Choral TTBB choir, piano

SKU: PR.312419270

From Terra Nostra. Composed by Stacy Garrop. Performance Score. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #312-41927. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.312419270).

ISBN 9781491137918. UPC: 680160692606. English. Charles Mackay.

Terra Nostra focuses on the relationship between our planet and mankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. The oratorio is divided into three parts:Part I: Creation of the World celebrates the birth and beauty of our planet. The oratorio begins with creation myths from India, North America, and Egypt that are integrated into the opening lines of Genesis from the Old Testament. The music surges forth from these creation stories into “God’s World” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, which describes the world in exuberant and vivid detail. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “On thine own child” praises Mother Earth for her role bringing forth all life, while Walt Whitman sings a love song to the planet in “Smile O voluptuous cool-breathed earth!” Part I ends with “A Blade of Grass” in which Whitman muses how our planet has been spinning in the heavens for a very long time.Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines the achievements of mankind, particularly since the dawn of the Industrial Age. Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “Locksley Hall” sets an auspicious tone that mankind is on the verge of great discoveries. This is followed in short order by Charles Mackay’s “Railways 1846,” William Ernest Henley’s “A Song of Speed,” and John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s “High Flight,” each of which celebrates a new milestone in technological achievement. In “Binsey Poplars,” Gerard Manley Hopkins takes note of the effect that these advances are having on the planet, with trees being brought down and landscapes forever changed. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “A Dirge” concludes Part II with a warning that the planet is beginning to sound a grave alarm.Part III: Searching for Balance questions how we can create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. Three texts continue the earth’s plea that ended the previous section: Lord Byron’s “Darkness” speaks of a natural disaster (a volcano) that has blotted out the sun from humanity and the panic that ensues; contemporary poet Esther Iverem’s “Earth Screaming” gives voice to the modern issues of our changing climate; and William Wordsworth’s “The World Is Too Much With Us” warns us that we are almost out of time to change our course. Contemporary/agrarian poet Wendell Berry’s “The Want of Peace” speaks to us at the climax of the oratorio, reminding us that we can find harmony with the planet if we choose to live more simply, and to recall that we ourselves came from the earth. Two Walt Whitman texts (“A Child said, What is the grass?” and “There was a child went forth every day”) echo Berry’s thoughts, reminding us that we are of the earth, as is everything that we see on our planet. The oratorio concludes with a reprise of Whitman’s “A Blade of Grass” from Part I, this time interspersed with an additional Whitman text that sublimely states, “I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love…”My hope in writing this oratorio is to invite audience members to consider how we interact with our planet, and what we can each personally do to keep the planet going for future generations. We are the only stewards Earth has; what can we each do to leave her in better shape than we found her?

By J. Paul Williams. For Men's Chorus. Bass/Percussion, Tracks, General Use, All Saints Day, Homecomings, Missions, Youth Choirs and Sacred. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

By Anton Bruckner. Edited by Nowak. For TTBB, TTTBB, TTBB-TTBB,. Bruckner complete critical edition, Volume 23/2. Published by Bruckner Verlag (Musikwissenschaftlicher Verlag).

Christian, Inspirational. Jackman Music Corporation #00932. Published by Jackman Music Corporation (JK.00932).

TTBB chorus and piano - Medium

SKU: JK.00568

Composed by Traditional 15th-century carol. Arranged by Donald Ripplinger. Choral TB, Difficulty Medium, Piano Choir, Seasonal Music Christmas, Seasonal Music Easter, Seasonal Music Mothers Day, Special Events Conference (Ward, Atonement, Charity, Christmas, Courage, Easter, Enduring to the End, Example, Gospel, Humility, Jesus. Christian, Inspirational. Duration 3:40. Jackman Music Corporation #00568. Published by Jackman Music Corporation (JK.00568).

Moses 4:2, Luke 22:41-44, 2 Nephi 10:24.

15th century carol arranged by Donald Ripplinger for men's chorus (TTBB) and piano accompaniment.

Composer: Traditional 15th-century carol
Arranger: Donald Ripplinger
Difficulty: Medium
Performance time: 3:40
Reference: Moses 4:2, Luke 22:41-44, 2 Nephi 10:24.

By W. S. Gilbert, music by Arthur Sullivan. Arranged by Michael Rosewall. Choir Secular. Men's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. 20 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Choir Secular (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.43293

Composed by Thomas Morley. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Madrigal; Masterwork Arrangement; Secular. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-43293. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43293).

UPC: 038081488356. English. Michael Grayton.

Introduce madrigal singing with this wonderful edition of the Thomas Morley classic. This new men's choir arrangement sounds full and effectively captures the character and spirit of early music. Suitable for large groups or small ensembles, this excellent teaching piece will be a staple of your choral library.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Secular (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.49831

Composed by Greg Gilpin. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-49831. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49831).

UPC: 038081571454. English. Words by Robert Frost.

A lesser known yet deeply poignant Robert Frost poem. Greg's emotional choral setting is full of expressive rubato that invites time to thoughtfully process the meaningful words. Changing time signatures make space for effortless phrasing and sensitive syllabic stress. A consistently warm harmonic palette and several fully realized suspensions leave us with a feeling of resolution. An exquisite selection for SATB or TTBB choirs and their responsive accompanists.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Sacred (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.43282

Composed by Donald Moore. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Madrigal; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-43282. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43282).

UPC: 038081488240. English.

Develop your choir's a cappella skills with this straightforward original madrigal for Christmas or general use. Traditional harmonies, appropriate ranges, and plenty of repetition make it a quick-to-learn piece. Contrasting dynamics and a lilting triple meter create a joyful effect. Now available for four-part men!

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.