SKU: GI.WW1710
UPC: 785147013365. Estonian. Text by Doris Kareva.
Pärt Uusberg's beautiful asthetic shines once again in his work Mis on inimene?. Lush harmonies build to a rich soundscape as the Estonian poem explores what it means to be human. Meaningful in today's climate: Take care, then you are cared for. Music of Estonia Choral Series. Mis on inimene? IPA Guide Recording is TTBB version.
SKU: ST.CN27P
ISBN 9790220225512.
The words of Peaceful was the Night are taken from John Milton's ode On the Morning of Christ's Nativity, written in 1629. Milton describes the universe halting in utter stillness at the moment of Christ's appearing on the earth. (As the poet wrote: 'His reign of peace upon the Earth began.') In James McCarthy's carol, the voices play a dual role, as narrator, and by evoking the atmosphere of a singular moment of frozen time. Although commissioned by Sonoro for performance during the Christmas period, this singable, lyrical setting would fit well into a programme of music suitable for any time of the year.
SKU: SU.80300119
This pioneer wife speaks for every exasperated woman who knows that shooting out biscuits takes more gumption than shooting out windows and lights! Energetic syncopations will keep you on your toes. SSAA and piano. Easy/medium. SSAA, piano Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.
SKU: HL.1436106
UPC: 196288204046.
âLove Came Gentlyâ takes the listener on a journey through rich harmonic structures, a haunting winter storm, and reminds us that true love shows up with gentle, tender care. This not-your-adverage-love-song is for intermediate to advanced ensembles.
SKU: CA.964420
ISBN 9790007143497. Text language: Latin.
The aged Simeon takes the new-born Jesus in his arms, recognises his significance and celebrates this moment in a paean of praise as the fulfilment of his life. In Matsushita's motet this song of praise, the nunc dimittis, stands at the centre of the composition. Here, the triad of C-F sharp-G, used for the word hodie - today at the beginning, symbolically combines with a Gregorian-like motif, revolving around the central note of B flat in whole-tone movement, and which is used to represent the Virgin Mary. The work ends with a mystical wash of sound, a whole-tone cluster which emerges from the aleatorically repeated basic motifs of the work, and fades away to nothing.
SKU: AP.46979
UPC: 038081536286. English. Words by Folliott S. Pierpoint.
Over 100 years after his death, this beloved text from Folliott S. Pierpoint lives on in a gorgeous new choral setting. Greg Gilpin's artistry and skill shine through as each voice part takes a turn with the long legato melody and warm harmonies envelop the ear. An optional flute obbligato is available free online.
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: HL.158720
UPC: 888680614188. 6.75x10.5 inches. Czech. Sara Teasdale/Kevin Memley.
Several superb settings of this moving poem by Sara Teasdale precede this one, but Kevin Memley has earned the reputation to take us somewhere new, even with classic texts. Premiered at the ACDA Western Convention, this SSAA setting with piano is entirely new and gratifying. Always melodic and harmonically fulfilling, this new setting works best for advanced high school, college and community treble choirs. Medium.
