SKU: JK.00210
Anthem for mixed chorus (SSAATTBB), singing of gratitude for being a child of God, for covenants, parenthood, and God's lifting power.Composer: Lowell M. Durham Arranger: Lowell M. Durham Lyricist: Hugh B. Brown Difficulty: Medium-difficult / medium-difficult acc.
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
SKU: GI.G-9673
UPC: 785147967309. English, Latin. Text Source: Matthew 5:7–9, alt. Scripture: Matthew 5:7–9.
The percussion part is for djembe and triangle/finger cymbals. Hear the song and follow along with the score in the video below:.
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: CA.990500
ISBN 9790007087005. Language: Latin.
Kurt Suttner, editor of the carus novus series, has written as follows in the foreword to the printed edition of Schanderl's setting of Psalm 90: The seven verses of Psalm 90 contrast the eternity of God with the transitoriness of man.This contrast is symbolized in the composition by the majestic, slow-moving basic pulse of the music, and by rhythmically taut, concise, polyphonic melodic figures. This contrast exactly matches the words which speak either of the permanence of God (Domine - Lord) or the transitory nature of man (convertimini filii hominum - return ye children of man - mane sicut herba - like the grass).
SKU: OU.9780193950221
ISBN 9780193950221. 12 x 8 inches.
For SSAATTBB and organ An offprint from the much-acclaimed The Restoration Anthem Vol. 1, a richly textured setting of verses from Psalm 46 displaying Blow's skilful handling of chromaticism.
SKU: JK.00320
Matthew 6:6-14.
Original anthem of the Lord's Prayer for a cappella mixed chorus (SSAATTBB), with scriptural text from Matthew 6:6-14. Highest note: A.Composer: Thomas L. Durham Lyricist: Text adapted from Matthew 6:6-14 Difficulty: DifficultReference: Matthew 6:6-14.
SKU: GI.WW1835A
UPC: 785147029366. English. Text by Charles Anthony Silvestri.
Full Score and Instrumental Parts for WW1835 Tundra (SATB). *ERRATA NOTE: Soprano 1 starting in measure 50 is a minor third too high. Soprano 1s should sing mm. 50-end a minor third lower, starting on a G (the piece ending on an F). The sample pages here and the digital PDF reflect the corrected version. Ola Gjeilo · Kantorei: TUNDRA.
SKU: OU.9780193953901
ISBN 9780193953901. 12 x 8 inches.
For SSAATTBB, SSATTB verse and organ First edited in the 1950s by Watkins Shaw and published privately, this magnificent anthem has been revised in honour of the centenary of Shaw's birth by his successor as Honorary General Editor of the Church Music Society.
SKU: OU.9780193391703
ISBN 9780193391703. 12 x 8 inches.
For SSAATTBB unaccompanied I sing of a Maiden combines flowing lines with rhythmic irregularity, and ends with an airy weightlessness which, in the words of the composer, echoes the vernal flavour of the words. Although rhythmically challenging, this beautiful carol is hugely rewarding and perfect for any experienced choir.
About Oxford New Horizons
New Horizons showcases the wealth of exciting, innovative, and occasionally challenging choral music being written today. It encompasses the whole gamut of small-scale choral genres, both secular and sacred, and includes pieces for upper-voice and mixed choirs. With titles by some of the most accomplished choral composers active in Great Britain and abroad, the series introduces new repertoire and fresh talent to a broad spectrum of choirs. New Horizons features composers with growing reputations for quality composition reflecting a strong individual voice. The series is continually expanding and should be the first place to look for attractive and performable contemporary choral music.
SKU: CA.739600
ISBN M-007-25264-9. Language: English.
The motet Bless the Lord, O My Soul (2013) on verses from Psalm 103 exploits the possibilities of vocal combinations and the resulting sound effects to a high degree: In the opening invocation O my soul, the soprano 1 ascends to float above the fanned out low chord of the other voices; and beginning from For as the heavens are high above the earth, an eight-part fugato masses together into an extensive architecture of sound. The harmony of the work is tonal, but many enriched chords create a tension rich in nuances in the setting. The work has been released on the CD Rejoice. Vocal Music by Kay Johannsen (Carus 83.496/00).
SKU: SU.80400343
SSAATTBB Chorus, Brass Sextet & OrganCommissioned by: The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, Brady R. Allred Artistic Director and ConductorDedication: the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, Brady R. Allred, Artistic Director and ConductorPremiered by: The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Symphony Brass, Brady R. Allred, conductor, Dec. 16th, 2001Copyright 2001Published by: Paulus Publications Text author: Shakespeare, from Hamlet Published by: Paulus Publications (SP403-1) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.
SKU: JK.01078
Folk song, arranged primarily in unison and then mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) for the last verse. Highest soprano note: D. Lowest alto note: G.Arranger: Rob Millett Difficulty: Medium / medium acc. Performance time: 2:25.
SKU: PE.EP73540
ISBN 9790577021799. 190 x 272 mm inches. English.
A 4-minute gently flowing arrangement by Joshua Pacey of the traditional Irish/Scottish song. Written for unaccompanied SSAATTBB with soprano and tenor solo. Score includes rehearsal piano reduction.
First recorded on VOCES8's 2019 album Enchanted Isle.
SKU: PR.312419090
ISBN 9781491135778. UPC: 680160687848. English, Hebrew.
In Stacy Garrop’s inspired hands, divisi mixed chorus provides a rich palette of texture and color. Her setting intermingles three versions of the Hebrew folk tune, taking artistic advantage of contrasts between solo and tutti, homophony and grand antiphony, divisi men and divisi women, and the gradual braiding and unbraiding of Hebrew and English texts. LO YISA GOY is the explicitly anti-war Scriptural text better-known in its English translation that begins, “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares... nation shall not lift up a sword against nation.â€.When Jonathan Miller asked me to write two pieces for Chicago a cappella, I knew right away that I wanted to choose two songs from my own past.The first piece, Hava Nagila, is a celebratory song full of joy. I wanted the second work to contrast the first, and to this end, I chose the somber text of Lo Yisa Goy, a prayer for peace. I remember singing this song as a young child in Hebrew school and synagogue, always in context (at least in my congregation) of praying for the state of Israel. I think we’re at a particular point in which people in a lot of different nations could use such a prayer. For this reason, you’ll hear the words in both Hebrew and English.In my research of previous versions of the melody, I discovered three variants for the tune, all of which I have incorporated into my piece.
SKU: CA.910900
ISBN 9790007165604. Language: German/English. Text: Claudius, Matthias. Text: Matthias Claudius.
The poem Der Mond ist aufgegangen by Matthias Claudius is equally well known and loved. In the setting by Manfred Langer sound is joined by the visual element. The moon risen - dimmed hall lights and candles. Than follows richly harmonious and atmospheric choral music. And when the moon has gone down - darkness, silence. One can scarcely imagine a more fitting conclusion to a concert.
SKU: CA.320590
ISBN 9790007156930. Key: C minor.
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