Choral SATB Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9740

Composed by Mark Burrows. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 22 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9740. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9740).

ISBN 9781491161203. UPC: 680160919789. Key: Bb major. English. Siegfried Sasson.

Everyone suddenly burst out singing; And I was filled with such delight As prisoned birds must find in freedom... These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the Great War finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he was feeling dull-minded and depressed. Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent. One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to.   The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality. The appearance of suddenly in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush. There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet's bold choices of action words - burst, winging, and shaken. Then there's alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance. Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11) Find/freedom (measure 21-22) Winging/wildly (measure 23) Setting/sun (measures 47-49) Was/wordless (measures 65-75) Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text.   And just as O is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting - in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder - ...O, but Everyone Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will Never be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about. May the singing never be done.
Everyone suddenly burst out singingAnd I was filled with such delightAs prisoned birds must find in freedom…These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the “Great War” finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he “was feeling dull-minded and depressed.” Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent.One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to. The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality.The appearance of “suddenly” in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush.There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet’s bold choices of action words – burst, winging, and shaken.Then there’s alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance.Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11)Find/freedom (measure 21-22)Winging/wildly (measure 23)Setting/sun (measures 47-49)Was/wordless (measures 65-75)Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text. And just as “O” is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting – in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder –…O, but EveryoneWas a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing willNever be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about.May the singing never be done.

Piano (SATB) - early intermediate

SKU: CR.984283

Composed by David von Kampen. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. With music. Concordia Publishing House #984283. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.984283).

ISBN 9780758659088. 7 x 10.25 inches.

David von Kampen masterfully crafts the text of Revelation 21:4 - 5 into an inspiring and striking piece for SATB and piano. A variety of compositional techniques—including declamatory writing, polytextuality, and a skillful use of key—connect the biblical text and song powerfully. Smaller choirs can easily adapt this piece for two-part voicing by singing just soprano and tenor in the middle section. Use this piece for Easter Vigil, during the rest of the Easter Season, on All Saints' Day, and for funerals.

Revelation 21:4 - 5 (ESV)

He will wipe away ev'ry tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

And He who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.'

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Scripture quotation from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

By Dakers. For Choral Collection: Mixed Choir Paper. Published by Oxford University Press.

The Great Trees: 1. Peace of Wild Things. Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). Concerts, Secular, 21st Century. Octavo. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.7744).

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-355-5

Composed by Matthew Whittall. Score. Fennica Gehrman #55011-355-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-355-5).

Asked to contribute a carol to the already rich Finnish Christmas repertoire, music I've sung myself for many years, I was very aware of the things that mark the season for my adopted countrymen: peace, stillness, the cold landscape and home. When I came across Ester Ahokainen's gentle poem, so focused around these images, it seemed like providence. The resulting song is modest and warmly modal, departing only a little from Finnish tradition: a lingering dissonance here, a moment of quiet sentiment held slightly longer expected there. Like the words, the music opens outward in thanks at the end. Aattoilta was composed for the Helsinki Chamber Choir Christmas CD recording, and is dedicated to them.

SATB choir

SKU: ST.EM27

Composed by Richard Carlton. Edited by Edmund H Fellowes. Library Volumes. Edited Edmund Fellowes. Revised Thurston Dart. Paperback. Madrigals. Choral Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #EM27. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.EM27).

ISBN 9790220203428.

A minor canon of Norwich Cathedral, Carlton belonged also to the older generation of madrigal composers, particularly fond of the 'Byrd' or English cadence of flat versus sharp leading-notes. Although he claims to have laboured 'somewhat to imitate the Italian style', he admitted in his preface, 'I cannot forget that I am an English man.'

CONTENTS
All creatures then (SSATB)
Calm was the air (SSAT (or A) B)
Content thyself with thy estate (SAATB)
Even as the flowers do wither (SSATB)
From stately tower (SSATB)
If women can be courteous (SSATB)
Let every sharp (SSATB)
Like as the gentle heart (SSATB)
Nought is on earth (SSATB)
Nought under heaven (SSATB)
O vain desire (SSATB)
Sound saddest notes (SSATB)
So whilom learned (SSATB)
The heathen Gods for love (SA (or T) A (or T) BB)
The love of change (SSATB)
The self-same things (SS (or A) ATB)
The witless boy (SSATB)
When Flora fair (SSATB)
Who seeks to captivate (SAATB)
Who vows devotion (SSATB)
With her sweet locks (SSATB)
Ye gentle ladies (SSATB).

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, organ accompaniment, string trio, chimes, flute, trumpet in Bb

SKU: GI.G-007288

Composed by Steven C. Warner. Easter, Easter 5 C. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #007288. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-007288).

UPC: 641151072883.

A festive setting based on the 12th century text by Bernard of Clairvaux. A stirring introduction adroitly leads into a choral refrain that has Steve‚ trademark qualities, it‚ assembly-friendly and lyrical. The solo verses float above and are supported by the choir humming in 4-parts - a graceful effect that brings us back to the joyous refrain with all instruments, God has made all things one!‚.

(Manners and Classroom Procedure Songs). By Brad Green. Performance/Accompaniment CD. Expressive Art (Choral). CD only

By Neil Ginsberg - Text By Ralph Waldo Emerson. For SATB Choir, piano. Choral music. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing. (SBMP 525)
Level: Easy.

By Colin Mawby. Arranged by Colin Mawby. For Choir. Mixed voices (SATB). Sacred. Book. Published by Kevin Mayhew Publishers (U.K. Import).
Level: Multiple Levels.

Chorus Parts. By Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, W.S. Gilbert. (SATB). Opera. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 56 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

SATB choir, congregation, organ, brass quintet, timpani and handbells - Late Intermediate

SKU: MN.60-8703A

Composed by Walter L. Pelz. Church Anniversary, Building Dedication, 21st Century, Music. Choral score. MorningStar Music Publishers #60-8703A. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.60-8703A).

UPC: 688670004506. Scripture: Revelation 21.

Full-blown, BIG scaled festive work! Jaroslav Vajda text based on Revelation 21:5 (Behold, I make all things new) appropriate for church anniversary, special commemoration or festive service. This one's a giant barn-burner! Substantial instrumental introduction lights the fire. New tune (unnamed) by composer. Congregation involved in all 5 stanzas, some completely, some partially. Handbells (4 octaves- 49 bells; 5 octaves- 59 bells) **Organist must play from the full score.