SAB choir, 2 octaves handbells - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-8828

Composed by Thomas Keesecker. Ordinary Time 21 A, Ordinary Time 24 B, Ordinary Time 12 C. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8828. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8828).

UPC: 785147882800. English. Text by Delores Dufner. Scripture: Matthew 16:13–19, Mark 8:17–30, Luke 9:18–21.

The flavor of an early, American tune comes through in this delightful new composition, featuring a minimal (but effective) handbell accompaniment! Memorable writing for 2-part mixed voices in the middle of the piece yields to a homophonic 3-part texture that brings the piece a fitting, reflective close.

By Lynn Shaw Bailey. For SSA choir, piano. Christmas. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

SAB choir & piano

SKU: OU.9780193574533

Composed by Tracy Wong. Oxford Three-part Repertoire. Choral score. Duration 3'. Oxford University Press #9780193574533. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193574533).

ISBN 9780193574533. 10 x 7 inches.

For SABar and piano This upbeat work sets a text by the Malaysian singer Bihzhu celebrating the collective excitement in exploring the unknown. The supportive piano accompaniment brings a hint of the Malaysian soundworld in its use of fourths, and minimal divisi in the vocal parts makes the piece accessible to a broad range of choirs.

SSA/SSA choir, piano

SKU: CA.966000

Composed by Ko Matsushita. Edited by Stefan Schuck. Contemporary Choir Music. Sacred vocal music, Daily hours. Full score. 12 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.660/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.966000).

ISBN 9790007167653. Language: Latin.

Modest and humble, this is how the old man Simeon is described; he who recognizes the fulfillment of his life, as he takes the new-born Jesus in his arms in the temple and praises him as the light to enlighten the heathen. Matsushita's setting of this scene is portrayed sensitively and, accordingly, is simple and primarily homophonic. The women's voices are set in a more comfortable range and are treated melodiously. Thus the composition can move in a very relaxed manner, flowingly, meditatively. The work is entirely tonal, without any modernisms. Important words are emphasized through the use of third relationships. The almost minimalistic piano accompaniment proceeds both independently from the choir, yet supports it and adds color which lends the work a traditional as well as a clearly contemporary character. This first choral piece can be performed by soloists or by a small choir, making it easily accessible to any girl's or women's choir.