SKU: HL.49044431
ISBN 9790001198479. 7.5x11.0x0.219 inches. Latin.
Das 2012 mit dem Kritikerpreis des Concorso Internazionale Francesco Siciliani ausgezeichnete achtstimmige (SSAATTBB) Chorstuck Symbolum Apostolorum zeugt von Antonio Eros Negris Vorliebe fur die imposante Klangwelt der Renaissance und des Fruhbarock, die er gleichermassen traditionell wie innovativ in die Jetztzeit transportiert. Die rund 10-minutige Vertonung des liturgischen Glaubensbekenntnisses ist mit sogenannten 'Wasserzeichen', d.h. wiederkehrenden Melodiefloskeln und polyphonen Klangfiguren, durchsetzt. Umrahmt bzw. in der Mitte eingefasst wird diese faszinierend-leidenschaftliche Komposition zudem von farbenprachtigen Klangsaulen mit bis zu 13 Tonen. Eine wunderbare Hommage des 1964 geborenen Italieners an die ehrwurdige Zeit der Vokalpolyphonie des 15. und 16. Jahrhunderts.
SKU: PE.EP68578
ISBN 9790300759630. English.
Of Time and Passing (2016) is a cycle of three choral songs written specifically for the London-based ensemble, VOCES8, taking into consideration their versatilityand ability to beautifully intone a range of vocal colors with precision and grace.
The first song, I. Life, sets my translation of the poem A Vida by Brazilian poet Olavo Bilac (1865-1918), a poet I discovered while studying Brazilian Portuguese at the University of Michigan. I was drawn both to the simplicity of the text and to the possibilities of teasing out dual contrasting moods. In the beginning and end, this song explores a texture that is very much alive: wave-like contours, throbbing sounds, and plenty of flowing movement. Rising eighth-note motives in particular emphasize the fleetingness of life. But in the middle of the song, the listener is given a slowed-down atmosphere to savor life's beauty.
II. To Everything a Season capitalizes on VOCES8's ability to effectively interpret popular genres a cappella. This ancient text is taken from Ecclesiastes (dated around 300 B.C.) but I set it to a modern, rhythmically-regular and percussive pop-style idiom. Since popular music in whatever era is designedto appeal to a specific ?present time?, it is by its very nature ephemeral, and therefore seemed an apt metaphor to evoke the transitory nature of seasons.
III. Into Your Hands, confines the writing into no more than four parts, often with octave unisons.This creates a more direct and word-focused setting in which the Psalmist?s urgent words are placed at the forefront. Largely homophonic, this song is at times chorale-like, at times madrigal-like,finally relinquishing it?s tension into peaceful rest, proclaiming ?You have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God??
- Daniel Knaggs
SKU: PE.EP71816A
ISBN 9790577020402. 420 x 297mm inches. English. Rumi Rumi; translation by Andrew Harvey.
Love Abide encapsulates the very contemporary ethos of multicultural spiritual devotion in a world populated by a rich diversity of faiths--all feeling, as deeply and as aesthetically, the compelling potency of music with love. A rich offering on a theme of interfaith connectivity. The Japanese lullaby-inspired Zen Love Song and the title work Love Abide are totally absorbing.BBC Music Magazine, 5 starsWith its outspoken positive approach, Love Abide is like a musical bouquet of healing herbs. Roxana Panufnuik's beautifully crafted music is inventive and truly enjoyable. The Colla Voce Singers produce singing of exceptional quality, with impressive control and a very good balance. Remy Franck, www.pizzicato.lu, 5 starsIf I had to choose a 'glass-half-full' contemporary composer, then Roxanna Panufnik would be near the top of my list. Her Music exudes openness and inclusivity, and it is in the choral settings where hope and positivity - two words that lie at the heart of her work - are most keenly felt. ... much of her recent work can be seen to be built on the solid foundations laid down on this impressively varied and diverse collection. A music of hope in dark and troubled times. Pwyll ap Sion, Gramophone Magazine.This product is Printed on Demand and may take several weeks to fulfill. Please order from your favorite retailer.
SKU: JK.01924
UPC: 093285019249. Isaiah 40:5; Isaiah 9:6; Job 19:25, 26; and 1 Corinthians 15:20-22.
This beautiful new arrangement by award-winning composer/arranger, Kurt Bestor (Prayer of the Children), accomplishes the almost impossible task of taking the essence of Handel's Messiah and distilling it into a five-minute presentation that is accessible to almost any choir. Bestor's masterful medley is sure to become a choral favorite amongst artists and audiences alike.For SSAATTBB and piano.Songs included in this medley: And the Glory of the Lord, I Know that My Redeemer Lives, and For Unto Us.As performed by The Gibbons Family.Composer: George Frideric Handel Arranger: Kurt Bestor Difficulty: hard/medium-hard Performance time: 5:30References: Isaiah 40:5; Isaiah 9:6; Job 19:25, 26; and 1 Corinthians 15:20-22.
SKU: GI.WW1957
UPC: 785147043560. English. Text by Kathryn I.W. Sparks.
The beautiful text of this work by poet Kathryn I.W. Sparks explores the idea that music has healing - and perhaps even saving - power. Richard Nance's treatment of this text brings out the extreme emotions of the text.
SKU: SU.80400370
SSAATTBB Chorus, a cappellaDuration: 4:00 Commissioned by: N/A Dedication: For Jordan Sramek and the Rose EnsemblePremiered by: The Rose Ensemble, Jodan Sramek, conductorCopyright 2003Text author: Laudi Spirituali Published by: Paulus Publications (SP426) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.
SKU: SU.80401940
From Madrigali di MichelangeloSSAATTBB Chorus, a cappella Composed: 0987 Published by: Paulus Publications Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.
SKU: HL.49045003
ISBN 9790001160162. UPC: 841886027800. 7.5x10.75 inches. Latin.
A joy for the audience and choir alike. This contemporary work plays with Gregorian motifs and combines late-Romantic elements with distinctive passages. Prize winner at the international composition competition 'Musica Sacra Nova'.
SKU: OU.9780193404847
ISBN 9780193404847. 12 x 8 inches.
For SSAATTBB unaccompanied A challenging yet delicate anthem, with subtle key-signature changes, vocal divisions in up to eight parts, and alternating homophonic and polyphonic passages, the piece combines excerpts from the synonymous medieval hymn and Wordsworth's poem The Virgin, making it especially suitable for celebrations of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
About Oxford New Horizons
New Horizons showcases the wealth of exciting, innovative, and occasionally challenging choral music being written today. It encompasses the whole gamut of small-scale choral genres, both secular and sacred, and includes pieces for upper-voice and mixed choirs. With titles by some of the most accomplished choral composers active in Great Britain and abroad, the series introduces new repertoire and fresh talent to a broad spectrum of choirs. New Horizons features composers with growing reputations for quality composition reflecting a strong individual voice. The series is continually expanding and should be the first place to look for attractive and performable contemporary choral music.
SKU: OU.9780193571532
ISBN 9780193571532. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSAATTBB unaccompanied Hazzard's enchanting Sanctus, setting text from the Latin Mass, captures the feeling of a rushing current throughout. Suitable for concert use, this piece features imaginative text-setting and driving rhythms that create an engaging experience for singers and listeners alike.
SKU: OU.9780193391703
ISBN 9780193391703. 12 x 8 inches.
For SSAATTBB unaccompanied I sing of a Maiden combines flowing lines with rhythmic irregularity, and ends with an airy weightlessness which, in the words of the composer, echoes the vernal flavour of the words. Although rhythmically challenging, this beautiful carol is hugely rewarding and perfect for any experienced choir.
SKU: JK.01299
Mark 16:6-7, Mosiah 16:7-9.
Arranged for mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) and piano, from Richard Smith's Women of the Bible.This setting begins with the women visiting the tomb to anoint the Savior with oil and spices. They find the tomb empty and an angel there. Later, Mary sees the Christ and realizes He has risen.Composer: Richard W. Smith Lyricist: Barbara Tanner Difficulty: Medium-difficult / medium acc. Performance time: 5:00Reference: Mark 16:6-7, Mosiah 16:7-9.
SKU: JK.00600
Psalm 92:1-5, Enos 1:27.
Stirring hymn arrangement for double mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) and piano. Highest soprano note: A.Composer: John J. McClellan Arranger: Ralph Laycock Lyricist: Isaac Watts Difficulty: Difficult / difficult acc. Performance time: 4:00References: Psalm 92:1-5, Enos 1:27.
SKU: C4.9790902260480
ISBN 9790902260480. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.
Heavenly Father was commissioned by Sydney Chamber Choir for a concert in 2022 which featured Heinrich Schütz’s Musikalische Exequien. Melodic lines from Schütz’s work are used throughout Heavenly Father: the first soprano melody in the opening chorus at ‘Herr Gott Vater in Himmel’ is featured at the beginning and repeated throughout, as are the melodies, for example, at ‘Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt’, and at ‘seinem verklärten Leibe’, among other places.In a conversation about what this commission would be, it was agreed that the sense of the work would be about the circle of life expressed in Musikalische Exequien rather than about death itself. It is because of this ‘sense’ that the end of Heavenly Father is reversed, illustrating a musical circle: the lower voices sing the ‘Herr Gott Vater in Himmel’ phrase backwards, and the upper voices sing the melodies backwards that were sung by the lower voices at the beginning.
SKU: HL.1224747
UPC: 196288143659. 6.75x10.5x0.052 inches.
If you aren't aware already, Briton Jacob Collier has firmly established himself as the preeminent composer, theorist, improviser, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist of the modern era. Collier's Grammy-winning arrangement of âMoon Riverâ is a thrilling exercise in form and style. A cappella arranger extraordinaire Paul Langford has taken Jacob's iconic arrangement and has meticulously set it to eight-to-twelve vocal parts on the page. While this would be one of the most difficult arrangements your choir could tackle, it would also turn out to be one of the most rewarding!
SKU: HL.49025590
ISBN 9790001011785. Old Italian.
