This book presents 375 of J.S. Bach's surviving chorale harmonizations with singable English translations of the original German text by choral conductor Henry S. Drinker. Printed in an easy-to-read format this edition wasdesigned to facilitate both analysis of Bach's musical genius in voice leading and renewed performance of these works by congregations. It is hoped that this user-friendly edition will inspire students and congregations alike totake a fresh look at this priceless musical treasure. Today they remain some of the finest examples of voice leading and harmonic movement making them appropriate study material for any student of music theory and harmony.Chorales are also the root of traditional hymnody especially from the Lutheran tradition. The chorales were originally text and melody sung a cappella and were for congregational singing. Chorales were set in four parts forchoir use and are still appropriate for performance in worship services today. Many of the melodies will be familiar to those who sing traditional hymns. Choirs will love singing these beautifully written settings.

For solo voices, SATB chorus and Orchestra. Score and parts are available on hire from the publisher, which are newly engraved and correspond exactly with this vocal score. Edited with a new English translation by Neil Jenkins. / Chant Et Piano

Michael and Jill Gallina. A fabulous one-act musical telling the story of Johann Sebastian Bach’s life through rhyming script and narration. All the melodies are adaptations of Bach’s well-known compositions and the whole makes a starting point for project work. There are several puns based on musical expressions as well as many witty plays on the word ‘Bach’. J S Bach has several speaking lines and some solo singing. There are very small speaking parts for two members of Bach’s family plus 16 or more other characters. Any number can be in the chorus who may sing all the songs if desired. Scenery props and staging ideas in the score. Orchestrated overtures and accompanimentswith performance model on the tape.