SKU: HL.142834
UPC: 888680051310. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This original work reflects upon the famous rocky slopes and dramatic scenery of Scotland's Isle of Skye and the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie. With a folk-like quality and flute obbligato, this is an excellent selection to introduce a concert set of songs of the British Isles.
SKU: EC.9279
UPC: 600313310454. English.
The poetry of Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) is known for its imaginative, uplifting qualities – always reaching skyward. Songs of Heaven and Sky are inspired by these Tagore traits.
SKU: CF.CM9777
ISBN 9781491164488. UPC: 680160923380. Key: Bb major. English. Marjorie Pickthall.
Text: excerpt from Brading by Marjorie PickthallHere, where the legions parted; Here, where the shields were laid, Wild orchid, honey-hearted, Grows in the wind-swept shade.Here, where the soldiers rested; Here, where they set their spears, The little larks, brown-breasted, Fall down like falling tears.Here, where the swords came after; Here, where the ships went by,The sea-winds send their laughter Between the downs and the sky.Program note:Between the downs and the sky is a meditation on the text and the notion of here. Reflective and commemorative in nature, the poem speaks to themes of remembrance and our shared connections to humanity translated through the natural world. Pickthall pairs anthropomorphized images of nature against the impacts of human violence and strife.I am drawn to the location-less setting of “hereâ€. We are left with a certain placeless-ness in the poem. “Here†could mean anywhere and everywhere; it could also mean right in front of us in this exact moment. “Here†is also a call to attention, here where we witness, where we notice, where we are called to. Here, where we love, where we mourn, where we hope to become whole.Musically, “here†is metamorphosed through various ostinati gestures as if to depict memory, reflections, echoes which reverberate long after the initial source, a heart beat, relentless waves pounding shores, etc. The work also juxtaposes extreme high and low registers particularly in the piano writing to capture the title image of the “here†found in-between the downs and the sky.The work moves in and out of unison, two part, and optional three part writing; from m. 45 to the end, the middle line baritone part is completely optional. The music functions the same with or without the inner voice part. This is done to aid in the accessibility of the work, to make the music as approachable and successful to groups of all abilities.
SKU: WD.080689525179
UPC: 080689525179.
Under a Starry Sky – A powerful, new dramatic musical designed for a small cast of players, soloists, choir and orchestra! From the skillfully crafted, powerfully written script by Heidi Petak; to the distinctly different, theatrically-styled new songs brilliantly written by award-winning composers Joel Lindsey and Jeff Bumgardner; to the unique, sophisticated, emotionally-charged arrangements and orchestrations by Daniel Semsen, this new Christmas musical represents an important achievement in modern church music. Created for churches with a passion for bringing the worlds of music ministry and musical theater together in an innovative setting, Under a Starry Sky is a breath of dramatically fresh air!
SKU: WD.080689414237
UPC: 080689414237.
Arranged by Daniel Semsen, this song from Hillsong United paints a lyrical canvas evoking the realization that when all else fails, it is in those moments when we need Him most…those times when, at our lowest point, God’s Love sweeps in. Falling to our knees, we actually “touch the sky†as we reach out to Him and rely on His power to lift us out of darkness. A contemporary musical setting that feels universal in its appeal, Touch the Sky invites us to join in and lift our voices to sing this heart-song to our Savior, Redeemer and King, as we lay down our lives in complete surrender to His Love.
SKU: GH.CG-6451
ISBN 9790070019057. 185 x 262 mm inches. Text: Carl Snoilsky.
SKU: GH.CG-2488
ISBN 9790070008181. 185 x 262 mm inches. Text: Carl Snoilsky.
SKU: HL.334249
ISBN 9781540085214. UPC: 840126909128. 5.0x5.0x0.896 inches.
Inspired by Celtic music traditions and time-honored carols, this new work overflows with seasonal spirit. From prophecy to Epiphany, the cantata covers the entire Christmas story and wraps it in jubilant and approachable music. Supported by encouraging narration, dazzling orchestrations and a complete line of support products, this spectacular work will be a warm holiday welcome to your community of faith. Songs include: A Christmas Invitation; A Festival Gathering of Carols; Upon the Wind, There Comes a Song; From the Prophet Comes a Promise; A Song of Joy; The Silent Stars Go By; Comfort and Joy; Look to the Silver Sky; Sing of a Merry Christmas; Glad Tidings of Great Joy. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob/eng hn, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Celtic Consort (pno, gtr, fl/pwhis, cl, bls, perc, vn, vc) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Chamber Orchestra (pno, fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, bls, perc, kybd strings) available as a digital download.
SKU: HL.334239
ISBN 9781540085139. UPC: 840126909043. 6.75x10.5x0.274 inches.
SKU: HL.334244
ISBN 9781540085160. UPC: 840126909074. 5.0x5.0x0.146 inches.
SKU: HL.334246
ISBN 9781540085184. UPC: 840126909098. 5.0x5.0x0.074 inches.
SKU: PE.EP73535B
ISBN 9790577022833. Words by Vikram Seth.
Earth and Sky was commissioned by the BBC for the Proms 2000 season. In keeping with the millennial theme, a work presenting a vision of the future was requested. Trying to be helpful, the BBC provided me with the predictions of various pundits, but their ideas seemed dizzyingly contradictory. Then the simple thought struck me that however varied and complex the answers, the big questions will always remain the same. We may now have a map of the human genome, but how to use the map? How shall I know where I should go? How may I see the I that's me?As a musician I am hopeful that, no matter how the world develops, future generations will still come together to dance and sing and play. The mysterious power of music to bind us socially and inspire us individually seems to be built into our genes. So, a song of questions; a song about music---these were the ideas which I took to Vikram Seth, who had generously agreed to write the words for me. The resulting poem provided lots of inspiration. It is entirely monosyllabic, enabling considerable variety of rhythmic treatment. I love its permutations and its imagery of paradox and inversion and I have amused myself by playing similar games with the musical material. But there is seriousness as well as fun---the text's juxtaposition of the certainty of death with the search for purpose in life achieves great poignancy when sung by young voices.(Alec Roth)This product is Printed on Demand and may take several weeks to fulfill.
