By J. P. Sweelinck. Arranged by John Rutter. For SSATB choir, a cappella/with ensemble (Instrument 1 in C or Bb, Instrument 2 in C or Bb, Instrument 3 shown in alto and tenor clef, and for Horn in F, Instrument 4 shown in tenor and bass clef), Instrument 5 in bass clef, continuo bass (for cello and optional double bass), organ continuo). This edition: OCCO33. Mixed Voices. Oxford Choral Classics Octavos. Christmas Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 3'

SATB choir, organ - Medium

SKU: PL.0607

Composed by Peter Pindar Stearns. Cathedral. Choral, General, Hymn. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0607. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0607).

* single line organ introduction on an 8' foundation in the bass clef joins the soprano and alto unison line in an exquisite duet * a cappella verse written with graceful voice leading and harmonic direction, highlighted with gentle counterpoint in the organ * sense of universal praise, not marked by time or space, achieved by the organ's harmonic progression, in the interlude before the final verse * choral harmonies open to a glorious climax in the final verse, followed by a gentle close in F Major

Stearn's setting of this famous Charles Wesley text employs flowing diatonic lines that begin in the organ and carry into the choir. The style remains throughout, but there is a section without the organ. Some divisi is used and the altos mus sing a low F. The organ part, on two staves, has registration suggestions and is not difficult. - James McCray The Diapason August 2006.

By Margaret Rizza. Text by: David Adam. For SATB or Unison Chorus, Assembly, Organ accompaniment, and Violin, Oboe, Recorder, Bb Instrument(s), Eb Instrument(s); Bass Clef Instrument(s). Choral. Sacred. Level: Easy. Text language: English. 8 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

SATB choir, 2 trombones [2 violas], organ

SKU: CA.2770519

Composed by Leopold Hofmann. Edited by Guido Erdmann. Music from Vienna. Complete orchestral parts. Sacred vocal music, Mourning, death. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed nach 1790. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.705/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2770519).

ISBN 9790007166601. Language: Latin.

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live is one of the central biblical texts dealing with the transitoriness of human existence. Leopold Hofmann, Kapellmeister at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna from 1772 to 1793, where W. A. Mozart was his church music assistant, also set this strongly expressive text. Hofmann's setting, in C minor, offers an austere harmony, characterized by suspensions in a homophonic, through-composed four-part vocal setting (soloists or SATB choir), reinforced only by two trombones and organ continuo. Four concise instrumental transitional passages between the individual verses relieve the pathos laden Viennese church style of this composition. With its tragic air, in some passages it closely resembles Mozart's Requiem K. 626. For this first edition, the two trombone parts are available both in the original clef and in alto clef. The figured bass has been realized so that the piece can also be performed without trombones, with only organ accompaniment. For a performance this piece could easily be combined with the Salve Regina by Pietro Cassati (Carus 27.703) from the Vienna series. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.2770500.

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.042-08438-0

Composed by Claudio Monteverdi. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.042-08438-0).

ISBN 979-0-042-08438-0.

Modern performing edition by David Nutter. Tears of a Lover in the Tomb of the Beloved for five part mixed chorus with optional basso continuo figures prominently in Monteverdi's Sixth Book of Madrigals (1614). Telling of a shepherd whose nymph has died, the work was ordered by the Duke of Mantua probably in the memory of Caterina Martinelli, a nightingale ward of court who died at the age of 19. Its six movements follow the Sestina form introduced already in the 12th century of six stanzas of six lines each with a closing envoy. Published in the Fazer Editions of Early Music series - a choral series under the editorial supervision of Paul Hillier, founder and artistic director of the renowned Hilliard Ensemble. Although each title in this series is the result of careful scholarly research and is a reliable source for musicologists, the series' main purpose is to make practical performing editions available to choirs and other vocal ensembles. The original C clefs have been replaced by G and F clefs and the note values adapted to conform to modern practice. All the works in the series are intended for mixed voices. Each title includes a lengthy introduction in English and notes on the editorial principles. Where necessary, an English translation of the text and a guide to pronunciation are provided.