Congregation, SATB choir, and organ, with optional brass quartet and timpani (Instrumental Parts include: Trumpet I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II, Timpani) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.60-6114

Composed by James Biery. Reformation, Epiphany, 21st Century, Word of God. MorningStar Music Publishers #60-6114. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.60-6114).

UPC: 688670661143. English.

From the mysterious to the glorious, Biery perfectly captures the wide-ranging moods of this text, set to the enduring tune EBENEZER. This hymn concertato was written for the Schola Cantorum of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana in observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. So, it's no surprise that the setting has considerable sweep and gravitas, with some fresh harmonic twists. A beautiful choir-only section spans stanzas three and four in major tonalities that nicely complement the staid minor of the rest of the hymn. The sixth and final stanza is unison with descant and concludes with a choir Alleluia and Amen. Stirring and majestic. Duration 4:00.

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), edited by Albert Riemenschneider, Charles Boyd. Vocal score book for SATB choir. With vocal score notation (open score in German; closed score in English), introductory text and . Text language English; lyrics in German and English. 127 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

SATB choir

SKU: ST.CN26P

Composed by Richard Bullen. SATB unaccompanied (with divisions). . This PRINTED version is available to purchase as a regular sheet music title for delivery by post. Octavo. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #CN26P. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.CN26P).

ISBN 9790220225390.

Richard Bullen's 'dark lullaby' The Oxen was commissioned by Choir & Organ magazine for the choir of St Paul's Cathedral, and it was featured in the September 2016 issue as part of the New Music series showcasing choral works by young composers. Although lilting rhythms evoke a mood of naivety and innocence, of children gathered in hushed excitement around the fireside on Christmas Eve as pictured in the first verse of Hardy's well-known poem, there is also an edge to the music that reflects its nostalgic, even bitter content. First published in The Times on 24 December 1915, this seasonal lyric can also be read as a lament for loss of innocence and of the simple urge to faith. We might also find in its reflection on the distance between the ideals of civilisation and its reality, a tragic separation that continues to this day. Part of the subtle resonance of the poem is its conversational manner. Each voice should therefore be phrased flexibly and feelingly in its contribution to the discourse, while the tempi should be judiciously chosen to enhance this overall effect according to the prevailing acoustic.

SATB/SATB choir

SKU: CA.7003705

Composed by Franz Lachner. Stabat Mater Op.154. Sacred vocal music, Holy Week. Choral Score. Op. 154. 24 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 70.037/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.7003705).

ISBN 9790007103750. Language: Latin.

Among his compositions, Franz Lachner, the long-serving Music Director of the Court of Munich and Director of the Royal Choir, left behind a considerable number of sacred works, including two settings of the Stabat Mater. The first Stabat Mater, op. 154, from 1856 was strictly for a vocal ensemble; the second, op. 168, from 1870 (see p. 5) included strings and organ, in which the darker timbre was achieved through the absence of the violins. In its harmonic expression the second composition is especially oriented towards the, at that time, modern style of the North German School centred around Liszt and Wagner, but without ever exceeding a moderate degree of technical difficulty in the voice parts. Score available separately - see item CA.7003700.

By Bob Chilcott and Knight. For Choral Collection: Mixed Choir. Published by Oxford University Press.