SKU: PR.362034230
ISBN 9781598069556. UPC: 680160624225. Letter inches. English.
When the Texas Choral Consort asked Welcher to write a short prologue to Haydn's The Creation, his first reaction was that Haydn already presents Chaos in his introductory movement. As he thought about it, Welcher began envisioning a truer void to precede Haydn's depiction of Chaos within the scope of 18th-century classical style - quoting some of Haydn's themes and showing human voices and inhuman sounds in a kind of pre-creation melange of color, mood, and atmosphere. Welcher accepted this challenge with the proviso that his prologue would lead directly into Haydn's masterpiece without stopping, and certainly without applause in between. Scored for mixed chorus and Haydn's instrumentation, Without Form and Void is a dramatically fresh yet pragmatic enhancement to deepen any performance of Haydn's The Creation. Orchestral score and parts are available on rental.When Brent Baldwin asked me to consider writing a short prologue to THE CREATION, my first response was “Why?â€Â THE CREATION already contains a prologue; it’s called “Representation of Chaosâ€, and it’s Haydn’s way of showing the formless universe. How could a new piece do anything but get in the way? But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. The Age of Enlightenment’s idea of “Chaos†was just extended chromaticism, no more than Bach used (in fact, Bach went further).Perhaps there might be a way to use the full resources of the modern orchestra (or at least, a Haydn-sized orchestra) and the modern chorus to really present a cosmic soup of unborn musical atoms, just waiting for Haydn’s sure touch to animate them. Perhaps it could even quote some of Haydn’s themes before he knew them himself, and also show human voices and inhuman sounds in a kind of pre-creation mélange of color, mood, and atmosphere. So I accepted the challenge, with the proviso that my new piece not be treated as some kind of “overtureâ€, but would instead be allowed to lead directly into Haydn’s masterpiece without stopping, and certainly without applause. I crafted this five minute piece to begin with a kind of “music of the spheres†universe-hum, created by tuned wine glasses and violin harmonics. The chorus enters very soon after, with the opening words of Genesis whispered simultaneously in as many languages as can be found in a chorus. The first two minutes of my work are all about unborn human voices and unfocused planetary sounds, gradually becoming more and more “coherent†until we finally hear actual pitches, melodies, and words. Three of Haydn’s melodies will be heard, to be specific, but not in the way he will present them an hour from now. It’s almost as if we are listening inside the womb of the universe, looking for a faint heartbeat of worlds, animals, and people to come. At the end of the piece, the chorus finally finds its voice with a single word: “God!â€, and the orchestra finally finds its own pulse as well. The unstoppable desire for birth must now be answered, and it is----by Haydn’s marvelous oratorio. I am not a religious man in any traditional sense. Neither was Haydn, nor Mozart, nor Beethoven. But all of them, as well as I, share in what is now called a humanistic view of how things came to be, how life in its many forms developed on this planet, and how Man became the recorder of history. The gospel according to John begins with a parody of Genesis: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.â€Â  I love that phrase, and it’s in that spirit that I offer my humble “opener†to the finest work of one of the greatest composers Western music has ever known. My piece is not supposed to sound like Haydn. It’s supposed to sound like a giant palette, on which a composer in 1798 might find more outrageous colors than his era would permit…but which, I hope, he would have been delighted to hear.
SKU: OU.9780193560314
ISBN 9780193560314. 10 x 7 inches.
For SATBarB unaccompanied This beautiful arrangement of the 17th-century lullaby features subtle jazz inflections and artful imitation. The text seeks to create a calm and comforting atmosphere for sleep, which Parry emulates through setting gently rocking melodic lines over a rich cushion of harmonies.
SKU: OU.9780193393066
ISBN 9780193393066. 12 x 8 inches.
For SATB unaccompanied In this unaccompanied setting of Thomas A. Clark's poem, Jackson beautifully conjures up the atmosphere of the onset of nightfall. Featuring a wide range of rhythms, textures, and dynamics, this is a striking and complex piece, with highly imaginative word setting.
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New Horizons showcases the wealth of exciting, innovative, and occasionally challenging choral music being written today. It encompasses the whole gamut of small-scale choral genres, both secular and sacred, and includes pieces for upper-voice and mixed choirs. With titles by some of the most accomplished choral composers active in Great Britain and abroad, the series introduces new repertoire and fresh talent to a broad spectrum of choirs. New Horizons features composers with growing reputations for quality composition reflecting a strong individual voice. The series is continually expanding and should be the first place to look for attractive and performable contemporary choral music.
SKU: HL.48024856
ISBN 9781784545598. UPC: 840126910803. 7.5x10.25x0.03 inches.
From one of the UK's bright, emerging choral composers, Rhiannon Randle, is this sublime setting of the familiar Latin text. O nata lux is a personal reflection on the compelling and timeless choral atmosphere depicted by the famous Thomas Tallis setting of these words. Dedicated to the memory of Randle's late grandmother, the work balances a sense of intimate prayer and meditation with a spiritual declamation of the “light born of light.†To see hope and new life in despair and death - for in the darkness we have seena great light - chimes as much with the season of Advent as it does with personal loss. The lilting homophony of the opening is characterised by light tenuti, intended to provide a sense of gentle ebb and flow, almost as if to accentuate the natural emphases of speech. This then broadens into a polyphonic cascade, which hints at Bruckner as much as paying homage to Tallis's own setting. O nata lux is an exciting addition to the Contemporary Choral Series, suitable for intermediate to advanced choirs looking to support and program new music by outstanding young composers.
SKU: SU.26180040
Cædmon's Hymn is the oldest English of known authorship. It was written in the seventh century by the poet Cædmon, supposedly from divine inspiration. My setting, for SATB chorus and organ, begins with four members of the chorus speaking the opening line of the poem in Old English, the intention being to evoke the atmosphere of the time and place of the hymn’s creation. The work was commissioned by and is dedicated to the South Bend (Indiana) Chamber Singers, Nancy Menk, Music Director, and David Eicher, organist, and was premiered in 2018.SATB Chorus, a cappella Duration: 9' Composed: 2018 Published by: WMC Music (BMI) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.
SKU: HL.50606650
ISBN 9781705199824. UPC: 196288153573.
Bence Kutrik (*1976) set Gyula Juhász's poem to music in 2022 in memory of his father, and dedicated the composition to the NyÃregyháza Cantemus Choir. The choral piece for mixed voices evokes psalmody, and connects the gentle atmosphere of the spring evening with the idea of passing away and reconciliation.
SKU: SU.80101152
These unique and creative settings of the traditional evening canticles were written for the Voluntary Choir of Manchester Cathedral. The Magnificat is joyful, with a light, skipping accompaniment. The Nunc Dimittis is introspective and contrasts with the Magnificat. It makes use of the octatonic mode to create an atmosphere of slightly aching serenity. 24 pages Published by: Zimbel Press.
SKU: HL.49045966
Georg Kreisler equals scathing, dark black humour on the piano!The Singphoniker have arranged Georg Kreisler's best known songs for all-male ensemble and recorded them on CD. Schott now publishesthe corresponding music edition for mixed choir SATB with piano accompaniment (Georg Kreisler - Lieder und Chansons, ED 22737). In addition, all songs from the sheet music album are available in separate editions: What should a wonderful woman be able to do? Cooking, singing and dancing or should the beloved have other qualities after all? Sieist ein herrliches Weib will give you the answer to this question. This pleasant arrangement with Kreisler's humorous text most certainly creates an exuberant atmosphere in the concert.
SKU: HL.49045967
Georg Kreisler - that's sharp, profoundly dark black humor! The Singphoniker have arranged Georg Kreisler's most famous songs for male ensemble and recorded on CD. The corresponding sheet music for mixed choir SATB with piano accompaniment was published by Schott Music (Georg Kreisler - Lieder und Chansons, ED 22737). In addition to this, individual editions of all songs from the sheet music album are available: The fact that the triangle is a highly underrated instrument is obvious. How good that Kreisler's ambiguous homage to this instrument definitively clarifies its significance. This appealing arrangement with Kreisler's humorous lyrics guarantees a lively atmosphere in the concert.
SKU: HL.49045965
Georg Kreisler equals scathing, dark black humour on the piano! The Singphoniker have arranged Georg Kreisler's best known songs for all-male ensemble and recorded them on CD. Schott now publishesthe corresponding music edition for mixed choir SATB with piano accompaniment (Georg Kreisler - Lieder und Chansons, ED 22737). In addition, all songs from the sheet music album are available in separate editions: Tauben vergiften im Park puts the relationship between dove and man in a nutshell and suggests a funnily described, yet ethically not correct method of taking action against the pigeon terror. This pleasant arrangement with Kreisler's humorous text most certainly creates an exuberant atmosphere in the concert.
SKU: PE.EP11424
ISBN 9790014119287. 198 x 272 inches. English.
A collection of 14 vibrant choral pieces from Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Brazil. Covering a range of styles from cumbia to Cuban son, this music is full of the characteristic rhythms and melodies which capture the unique vitality of Latin America
With background information, translations and pronunciation guides, enabling performers to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Latin music, this collection provides a great addition to the repertoire for any choral concert
SKU: OU.9780193570474
ISBN 9780193570474. 10 x 7 inches.
For SATB and piano This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an atmosphere of heartfelt celebration of choral singing, leading to the profound closing words 'I hear you. I see you too'.
SKU: HL.49045978
ISBN 9783795711870.
Georg Kreisler equals scathing, dark black humour on the piano! The Singphoniker have arranged Georg Kreisler's best known songs for all-male ensemble and recorded them on CD. Schott now publishesthe corresponding music edition for mixed choir SATB with piano accompaniment. The topics range from the poisoning of pigeons to thelove of a wonderful woman to a tribute to the triangle. These pleasant arrangements for mixed choir SATB and piano with Kreisler's humorous texts most certainly create an exuberant atmosphere in the concert. All pieces contained in this volume are also available in separate editions. Content text: Tauben vergiften im Park Warum Sie ist ein herrliches Weib Das Triangel Das Tigerfest Please, shoot your hasband.
SKU: HL.48025165
UPC: 196288105145.
A beautiful short setting of the ordinary of the Latin mass (Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus & Benedictus, and Agnus Dei) by emerging Cornishcomposer Becky McGlade. The Kyrie finds beauty in its simplicity, which is later echoed in the Agnus Dei. The sumptuous parallel harmony and natural melodies create an atmosphere of penitent sorrow, so central to both texts. The Gloria offers something more joyous and upbeat, yet not straying from the cleverly constructed harmony and voice leading. The emotional climax comes with the Sanctus & Benedictus, which begins with the warm texture of the full choir, and through the gentle dissonances and soaring soprano line the composer conveys something of the holiness and glory of God. Ideal for choirs looking to expand their liturgical music repertoire with a manageable but impressive new mass setting. Also appropriate for concert use.
SKU: LO.10-5769L
ISBN 9780787778897.
The text of Ruth Elaine Schramâ??s unique Lenten anthem is full of vulnerable honesty, and the beautifully conceived original tune is profoundly melodic. There is just the right amount of repetition in the choral writing which will aid in the learning process, and the melodic keyboard accompaniment creates the perfect atmosphere for Lent, especially with the addition of the optional oboe part.
SKU: ST.AC158
ISBN 9790220219450.
Four brief Japanese poems on the subject of seasonal change are the texts for this cycle of atmosphere miniatures. Graphic notation is featured, and the vibraphone plays from the choral score.
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