SKU: CL.CTS-7748-01
Claude T. Smith created a notable addition to easy literature in this impressive concert chorale. The dynamic subtilties and long tones make this a great teaching or warm-up piece. Appropriate for sacred or secular occasions.
SKU: CL.CTS-7748-99
SKU: CL.CTS-7748-00
SKU: CL.CTS-8063-00
Claude T. Smith’s setting of For The Beauty Of The Earth as this chorale prelude develops the original hymn by Conrad Kocher. It celebrates our beautiful Earth, the skies above us, and the joy of loving one another. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as nine musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound. *The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.
SKU: CL.CTS-8063-01
SKU: CL.CTS-7748-75
SKU: CA.7070100
ISBN 9790007252267. German/English. Text: Meyer, Conrad Ferdinand.
Friede auf Erden op. 13 is regarded as Arnold Schoenberg's last tonal composition and is one of the few choral works of the Second Viennese School. On the same day that he completed his op. 13, Schoenberg made the first sketches for his 2nd String Quartet, a key work in atonal music. Although Schoenberg later orchestrated Friede auf Erden, he intended the piece to be performed unaccompanied.To help rehearsing the work, this choral score contains the piano transcription made by Anton Webern for use in rehearsals for the planned first performance. The text for op. 13 is a secular Christmas poem by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer. At the time of its composition (1907), Schoenberg thought the vision of a reine Harmonie unter Menschen (pure harmony amongst people) described in the poem was conceivable, but he later distanced himself from this idea. What remained is a composition of great artistic power and depth - a real showpiece for ambitious choirs!
SKU: CA.7070110
ISBN 9790007252274. German/English. Text: Meyer, Conrad Ferdinand.
“Friede auf Erden†op. 13 is regarded as Arnold Schoenberg’s last tonal composition and is one of the few choral works of the Second Viennese School. On the same day that he completed his op. 13, Schoenberg made the first sketches for his 2nd String Quartet, a key work in atonal music. Although Schoenberg later orchestrated “Friede auf Erdenâ€, he intended the piece to be performed unaccompanied.To help rehearsing the work, this choral score contains the piano transcription made by Anton Webern for use in rehearsals for the planned first performance. The text for op. 13 is a secular Christmas poem by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer. At the time of its composition (1907), Schoenberg thought the vision of a “reine Harmonie unter Menschen†(pure harmony amongst people) described in the poem was conceivable, but he later distanced himself from this idea. What remained is a composition of great artistic power and depth – a real showpiece for ambitious choirs!. Score available separately - see item CA.7070100.
SKU: CA.3115019
ISBN 9790007136819. Key: B minor. Language: German/English.
The cantata Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich (O my Lord, I long for thee) BWV 150 is one of the earliest cantatas from Bach's Muhlhausen period. Its authenticity was long disputed, partly because of the stylistic characteristics of this early work, but also because the cantata only survives in sources dating from the period after Bach's death. However, in recent years a hidden dedication to Conrad Meckbach, a member of the Muhlhausen town council and patron of Bach, has been deciphered: the initial letters of the free poetry reveal the acrostic Doctor Conrad Meckbach (in the 18th century spelling), revealing a link to the city of Muhlhausen and almost certainly confirming Bach's authorship of the cantata. The occasion of the composition of the work is still unknown. The small instrumental scoring for just two violins, bassoon, and continuo, plus the fact that only the soprano is given a solo movement, suggest a performance with modest resources. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3115000.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7429
UPC: 805095074291. English.
The lyrics for As with Gladness Men of Old were written by Englishman William Dix (1837--1898) in the 1860s, reportedly on the day of the Epiphany while Dix was sick in bed. The tune was included in a collection of German chorales edited by Conrad Kocher and published in the 1830s. As a testimony to the flexibility of such music, the hymn is also sung during Thanksgiving under the title For the Beauty of the Earth. This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar)---rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment---strives to include all of the players in the music making, particularly by distributing the melodic material. All dynamics and articulations, minimally marked, should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.
SKU: HL.35031291
UPC: 888680646325. 5.0x5.0x0.155 inches. Folliott Pierpoint/Conrad Kocher/Heather Sorenson.
Uses: Creation, General, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 33:1-6; Psalm 95:1-6; Isaiah 6:3 Music of scope and authority brings to glorious splendor one of Christendom's most celebrated texts in this anthem full of sweeping harmonies. Like an impressionistic painting, this sacred tone poem musically displays the various colors of the beauty of creation. Some divisi and modulations throughout, combined with excellent part-writing, will make choirs sound their very best. Stunning! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, chm, timp, perc, solo vn, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. An alternative accompaniment for Organ is also available as a digital download.
SKU: HP.C5733HB
UPC: 763628257330. By Folliott Pierpoint & Conrad Kocher. James 1:17, Hebrews 13:15, 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Timothy 2:8, Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 3:16, Psalms 116:17, Psalms 148:3,9, Psalms 8:3.
Hymn by Folliott Pierpoint & Conrad Kocher The words of this 1863 text were penned as an expression of gratitude for God's gifts in creation and the church. Joel Raney has masterfully retained the familiar tune and text, yet takes it to resplendent heights in this inspired ballad setting, which includes a delightful optional part for 3-5 octaves of handbells with optional 3-5 octave handchimes.
SKU: AP.41657
UPC: 038081467375. English. Words by Conrad Potter Aiken.
This song of remembrance celebrates a profound relationship and mourns its end. While the piece is not difficult to sing, groups that fully express the mature text and master the musical lines will achieve excellence.
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