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SKU: BR.SON-442

Complete Works. Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Edited by Clemens Harasim. Linen. Complete Works. Romantic period. Complete Works. 188 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #SON 442. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.SON-442).

ISBN 9790004803509. 10 x 12.5 inches.

This volume contains three reworkings and orchestrations of religious works by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy which were originally set for smaller ensembles (solo voices, four-part chorus and organ). They were composed at different times and for different occasions, two of them as commissions. The anthem ,,Why, o Lord, delay forever MWV A 19 was originally the sacred vocal piece MWV B 33, published in England in 1841 with the additional title ,,[…] The Thirteenth Psalm, and in Germany in the same year as ,,Lass, o Herr, mich Hilfe finden with the title ,,Drei geistliche Lieder which was composed at the suggestion of the English literature and music lover Charles B. Broadley who also provided the paraphrase of the psalm text. After Mendelssohn had refused an initial request by Broadley to furnish the anthem post festum with an organ prelude, the composer did not want to turn down a second request to orchestrate the work and he even expanded the existing material with a lengthy closing fugue involving additional trumpets and timpani. The ,,Ave Maria MWV B 19 was written in connection with Mendelssohn's appointment as municipal music director, a position which at the same time included the responsibility for the musical organization of church services. The instrumentation of the work with an accompaniment of two clarinets and two bassoons as well as low strings was due to the fact that the organ in Dusseldorf's principal church St. Lambertus was out of order for an extended period of time, and Mendelssohn considered this solution explicitly only as a surrogate for the organ should there be none. A further psalm paraphrase in English, this time by William Bartholomew, of the hymn ,,Hear my prayer MWV B 49 was set to music in early 1844; the orchestration of the organ part commissioned by the distinguished Dublin musician Joseph Robinson was not completed until 1847 so that the premiere finally only took place after Mendelssohn's death. In the further course of the century ,,Hear my prayer would, particularly in the version with organ accompaniment, come to enjoy great popularity in Great Britain and Ireland.

By Liam Lawton. For Voices: Unison, various. Piano. Collection Sacred. Level: easy. 79 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

By Mark Patterson. For Unison/2-part choir with piano and optional violin (or other C instrument). Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild.

Unison voices, 2-part equal voices, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-7123

Arranged by Rory Cooney. Ritual Prayer. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7123. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7123).

UPC: 785147712305. English, Greek. Text by Rory Cooney.

The form displays a fine ability to create instant music for the assembly for these special weeks of Lent. The assembly responses, “Kyrie eleison” and “Christe eleison,” are stated first each time by the cantor, then repeated by choir and assembly. The verses, in three sections, twice progress logically up a minor third while also introducing variation to the responses. Unison or two-part equal voices

Music for the assembly for these special weeks of Lent.

Choir

SKU: GI.G-4954

The Music of Bob Moore. Composed by Bob Moore. Sacred. Collection. GIA Publications #4954. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-4954).

This collection is second to none: masterfully crafted compositions resplendent with interesting harmonies married to texts selected from the works of the finest hymn writers of our time. Lovers of serious choral music are going to be thrilled with this new offering. Musical styles are varied, from gospel to a distinctly classical sound, sprinkled with a wide variety of instruments. Selected works include All Glory Is Yours-rich and melodic, with a memorable and singable refrain, Build Your City on the Hill-rousing, with an early American flavor, Christ Is the Day-mysterious, for Advent, Cleanse the Thoughts of Our Hearts-choral music at its finest, Before the Song Was Done-majestic and lilting, for Christmas, This Our Joy and This Our Feast-Joyful, for Easter, with trumpets and alleluia! Just consider this roster of text writers: Brian Wren, Delores Dufner, OSB, Sylvia Dunstan, Richard Leach, and Timothy Dudley-Smith. In addition, traditional texts include The Prayer of St. Patrick, a selection from Piae Cantiones, and one from The Book of Common Prayer. There are also a selection from ICEL and adaptations by Bob Moore. Includes one each of the following octavos: I COME WITH JOY (G-4933) • ALL GLORY IS YOURS (G-4934) • SLOWLY TURNING, EVER TURNING (G-4935) • BUILD YOUR CITY ON THE HILL (G-4936) • SWEET REFRESHMENT (G-4937) • CHRIST IS THE DAY (G-4938) • CHILD OF MARY (G-4939) • CLEANSE THE THOUGHTS OF OUR HEARTS (G-4940) • HOW HOLY THIS FEAST (G-4941) • CHRIST THE WAY OF LIFE (G-4942) • WE BRING,  YOU TAKE (G-4943) • WE BLONG TO CHRIST (G-3874) • BEFORE THE SONG WAS DONE (G-4944) • THIS OUR JOY AND THIS OUR FEAST (G-4945) • CHRIST BE WITH ME (G-3855) The instrumental meditation “Air” is found in G-4289, Five Liturgical Meditations.

Unison voices, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute 1, flute 2, oboe, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, violin 1, violin 2, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10401

Composed by Peter M. Kolar. Easter Vigil. Ritual Prayer. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 20 pages. GIA Publications #10401. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10401).

UPC: 785147040118. English. Text Source: The Roman Missal

Composer Peter Kolar has provided a stunning, metered setting of the traditional ritual text that cleverly blends contemporary and classically-inspired treatment. Easy, intuitive assembly responses are surrounded by rich textures and adventuresome harmonies to create a memorable prayer of supplication culminating in a breathtaking finish.

Composer Peter Kolar has provided a stunning, metered setting of the traditional ritual text that cleverly blends contemporary and classically-inspired treatment. Easy, intuitive assembly responses are surrounded by rich textures and adventuresome harmonies to create a memorable prayer of supplication culminating in a breathtaking finish.

Composed by Trevor Manor. For Unison/two-part choir with piano and optional French horn. Sacred Anthem. Lent, Holy Week. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild

Unison voices, SATB choir, priest, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, trombone 1, trombone 2, timpani - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-4555

Gathering Rite. Composed by Marty Haugen. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Day. Ritual Prayer. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #4555. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-4555).

UPC: 785147455509.

Unison or SATB.

Composed by Ruth Elaine Schram. For Choral, Children's Choir (Unison/2-Part Treble). Harold Flammer WorshipSongs Jr. Octavo. Published by Shawnee Press

Unison voices, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute 1, flute 2, oboe, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, violin 1, violin 2, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10315

Composed by Peter M. Kolar. Ritual Prayer. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 20 pages. GIA Publications #10315. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10315).

UPC: 785147031512. English. Text Source: The Roman Missal and Rites of Ordination of a Bishop, of Priests, and of Deacons

Composer Peter Kolar has provided a stunning, metered setting of the traditional ritual text that cleverly blends contemporary and classically-inspired treatment. Easy, intuitive assembly responses are surrounded by rich textures and adventuresome harmonies to create a memorable prayer of supplication culminating in a breathtaking finish.

(Unison, Two- or Three-Part Voices and Piano, Organ or Guitar, with Optional Handbells). By Marguerite Biggs Cromie. Mixed chorus. For Mixed Chorus, SAB, Unison Chorus, Piano, Organ, Guitar, Handbells. Choir Loft Choral Series. Choral. Piano/Vocal Score. Standard notation. 4 pages

Choir

SKU: WD.080689233234

Composed by David Wise. Arranged by David Wise, Phillip Keveren. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Octavo. Word Music #080689233234. Published by Word Music (WD.080689233234).

UPC: 080689233234.

A perfect offering for the time of prayer or invitation in your Christmas service, the emotional message of this heartfelt song for solo and choir cuts straight to the heart: “Let Your life be born in me.”.