Warm-ups for Successful Performance-Handel's Messiah: Warm-Ups For Successful Performance has been specially designed to help choirs who are preparing to sing Handel's Messiah. This valuable resource is a must for every choral director responsible for guiding the performance of this cherished yet challenging work. The book is available as a Director's Score or Singer's Edition and each is broken into three sections: Part I provides an introduction to preparing Messiah and highlights Baroque performance practice and ideals practical considerations for the performance and other helpful information. Part II includes warm-ups for 20choruses. Part III includes appendices with a historical context of Messiah primary sources supporting Baroque style and expression and a recommended reading list. The Director's Score includes the full text and warm-ups with Piano accompaniments along with a code for accessing downloadable singer parts online. The Singer's Edition includes a handy folder-sized print edition of the vocal warm-ups.

Classic Choral Works-Amazingly Messiah was composed in only 24 days and is now one of the most performed and loved works in the choral repertoire. This is the Oxford University Press Clifford Bartlett edition of the Vocal Score.

Highlights of the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah have been made accessible for optional congregational involvement with this new publication. Carefully and tastefully edited this is a Messiah you can perform in the midst of any busy Christmas season.

The Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's popular Oratorio Messiah. This version has been edited by H. Watkins Shaw. For SATB Choir with Piano accompaniment.

Messiah occupies a unique position in Handel’s work. Even if it does not represent the absolute zenith several other oratorios could challenge it in this respect its strongly universal character and directness of expression which appeal to men of all creeds make it the most renowned work in the whole of the composer’s monumental output.That this oratorio is unquestionably a work of individual character is shown by all its features: its material which presents liturgical traditions alongside popular elements; its structure which combines an ever-changing variety of elements from opera cantata concerto and anthem; its musicalorganization which at once unifies and dramatically juxtaposes the various styles. All are united in an extraordinary manner with great artistry most accomplished technique and superb invention.Urtext of the Halle Handel EditionFull score and performance material (BA4012) vocal score (BA4012-73 English; BA4012-90 English-German) and study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP175) available for sale.

The magnificent interweaving of harmonies and dialogue-like Voices in Handel’s For Unto Us A Child Is Born make it a perfect addition to the festive choral repertoire. German-born British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel originally composed this piece in 1741 for the English-language oratorio Messiah which eventually became one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. As the last song of Scene 3 of Part I of the oratorio which addresses Isaiah's specific prophecy about the virgin birth of a Messiah For Unto Us A Child Is Born tells the news of Christmas thebirth of a son in Isaiah’s words as found in the Scripture (Isaiah 9:6). The delicate familiar theme is introduced by the Sopranos and taken up by their counter-voices the Tenors later the same dialog is given over to the Altos and Basses. The tutti culminates in 'Wonderful' 'Counselor' 'The Mighty God' 'The Everlasting Father' and 'The Prince of Peace'. As an individual piece this song arranged for SATB Voices with Piano accompaniment is perfect for Christian settings especially during the Christmas season.

The 'Hallelujah' Chorus arguably the most famous choral work of the western classical tradition is the closing number of the second part of Handel's Messiah.Such is the strength of Handel's word setting that this empathic triumphal paean retains its appeal in spite of the cultural overexposure and controversy to which it has been subjected remaining a firm favourite with choirs.The premiere of Messiah was in Dublin in 1742 as the high point of a full season of Handel's work. It was a charity event held in aid of local causes and in order to get the maximum attendance at Neale's new music hall in Fishamble Street men were asked to removetheir swords and ladies the hoops in their dresses.The tradition of standing during performances of the 'Hallelujah' Chorus still indulged at some performances in Britains is said to have been started by King George II at the work's opening run in London in 1743.

Besides the ?Messiah? ?Theodora? is Handel?s only oratorio with a Christian theme. In contrast to the ?Messiah? ?Theodora? which was composed in 1749 and premiered in 1750 in London takes a dramatic plot as its basis. The setting for the action is Antioch during the time of the Emperor Diocletian.The Christians refuse to take part in the heathen sacrificial cult preferring to die a martyr?s death. The plot concentrates on the virtuous Theodora whom the Roman governor wants to compel to become a heathen sacrificial victim through forced prostitution. The Roman officer Didymus who is in love with ?Theodora? and hasconverted to Christianity through her rescues her from the Temple of Venus at which point both are sentenced to martyrdom by the governor.?Theodora? is regarded as Handel?s most tender oratorio. The Christians? choruses and arias convey muted colours and Theodora?s arias are distinguished particularly through their moderate to slow tempi and their vocal inflection lost in reverie. In dramatic contrast with this are the stirring arias of the governor Valens and the choruses of the heathens who pay homage to their gods Jupiter and Venus. As so often Handel borrowed musical material from other composers which he elaborated into expressive arias and choruses here. In particular the final chorus of the oratorio which is similar to that in Bach?s ?St. Matthew Passion? in terms of expression is referred to in literature again and again. Handel himself felt that ?Theodora? was his most significant work.- First complete critical edition based on the Urtext of the Halle Handel Edition.- Includes all versions.- Full score (BA4085) & vocal score (BA4085-90) available for sale performance material (BA4085-72 available for hire.

From Messiah-From 'Messiah'. For Four-Part Chorus of Mixed Voices with Piano Accompaniment.

Uses: Advent GeneralScripture: Isaiah 9:6; 11:2-3The celebrated words of the prophet Isaiah are often set to music but this new adaptation is a fresh and scintillating addition to the oeuvre. Writtento work with organ or piano the memorable melodic sequence that energizes the theme is a stunning moment and the fanfare-like choral acclamations of the names of the Messiah are a majestic reminder of the coming King of kings.Handbell part (3 octaves) included. Available separately: SATB Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Trumpet 1&2 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone or Tuba (French Horn may be substituted for Trombone 1). Duration: ca. 2:27.

Beethoven's first major choral work the oratorio Christus Am Oelberge (The Mount Of Olives) was written in early 1803. The work is not performed as a whole very often in modern times but this final chorus called the Chorus Of Angels has been published separately many times and has rivaled even Handel's Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah in popularity over the years. This edition edited by Walter Collins includes both German and English text the pitch level and rhythmic values are original. This choral masterwork allows a mature chorus to really shine!