SKU: JK.80041
Folk song arranged for a cappella mixed chorus (SSATBB) with optional piano part included, written in G major. (previously listed as #00148)Composer: Stephen C. Foster Arranger: Lorin F. Wheelwright and B. Cecil Gates Lyricist: Stephen C. Foster Difficulty: Medium / medium acc.
SKU: WD.080689862120
UPC: 080689862120.
The life-changing story of Jesus' death and resurrection is told from the unique perspective of the Samaritan woman at the well as she is transformed by the sacrificial love of Christ in this passionate new work from Deborah Craig-Claar, Allan Douglas and Phillip Keveren. Two actresses portray the woman called Anna - an older woman who looks back at the Passion events from a post-resurrection perspective, and her younger counterpart who encounters Jesus at the well and joins His followers in Jerusalem during Passion Week. The extraordinary score includes songs written or made popular by today's most accomplished artists, including Michael W. Smith, Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, Matt Maher, and Natalie Grant. Phillip Keveren's breathtaking chamber ensemble instrumentation creates an intimate and compelling experience. At only 40 minutes in length and with only two female characters, one male character, and purely optional sets/lights/costumes, Never Thirst Again can be offered by churches of any size or production capability.Includes songs written or made popular by Michael W. Smith, Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, Matt Maher, Natalie Grant, Tony Wood, Michael Farren, Audrey Assad, and Shelley Johnson. Chamber ensemble instrumentation creates an intimate and compelling experience. Accessible cast requirements: two female characters, one male character - costumes, props, and sets are purely optional. Reader's Theatre script available at www.wordmusic.com. Features early American classics There Is a Fountain and My Song in the Night. Thoughtful benediction, Peace Be with You, or an exuberant and congregational Finale.
SKU: WD.080689752728
UPC: 080689752728.
SKU: PR.312419020
ISBN 9781491131862. UPC: 680160680474. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. English.
Commissioned by the San Francisco Choral Society and the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir, Terra Nostra is a 70-minute oratorio on the relationship between our planet and humankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. Part I: Creation of the World explores various creation myths from different cultures, culminating in a joyous celebration of the beauty of our planet. Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines human achievements, particularly since the dawn of our Industrial Age, and how these achievements have impacted the planet. Part III: Searching for Balance questions how to create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. In addition to the complete oratorio, stand-alone movements for mixed chorus, and for solo voice with piano, are also available separately.Terra Nostra focuses on the relationship between our planet and mankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. The oratorio is divided into three parts:Part I: Creation of the World celebrates the birth and beauty of our planet. The oratorio begins with creation myths from India, North America, and Egypt that are integrated into the opening lines of Genesis from the Old Testament. The music surges forth from these creation stories into “God’s World†by Edna St. Vincent Millay, which describes the world in exuberant and vivid detail. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “On thine own child†praises Mother Earth for her role bringing forth all life, while Walt Whitman sings a love song to the planet in “Smile O voluptuous cool-breathed earth!†Part I ends with “A Blade of Grass†in which Whitman muses how our planet has been spinning in the heavens for a very long time.Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines the achievements of mankind, particularly since the dawn of the Industrial Age. Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “Locksley Hall†sets an auspicious tone that mankind is on the verge of great discoveries. This is followed in short order by Charles Mackay’s “Railways 1846,†William Ernest Henley’s “A Song of Speed,†and John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s “High Flight,†each of which celebrates a new milestone in technological achievement. In “Binsey Poplars,†Gerard Manley Hopkins takes note of the effect that these advances are having on the planet, with trees being brought down and landscapes forever changed. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “A Dirge†concludes Part II with a warning that the planet is beginning to sound a grave alarm.Part III: Searching for Balance questions how we can create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. Three texts continue the earth’s plea that ended the previous section: Lord Byron’s “Darkness†speaks of a natural disaster (a volcano) that has blotted out the sun from humanity and the panic that ensues; contemporary poet Esther Iverem’s “Earth Screaming†gives voice to the modern issues of our changing climate; and William Wordsworth’s “The World Is Too Much With Us†warns us that we are almost out of time to change our course. Contemporary/agrarian poet Wendell Berry’s “The Want of Peace†speaks to us at the climax of the oratorio, reminding us that we can find harmony with the planet if we choose to live more simply, and to recall that we ourselves came from the earth. Two Walt Whitman texts (“A Child said, What is the grass?†and “There was a child went forth every dayâ€) echo Berry’s thoughts, reminding us that we are of the earth, as is everything that we see on our planet. The oratorio concludes with a reprise of Whitman’s “A Blade of Grass†from Part I, this time interspersed with an additional Whitman text that sublimely states, “I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love…â€My hope in writing this oratorio is to invite audience members to consider how we interact with our planet, and what we can each personally do to keep the planet going for future generations. We are the only stewards Earth has; what can we each do to leave her in better shape than we found her?
SKU: JK.00510
Isaiah 25:4, Psalm 62:1-2, 7-8.
Arrangement for mixed chorus (SATB), found in the older hymnal (copyright 1948), beginning with the women singing in unison followed by the men with a duet, then on to four-part voicing. Includes an original third verse not included in the traditional arrangement. Composer: Simeon B. Marsh Arranger: Robert P. Manookin Lyricist: Charles Wesley Difficulty: Medium-difficult / medium-difficult acc.Reference: Isaiah 25:4, Psalm 62:1-2, 7-8.
SKU: FG.55011-355-5
Asked to contribute a carol to the already rich Finnish Christmas repertoire, music I've sung myself for many years, I was very aware of the things that mark the season for my adopted countrymen: peace, stillness, the cold landscape and home. When I came across Ester Ahokainen's gentle poem, so focused around these images, it seemed like providence. The resulting song is modest and warmly modal, departing only a little from Finnish tradition: a lingering dissonance here, a moment of quiet sentiment held slightly longer expected there. Like the words, the music opens outward in thanks at the end. Aattoilta was composed for the Helsinki Chamber Choir Christmas CD recording, and is dedicated to them.
SKU: JK.01303
Tender Easter anthem arranged for mixed chorus (SATB), female solo and piano. Sung from the perspective of Mary, the mother of Jesus:I kneel at His wounded feet, once washed with revr'ent care, now wet with mother's tears, this cross too much to bear.... Hold Him in thine arms for me, until I see Him again and take Him home to Thee. He is my Son.Composer: Thayne Martin Arranger: Brent Jorgensen Lyricist: Julia Ryan Difficulty: Medium Performance time: 4:45.
SKU: GH.CG-6103
ISBN 9790070039291. A4 inches. Text: Dag Hammarskjold.
For solokvartett, dubbel blandad kor och orgel.
SKU: LO.15-3980H
ISBN 9780787778408.
Telling the fascinating story of Ötzi, a 5, 000-year-old man discovered frozen and preserved in the southern Alps in 1991, this mysterious piece speculates what his life may have entailed and observes what we can learn from it. The unique and mystifying nature of this piece and text is sure to provoke thought and intrigue from singers and audiences.
SKU: JK.00304
Deuteronomy 31:6, 2 Timothy 2:3.
Hymn arrangement for mixed chorus (SATB), congregation, and piano, in D flat major (five flats). High soprano note: A.Arranger: Janie ThompsonDifficulty: Medium-easy / medium-easy acc.Performance time: 3:40Reference: Deuteronomy 31:6, 2 Timothy 2:3.
SKU: MN.50-2810
UPC: 688670528101. Text: Johann Heermann.
A pleasing setting of this grand old German chorale that provides ample material for the choir and an opportunity for congregational participation. The delightful flute part adds to the overall effect of the piece. The tune is WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT.
SKU: HL.1312735
ISBN 9798350109528. UPC: 196288177661. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Two of Irving Berlin's most lively songs are married perfectly here in this fun swing, perfect for mixed voices of many ages as well as men's choirs and ensembles. What fun to add simple choreography and some costume flair to your performance pulling inspiration from the many generations of artists that have performed and recorded these songs for radio, television, and movies. A wonderfully classy performance piece your singers and audience will love!
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