SKU: MN.50-6087
UPC: 688670560873. English.
For SATB and piano, this original setting of Maya Angelou's poem, Prayer is in a soulful 6/8. (The accompaniment occasionally quotes Lift Every Voice and Sing, which gives you an idea of the tempo and feeling.) Beginning with a series of thanks, the piece has a slower middle section with a series of petitions, beginning, For those who have no voice, we ask you to speak. Then the music of the first section reappears and the piece closes with a prayer for peace. This is an unusual and powerful musical offering for any occasion focusing on justice and social concerns.
SKU: WD.080689206238
UPC: 080689206238.
From the pages of Scripture to the words of our Founding Fathers, our nation has alw. ys been urged to pray for guidance and strength. Prayer for America answers this call in an inspiring 20-minute musical that features four accessible choral arrangements of traditional and contemporary patriotic songs, enhanced by quotations from the Bible, the Declaration of Independence, and beloved American heroes. Veteran arranger Marty Parks has arranged this easy-sing musical for choirs of all sizes, making Prayer for America a perfect addition to any Independence Day, Memorial Day, President’s Day or National Day of Prayer service.
SKU: CL.012-4030-01
Prayer For Asia is an original work for wind orchestra whose main theme was inspired by prayer. Simple and pure in its core, exponentially powerful harmonic and textural scoring make this work both music for the musician and soul food for a new generation of audiences here and abroad. The imagery of this musical entreaty tranquilly unfolds with a clarinet exposition that authentically captures the essence of an invocation that is adeptly passed to English Horn and masterfully developed via sectional highlighting, superlative percussion and a climax of elysian dimension. Prayer For Asia conveys reverence and paramount reflection that will, perhaps now more than ever, touch mature ensembles and audiences in a significant manner.
SKU: HL.49045282
ISBN 9781495078996. UPC: 888680651473. 9.0x12.0x0.138 inches. English.
Prayer is one of the composer's most original and sophisticated works. The typical African-American church service seems to be a source for this piece with its interplay of sections and colors, yet the work in form and rhythmic choices is clearly 'classical' and never breaks out into easy imitations of, for example, gospel music.The work opens with the choir singing the spiritual 'My Lord, What a Mornin'' in octaves, sung flat-out a cappella, as might happen in church. The instrumental section following this opening feels very much like a thoughtful response by the congregation. Instruments seem to behave like individual churchgoers, colorfully dressed and answering various episodes with individual thoughts. As for any fears that the mighty organ might drown out the proceedings, Singleton puts that to rest by employing it almost like another choir or section of the choir. The trumpet soloist does not blast us into heaven, it tends to sing and, we find out later, is preparing us for the spiritual 'Where Shall I Be When the Firs' Trumpet Soun'?' Even the tenor soloist behaves much like just another (but still important) instrument.The composer has chosen to not only feature spirituals, but also to set a poetic text called A Christian Prayer, whose main message, almost like some modern-day Kyrie, calls out 'save us teach us ' and extols the importance of humility and the defeat of violence. Singleton has always been a composer who has simultaneously answered the call to carry out what he feels is his duty to his fellow humans while using the finest of his art to do so, and Prayer finds him at the top of his game.- Carman Moore.
SKU: PR.114418760
ISBN 9781491110751. UPC: 680160655632. 9x12 inches.
PRAYER for Flute and PianoAmanda Harberg's PRAYER is a rarity in the modern concert repertoire, beautiful romanticism built of a haunting aria for solo flute. Within the reach of younger players, the work was inspired as a prayer for the healing of a close family member. The acclaim for this work among musicians has led to the compose'’s versions for orchestra, for a variety of other solo instruments with piano, and as the slow movement of Harberg's Concerto for Viola and Orchestra.
SKU: WD.080689063084
UPC: 080689063084.
From the pages of Scripture to the words of our Founding Fathers, our nation has always been urged to pray for guidance and strength. Prayer for America answers this call in an inspiring 20-minute musical that features four accessible choral arrangements of traditional and contemporary patriotic songs, enhanced by quotations from the Bible, the Declaration of Independence, and beloved American heroes. Veteran arranger Marty Parks has arranged this easy-sing musical for choirs of all sizes, making Prayer for America a perfect addition to any Independence Day, Memorial Day, President's Day or National Day of Prayer service.
SKU: HL.49045281
ISBN 9781495078989. UPC: 888680651466. 9.0x12.0x0.3 inches. English.
SKU: HL.35031612
ISBN 9781495092039. UPC: 888680676162. 8.5x11.0x0.902 inches.
The Song Heard 'Round the World is a journey of international carols and folk songs that incorporate narration and scripture to share Christmas story. With sections for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, the anticipation, incarnation and proclamation of Christ's birth is presented. Each movement is from a different nation, filling the work with a tapestry of musical diversity. The overall theme of unity and peace on earth is timely, giving many options for creative presentations. Colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams capture the diversity that is so much a part of this meaningful work. A smaller chamber orchestration is also available, as well as a full line of support products. Songs include: A Joyful Journey of Carols; Hear the Song Heard 'Round the World; An Advent Prayer; Prepare the Way of the King; Gesu Bambino; Rejoice! Christ Is Born!; A Unity Carol; Music of the Morning Star; Prayer for Peace. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-4, hp, kybd, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, bls, perc, kybd) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.
SKU: WD.080689572364
UPC: 080689572364.
SKU: CL.012-4030-75
SKU: BT.EMBZ6725
Hungarian.
Zoltán Kodály s unaccompanied mixed choruses first appeared in print in 1943 as a collected volume published by the association Magyar Kórus. This collection contained twenty-five works. In 1951, the volume was released again in the author s edition, being expanded with eight new compositions, but without Els áldozás (First Communion). Reprint editions of this collection had been distributed by Editio Musica Budapest until 1972, when a commemorative extended edition of the mixed choruses was issued, edited by Lajos Bárdos. Until now, reprints of this collection with forty-five compositions have been circulated. Péter Erdei carefully compared the printed edition with themanuscripts of the works preserved at the Kodály Archives. As a result of his work, in 2011 we emended a number of misprints, including those that had been inherited since the earliest print. Seventy-five years after the first release, the time has come for Kodály s collected choral works for mixed voices to appear in a completely new, expanded edition. Our collection contains six compositions that were not included in earlier editions: Jövel, Szentlélek eristen (Come, Holy Spirit), Miatyánk (The Lord s Prayer), Miserere, Salló Pista, Semmit ne bánkódjál (Do Not Grieve), ejesztend t köszönt (A Christmas Carol). In addition, two versions - both equally authentic - are published of the work known under the title of Naphimnusz (Canticle of the Sun), due to earlier editions the new release comes with lyrics in Hebrew and English (Adoration), as well as Dénes Szed s Hungarian translation (Napének [Hymn of the Sun]). This is the most complete and most authentic edition of Kodály s mixed choruses to date it is printed in a slightly larger format than previous editions, and it contains new easily-legible music scores and an informative epilogue. Diese Ausgabe entstand unter der Mitwirkung von Lajos Bárdos.
SKU: MN.50-5203
UPC: 688670552038.
This setting of a well-known text by Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915-1968) attempts to bring to life the Prayer of Trust. This text communicates the realization that although we cannot see the way ahead, we rest in the knowledge that we desire to be in the will of God. Therefore, we trust that God will walk with us daily, even through the valley of the shadow of death, and we will not be afraid. A powerful text for today and every day!
SKU: HP.C6185
UPC: 763628161859.
Familiar Spiritual Combining two familiar Spirituals this dazzling arrangement utilizes an abundance of rhythmic energy to express the need to lay down our burdens and stand before the Lord in prayer. Rhythm Parts: Conductor's Score, Piano, Synthesizer (Rhodes Patch), Acoustic Guitar, Electric Bass, Percussion & Drums.
SKU: GI.G-005257
UPC: 641151052571.
A pastoral setting for evening prayer by Steven Janco. All the traditional psalms and intercessions are included: the Lucernarium, evening thanksgiving, psalm, canticle, and intercessions. This grand work is for use on any special occasion or for regular evening prayer.
