Composed by Kyle Pederson. Fold. OCTAVO. 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 41 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9609. Published by Carl Fischer Music

Composed by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Arranged by Lloyd Larson. Hymntune, Hymn Arrangements, Funeral and Memorial, General Worship, Assurance, Encouragement, Eternal Life, Faithfulness, Grief. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 12 minutes. Hope Publishing Company #C6209. Published by Hope Publishing Company

SSATB Choir, Piano - Level 2

SKU: CA.926100

Composed by Charles Francois Gounod. Arranged by Denis Rouger. Separate edition to the CD. Lieder, Secular choral music. Full Score. Composed 1871. CG 409. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.261/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.926100).

ISBN 9790007249236. Key: E major. Language: French. Text: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang / Gallet, Louis.

In Goethe's novel Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship, the girl Mignon embodies the longing for Italy. In the novel, she sings the song Kennst du das Land, wo die Zitronen bluhn [Do you know the country where the lemon trees flower]. Charles Gounod set a free translation of the text by Louis Gallet in 1871. At the appassionato, melodies heavy with longing over a piano part with flowing triplet figurations express the wanderlust for the country where die Orangen wie Gold glanzen! This art song was originally composed not for chamber choir, but for solo voice and piano. Denis Rouger has carefully adapted it to suit the requirements and expressive possibilities offered by a larger ensemble, without losing the any of the qualities of the original in the process. Each part in the choir has a melodic line drawn from the harmonic and rhythmic framework. In the process, the variety and refinement of the choral language combines with an enormous flexibility in form and expression, as French melodies or German art song demand from a soloist and pianist. The songs have been recorded by the figure humaine chamber choir on the CD Kennst du das Land ... (Carus 83.495).

Composed by Jay Rouse. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Eastertide. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/4972L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.10-4972L).

SATB choir, voice solo, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10552

Arranged by Christin Kieckhafer. Good Friday. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10552. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10552).

English. Text Source: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed?, Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt., At the Cross, Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

“At the Cross” contains the very rich texts of Isaac Watts and Ralph Hudson. My desire is to treat each verse with utmost respect by highlighting—through music—the suffering, shame, hope, beauty, and glory of the cross. The cross embodies all of these attributes. You will notice there is a somberness that begins at m. 84, mirroring the darkness that ensued while Christ hung on the cross (Mark 15:33). A “darker” sound from the altos is encouraged. This is the turning point in the song, preparing the singers for the response to such a sacrifice. Although the text speaks of grief and debt (starting at m. 93), one can see the hope that builds, with the realization that complete surrender is the only response to such a sacrifice. Much thought and energy (under control) should be expended to aid this verse in building to the climactic point of the song, when hope is found in the cross and the burden has been lifted.

SATB choir, piano accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-8891

Composed by Greg Scheer. Edited by Pearl Shangkuan. Calvin Institute. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #8891. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8891).

UPC: 785147889106. English. Text by Charles Wesley.

Greg Scheer’s arrangement of Charles Wesley’s stirring text embodies the push and pull of the soul during times of temptation though the changes in musical intensity throughout the hymn. This piece for SATB voices and piano offers a wide variety of vocal textures that will invigorate your choir.

Composed by Timothy P. Cooper. Choral. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3678H. Published by Heritage Music Press