SKU: HL.8754566
UPC: 884088644758. 6.75x10.5 inches.
In 1866, a women's memorial association in Mississippi tended the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers, treating the dead as equals despite the lingering rancor of war, inspiring this poem by Francis Miles Finch. This musical treatment has been created with simplicity and tenderness, ideal for a Civil War retrospective, Memorial Day or other occasions. Available separately SATB, SAB and TTB. Duration: ca. 3:50.
SKU: MN.CH-1105
English. Scripture: Genesis.
This triumphal chorus from the oratorio, The Creation, received its first public performance in Vienna in 1779. Texts are taken from Genesis and from Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost. This was the first piece published with both German and English as original texts. Original English text was translated into German for Haydn to set (he felt uncomfortable with setting English) to music. The English text was subsequently added and thus was first released with both texts underlaid. Optional MIDI file available separately (on MIDI disk LMF-1001)Duration 2:04.
SKU: MN.CH-1115
UPC: 765844002558. Scripture: Psalms 42.
Mendelssohn's setting of Psalm 42 - like much of the rest of his music - has been described as controlled, refined, comfortable, melodious, and unique. Optional MIDI file available separately (on MIDI disk LMF-1001)Duration 4:49.
SKU: MN.CH-1146
No 2 from Three Hymns for Communion, Opus 65/VI. This piece was written for St. Margaret's Church, Prague, after the communists had disbanded the children's choir there. It is composed in an especially poignant, lushly chromatic tonal style, and can be performed by unison or two-part treble choir and organ, or SAB mixed choir and organ. Latin and English texts. Duration 2:30.
SKU: CF.CM9512
ISBN 9781491149652. UPC: 680160907151. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Ella Wilcox.
The Winds of Fate for voices and piano was commissioned by the Florida Elementary Music Educators Association for the 2018 All-State Chorus. It is based on the poem, The Winds of Fate by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919), which promotes positive thinking, as Wilcox was an advocate for the New Thought movement.
SKU: MN.CH-1066
Robert Southwell, English poet, priest and missionary, was arrested in 1592 under a law banishing members of the Jesuit order from the England of Queen Elizabeth I. He was imprisoned and tortured and in 1495 was tried for treason and hanged. While Southwell's life ended on a gloomy note, the poem is sublime in its simplicity and strength. This setting by Mr. Tucker matches the character of the poem beautifully and makes for a wonderful Christmas anthem. Duration 2:15.
SKU: AP.48372
UPC: 038081551951. English.
Written by the legendary Kay Thompson, this swingin' song of the season is most closely associated with singer Andy Williams's now-iconic 1963 Christmas album. Mark Hayes gives it the full Hollywood treatment in this show-stopping arrangement, including a flashy piano part and a no-holds-barred instrumental accompaniment. Not to be missed!
SKU: MN.CH-1126
From Stabat Mater, which was well received by both the public and the critics when it was published in 1883. Its simple and brooding melodic lines complement the pity, sympathy, and sorrow of the text. Optional MIDI file available separately (on MIDI disk LMF-1001)Duration 5:43.
SKU: MN.CH-1208
The text closes a major section of the Sabbath service. The music set for Women's voices begins calmly establishing an aura of tranquility. The mid section - strongly petitional - moves with greater intensity towards a climax. The closing section echoes the beginning with a third voice added. Duration 4:45.
SKU: MN.CH-1231
This beautiful work is composed for treble voices, solo voice and chamber orchestra. It is one of the only manuscripts set for orchestra by the hand of Nowakowsky.
SKU: MN.50-4402
UPC: 688670544026.
Through-composed 6 stanza setting of O FILII ET FILIAE (omitsdoubting Thomas account associated with Easter 2). Variety of vocal textures sustains interest. Ingenious interplay of voices.
SKU: BT.ALHE33738
French.
André Messager (1853-1929) was a composition and Piano pupil of Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). They collaborated during the summer of 1881 to compose Mass of the Fisherman from Villerville and the first performance was in aid of thefisherman's charitable association. The Mass comprises five movements - 1) Kyrie, 2) Gloria Benedictus, 3) Sanctus, 4) O Salutaris, and 5) Agnus Dei. Mass of the Fisherman from Villerville is a Missa Brevis for female choiraccompanied by chamber orchestra. Given its specific arrangement for female voices, Fauré and Messager's Mass of the Fisherman from Villerville is an ideal and alternative performance work.
SKU: HL.35030661
ISBN 9781495050787. UPC: 888680094249. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
Emily Dickinson's well-known poem is the creative force behind this gorgeous and significant original concert work for 2-part and SAB voices. Commissioned by the Ohio Choral Directors Association for the Fifth Annual OCDA Elementary Choir Festival and First OCDA-OMEA Collaborative Elementary Choir Festival, lovely unison singing fills the piece with simple and tasteful harmonic passages, all painting the text of giving and helping others.
SKU: HL.368487
UPC: 840126968569. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Commissioned by the California Choral Directors Association, here is a piece that touches on the subject of depression in an artful and meaningful way. Using only a few words the notes swim through the deep waters of depression; first feeling the sensation of drowning, then remembering to swim to the surface to take a breath. This piece offers a beautiful way to address an issue that is unfortunately flourishing, especially in young circles. Medium in difficulty.
SKU: HL.1434050
UPC: 196288203513.
In recent years, our addiction to our devices has negatively impacted our ability to focus and to connect with each other. The first part of â??Awakenâ? explores the dangers associated with overuse of these devices. It includes knocking sounds symbolizing our needed wake-up calls, along with optional staging suggestions using illuminated devices on stage or pantomime. The second part of the piece offers solutions, including experiencing nature, finding our passions, and connecting with each other. It ends with a powerful statement to â??make a difference and share the light in you.â? This piece makes a powerful statement while bringing to light an important issue of our time.
SKU: GI.G-008245
UPC: 641151082455.
2005 United Catholic Music and Video Association (UCMVA) Unity Awards Winner -Best Praise and Worship Song of the Year! Ed Bolduc produced John Angotti‚ latest CD and music collection, Testify (WLP 008242 and WLP 008243). Thanks and Praise‚ is the first track on this remarkable disc and the first of many Angotti/Bolduc song collaborations yet to come. Your contemporary choir will be lifting up Jesus' name on high with this stirring song. The spirited music seems to jump off the page and your assembly will readily join in. The verses are tailor-made for your soloists to interpret.
SKU: LO.10-5810L
ISBN 9780787779948.
This compelling SAB arrangement by Bryan Sharpe features both of the melodies commonly associated with â??Away in a Mangerâ? (MUELLER and CRADLE SONG). A contemporary piano accompaniment supports these well-known tunes with fresh harmonies and pianistic textures, and an optional Spanish translation of the traditional lyric offers a unique opportunity for multicultural worship.
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