Par MCCARTHY JAMES. The words of Peaceful was the Night are taken from John Milton?s ode On the Morning of Christ?s Nativity, written in 1629. Milton describes the universe halting in utter stillness at the moment of Christ?s appearing on the earth. (As the poet wrote: ?His reign of peace upon the Earth began. ?) In James McCarthy?s carol, the voices play a dual role, as narrator, and by evoking the atmosphere of a singular moment of frozen time. Although commissioned by Sonoro for performance during the Christmas period, this singable, lyrical setting would fit well into a programme of music suitable for any time of the year. / Date parution : 1905-07-10/ Feuillet / SSAA a Cappella

Uses: General Music Appreciation ConcertScripture: Psalm 66:4; James 5:13; Psalm 96:1Leaping joyfully from the score this music of unbridled energy calls the world to jubilant praise. Masterfullyamalgamating classic sacred poetry along with words from the Psalms this general use anthem is equally at home in the sanctuary or concert hall. Whether done with piano alone with brass and percussion or with the fullorchestration you will ignite the spirit of song in a bright new way with this amazing composition. Available separately: SATB SSAA StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment Split-Trax Performance) Brass & Percussion parts FullOrchestration CD-ROM (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 (Fl. 2 dbl. Piccolo) Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpets 1-3 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Violin Cello DoubleBass). Duration: ca. 2:39.

Jameson Marvin through his work with Harvard and Radcliffe has re-established the importance of teaching polyphony in the modern choral classroom. This beautiful setting of the Magnificat byPalestrina has been edited by Dr. Marvin to accommodate modern notation clefs and measure lines. He also maintains rhythmic groupings enabling the singers to move beyond the tyranny of the bar line and bring a beautifuland authentic performance to the stage.

A setting of a nativity poem from 'Her Maker?s Maker' by Michael Symmons Roberts 'New-made for a king' was commissioned by Andreas Klatt for Farnham Youth Choir. Scored mainly in four parts the choral texture is homophonic the harmony rich yet approachable by young performers with a decorative piano accompaniment. In the mould of a lullaby the piece?s over-riding calm is troubled towards the close by indistinct pp lontano interjections from the piano in response to the poem?s portentous closing words.

Contexte latino, composé en 1978. Un travail attrayant et accessible homophonique et polyphonique qui emploie écrit avec solo et quelques passages a cappella et divisi minime. La partie d'orgue est importante et comprend plusieurs interludes. Convient pour intermédiaire à avancé interprètes standard. / Choeur Et Orgue / 24 pages / niveau : Intermédiaire / Partition