SKU: CA.210600
ISBN 9790007303570. Language: LAT/EN/DT.
The new Freiburger Chorheft 1 is aimed at smaller choirs or one-off vocal ensembles that want to inject some variety into a church service. The repertoire for two voices can be used flexibly and the pieces require only modest rehearsal times. The collection contains 36 two-part pieces of different eras and styles, ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary sacred music. They can be sung by female and/or male voices, high and low voices, vocal groups or soloists, depending on availability. The editors Meinrad Walter and Georg Koch have thus carefully considered the ever-changing circumstances of performance, which demand ever more flexibility from the musicians.There is also the option to introduce instruments â to support the vocal parts, to replace a voice or as an instrumental descant. A keyboard accompaniment is provided for most pieces. The congregation can also take part in the singing.Providing repertoire for services throughout the church year, the Freiburger Chorheft 1 also features music for Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours as well as special services such as the celebration of First Communion. While the focus is on the Catholic musical tradition, numerous works are also suitable for other denominations.In addition to the popular series of the Freiburger Chorbuch for four-part church choir and for children's choir, the Freiburger Chorheft 1 offers attractive repertoire for two voices that will make any church service both lively and appealing even in small settings or with limited numbers of performers. - 36 two-part pieces - Easy level of difficulty - Brings musical variety to church services - For smaller choirs and one-off ensembles - Only short rehearsal times needed.
SKU: CA.4070310
ISBN 9790007076818. Key: G minor. Language: Latin/English.
Inspiration for the Three Motets op. 39 was a visit to the romanesque church of Trinita dei Monti. On 20 Dec 1830 Mendelssohn wrote to his parents: The French nuns sing there, and it is wonderfully lovely. ... Now, one should know one more thing: that one is not allowed to see the singers. Therefore I have come to an unusual decision: I will compose something for their voices, which I rememer exactly.... Score available separately - see item CA.4070300.
SKU: AP.50178
UPC: 038081573489. Spanish. Words by Joseph Mohr.
This bilingual arrangement of Silent Night alternates between Spanish and English verses. Ruth pays careful attention to expressive phrasing, voice leading, and tessitura, making it easy for school, community, and church choirs to prepare and perform. The flowing piano part and an optional flute obbligato bring a peaceful sense of reverence. Teach it this year and sing it for years to come.