SKU: SU.80300240
At the beginning, this setting is deceptively demure. Don't be fooled! Choral bagpipe snarls (pipers piping), choral dub-a-dubs (drummers drumming), and other satisfyingly silly devices pile up in show-stopping mayhem on the very last, the ultimate day of Christmas. SSAA; piano; English; Medium. SSAA, piano Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.
SKU: CA.751600
ISBN 9790007166878. Text language: Latin.
Dona nobis pacem and Lux aeterna were both written for concert programs devoted to specific themes. They share the use of the techniques of minimalism in their organ parts, enabling the broad vocal lines in the choral voices to stretch out above this instrument, thus imparting a special aspect to the concerns addressed by the texts: the longing for freedom in the here and now, as expressed in the Dona nobis pacem, as well as the desire for peace and tranquillity in the Lux aeterna.
SKU: GI.WW1969
UPC: 785147045366. English. Text by Yun Dong-Ju.
SKU: CA.751700
ISBN 9790007166885. Text language: Latin.
SKU: LO.10-5646L
ISBN 9780787776176.
Mary McDonald is well known for her ability to create beautiful new melodies for time-honored texts, and this anthem is no exception. Commissioned by the Women's Chorus of the Arkansas Master Singers, this SSAA piece features an artfully crafted piano part and soaring vocal textures. Perfect as a general anthem and for Lent, it is also available in an SATB voicing.
SKU: GI.WW1936
UPC: 785147040767. English. Text by Kyle Pederson.
Take my hand, don't let go... This inspirational selection about the pressures the world throws at us is an empowering and lyrical work that will inspire singers and audiences. With flexible voicing, this piece is ideal for treble choirs of various voices and sizes. An optional, soaring violin part provides nice texture and balance with the flowing, rhythmic piano accompaniment. Click below for a free SEL guide. Printer-friendly black & white version Lyric video and Score video: .
SKU: CA.966200
ISBN 9790007167677. Language: Latin.
Matsushita's setting of a hymn for Pentecost is a dialog between women's choir and piano: while the choir develops its melodies from the Gregorian hymn, the piano provides a counterpoint with the minimalistic sounds of fourth and fifths, together with short independent motives related to the text of the hymn. Corresponding to the chorale, the meter changes continually, as if floating. The choir is treated homophonically throughout and, in preparation for the climax of the piece it is briefly divided into six parts at the words pacemque dones protinus (true peace bring unto us). One again Matsushita proves himself a master of economy in his use of compositional means; thus his works of new church music are appealing, effective, and they express humility.
SKU: BP.BP122
James Weldon Johnson.
Winner of Honorable Mention in the 2020 King's Singers New Music Prize, Marianne Forman's sparkling music sets James Weldon Johnson's text about singing through adversity: ...and if the way grows darker still, shadowed by Sorrow's somber wing, with glad defiance in my throat, I pierce the darkness with a note, and sing..., ...no nights are dark, no days are long, while in my heart there swells a song, and I can sing. Deeply encouraging, and suitable for a variety of performance situations, especially as choirs work through the events of 2020. Also available for SATB.
SKU: JK.00217
2 Nephi 1:7, Ether 2:12.
Heartfelt arrangement for mixed chorus (SSAATTBB), of the well-loved patriotic hymn, pledging allegiance to America. Composer: Al Jacobs Arranger: Lowell M. Durham Lyricist: Don Raye Difficulty: Medium-difficult Performance time: 2:30Reference: 2 Nephi 1:7, Ether 2:12.
SKU: BC.420818
SKU: SU.80400620
SSAATTBB Chorus & OrganDuration: 5:00 Commissioned by: Donald RunniclesDedication: In Honor of The Very Reverend Alan Jones, seventh Dean of Grace Cathedral San Francisco, 1985-2009Premiered by: The Grace Cathedral ServiceCopyright 2008Text author: Luke 1: 45-55 Published by: Paulus Publications (SP514) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.
SKU: SU.80400630
SSAATTBB Chorus & OrganDuration: 5:00 Commissioned by: Donald RunniclesDedication: In Honor of The Very Reverend Alan Jones, seventh Dean of Grace Cathedral San Francisco, 1985-2009Premiered by: The Grace Cathedral ServiceCopyright 2008Text author: Luke 2: 29-32 SSAATTBB Chorus & Organ Published by: Paulus Publications (SP515) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.
SKU: PE.EP68578
ISBN 9790300759630. English.
Of Time and Passing (2016) is a cycle of three choral songs written specifically for the London-based ensemble, VOCES8, taking into consideration their versatilityand ability to beautifully intone a range of vocal colors with precision and grace.
The first song, I. Life, sets my translation of the poem A Vida by Brazilian poet Olavo Bilac (1865-1918), a poet I discovered while studying Brazilian Portuguese at the University of Michigan. I was drawn both to the simplicity of the text and to the possibilities of teasing out dual contrasting moods. In the beginning and end, this song explores a texture that is very much alive: wave-like contours, throbbing sounds, and plenty of flowing movement. Rising eighth-note motives in particular emphasize the fleetingness of life. But in the middle of the song, the listener is given a slowed-down atmosphere to savor life's beauty.
II. To Everything a Season capitalizes on VOCES8's ability to effectively interpret popular genres a cappella. This ancient text is taken from Ecclesiastes (dated around 300 B.C.) but I set it to a modern, rhythmically-regular and percussive pop-style idiom. Since popular music in whatever era is designedto appeal to a specific ?present time?, it is by its very nature ephemeral, and therefore seemed an apt metaphor to evoke the transitory nature of seasons.
III. Into Your Hands, confines the writing into no more than four parts, often with octave unisons.This creates a more direct and word-focused setting in which the Psalmist?s urgent words are placed at the forefront. Largely homophonic, this song is at times chorale-like, at times madrigal-like,finally relinquishing it?s tension into peaceful rest, proclaiming ?You have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God??
- Daniel Knaggs
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