SKU: PR.312419280
ISBN 9781491137925. UPC: 680160692613.
Terra Nostra focuses on the relationship between our planet and mankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. The oratorio is divided into three parts:Part I: Creation of the World celebrates the birth and beauty of our planet. The oratorio begins with creation myths from India, North America, and Egypt that are integrated into the opening lines of Genesis from the Old Testament. The music surges forth from these creation stories into “God’s World” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, which describes the world in exuberant and vivid detail. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “On thine own child” praises Mother Earth for her role bringing forth all life, while Walt Whitman sings a love song to the planet in “Smile O voluptuous cool-breathed earth!” Part I ends with “A Blade of Grass” in which Whitman muses how our planet has been spinning in the heavens for a very long time.Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines the achievements of mankind, particularly since the dawn of the Industrial Age. Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “Locksley Hall” sets an auspicious tone that mankind is on the verge of great discoveries. This is followed in short order by Charles Mackay’s “Railways 1846,” William Ernest Henley’s “A Song of Speed,” and John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s “High Flight,” each of which celebrates a new milestone in technological achievement. In “Binsey Poplars,” Gerard Manley Hopkins takes note of the effect that these advances are having on the planet, with trees being brought down and landscapes forever changed. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “A Dirge” concludes Part II with a warning that the planet is beginning to sound a grave alarm.Part III: Searching for Balance questions how we can create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. Three texts continue the earth’s plea that ended the previous section: Lord Byron’s “Darkness” speaks of a natural disaster (a volcano) that has blotted out the sun from humanity and the panic that ensues; contemporary poet Esther Iverem’s “Earth Screaming” gives voice to the modern issues of our changing climate; and William Wordsworth’s “The World Is Too Much With Us” warns us that we are almost out of time to change our course. Contemporary/agrarian poet Wendell Berry’s “The Want of Peace” speaks to us at the climax of the oratorio, reminding us that we can find harmony with the planet if we choose to live more simply, and to recall that we ourselves came from the earth. Two Walt Whitman texts (“A Child said, What is the grass?” and “There was a child went forth every day”) echo Berry’s thoughts, reminding us that we are of the earth, as is everything that we see on our planet. The oratorio concludes with a reprise of Whitman’s “A Blade of Grass” from Part I, this time interspersed with an additional Whitman text that sublimely states, “I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love…”My hope in writing this oratorio is to invite audience members to consider how we interact with our planet, and what we can each personally do to keep the planet going for future generations. We are the only stewards Earth has; what can we each do to leave her in better shape than we found her?
SKU: PR.312419020
ISBN 9781491131862. UPC: 680160680474. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. English.
Commissioned by the San Francisco Choral Society and the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir, Terra Nostra is a 70-minute oratorio on the relationship between our planet and humankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. Part I: Creation of the World explores various creation myths from different cultures, culminating in a joyous celebration of the beauty of our planet. Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines human achievements, particularly since the dawn of our Industrial Age, and how these achievements have impacted the planet. Part III: Searching for Balance questions how to create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. In addition to the complete oratorio, stand-alone movements for mixed chorus, and for solo voice with piano, are also available separately.Terra Nostra focuses on the relationship between our planet and mankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. The oratorio is divided into three parts:Part I: Creation of the World celebrates the birth and beauty of our planet. The oratorio begins with creation myths from India, North America, and Egypt that are integrated into the opening lines of Genesis from the Old Testament. The music surges forth from these creation stories into “God’s World†by Edna St. Vincent Millay, which describes the world in exuberant and vivid detail. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “On thine own child†praises Mother Earth for her role bringing forth all life, while Walt Whitman sings a love song to the planet in “Smile O voluptuous cool-breathed earth!†Part I ends with “A Blade of Grass†in which Whitman muses how our planet has been spinning in the heavens for a very long time.Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines the achievements of mankind, particularly since the dawn of the Industrial Age. Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “Locksley Hall†sets an auspicious tone that mankind is on the verge of great discoveries. This is followed in short order by Charles Mackay’s “Railways 1846,†William Ernest Henley’s “A Song of Speed,†and John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s “High Flight,†each of which celebrates a new milestone in technological achievement. In “Binsey Poplars,†Gerard Manley Hopkins takes note of the effect that these advances are having on the planet, with trees being brought down and landscapes forever changed. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “A Dirge†concludes Part II with a warning that the planet is beginning to sound a grave alarm.Part III: Searching for Balance questions how we can create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. Three texts continue the earth’s plea that ended the previous section: Lord Byron’s “Darkness†speaks of a natural disaster (a volcano) that has blotted out the sun from humanity and the panic that ensues; contemporary poet Esther Iverem’s “Earth Screaming†gives voice to the modern issues of our changing climate; and William Wordsworth’s “The World Is Too Much With Us†warns us that we are almost out of time to change our course. Contemporary/agrarian poet Wendell Berry’s “The Want of Peace†speaks to us at the climax of the oratorio, reminding us that we can find harmony with the planet if we choose to live more simply, and to recall that we ourselves came from the earth. Two Walt Whitman texts (“A Child said, What is the grass?†and “There was a child went forth every dayâ€) echo Berry’s thoughts, reminding us that we are of the earth, as is everything that we see on our planet. The oratorio concludes with a reprise of Whitman’s “A Blade of Grass†from Part I, this time interspersed with an additional Whitman text that sublimely states, “I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love…â€My hope in writing this oratorio is to invite audience members to consider how we interact with our planet, and what we can each personally do to keep the planet going for future generations. We are the only stewards Earth has; what can we each do to leave her in better shape than we found her?
SKU: HL.2050263
UPC: 080689139895. 6.75x10.5x0.334 inches.
Christmas is a celebration steeped in paradox. We celebrate a Sovereign who chooses to be a subject, a Prince who dons the trappings of a peasant, a spotless Lamb who possesses the lineage of a Lion, a birth that will extinguish death and ultimately a death that will offer everlasting life. It is a spectacular story, it is an irrefutable reality. It is a love story beyond imagination. The great mystery of the incarnation is the fact that Jesus chose to come. It was the initiative of love conceived in the heart of the Father, born in the person of the Christ Child and revealed to us through His Spirit. Although the coming of the Messiah went unnoticed by the world He came to save, it was heralded by heaven's angels. On the evening of the incarnation, the lowly Judean hillside radiated with the glow of Shekinah glory. It was a night of miraculous transformation. A host of angels became a choir, a band of lowly shepherds were presented to Royalty, a trio of kings became seekers of truth, a star became a beacon, a stable became a shrine, a manger became a throne, a virgin became a mother and God became a child. Gloria in Excelsis Deo!
SKU: JK.19990
Hebrews 9:28, John 14:6*** Some Janice Kapp Perry products may require a few days additional shipping time. Thank you!
46 new hymns, inspired by the General Conference addresses of Elder Jeffry R. Holland. (October 1994 - April 2017).Collection includes: All Ye Who Watch the Master's Sheep Are the Heavens Truly Open? Are We Not All Beggars? As an Ensign to the Nations A Sinless, Pure and Holy Man Be Clean, Oh House of Israel Be Not Afraid, But Be Believing Bless Me to Be a Little More Like Thee Do You Love Me? Christ Can Heal the Broken Hearted ever We'll Remember For God Loves Us With All His Heart For God So Loved the World God Has Raised Up Noble Daughters God will Never Leave the Weary He Will Bring Rest to Your Soul His More Excellent Way Holy Father, King of Heaven How Fair Upon the Mountain I Am a Child of Destiny I Bear My Witness of the Lord In Heaven There Is a Law Inviting All to Come to Christ I Testify I Would Be Thy True Disciple let Not Your Heart Be Troubled Let Thy Word Be In Our Hearts Lord, Accept My Humble Offering Lord, I Believe Lord, I'll Strive to Live Worthy of Thy Love Lord, We Pray For All the Children May We Have the Tongues of Angels My Life is Not My Own None Were With Him Oh Come Ye Heavy Laden Come Our Faith Unites Us With One Heart The Keys of the Kingdom The Love of God Is Without End The Mother of All Living The Words of God Will Never Cease The Worth of Souls Is Great Indeed Through a Thousand Generations To the Rising Generation Who Will Now Speak For the Widow? Wilt Thou, Lord, In Me Abide You Can Always Come Back HomeComposer: Janice Kapp Perry Lyricist: David B. LarsenReference: Hebrews 9:28, John 14:6*** Some Janice Kapp Perry products may require a few days additional shipping time. Thank you!
SKU: HP.A716
UPC: 763628142292. Brian Wren. 1 Corinthians 11:28, Ephesians 2:19, Galatians 3:26-29, Hebrews 13:2, Isaiah 55:12, John 10:11-15, John 15:13, Psalms 16:11, Psalms 35:9, 1 John 10:11-18.
Original Communion anthem The text for this communion anthem comes from the pen of renowned hymnwriter, Brian Wren. Brian explains, the hymn moves from the individual (I come) to the collective (we'll go). Stanza 4 describes Christ's 'real presence' in the faith community and in the communion meal. The fresh, upbeat musical arrangement for SATB choir whith optional flute and congregation is by Mary Marcus. The optional Flute part is included.
SKU: WD.080689501777
UPC: 080689501777.
One of the Bible verses most often associated with Christmas, Isaiah 9:6, lays an important foundation, both for how we remember the birth of Christ and how we should celebrate His coming. First, a simple reminder, a declaration of fact... For unto us a child is born... It then goes on to proclaim His great Name in many forms... He shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.This Christmas, as you choose music with which to declare His blessed birth, as you select the songs your choir, orchestra, band, and praise teams will use to celebrate the miracle and significance of His arrival, let the words of this Bible verse inspire your search. Discover the new musical, He Shall Be Called, a true gospel-inspired, praise & worship-influenced, contemporary Christian music hybrid, which is guaranteed to ignite a spark with your choir, musicians, and congregation! Each song is based on one of the powerful, holy Names of Jesus...He Shall Be Called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, Bless the Name of Jesus and Savior... from beginning to end, this dynamic new musical honors and glorifies His Name and celebrates His glorious birth!Song Titles: He Shall Be Called * Wonderful Counselor * Mighty God * Everlasting Father * Prince of Peace * Emmanuel * Bless the Name of Jesus * Savior
SKU: WD.080689962127
UPC: 080689962127.
SKU: WD.080689502774
UPC: 080689502774.
SKU: WD.080689617393
UPC: 080689617393.
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