SKU: CF.CM9718

ISBN 9781491160978. UPC: 680160919574. Key: D major. English. Manmohan Ghose.

Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. A Lament is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father's death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original 'image' of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement. As a nod to the poet's birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.
Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. “A Lament” is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father’s death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: “I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original ‘image’ of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement.” As a nod to the poet’s birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.

SKU: AP.46988

UPC: 038081536378. English. Traditional Spiritual.

A clever arrangement of the traditional spiritual that includes a surprise nod to Handel's Hallelujah Chorus plus an optional part for autoharp! The pentatonic chorus is great for teaching or reinforcing solfège, while the harmonies are appropriately independent for developing singers. A few new words tell us more about the heroic boy, David. A terrific teaching piece that kids will enjoy!

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SKU: SU.80401500

SSA Chorus & Piano Duration: 3' Composed: 2005 Published by: Paulus Publications Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8, please write to sales@subitomusic.com.

SKU: RU.UILCH1708

6.75 x 10.5 inches.

SKU: GH.CG-3675

ISBN 9790070037860. 185 x 262 mm inches.

Sodermans Agus Dei och den latinska hymnen Gud fader, da han sag var nod i arrangemang for SSA av John Norrman.

SKU: SU.80400290

SSA Chorus & PianoDuration: 3:20 Commissioned by: American Boy Choir and Glen Ellyn Children's ChorusDedication: For the American Boychoir and Glen Ellyn Children's ChoirPremiered by: American Boy Choir (Premiered June 16, 2001; James Litton, Music Director, Princeton, NJ) and Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus (Premiered May 12, 2001; Emily Ellsworth, Conductor; Wheaton, IL)Copyright 2001Text author: John Clare Published by: Paulus Publications (SP385) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.

SKU: GI.WJMS1199

UPC: 785147033165. English. Text Source: English Folk Song.

With musical nods to medieval counterpoint, sonorities, and dissonances, this fresh take on the beloved English ballad is especially well-suited for choirs with smaller tenor/bass sections. The piano accompaniment offers something new, different, and supportive.

SKU: CA.308220

ISBN 9790007149734. Key: F major. Language: Latin.

SKU: GH.CG-5159

ISBN 9790070023597. 185 x 262 mm inches. Text: P Eber.

Text fran Sv.Ps. 540. Botdagen.