Choral

SKU: BT.MUSM570367917

Composed by Thomas Simaku. Classical. Vocal Score. University of York Music Press #MUSM570367917. Published by University of York Music Press (BT.MUSM570367917).

Thomas Simaku's  La Leggiadra Luna  arranged for choir a capella. The music begins with a song-like expression introduced at a slow pace, as if emerging from the remoteness of time itself. It is clearly based on the musical utterance of the 'white modality', but these modal segments are constantly surrounded by chromatic inflections throughout the work. Each section of the choir pursues its own path, but during a compositional process of ‘zooming in and out’, as it were, their individual qualities are highlighted. It is as if the initial sound object - which to begin with was far away- is brought nearer to us, in time and space. A variety of shortsegments, predominantly modal, but stemming from different chromatic ‘locations’, are often superimposed. The task of filtering out this 'amourphous' texture and giving its constituent elements - be they melodic or harmonic, or a combination of both - a renewed identity, becomes an essential compositional aim, through which the process of crystallization occurs. The main strategy of the piece is thus exploring the interrelationship between these two sound-worlds (modal and chromatic) and their temporal qualities (ancient and modern), musical or otherwise.

Intermediate

SKU: WD.080689631177

Composed by Cliff Duren. Book. Word Music #080689631177. Published by Word Music (WD.080689631177).

UPC: 080689631177.

Take a trip down memory lane…Let’s go back in time to a place of warm summer mornings, church bells ringing, friends and family dressed in their Sunday best, and the sound of voices singing out those sweet, spirited Gospel songs and hymns that always stirred the soul within. Songs of yearning for the day when we all fly home to the Savior…to a place of joy that never ends. Hymns of gladness, redemption, hope, and promise…

Can you hear them? Blessed Assurance; I Saw the Light; I’ll Fly Away; ‘Til the Storm Passes By; The King Is Coming; I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary; Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus; Precious Lord, Take My Hand…These are just a few of the favorites that Word Music and Church Resources is excited to present in Cliff Duren’s new collection, THE GREAT AMERICAN CHURCH SONGBOOK.

Giving new life to these classic songs, while keeping that forever timeless feel, this collection is a must-have for any choir. With songs that everyone in your congregation will know and love, THE GREAT AMERICAN CHURCH SONGBOOK is filled with a variety of upbeat, harmonious Southern Gospel songs of celebration, and beautiful, gentle ballads that plead for the Lord to come near. Your choir and congregation will be moved by these songs—not only as songs of testimony and worship and praise, but as reminders of the Lord’s faithfulness, goodness, and everlasting love for His children.

Prepare your heart and mind for reminiscing on the Lord’s great love while singing these exciting, timeless songs with your church family…This is THE GREAT AMERICAN CHURCH SONGBOOK!

Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For SAB choir. This edition: Complete. Lent/Easter, Cantata. Lent & Easter Musicals. Contemporary, Good Friday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Lent, Sacred. Choral score. 64 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company