SKU: PR.114419850
ISBN 9781491135808. UPC: 680160681044. 9 x 12 inches.
Both a spectacular concerto for saxophone, and a dramatic tone poem on Roman mythology, QUICKSILVER is a 23-minute concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by one of the sax literature’s most commissioned and admired composers.Through worded captions as well as gorgeously expressive tone painting, Movement 1 depicts the birth and childhood pranks of Mercury, Movement 2 shows him escorting souls to the gates of the Underworld, and Movement 3 is a phantasmagoric finale portraying Mercury as messenger amid the conflicts of other mythological figures. There are many YouTube performances available, both in the original version with Wind Ensemble, and with Piano.In addition to being another name for the element mercury, “quicksilver†is used to describe something that changes quickly or is difficult to contain. My concerto of the same name was inspired by the Roman god Mercury, as well as the mercurial nature of the saxophone: unpredictable, very lively, and volatile. Mercury (known as Hermes in Greek mythology) is best known for his winged shoes, which allowed him to fly swiftly as the messenger of his fellow Olympians. Mercury had other duties too, including serving as the god of merchants, travelers, and tricksters; he also ushered souls of the departed to the Underworld.Quicksilver tells three tales of the Roman god. The first movement (Antics of a Newborn God) opens with the birth of Mercury; after he takes his first steps, he toddles around, gleefully looking for mischief. He stumbles across a herd of cows that belong to his brother Apollo; Mercury slyly lets the cows out of their pen before toddling onward with his mischief-making.In the second movement (Guiding Souls to the Underworld), Pluto, god of the Underworld, bids Mercury to bring him fresh souls. The movement begins with death-knells tolling for humans who are about to die; Mercury picks up these souls and leads them down to the gates of the Underworld.The third and final movement (Messenger of Olympus) depicts Mercury as he is busily running errands for various gods and goddesses. We first encounter him mid-flight as he dashes to earth to find Aeneas, a Trojan lieutenant who had been run out of Troy by the invading Greeks. Aeneas is on a quest to find land on which to establish a new city that would eventually become Rome. While traveling, he is distracted from his quest when he meets the beautiful queen Dido. They live together for many years before Mercury intervenes; he chastises Aeneas for giving up on his quest and persuades him to pick it up again. As Aeneas mournfully resumes his journey, we hear Dido perish of a broken heart. Mercury then takes to the skies to seek out Perseus, who is preparing to kill Medusa, the hideous gorgon who has snakes for hair and a gaze that turns those who catch her glance into stone. Mercury advises Perseus on how to slay Medusa and lends Perseus his sword to do the deed. We hear Perseus victorious in the beheading of Medusa, after which Mercury takes to the skies once more to fly home to Olympus.
SKU: WD.080689530173
UPC: 080689530173.
It's time to start the Sunday morning service, and there is no better w. y to do that than with a song! But which song? And what kind of song? This new Choral Collection from Word Music just might be the answer you've been looking for! The songs in this inspiring collection are designed to bring believers together, preparing their hearts for worship. These are songs that encourage us to enter His gates with Thanksgiving in our hearts†and to “enter His courts with praise;†songs that encourage us to come into His presence with singing!These are Gathering Songs! Service Openers for Worship-Leading Choirs! Modern-Day Calls to Worship! All of them arranged to lead congregations to lift their voices, raise their hands, and open their hearts to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Gathering Songs - chosen especially for you and your choir to invite worshippers to come inside, join hands and hearts together, sing to Him, and ask that He would open up the heavens and show us His Glory.
SKU: WD.080689571176
UPC: 080689571176.
Once again, it’s time to start your Sunday morning service…and there’s no better w. y to do that than with a song. But which song? Lots of great titles to choose from – just make sure it’s a Gathering Song! Word Music & Church Resources has just the right tool to help you choose the perfect Gathering Song with MORE GATHERING SONGS, the sophomore release in the series! The songs in this resourceful collection are designed to bring believers together, preparing their hearts for worship while encouraging the congregation to “enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.†These are Gathering Songs…songs that encourage us to come into His presence with singing. These are Service Openers for Worship-Leading Choirs! Arranged and orchestrated by Cliff Duren, MORE GATHERING SONGS is a choral resource of Modern-Day Calls to Worship, designed to lead congregations to lift their voices, raise their hands, and open their hearts to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! MORE GATHERING SONGS—songs chosen especially for you and your choir to invite worshippers to come inside, joining hands, hearts, and voices together in songs of celebration and praise.Open up your worship services in a bold, fresh w. y with these 10 new Gathering Song arrangements by Cliff Duren. Add the use of the dynamic, high-energy DVD Accompaniment Track, and watch your next Sunday morning service come alive!
SKU: HP.C5631C
UPC: 763628956318. Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-33, Luke 19:1-47, John 12:1-50.
Original Anthem This dynamic Palm Sunday anthem from Joel Raney is brimming over with excitement. The adult voices begin the musical journey building to . . . Jesus, Redeemer, King, rides in triumphant majesty. Let all creation sing loud hosannas to the King of Glory! At this highpoint, the optional children's choir enters singing, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, echoed by the adult voices in a very effective exchange. From there the anthem builds to a thrilling hosanna-filled conclusion. The instrument packet contains a Conductor's Score and parts for Flute, French Horn, Percussion (tambourine, triangle, conga or djembe), Bass Guitar & 4 Handbells.
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