SKU: HL.277282
UPC: 840126915006. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Program note:Looking Up is a piece for large chorus and orchestra, and is in three sections, played without pause. In the 16th century, a variety of psalters in meter were printed in England, with the idea of making psalm-singing something that could happen easily at home, with the rhyming meter being an aid to memorization. These translations are wonderful exercises in brevity and sometimes clumsy rhymemaking, and were usually prefaced by a lengthy explanation as to their merits; the title of one of the first such volumes in English is: The Psalter of Dauid newely translated into Englysh metre in such sort that it maye the more decently, and wyth more delyte of the mynde, be reade and songe of al men. I thought it would be appropriate to set one of these introductions, and the first section of Looking Up sets the preface to Thomas Ravenscroft's psalter (1621), in which he writes: “The singing of Psalmes (assay the Doctors) comforteth the sorrowfull, pacifieth the angry, strengtheneth the weake, humbleth the proud, gladdeth the humble, stirres up the slow, reconcileth enemies, lifteth up the heart to heavenly things, and uniteth the Creature to his Creator.”It begins meditatively, but eventually grows agitated and fervent, with a vision of the “quire of Angels and Saints” “redoubling anddescanting” - an ecstatic and terrifying vision of the skies opening up. Ravenscroft then encourages the use of instrumental musicfor worship, at which point, a long, acrobatic orchestral interlude with jagged edges antagonizes the choir, who sing a kind of private, anxious meditation on two pitches.One of the most delicious biblical texts is an Apocryphal prayer known as the Benedicite or the Prayer of the Three Children (the same who were rescued by an angel after King Nebuchadnezzar tried to have them burnt in an oven for not bowing to his image). The text is repetitive, obsessive, and a gift to composers - each line is an invocation of an element of the natural world, followed by the phrase, “blesse ye the Lord, praise him & magnify him for ever.” In Looking Up, the setting begins with three solo voices, and then grows to include the whole choir, itemizing the whole of creation. The idea that these boys are spared from the furnace and then five minutes later are saying, “O ye the fire and warming heate, blesse ye the Lord...” has always felt very loaded to me, and the orchestra plays with this conflict between joyful praise and a more terrible (in the 16th-century sense) awefor the divine.The text for the third, and shortest, section is taken from Christopher Smart's (1722-1771) A Song to David, purportedly written during his confinement in a mental asylum. This ode to King David points out how David, as the author of some of the Psalms, observes the whole world from the “clustering spheres” to the “nosegay in the vale.&rdquo.
SKU: OU.9780193530492
ISBN 9780193530492. 12 x 8 inches.
For SATB (with divisions) and organ or chamber ensemble This is an uplifting setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The choir may be accompanied by organ, chamber ensemble, or a selection of the ensemble instruments in combination with organ, opening up several compelling performance options.
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SKU: HL.48025164
ISBN 9781784548025. UPC: 196288104933. 0.035 inches.
Each year the BBC Music Magazine commissions a brand-new Christmas Carol for their readers and, when Grace-Evangeline Mason was invited to compose the 2021 carol, she decided to write and set her own poem titled A Winter Carol. The words, which depict snowy scenery and starry allusions to heaven and earth, also include a modern twist as the composer dreams of walking home at Christmas time under the warm glow of the street lamps all covered in a silver frost. Written in three verses with a short refrain in between repeating the word “winter,†the piece is a small, celebratory reflection of Christmas time. The carol begins in quiet consideration before opening up to feel hearty and warm. After a playful midsection, the work returns to a softer final coda, which is reminiscentof the opening.
SKU: XC.HRMG1837
UPC: 785147103158. Latin. Text source: Traditional. Scripture: Psalm 150.
A dynamic a cappella original with a festival feel! The opening chordal style introduces a jubilant motive in the upper voices that gives a solid foundation for the energetic bass part. A contrasting middle section gives the opportunity to practice lyrical tone and phrasing. The work finishes with a soaring optional descant or solo. In Latin throughout, with the English translation included. Exciting! Â .
SKU: PL.9404
Alun Hoddinott captures the prayerful spirit of the opening text using quiet dynamics in both voice and organ parts. In the middle section, the composer increases the dynamic levels in the homophonic choral parts and adds running 32nd notes in the organ score to enhance the text Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away..
SKU: PL.0600
* giving the affect of an a cappella beginning, the organ pedal point gives subtle support to the unison choir * harmony added in the organ first and then in the choir, leading to the climax of the first verse, He brings my wandering spirit back. * central verse about the shades of death is set in the minor, with vocal parts in a low range and minor seventh chords adding harmonic color in the accompaniment * returning to the major key and the dynamic highpoint of the anthem, the final verse then concludes with the opening pedal point, a solo organ line on the flute celeste and the choir singing on one pitch, a child at home.
SKU: LO.10-5783L
ISBN 9780787779467.
Composer Victor Johnson and lyricist Pamela Stewart combine talents to bring us this winning anthem for Easter. The opening verse sets the stage for the Resurrection moment, with music that features a suspenseful melody full of rich chromaticism. At last, the music moves into a bright, major-key refrain as the choir sings, â??Rise up singing, Christ is risen.â? The vocal parts are carefully prepared and quickly learned, and an optional part for B-flat trumpet (included in the octavo) adds the perfect energy.
SKU: AP.48905
UPC: 038081562292. English.
Let's gather together, let's celebrate, let's sing! The action-packed main theme of this glorious original work organizes rhythmic accents into 332 subdivisions and seamlessly pivots from key to key, before opening up to full choral harmony. A reverent Gaudeamus Hodie passage assembles lyrical lines section by section in smooth choral counterpoint, leading to a triumphant fanfare that bookends this jubilant song of exaltation. Ideal for school and/or church. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: HL.284703
UPC: 888680857318. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Psalm 51:10-13.
In this moving anthem, a beloved psalm is tenderly set with a deeply beautiful melody and sensitive harmonies. The tune is presented simply in unison before opening up to balanced four-part writing, giving thoughtful directors a chance to express the sincerity of this meaningful prayer. Surrounded by a reflective hushed spirit, the emotive scripture will convey its message in many types of worship moments. Truly memorable!
SKU: HL.14032862
UPC: 884088486303. 8.25x11.75x0.04 inches.
This work for unaccompanied SATB choir was commissioned for the opening of the 1990 City of London Festival. The performance was given on the 8th of July by the Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral conducted by John Scott.
SKU: OU.9780193566996
ISBN 9780193566996. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSATBB unaccompanied This song skillfully blends a classic poem, Christina Rossetti's Uphill, with a relaxed, lightly jazzy style. Expanding from three- to six-part harmony, the chordal texture allows for strong annunciation of this well-known text. Chydenius's opening direction 'Swung, yet profound' encapsulates the essence of this work.
SKU: OU.9780193558083
ISBN 9780193558083. 10 x 7 inches.
For SATB and piano. An upbeat setting of words by Charles Bennett celebrating the arrival of spring, Opening features changing metres and catchy melodies. A darker middle section mirrors the text's reflection on winter's snow and silence, before the music opens out into a joyful statement of the verse and refrain as spring appears.
SKU: BR.SON-617
ISBN 9790004803196. 9 x 12 inches.
There is still much to discover in Sibelius oeuvre: with the first volume of the choral works, the Complete Edition is now opening up a new chapter. The Finnish composers many little a cappella choral pieces are still hardly known beyond the borders of Finland and Sweden. They are often very simple pieces that consciously seek the proximity of the folk song. Thanks to the complete CD recording of Sibelius works, we are able to listen to everything he wrote, and the white spots still found on the Sibelius map have been livened up with little splashes of color. Its time to discover these Northern Lights!
SKU: HL.254393
UPC: 888680721015. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Handel's famous “Sarabande” serves as the opening theme to this stirring Lenten anthem. The text comes from Avis Christiansen and matches the tune well. The switch to D major permits a newly composed melody to emerge, one of assurance. Returning to Handel's strain, the piece ends in strength and praise.
SKU: JU.JMG1375
UPC: 850055807617.
Opening with a sense of urgency, this anthem with a missions theme is challenging, exciting, and empowering. With a charge to Go witness in your villages and towns... and Go into all the world balanced with the promise of God’s abiding presence and strength, this anthem is an offering of light and promise for an often dark world.
SKU: JU.JMG1363
UPC: 850055807495.
Opening with an optional duet, this offering from the inimitable Mary McDonald presents a song of pure longing for Emmauel’s arrival. Building slowly and steadily, then tapering to a hushed conclusion, this anthem quietly soars. Pairing the gorgeous KINGSFOLD tune with a beloved Advent text is a creative and inspired pairing...resulting in an unforgettable Advent offering.
SKU: XC.HRMG2161.4
UPC: 785147101055.
A wonderfully expressive a cappella setting of the traditional Christmas text. Carefully prepared dissonances and use of close harmonies thoughtfully paint the text as a sense of awe and wonder permeate the setting. The work concludes with the opening material sung on Alleluia with a soaring soprano descant. May be performed in English or Latin.
SKU: LP.765762171824
UPC: 765762171824.
Usher your congregation into God s throne room of grace with this stirring Easter musical created by songwriting dynamos Dave Clark Don Koch and Cliff Duren! The title cut Mercy Came Running made popular by trio Phillips Craig and Dean in the 1990s takes on new significance in the context of Easter as we visualize God running to save us through Christ s death and resurrection. With performance options for a 47-minute full-length musical an abbreviated 30-minute piece and even a 20-minute option Mercy Came Running is adaptable for any Easter service. And each powerful song can also stand alone to impact your congregation throughout the year! Accompaniment DVD available.
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