Choral SATB choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9608

Composed by Jamey Ray. Fold. Performance. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 33 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9608. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9608).

ISBN 9781491154304. UPC: 680160912803. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: E major. English. Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892).

The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennysons poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m. 19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word deep in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting. Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word dark in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word embark, which is to be an ascent to Heaven. The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 5764, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word when. Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter. I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it. ~Jamey Ray.
The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennysonas poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m.A 19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word adeepa in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting. Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word adarka in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word aembark,a which is to be an ascent to Heaven. The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 57a64, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word awhen.a Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter. I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it. ~Jamey Ray.
The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m. 19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word deep in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting. Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word dark in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word embark, which is to be an ascent to Heaven. The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 57-64, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word when. Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter. I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it. ~Jamey Ray.
The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m. 19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word deep in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting. Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word dark in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word embark, which is to be an ascent to Heaven. The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 57-64, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word when. Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter. I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it. ~Jamey Ray.
The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m.  19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word “deep” in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting.Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word “dark” in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word “embark,” which is to be an ascent to Heaven.The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 57–64, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word “when.”Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter.I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it.~Jamey Ray.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.14032885

Composed by John Tavener. Music Sales America. A Cappella, Classical, General Worship, Sacred. Choral Score. Composed 1999. 12 pages. Chester Music #CH55909. Published by Chester Music (HL.14032885).

ISBN 9780711943261. UPC: 884088593339. 6.75x9.75x0.046 inches.

A piece for unaccompanied SATB choir, the text of which is based on a line from St. Matthew 9:9. The music was written to represent the work of St. Matthew. In three mounting steps, the music represents the work of St. Matthew: the ascent of the spirit into silence. The first performance was given during evensong on 25th September 1988 by the choir of St. Matthew's Church conducted by Andrew Shenton.

SATB choir, piano accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-EH1006

Composed by Elaine Hagenberg. Music Education. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #EH1006. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-EH1006).

UPC: 748769410066. Text by Harriet Monroe.

Elaine Hagenberg captures the hushed majesty of an evening in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with crystal clear melodies and fervent harmonies illuminating the poem of Harriet Monroe. The ascent and descent of the opening lines trace the mountains’ silhouette against the sky, followed by the treble and bass voices that draw us by turn to view each detail of the scene and listen for the wisdom of the mountains. Accomplished high school choirs and beyond will find beauty and meaning as they explore this piece.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, oboe I/oboe d'amore, oboe II, oboe da caccia, trumpet, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3112812

Cantata for the Feast of Ascension. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Julia Ronge. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin 2. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Ascension. Single Part, Violin 2. Composed 1725. BWV 128. 8 pages. Duration 22 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.128/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3112812).

ISBN 9790007207724. Text language: German/English. Text: von Ziegler, Christiane Mariane. Text by Christiane Mariane von Ziegler.

After breaking off the annual cantata cycle at the end of March 1725 Bach set a series of cantata texts by the Leipzig poet Christiana Mariana von Ziegler, who maintained one of the first literary-musical salons. The large scale chorale chorus ties this work to the chorale cantatas. The central bass aria Auf,auf, mit hellem Schall with solo trumpet is note-worthy since in place of a middle section in the aria, here Bach employs an accompagnato recitative. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3112800.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, oboe I/oboe d'amore, oboe II, oboe da caccia, trumpet, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3112849

Cantata for the Feast of Ascension. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Julia Ronge. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Ascension. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1725. BWV 128. 12 pages. Duration 22 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.128/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3112849).

ISBN 9790007207755. Text language: German/English. Text: von Ziegler, Christiane Mariane. Text by Christiane Mariane von Ziegler.

After breaking off the annual cantata cycle at the end of March 1725 Bach set a series of cantata texts by the Leipzig poet Christiana Mariana von Ziegler, who maintained one of the first literary-musical salons. The large scale chorale chorus ties this work to the chorale cantatas. The central bass aria Auf,auf, mit hellem Schall with solo trumpet is note-worthy since in place of a middle section in the aria, here Bach employs an accompagnato recitative. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3112800.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, oboe I/oboe d'amore, oboe II, oboe da caccia, trumpet, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3112811

Cantata for the Feast of Ascension. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Julia Ronge. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin 1. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Ascension. Single Part, Violin 1. Composed 1725. BWV 128. 8 pages. Duration 22 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.128/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3112811).

ISBN 9790007207717. Text language: German/English. Text: von Ziegler, Christiane Mariane. Text by Christiane Mariane von Ziegler.

After breaking off the annual cantata cycle at the end of March 1725 Bach set a series of cantata texts by the Leipzig poet Christiana Mariana von Ziegler, who maintained one of the first literary-musical salons. The large scale chorale chorus ties this work to the chorale cantatas. The central bass aria Auf,auf, mit hellem Schall with solo trumpet is note-worthy since in place of a middle section in the aria, here Bach employs an accompagnato recitative. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3112800.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, oboe I/oboe d'amore, oboe II, oboe da caccia, trumpet, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3112809

Cantata for the Feast of Ascension. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Julia Ronge. This edition: urtext. 1x 31.128/21 oboe 1, 1x 31.128/22 oboe 2, 1x 31.128/23 oboe d'amore, 1x 31.128/24 oboe da caccia, 1x 31.128/31 horn 1, 1x 31.128/32 horn 2, 1x 31.128/33 trumpet. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Ascension. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1725. BWV 128. Duration 22 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.128/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3112809).

ISBN 9790007207700. Text language: German/English. Text: von Ziegler, Christiane Mariane. Text by Christiane Mariane von Ziegler.

After breaking off the annual cantata cycle at the end of March 1725 Bach set a series of cantata texts by the Leipzig poet Christiana Mariana von Ziegler, who maintained one of the first literary-musical salons. The large scale chorale chorus ties this work to the chorale cantatas. The central bass aria Auf,auf, mit hellem Schall with solo trumpet is note-worthy since in place of a middle section in the aria, here Bach employs an accompagnato recitative. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3112800.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, oboe I/oboe d'amore, oboe II, oboe da caccia, trumpet, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3112803

Cantata for the Feast of Ascension. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Julia Ronge. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Ascension. Vocal score. Composed 1725. BWV 128. 28 pages. Duration 22 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.128/03. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3112803).

ISBN 9790007140205. Text language: German/English. Text: von Ziegler, Christiane Mariane. Text by Christiane Mariane von Ziegler.

After breaking off the annual cantata cycle at the end of March 1725 Bach set a series of cantata texts by the Leipzig poet Christiana Mariana von Ziegler, who maintained one of the first literary-musical salons. The large scale chorale chorus ties this work to the chorale cantatas. The central bass aria Auf,auf, mit hellem Schall with solo trumpet is note-worthy since in place of a middle section in the aria, here Bach employs an accompagnato recitative. Score available separately - see item CA.3112800.

Mixed Choir (SATB)

SKU: AY.V3669PM

Composed by Martin Watt. Vocal. Periferia Publishing #V3669PM. Published by Periferia Publishing (AY.V3669PM).

ISBN 9790543576803.

Martin Watt was born in Standerton in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa in 1970. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the North-West University in Potchefstroom, a Master's degree from the University of Cape Town, and a Doctorate from the University of Pretoria. Since 2018, he is an associate professor of music theory and composition at the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town. The 121st psalm of the Book of Psalms is one of 15 psalms classified as a Song of Ascents, believed by scholars to indicate that it was sung by worshippers as they ascended the road to Jerusalem. This English translation of this text (I Lift Up Mine Eyes) is set to music by Martin Watt for double choir (SSAATTBB).