John Forster's lyric using the names of 79 countries and the famous music of Jacques Offenbach combine to create a wonderful new choral “The Picnic of the World.” This piece was performed in MENC's 2003 world'slargest concert and can be used as a wonderful opener to a multicultural-themed concert or as a closer to bring the message of a united world. The unison and easy 2-part writing make it musically easy to learn while the studentslearn the many countries – familiar and unfamiliar. An awesome piece on so many educational levels!

The Stabat Mater is considered to be of 13th century Franciscan origin. In the 15th century it was used as a sequence in connection with the new mass of the compassion of the Virgin Mary and became an official part of the Roman liturgy in 1727.Picturing the darkest hour in the passion story the poet poignantlydescribes Mary the mother of Christ broken by suffering weepingat the foot of the cross.The setting by Pergolesi composed in Naples Italy shortly before hisdeath from tuberculosis at the young age of 26 is recognized as amasterpiece. Pergolesi has cleverly combined 2 styles: the learnedcounterpoint of the style Antico and the new decorative languageof the Neopolitan opera. Composer/critic Jean-Jacques Rousseau calledthe opening movement 'the most perfect and touching duet to come fromthe pen of any composer'. The final amen can be heard at the end ofthe movie Amadeus. Mozart greatly admired the music of Pergolesi.The complete work was first published in London in 1749. The excerptsthat were chosen for this edition work extraordinarily well withyoung treble voice choir.Included In Collection:1. Stabat Mater Dolorosa- Mvt 1.2. Quae Moerebat Et Dolebat- Mvt 4.3. Fac Ut Ardeat Cor Meum- Mvt 8.4. Inflammatus Et Accensus- Mvt11.5. Quando Corpus- Mvt12. (Includes Mvnt 'Amen')

Here is a wonderful way to introduce young choirs to the joy and beauty of this classic by Arcadelt. It is arranged to help singers explore Renaissance style and add another dimension to their repertoire of skills. Available: 2-Part a cappella.

Jaques Offenbach unfortunately did not live to see the final production of his exceptionally fine lyric opera Les Contes d'Hoffmann (or Tales Of Hoffmann). This Barcarole occurs in the second episode (Act 4) of the opera and takes place in the Grand Canal in venice. Giulietta a famous beauty is giving a party and signs of love with Nicklausse. For 2 Part Treble Voices small group and Piano.