SKU: LO.10-5540S
ISBN 9780787771799.
This stunning anthem by Brenda Portman is based on a new translation of the words that are familiar from the hymn How Great Thou Art. Portman's original music begins mysterously before opening up into a glorious, resplendent conclusion. Then we will sing forever more, O mighty God! Sure to become a favorite of choir and congregation alike.
SKU: SU.80300162
1. Oh, the Beautiful Treasure; 2. We Will Walk with Mother and Mourn; 3. Hop Up and Jump Up. Explore the American heritage of Shaker hymnody with these three settings of lesser-known, very appealing Shaker spirituals. Each brief setting grows from its underlying melody to make an exceptionally unified arrangement. With a different technique as the focus for each arrangement, these minute-long pieces make fine vocalises for your choir. Oh the beautiful treasure, with its square rhythms, horn calls, and harmonic texture opening out and closing, is excellent for teaching chord tuning. We will walk with Mother and mourn, with its smooth, stepwise, rising and falling melody, is a fine exercise for legato singing. Hop up and jump up, with its crisp rhythms and phrase fragments tossed from part to part, calls for rhythmic clarity and clean entrances and cutoffs. SSAA a cappella; 13 pages, plus editorial notes; duration: 3:15 min.; range: g to f; difficulty: easy-medium; from the Nina Gilbert Choral Series. SSAA, a cappella Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.
SKU: OU.9780193400955
ISBN 9780193400955. 12 x 8 inches.
for SSAA unaccompanied Originally written for SATB, this hymn to the 'Queen of the Heavens' is a glorious work, replete with dramatic changes of mood and texture. The majestic chords of the opening bars quickly give way to a spirited exchange between the voices. This pattern of contrasts is repeated throughout the piece before the final jubilant chords fade away to pianissimo. This is an approachable and rewarding motet, appropriate for any time of the year and in particular, the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Eastertide. The original SATB version of Regina Caeli has also been recorded by the renowned American choir, the Phoenix Chorale, and released on a Grammy award-winning CD by Chandos (Spotless Rose CHSA 5066).
SKU: AP.48284
UPC: 038081551074. English.
An achievable thriller on a familiar Latin text! Jay Althouse's compelling mixed meter theme develops into a shimmering array of contemporary harmonies in this exciting, angular work. A reflective adagio section in the middle offers contrast before returning to the rhythmic opening.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.47521
UPC: 038081542140. English.
A hushed a cappella opening in rich harmony immediately captures the ear. The flowing piano joins just before two brief optional solos introduce the beloved nightingale and her tuneful melody. Expressive singing and vocal artistry are encouraged by the gentle ebb and flow of tempo.
SKU: HL.50497641
ISBN 9781480308701. UPC: 884088662738. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
With a special connection to the poetry of Langston Hughes, Kirke Mechem has written a new, a cappella spiritual. Opening with a musical statement by a soprano soloist, the soloist is featured throughout. In a typical, Mechem musical style, this tour de force is lush and new and emotional. Duration: ca. 3:00.
SKU: AP.47532
UPC: 038081542256. English. Johnny Mercer.
This Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren tune was premiered by jazz legend Louis Armstrong and nominated for an Academy Award in 1938. The lighted-hearted, innocently flirtatious song has since become an iconic standard. Jay's fantastic arrangement includes the opening verse, some easy scat singing, and plenty of jazz sonorities throughout. Add the rhythm section SoundPax for even more style.
About Alfred Pop Choral Series
The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.
SKU: AP.45440
UPC: 038081511801. Lat.
A single voice states the opening phrase before it returns in ethereal 4-part women's harmony in this gorgeous setting of the mass text. Close harmonies and gentle motivic imitations throughout invite an intimate sense of wonder. Intricate divisi writing provides a satisfying challenge for advanced choirs. Highly recommended!
SKU: HL.49045255
ISBN 9790001161701. UPC: 841886028524. German.
This work is sure to become a permanent fixture in church services, but also could serve as a grand opening piece to sacred concerts. Mostly in four parts, the piece brings out the full sound of a women's choir, without being overly challenging to sing.
SKU: HL.35032360
UPC: 888680783372. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Truly a song that needs no introduction! This national treasure is arranged for success with power and respect for the original song. Quoting “America the Beautiful,” the arrangement begins with a flourish before settling into the opening, lesser-performed verse of the Irving Berlin standard. Gradually building to a massive finale, this anthem will have the audience singing along and cheering even before the final notes are sounded. Score and Parts for Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-3, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and Brass/Percussion (hn, tpt 1-2, tbn, tba, perc 1-2) are both available as a digital download.
SKU: HL.48022645
UPC: 884088867614. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This work sings of loves and experiences with a vibrant and lyrical text by Francesca Gulì (1924-2008) an American of Italian heritage. Opening with the phrase, âI sing of Summer and of tree, whom I embrace embraces me,â with music that grows and develops into rich textures ideal for collegiate and community women's choruses.
SKU: HL.48023324
UPC: 888680033248. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This Ojibwa text, adapted by the composer, explores the beloved “flower of the forest, Sky-treading bird of the prairie, wonderful fawn-eyed one.” Opening with a joyful fanfare-like exclamation of the word “Awake” and ending as though in soaring flight, this is an excellent selection for advanced women's choir repertoire.
SKU: HL.1311460
UPC: 196288177340. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Langston Hughes' poem is set for choir and piano exceptionally well by composer Anthony Bernarducci. The composer says, â??When beginning to set this short yet powerful poem, it became clear to me that each stanza had its own character contributing to the overall message.â? For this reason, he set the music in a similar fashion. Each stanza has its own musical independence, but also deliberate 'connective tissue' to join the sections together. The text speaks a message of the strength of inner power. While the choir introduces the text, the cello plays a melody similar to the opening vocal solo meant to portray that our strength is always within us even in the moments of darkness. Masterfully written, this piece will be an impactful addition to your concert programming.
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