SKU: SU.91480570

Text: Angier Brock.

SATB Chorus, Organ Duration: 7' Text: Angier Brock Composed: 2010 Published by: Subito Music Publishing YouTube: Ms. Brock’s moving poem is lyrical throughout. Even in its beautiful originality, the poem invokes The Book of Common Prayer and biblical scripture (the latter through references to dust and breath from Genesis 2 to the final line of the poem invoking the opening of Psalm 62). Ms. Brock’s poetry is also filled with wonderful twists on traditional texts (such as in the creative and reverse naming of the Trinity in speaking of Inventing Wind, Generous Christ, and Luminous God). Musically, the main melodic material of the piece is immediately heard on a solo organ color accompanied by organ strings over a recurring pedal pulse on the pitch C. The chorus soon enters with the first stanza of the text. As this stanza unfolds, the harmony starts to gradually change as the pulsing pedal rhythm begins to move upward by step. An organ interlude, reflective of the opening introduction, soon emerges (though now over a C-sharp recurring pedal pulse), and leads to a similar choral setting as found in stanza one. As the poem’s second stanza moves forward, it eventually folds into the more harmonically rich stanza three. A fast, dance-like section evolves at Inventing Wind, what a lively dance your energy creates! eventually bringing the work to its climax point. The spirit of dance soon subsides and leads to a quiet and gentle close on the words …for you alone my soul in silence waits.


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SKU: AP.49736

UPC: 038081568232. English. Traditional Austrian Carol.

Victor Johnson lends his artful pen to the beloved Austrian carol, which proves a fitting vehicle for his sensitive signature style. Long melodic lines, generous harmonic suspensions, an intricate piano accompaniment, and a luminous cello obbligato combine to make a special moment for holiday programs. SSA and SATB singers will sound their best on this terrific treatment that is a joy to sing and a pleasure to hear.

SKU: GI.G-008286

UPC: 641151082868.

From Danielle Rose‚ two-CD set Mysteries (WLP 007565), WLP offers this impressive a cappella selection. This setting is similar to Danielle‚ pop octavo Shelter Your Name,‚ employing a soloist and SATB choir a cappella. Listen to Him‚ was written to complement the recently promulgated Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. Danielle‚ text is a commentary on the Transfiguration of Jesus. This piece is challenging but well worth the time spent in preparation.

SKU: XC.HRMG2471

This luminous a cappella work has soaring melodic lines, rich harmonies, and beautiful text painting. The text (Arise shine . . . And the Glory of the Lord is risen upon you) best known its setting in Handel’s Messiah.. With a stunning recording by Tenebrae Choir, conducted by Nigel Short, this work is a favorite with singers and listeners alike.