composed in March 1780. The instrumental setting (oboes, trumpets and timpani add color and festive splendor to the work) rightly suggests that the work was in all likelihood performed with the Church Sonata K. 336 at the Easter high mass in the Salzburg cathedral. Since Archbishop Hieronymus Count Colloredo wanted the mass text to be treated as succinctly as possible, Mozart offered him a richly orchestrated Missa solemnis in the terse form of a Missa brevis.The brilliant, festive character of the Mass K. 337 is abruptly interrupted by a powerful Benedictus in a harsh A minor, the most striking and revolutionary movement in all of Mozart's Masses, in the strictest contrapuntal style ... (Alfred Einstein). What could have inspired Mozart to such unexpected rigor? But there is another surprise yet: while the dark drama of the Holy Week seems to radiate from this Benedictus, the following Agnus Dei in the distant key of E flat major sounds, with its soprano solo and concertante oboe, bassoon and organ, like a song of thanksgiving filled with the warmth and light of Easter.Other features worth noting are the three unisons between the alto and bass heard at the Deus pater omnipotens in the Gloria (bars 22-32), the a cappella illumination of the words Jesu Christe found a little later (bar 62) and the descending chromaticism evocative of death at the Crucifixus in the Credo. (Incidentally, Mozart had initially planned a different movement for the Credo of this mass, superscribed Tempo di Chiaconna; he wrote out 136 bars but, for some unknown reason, never completed it.)While the Coronation Mass K. 317 of 1779 is one of Mozart's most well-known mass settings, its later composed frllow piece K. 337 - Mozart's last completed mass before the great C minor fragment K. 427 (417a) - has been paid less attention, even though it is an outstanding example of the Mozartian mass type and contains parallels to the Coronation Mass in its disposition and in the structure of its various movements. The score and piano reduction of this new edition were prepared on the basis of the autograph (Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek/Vienna, dass. no. Mus. Hs. 18 97512) and the Salzburg performance material (Staats- und Stadtbibliothek/Augsburg, dass. no. Hl. Kreuz 9). We wish to thank both libraries for putting the source material at our disposal.Franz Beyer, Munich, Spring 1998.

Children choir: SSA or JuCh: SSA or Chor (gleichigh voices) (Children's choir: SSA or Youth choir: SSA or Choir (gleichstimmig)) - Level 3

SKU: BA.BA08957-97

Edited by Gerd-Peter Munden. Stapled. Choral score, anthology. 24 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA08957_97. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA08957-97).

ISBN 9790006525539. 27 x 19 cm inches. Text Language: German, English, Latin.

Year after year, during Advent and the Christmas season, compositions are sought which present well-known carols in a new light, whether it be compositions set for small or larger groups, for children or adults, with or without accompanying keyboard instruments. This collection by Gerd-Peter Munden presents carols in new settings as a welcome addition to the Christmas literature and will enrich the repertoire of an adults' or children's choir.

- Well-known Advent and Christmas carols in new settings
- With texts in German and English
- With short Latin introductions as a part of each motet
- Ideal for a children's or adults' choir during the Christmas season

Contents
There comes a galley, laden / Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen
O saviour, open heaven's gate / O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf
O Lord, how shall I meet you / Wie soll ich dich empfangen
Angels from the realms of Glory / Hort der Engel helle Lieder
As I was watching o'er my sheep / Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht
Good Christian men rejoice / Nun singet und seid froh

The Editor
Gerd-Peter Munden is one of the most creative German church-musicians today. From 1992 to 1999 he worked as the cantor in Minden, where he also directed the music school for choristers. From 1999 he has been the Cathedral-Cantor at the Braunschweig Cathedral and the director of the cathedral school for choristers. He is the initiator and artistic director of a successful school project throughout Germany encouraging youngsters to sing.

By Matthew Martin. Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Worship Resources. Faber Edition: Choral Signature Series. Sacred. Intermediate. Published by Faber Music

SATB choir

SKU: ST.W229

Composed by Harold Darke. Short cantata for Soprano Solo, SATB Chorus and Organ (or Small Orchestra). SATB Vocal Score. Octavo. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #W229. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.W229).

ISBN 9790220223891.

Peter Davis's arangement of Harold Darke's forgotten masterpiece As the Leaves Fall brings this moving elegy for the fallen of 1914-18 within the scope of choral societies and church and cathedral choirs in search of fresh and effective repertoire to mark the centenary of the Great War or the annual commemorations of Remembrance Sunday. Singers and audiences will be delighted to discover the work of little-known soldier-poet Lieutenant Joseph Courtney RAMC, whose verse drew from the composer a 14-minute setting in which Elgarian melancholy and passionate denunciation are transformed into a message of hope. This score is the complete choral performing material for soprano solo and SATB choir, either in performances with organ or, as vocal score, if given with the original accompaniment for small orchestra which is available for rental.

SATB choir, organ - Medium

SKU: PL.0410

Composed by David Halls. Parish. Choral, General. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0410. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0410).

This mellifluous setting of the famous text features a flowing accompaniment from the organ as well as lyrical writing for the voices. The text is set in Latin and David Halls, Organist and Choirmaster of Salisbury Cathedral, gives the music a poignant quality by mixing the major and minor modes in an ingenious way. He sets off the text, Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, in a new key while the music highlights the prayerful quality of the text. The work concludes with four-part writing and a peaceful Amen. This is a fresh look at a classic text that appeals to choirs of all abilities.

SATB choir, organ - Medium

SKU: PL.0607

Composed by Peter Pindar Stearns. Cathedral. Choral, General, Hymn. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0607. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0607).

* single line organ introduction on an 8' foundation in the bass clef joins the soprano and alto unison line in an exquisite duet * a cappella verse written with graceful voice leading and harmonic direction, highlighted with gentle counterpoint in the organ * sense of universal praise, not marked by time or space, achieved by the organ's harmonic progression, in the interlude before the final verse * choral harmonies open to a glorious climax in the final verse, followed by a gentle close in F Major

Stearn's setting of this famous Charles Wesley text employs flowing diatonic lines that begin in the organ and carry into the choir. The style remains throughout, but there is a section without the organ. Some divisi is used and the altos mus sing a low F. The organ part, on two staves, has registration suggestions and is not difficult. - James McCray The Diapason August 2006.

Composed by Tim Knight (1959-). For unison voices with descant, organ. Easy anthem for Confirmation or Pentecost. Pentecost, Confirmation, Ordination. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications

SATB choir, a cappella - Medium/Difficult

SKU: PL.0606

Composed by Craig Phillips. Cathedral. Choral, General, Lent. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0606. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0606).

* elegant motet with harmonic and melodic fluidity * texture of the choral writing expands and contracts giving light and depth to each phrase * musical line and harmonic progression underscore the tension inherent in the text * soprano solo adds dramatic impact to the last section, building to the climax on eternal life before settling to a peaceful close.

SATB choir with organ

SKU: PL.1033

Composed by Michael Bedford. Cathedral. Choral, Christmas. Octavo. Paraclete Press #1033. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.1033).

* Rollicking and highly energetic carol * Delightful, brightly colored organ part supports the text

This delightful carol would be perfect for your Watch-Night service. It alternates 6/8 meter with 3/4, which gives it a liting feeling, and the fast-moving accompaniment complements the voices. This is just the kind of music that will bring the choir out for New Year's Eve service. - The American Organist November 2010
Bedford marks the tempo rollicking, which is most appropriate for this cheerful salute to the New Year. Unison in part, then SATB, with some nice texture variations between men and women. The composer is also the poet, and the words are pleasant and direct as a prayer of hope for the New Year. - The American Organist December 1, 2010.