SSATB choir, a cappella (SATB) - Easy to Moderately Difficult

SKU: OU.9780193525627

Composed by Cecilia McDowall. Secular Choral - Mixed Voices. New Horizons. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 3'. Oxford University Press #9780193525627. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193525627).

ISBN 9780193525627. 10 x 7 inches.

For SSATB unaccompanied An atmospheric setting of Caliban's dream from The Tempest, this piece transports the listener to a dream-like place. McDowall's immersive harmonies and ornamentation perfectly characterise the reverie Shakespeare's protagonist describes.

By Anthony Petti. For SSATB Choir. Sacred, Renaissance. Sheet Music. 48 pages. Published by Chester Music.

Choir; Orchestra; Early Music

SKU: UT.TME-1

Composed by Giovanni Battista Bassani. Edited by Elisabetta Pasquini. Hardback (Cloth Hard Cover). Tesori Musicali Emiliani (Emilian Musical Treasures). Classical. Ut Orpheus #TME 1. Published by Ut Orpheus (UT.TME-1).

ISBN 9790215316096. 9 x 12 inches.

Performance Material on Hire

[Solo: SAATB - Str - Bc]

Thanks to its patron the Duke Francesco II, Modena became a capital city worldwide for the oratorio genre: renowned maestro di cappella in Ferrara, also Bassani wished to offer to the Duke his own work, setting aside for him the summit of his melodic and dramaturgical inventiveness.
According to the documents that we have, the performance of Giona was Bassani's debut at the court of Francesco II. Born in Padua around 1650, the composer carried out the main part of his activities in Ferrara, where he was organist (probably from 1667), and maestro di cappella at the Accademia della Morte (from 1683), and subsequently also at the Cathedral (from 1686); he also became a member of the Accademia Filarmonica of Bologna (in 1677) and was committed to Alessandro II Pico, Duke of Mirandola and Marquis of Concordia. In 1712 he moved to Bergamo, where he was maestro di cappella at S. Maria Maggiore; he died there on 1st October 1716. Before his commission in Modena, the <> - as he was often called at that time - had already printed seven instrumental and vocal works as well as a few operas and oratorios.

By Donald H. Ripplinger, French Carols, Czech Carol. Arranged by Donald H. Ripplinger. Text: Donald H. Ripplinger, French carols, Czech carol. For SSATB Choir. Christmas. Level: Medium. Duration 25:00. Published by Jackman Music Corporation.

By Sigismondo D'India (1582-1629). Edited by John Steele and Suzanne Court. For 5 mixed voices. Madrigal. Renaissance Voices. Collection. Text Language: Italian. Published by Gaudia Music and Arts Publications

SSATB choir

SKU: CA.2037400

Aus: Geistliche Chormusik. Composed by Heinrich Schutz. Edited by Michael Heinemann. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Cycles: Schutz: Geistliche Chormusik 1648 SWV 369-397. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Schutz. German title: Unser keiner lebet ihm selber. Sacred, Motets; Stuttgart Urtext editions; Occasions: Confirmation, Mourning, Death; Use during church year: New Year. Full score. Composed 1648. SWV 374. Duration 3 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 20.374/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2037400).

ISBN 9790007034689. Key: G dorian. Language: German/English.

SSATB chorus - Grade 3

SKU: CA.744700

Arranged for Pop-Up. Composed by Manuel Grunden. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #744700. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.744700).

ISBN 9790007300050. English. Text: Woodward, George Ratcliffe.

Manuel Grunden has created an impressive modern interpretation of the English Christmas carol Ding, dong merrily on high, which itself is based on a 16th century French dance tune. Piquant and well-conceived harmonies turn the classic carol into a scintillating jazz/pop work that is sure to captivate with its colorful vocal writing and creative accompaniment patterns.Manuel Grunden’s reimagining of this traditional festive song with a contemporary sound has created a piece suitable for any Christmas concert program.

SSATB Choir

SKU: CA.966500

Composed by Paul Ayres. Edited by Stefan Schuck. Contemporary Choir Music. Sacred vocal music. Full score. Composed 2005. 8 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.665/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.966500).

ISBN 9790007167707. Text language: Latin/English.

Interestingly, Ayres combines the Latin text of the hymn with his translation here: in the style of a free motet-like cantus firmus, he interprets the Latin text impressively in music, making use of glissandi, wide leaps and unison twelve-tone linear construction for the dramatic second verse with its deceptive vision of night. He places the motet sections after the translated text, but quite simply with the Gregorian cantus firmus and in the style of medieval organum, however with interesting, diatonically written dissonant sounds. This rewarding piece is challenging, but well worth singing in a concert or church service.

SSATB choir

SKU: CA.966600

Composed by Paul Ayres. Edited by Stefan Schuck. CARUS CONTEMPORARY. Itis Winter Now. Sacred vocal music, Advent, Christmas. Full score. 4 pages. Duration 3 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.666/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.966600).

ISBN 9790007167714. Language: English.

This is a short, skilful song setting, a typical English Christmas carol with an Advent text: the cold winter as symbol of the frozen world, waiting for Christ. The setting, through-composed in verses, in five-four time, captivates through its sparse use of diatonic formations of dissonances, cantabile imitations and wide-arching melodic lines. This little gem encourages a beautiful, expressive legato interpretation and makes an excellent counterpart to Deilig (Carus 9.664) in an Advent concert program.

Choir; Orchestra; Early Music

SKU: UT.TME-1R

Composed by Giovanni Battista Bassani. Edited by Elisabetta Pasquini. Paperback (Soft Cover). Tesori Musicali Emiliani (Emilian Musical Treasures). Classical. Vocal Score. 188 pages. Ut Orpheus #TME 1R. Published by Ut Orpheus (UT.TME-1R).

ISBN 9790215322646. 7.7 x 10.6 inches.

Performance Material on Hire

[Solo: SAATB - Str - Bc]

Thanks to its patron the Duke Francesco II, Modena became a capital city worldwide for the oratorio genre: renowned maestro di cappella in Ferrara, also Bassani wished to offer to the Duke his own work, setting aside for him the summit of his melodic and dramaturgical inventiveness.

By Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). For SSATBB, piano. Octavo. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

SSATBB chorus

SKU: HH.HH549-CHS

Composed by Emma Brown. Choral score. Edition HH Music Publishers #HH549-CHS. Published by Edition HH Music Publishers (HH.HH549-CHS).

ISBN 9790708185642.

An intimate, six-part motet which would enhance a Christmas or Advent programme, and would also be suited for Marian Feasts. It has haunting, lullaby-like motives and harmonies which evoke light coming out of darkness.