SKU: BT.GOB-000844-020

Shalom Chaverim is an ancient Hebrew (farewell)song, which was originally sung at the end of a celebration or meeting. It was and is mostly sung as a round. Freely translated the words mean “Goodbye, friends, goodbye and see you again!”. The varying moods at a parting have been captured very well by Andreas Schulte in his arrangement ‘Variations on Shalom Chaverim’. The composer himself says about the song, ‘Although the melody is in a minor key, the overall atmosphere in the song is positive. one wishes each other all the best. Saying goodbye, however, also hurts. When you slow down the pace of the melody and add ‘blue notes’ in the harmonies, this can be sensed immediately.’Schulte refers here to the first variation. The second variation is very intense with possibly even deeper-felt emotions. ‘Variations on Shalom Chaverim’ ends on a cheerful and positive note, in fast tempo, and with oriental elements in the melody: ‘L'hitra'ot, Shalom’ (See you again, and farewell!).

Shalom Chaverim is een oud hebreeuws (afscheids)lied, dat oorspronkelijk aan het eind van een viering of bijeenkomst gezongen werd. Dit werd en wordt meestal in ‘canon’ gedaan. Vrij vertaald luidt de tekst: ‘Dag makkers, dag, totziens!’. De verschillende stemmingen bij een afscheid zijn bijzonder fraai door Andreas Schulte in zijn ‘Variations on Shalom Chaverim’ verwerkt. Zelf zegt de componist over het lied: ‘Alhoewel de toonsoort van de melodie in mineuris, is de teneur van het lied positief. je wenst elkaar alle goeds toe. Maar afscheid doet soms pijn. Wanneer je het tempo van de melodie verlaagt en ‘blue-notes’ toevoegt in de samenklanken, is dit direct voelbaar.’ Schultedoelt hiermee op de eerste variatie. De tweede variatie is zeer intens met mogelijk nog diepere gevoelens. Met een hoog tempo en oosterse elementen in de melodie, eindigt Variations on Shalom Chaverim, opgewekt en positief:‘L'hitra'ot, Shalom’ (Tot ziens, het ga je goed!).

SKU: HL.14029939

ISBN 9780711979277. UPC: 884088436810. 9x12 inches. English.

A fun Nativity containing 10 new songs and an original script re-telling the timeless Biblical story by Julie Stanley and Mary Green. The (Pupil's Book - GA11117) contains the play and song words. This (Teacher's Book) contains the piano score with vocal line, chord symbols and production notes, with matching CD. Script available in student book. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.

SKU: AU.9781451479362

If you are looking for a joyous and triumphant Easter anthem, this is a great pick. The piece opens with an organ and brass quartet fanfare before immediately bursting into a unison alleluia. An assembly part is included to bring the congregation to their feet to sing. Included is italicized text, which makes it also appropriate for All Saints.