By Ron Kean, William Butler Yeats. (SATB). Pavane Choral. Sacred. 12 pages. Published by Pavane Publishing.

A special melody illuminates this favorite poem by Irish poet William Butler Yeats. The flute obbligato adds to the beauty of the piece.

Chamber Music Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Horn, Viola, Violin, Violoncello

SKU: PR.114420410

Chamber Concerto for Guitar and Ensemble. Composed by George Rochberg. Set of Score and Parts. 30+10+8+10+12+10+10+10 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-42041. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114420410).

UPC: 680160687015.

In one of the dedicatory poems to his verse play The Shadowy Waters (1906), William Butler Yeats asks: Is Eden far away...? Do our woods and winds and verponds cover more quiet woods, More shining winds, more star-glimmering ponds? Is Eden out of time and out of space? How do you answer such questions? We have only the vague elusive promptings of our own mysterious, troubled hearts to tell us that the Eden we long for is there, somewhere beyond the physical world which frames our existence, in another realm of different dimensions. And - what is most painful to admit - that it is closed to us in the form in which we live and breathe, even if at times we do have intimations..., Yeats is telling us that this paradise, this Eden we yearn for is here - present even if invisible, palpable even if intangible. In his Second Symphony, Mahler meets an angel who tells him he can't get into heaven, he's locked out. The news is shattering. What follows is an inconsolable sorrowing, the same sorrowing that comes when we wake to the realization that we too are locked out of Eden. Eden is the heaven of our longing and desire for release from pain and suffering. Eden is the image in our restive minds that reflects the reconciled, resolved, quiescent state of soul we hunger for. But Eden eludes -because it is not a place. It is a state of soul which answers none of the illusory, hampering conditions that shape and bind us to the real world of our bodies, our appetites, our passions, and our beliefs. I have turned Yeats' question Is Eden out of time and out of space? into its own answering. However near we may sense its presence at times, Eden remains unreachable, ungraspable, unknowable, unthinkable. It forever eludes us. I wrote this music the way I did to shut out -with quietness and otherworldliness - the clamor and clang of the raucous Garish Day, to turn away its tumult and noise, to negate its stridency and chaos. Perhaps in the cleansing stillness and blessing of this emptied-out state of soul, Eden, through still hidden, may not be so far way; though still unreachable, may be close enough almost to touch.
In one of the dedicatory poems to his verse play “The Shadowy Waters” (1906), William Butler Yeats asks:“Is Eden far away…?Do our woods and windsand verponds cover morequiet woods,More shining winds,more star-glimmeringponds?Is Eden out of timeand out of space?”How do you answer such questions? We have only the vague elusive promptings of our own mysterious, troubled hearts to tell us that the Eden we long for is there, somewhere beyond the physical world which frames our existence, in another realm of different dimensions. And – what is most painful to admit – that it is closed to us in the form in which we live and breathe, even if at times we do have intimations…, Yeats is telling us that this paradise, this Eden we yearn for is here – present even if invisible, palpable even if intangible.In his Second Symphony, Mahler meets an angel who tells him he can’t get into heaven, he’s locked out. The news is shattering. What follows is an inconsolable sorrowing, the same sorrowing that comes when we wake to the realization that we too are locked out of Eden.Eden is the heaven of our longing and desire for release from pain and suffering. Eden is the image in our restive minds that reflects the reconciled, resolved, quiescent state of soul we hunger for. But Eden eludes –because it is not a place. It is a state of soul which answers none of the illusory, hampering conditions that shape and bind us to the real world of our bodies, our appetites, our passions, and our beliefs.I have turned Yeats’ question “Is Eden out of time and out of space?” into its own answering. However near we may sense its presence at times, Eden remains unreachable, ungraspable, unknowable, unthinkable. It forever eludes us.I wrote this music the way I did to shut out –with quietness and otherworldliness – the clamor and clang of the raucous “Garish Day,” to turn away its tumult and noise, to negate its stridency and chaos. Perhaps in the cleansing stillness and blessing of this emptied-out state of soul, Eden, through still hidden, may not be so far way; though still unreachable, may be close enough almost to touch.

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.49164

Arranged by Patrick Roszell. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Quartet; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Belwin Beginning Band. Folk; Multicultural; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 73 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-49164. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49164).

UPC: 038081563657. English. Poem by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939); Traditional Irish Folk Song.

This version of Down by the Salley Gardens arranged by Patrick Roszell is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The union of this glorious traditional Irish folk song with William Butler Yeats' compelling poem results in an expressive choice, arranged by Patrick Roszell. Lyrical in nature, there are musical teaching opportunities for slurring, sustaining phrases, intonation, and dynamic shading. Stunning! (3:00)

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This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.48165

Arranged by Patrick Roszell. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Form: Chorale. Folk; Spring; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 128 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-48165. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48165).

ISBN 9781470664213. UPC: 038081559070. English. Poem by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939); Traditional Irish Folk Song.

The union of this glorious traditional Irish folk song with William Butler Yeats' compelling poem results in an expressive choice. Lyrical in nature, there are musical teaching opportunities for slurring, sustaining phrases, intonation, and dynamic shading. Stunning! (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Choir Secular (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.48983

Composed by Penny Rodriguez. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48983. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48983).

UPC: 038081563077. English. Words by William Butler Yeats.

Lilting music resembles a folk song from the British Isles in this happy setting of Yeats' text, inspired by memories of childhood summers spent in the Irish countryside. The 12-line poem expresses a city-dweller's longing for the simple, tranquil life of Innisfree. Includes proven part-singing strategies---the tune first appears in unison, then becomes a canon; a peaceful bridge passes the melody through lower voice parts, while others sing sweet counterlines; and a modulation leads to full triadic harmony.

Choral (SSAA)

SKU: HL.319752

Composed by Nick Strimple. Pavane Choral. Christmas Sacred, Christmas/Advent Sacred, General Worship, Poetry, Sacred. Octavo. Hal Leonard #NS0020. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.319752).

UPC: 888680972561. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. William Butler Yeats/Nick Strimple.

What would it feel like to be told you will be the mother of God? That is the essence of this Yeats' poem, and his depiction, like most of his work, is complex and earthy. Strimple's music adds to the poetry with dynamic fervor, enhancing the emotions with unapologetic flare. This is the piece to include in the Christmas program that will awaken an audience. For advanced high school and college ensembles.

Medium Voice & Piano

SKU: SU.93010520

For Medium Voice & Piano. Composed by Elinor Armer. Vocal/Choral, Solo Voice. Accompanied by piano. Score. Subito Music Corporation #93010520. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.93010520).

'Will You, Won't You?', a cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano, features colorful, wide-ranging settings of six poems, each with its own dance meter, style, and mood--Quadrille, Landler, Sicilienne, Tango, Sarabande, and Reel,-- illuminating poetry by Lewis Carroll, William Carlos Williams, William Butler Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, Juliet Wilson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. 18-20 minutes.
Instrumentation: Medium Voice & Piano
Composed: 2011
Published by: Subito Music Publishing.

SATB choir, piano

SKU: LO.15-3553H

Composed by Matthew Erpelding. Choral. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3553H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.15-3553H).

ISBN 9780787760922.

When you are old and gray and full of sleep, and nodding by the fire, take down this book and slowly read … and bending down beside the glowing bars, murmur a little sadly how love fled and paced upon the mountains overhead, and hid his face amid a crowd of stars. Sensitive vocal lines and embracing harmonies highlight and enhance the subtle nuances of this beloved poem by William Butler Yeats. A deeply emotional and highly musical experience for performers and audiences alike.