SKU: BT.MUSM570200641
English.
Jesus Reassures His Mother is a setting of medieval lyric poetry written anonymously in the 14th century. The poet recounts a vision of the young Mary rocking the infant Christ to sleep. The child requests his mother to sing a lullaby but, alas, knowing her child’s fate she is too sad to sing. Jesus tells her that all mothers worry about their children’s futures and insists that she should sing nevertheless. Mary recounts the visit of Gabriel and the events of Christ’s birth but reflects how sad it is to have delivered a child to such a fate. Jesus reassures his mother that he will be with his father in heaven where Mary will come to join Him at the end of time, there to livein eternal bliss. At this point Mary is persuaded by and echoes her child’s reassuring words, and she is joined in this by the choir (now representing us all). The vision fades away in the voice of the narrator whose loneliness and longing return. We learn that it is Christmas Day. This setting grows from the visionary mystical world inhabited by Julian of Norwich whose Revelations of Divine Love provided the inspiration for a work Anne Boyd composed in 1994. The medium has been expanded from the Song Company’s six solo voices used in the Revelations to the double motet choir of the Sydney Philharmonia who commissioned this work for their 75th anniversary. The parts of the infant Jesus, Mary, the Narrator and the angel Gabriel are taken by choir soloists: soprano, alto, tenor and bass. The work is situated in the context of Boyd ’s personal musical aesthetic which she describes as the intersection of Christian Love with Buddhist silence.
SKU: LO.10-5392L
ISBN 9780787768997.
This beautiful anthem by Cindy Berry praises the the Rock of our salvation, Jesus Christ. A quiet, prayerful opening builds to a worshipful chorus of adoration. This joyful selection can be sung year-round but is especially useful for Eastertide.
SKU: LO.10-5612L
ISBN 9780787775209.
This anthem is a gentle reminder that, in times of sorrow and stress, we need to look to Christ, our Rock. Lloyd's warm melody, as well as his thoughtful lyrics, make this a very compelling piece indeed, and the inclusion of the chorus of The Solid Rock is a brilliant touch.
SKU: HP.C6400
UPC: 763628164003. Lloyd Larson.
Contemporary Hymn This contemporary hymn from Keith Getty calls us to put our love in Christ, for he is our rock on earth and our promise for eternal life in death. The dynamic rhythm accompaniment beautifully supports the sweeping drama of the text.
SKU: AP.47135
UPC: 038081539065. English.
Check out this cool retro-pop tune from the rock band Portugal. The Man that instantly snags the listener with its catchy hook: Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks now! Listen closely for clever interpolations of the '60s hit Please Mister Postman. This Hot 100 charter achieved #1 status on Billboard magazine's US Alternative Songs and went on to win a 2018 GRAMMY for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. A bona fide crowd-pleaser!
About Alfred Pop Choral Series
The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.
SKU: GI.G-8618
UPC: 785147861805. English. Text Source: Revelation 19:6, 11:15, 19:16. Scripture: Revelation 11:15, Revelation 19:6, 16.
The “Hallelujah†chorus is the final movement of part two of Handel’s Messiah, the part that comments on Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. The text of the chorus, assembled from Biblical passages by the oratorio’s librettist, Charles Jennens, is from Revelation 19:6, 11:15, and 19:16: “Hallelujah, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever. KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.†This edition has been prepared from the first published score in 1767, with comparisons to Handel’s autograph manuscript now housed in the British Museum. The text has been reproduced here without alterations. However, the beamings of the vocal parts have been modernized for ease of reading (the original material has flags instead of beams for every separate syllable). The piano accompaniment is a reduction of the orchestral material: the first and second violin parts are represented in the upper staff, with only occasional inclusion of the viola, trumpet, and timpani parts, the basso continuo, in its original form, is in the bottom staff. The GIA Historical Music Series edited by Dennis Shrock, presents repertoire suitable for performance by public school, college and university, church, and community ensembles, with the purpose of making available to today’s conductors lesser-known and previously difficult-to-procure historical masterpieces. The music, drawn from the Renaissance through the Romantic eras, is in performance editions based on the most current and rigorous scholarly research. The musical scores reflect original intent of notation, with all editorial markings and emendations clearly identified as such. In addition, preface material accompanying the music contains literal translations of foreign language texts and information regarding the lives of the composers, genres, and relevant performance practices. Dennis Shrock is Director of Choral Activities at Texas Christian University. He has been called one of the top choral scholars in the United States and has received a number of awards for his work. He received a bachelor's degree in music education from Westminster Choir College and both master's and doctoral degrees in choral conducting from Indiana University.
SKU: HP.C6385
UPC: 763628163853. Joseph Martin.
Psalm based text Based on Psalm 62, this crisp and invigorating anthem declares God as our redeemer and rock in whom we shall seek refuge and not be moved. The optional trumpet part adds a touch of stateliness and is included in the choral score.
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