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: HL.1197742
UPC: 196288134732. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Here is something truly different - Brent Wells' new arrangement of the Chinese folk song Ao bao Xiang Hui, “Let Us Meet at the Aobao.†The arrangement begins with a brief choral introduction, where the Erhu (violin) presents the melody of the folk song, complete with traditional ornamentation. The tenor and bass verse recounts the story of a young man who goes to the aobao, only to find that his true love is not there. The sopranos and altos answer, giving voice to her reassuring words: “If you wait patiently, I will run to your side.†Finally, they find one another - and under the clear moonlit sky, sing together. Your singers will enjoy the challenge of a different language, presented in the setting of a charming love story. High school, college, and festival choirs will savor learning and performing this unusual piece.
SKU: HL.380893
UPC: 196288019381. 6.75x10.5x0.024 inches. Hebrews 12:1-3, I Corinthians 9:24-27.
An inspiration in song, this anthem springs from New Testament scripture and issues a challenge to the community of faith. A solid choral foundation is established that builds a sturdy soundscape, bringing us with confidence to the memorable theme. A great exclamation point to a sermon, this piece will find many noble purposes in your worship planning.
SKU: PR.312419160
ISBN 9781491134931. UPC: 680160685882. Psalm 117.
Hailstork’s exhilarating addition to the Psalm 117 repertoire draws inspiration from his elegant blend of traditional choral writing, with a spiritual-like melody in the Basses, and a tinge of Gospel fervor. The excitement of irregular meter, and independent part-writing with divisi chords, make O PRAISE THE LORD a perfect concert work for college, community, and advanced high school choirs to rise up to a challenge that is easily attained. Only Hailstork’s magical artistry could spawn such a psalm setting in a minor key that is fully uplifting to sing and hear.
SKU: CF.CM8776
ISBN 9780825850158. UPC: 798408050153. 6.875 X 10.5 inches. Key: C major.
A striking setting of an original text, beautifully written for Alto solo with mixed choir by one of the best new church choral writers of the day, this choral anthem is perfect for anniversary Sundays, All Saints Day, or mission-emphasis worship. The words state very clearly, the vision and purpose of the Christian Church, while calling believers to accountability for responding to the challenge of life today. Musically, the piece is dynamic, lush and powerful, and incorporates the familiar hymn Lead On, O King Eternal, that fits well with the spirit and message. An accompaniment track offers full instrumental support for choirs and soloist.
SKU: CF.CM8776CD
ISBN 9780825852053. UPC: 798408052058. Text: Gary Hallquist. Gary Hallquist.
SKU: HL.365865
UPC: 840126962376. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. II Timothy 4:9-18, Luke 8:22-25, Mark 4:37-41, Psalm 65:5-7.
This text has challenged and inspired many through the years, and this anthem is a reimagining of the words, rich with new melody and heartfelt harmonies. The more lyrical approach sheds new light on the treasured text to affirm our community and need for fellowship. Lovely piano stylings complete a winning combination of music and message, surrounding the listener with delicate text painting. A song for our time!
SKU: BP.1038
John Ness Beck has taken the classic hymn tune EBENEZER and its stirring text based on James Lowell's poem The Present Crisis to create an SSAATBB anthem that will both challenge and inspire your church choir.
SKU: LO.15-3977H
ISBN 9780787778378.
Kirsten Pagel's sophisticated and musically mature a cappella setting of this Irish folk tune is truly exquisite! Expressive and full of rich and resonate harmonic touches, this is a setting that is sure to become a staple in your choir's repertoire for many different performance purposes. Available in SATB, SSAA, and TTBB, high school and college choirs will love the challenge of tuning these rich chords and singing this in live, resonate spaces.
SKU: LO.10-1825LA
UPC: 000308043532.
The vigorous organ accompaniment matches the rhythmic vitality of the choir in this challenging, multi-and mixed-metered anthem that is ideal for Trinity Sunday. A peaceful, contrasting section leads to a spirited final cadence firmly stating Let there be light!.
SKU: KJ.8849
SATB Accompanied Great for graduation or commencement or as your concert's open or close as this piece joyfully proclaims the determination to press forward and face the challenges of life in a jubilant choral setting with contrasting sections of march and andante tempos.
SKU: HL.268960
UPC: 888680737153. 8.5x11.0x0.271 inches.
This 5-movement, multi-media choral drama honors one of the great heroes of the emancipation era. The journey of those who sacrificed becomes a story we can relive and honor. Dr. Kean's goal was to compose and arrange original music and traditional spirituals in a style that is evocative of the enslaved Africans' frame of mind. The spirituals are accompanied with kalimba (thumb piano) to honor the sub-Saharan African musical tradition of connecting with ancestors and with the marimba to sound like the west African balafon. This is a work that will move an audience to tears. Medium to difficult. The Journey of Harriet Tubman has generated a much needed discussion of African American enslavement and and cultural appropriation. The composer has dedicated half of his royalties from this work to â??The Equal Justice Initiative,â? a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Please visit https://eji.org/about for more info.
SKU: HL.374953
UPC: 196288017479. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. I Peter 1:18-21, Jeremiah 29:11, John 14:1-3.
A true gospel classic is thoughtfully crafted into a choral gem in this engaging octavo. Recorded by many inspirational artists through the years, this musical testimony of faith reminds us that although life's journey is filled with challenges, we are people of promise and hope. Timeless in impact, this sacred evergreen will be a favorite with your congregation. Inspiring!
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