Franz Schubert was an Austrian composer who was extremely prolific during his lifetime despite dying at 31 his output consists of over six hundred secular Vocal works (mainly Lieder) seven complete symphonies sacred music operas incidental music and a large body of chamber and Piano music. Schubert is ranked among the greatest composers of the late Classical era and early Romantic era and is one of the most frequently performed composers of the early nineteenth century.Schubert composed his ‘Mass No. 2 in G major’ in less than a week (March 2 to 7 1815). Kyrie the second of the 6 movements is arranged here byWilliam Hermann for SSAA choir and Piano accompaniment. Performance time of this piece is approximately 3:10.

Blow Ye The Trumpet was originally composed as a chorus for as part of Kirke Mechem's Opera John Brown based on the life of the abolitionist campaigner of the same name. It was later popularised inSongs of the Slave a suite of works from the same opera. The text is adapted from a traditional hymn said to be Brown’s favourite with a new tune composed in the early American folk style. KirkeMechem (b. 1925) is an American composer who has found worldwide popularity with his collection of over 250 compositions in almost every form. Blow Ye The Trumpet has been arranged here for SSAA chorus andPiano with optional orchestral accompaniment.

The great and legendary arrangement by Bob Chilcott of this classic Beatles song for The King's Singers has been adapted for 4 part choir and piano. Now nearly all SATB choirs can enjoy this iconic arrangement which was for so long limited to choirs who could sing 6 part a cappella music.

Restoring the music from the original published copy and bringing the latest in scholarship Meredith Bowen offers us a glimps into the nun's chorus of the Renaissance. Performing music during this early time was flexible and practical and this has been achieved in this beautiful edition.

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