Dan Forrest magnifies the power of this well-known hymn based on the AVON tune and Isaac Watts text through his creative choral writing. Both the a cappella verse and the climactic statement Here Lord I give myself awayadd drama to the setting. A must for your Lenten season.Available separately: SATB and BonusTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25.

The classic Isaac Watts text is given a soaring new melody and harmonies from veteran composer/arranger John Purifoy. After a brief piano interlude and key change the anthem concludes with a final beautiful verse. Such a new setting gives the words renewed luster.

This gentle carol sets the text of Isaac Watts' popular Cradle Song to the music of Charles Villiers Stanford's lullaby Golden slumbers kiss your eyes from his Six Songs (op. 19) written in 1882.In Moore's arrangement the graceful lilting melody is enhanced by sensitive choral harmonies that explore a variety of textures.

The Four Hymns are in similar vein to the Five Mystical Songs (1911) although on a smaller and more intimate scale. Together with the Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis these form a succession of works displaying a strong mystical, meditative content.The first of the hymns, 'Lord! come away!', employs vigorous Purcellian recitative in a setting of a Palm Sunday text from Bishop Jeremy Taylor's Golden Grove (17th century). 'Who is this fair one?' (Isaac Watts, 1674-1748) is a dialogue for the tenor and viola about divine love. As described by Christopher Palmer, 'Come Love, come Lord' (Richard Crashaw, c1613-49) 'breathes that spirit of mystical remoteness later to inform A Pastoral Symphony?. The final 'Evening Hymn' is a radiant setting of a translation from pre-4th century Greek by Robert Bridges, notable for its contrapuntal expertise over a bell-like basso ostinato.Four Hymns is also available in the version for tenor, viola and piano (979-0-060-02852-6), and the score (978-0-85162-908-7) serves as the vocal score for use with the orchestral version. However, the solo viola part of the orchestral version is incompatible with that for the piano version.Suitable for advanced standard performers. / Partie De Violon Alto Solo

This gentle carol sets the text of Isaac Watts' popular Cradle Song to the music of Charles Villiers Stanford's lullaby Golden slumbers kiss your eyes from his Six Songs (op. 19) written in 1882. Each of the four verses presents the melody in a different form: the arrangement opens with a section for solo or tutti tenors before the choral parts present delicate harmonies and the final verse introduces an elegant descant.

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of 'There is a land of pure delight' and is known as the 'Father of English Hymnody'. Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale. He wrote about 750 songs and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World When I survey the wondrous cross I sing the Mighty Power of God) 'There is a Land of Pure Delight' is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription'). Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip'). There is a land of pure delight Wheresaints immortal Reign. Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain .

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of 'There is a land of pure delight' and is known as the 'Father of English Hymnody'. Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale. He wrote about 750 songs and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World When I survey the wondrous cross I sing the Mighty Power of God) 'There is a Land of Pure Delight' is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription'). Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip'). There is a land of pure delight Wheresaints immortal Reign. Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain.

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of 'There is a land of pure delight' and is known as the 'Father of English Hymnody'. Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale. He wrote about 750 songs and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World When I survey the wondrous cross I sing the Mighty Power of God) 'There is a Land of Pure Delight' is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription'). Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip'). There is a land of pure delight Wheresaints immortal Reign. Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain.

Written for Lent season also works as a general sacred piece reverent and thoughtful Words by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

Par ANDRE ARNESEN KIM. Cradle Hymn, a Christmas lullaby with imagery of Mary and her infant, was written for the Nidaros Cathedral Girl's Choir and conductor Anita Brevik in 2010, and later arranged for SATB and TTBB chorus. The Lyrics were written by Isaac Watts (1674-1748). This arrangement was written by Christian Aftreth Eriksen in 2021, commissioned by Bunberry High School, Australia. It is scored for large concert band, but is playable for smaller forces through clever cross cuing: Eb clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Contrabassson and Double Bass can all be considered ad lib. All Oboes, Bass Clarinet, Bassoons and all Horns are cross cued. A Soprano Saxophone part is provided to cover the Oboe solos, and should only be used if no Oboes are available. The choice of Vibraphone or Marimba is left up do the conductor. Vibraphone will provide more resonance in the ensemble, if needed. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

Combining Psalm 130 and 139 along with a text by Isaac Watts teacher and composer Robert H. Young gives us another of his a cappella treats. His contemporary madrigal style that incorporates a harmonic romanticism is bestparalleled with a fine dessert. Rich in texture his writing is so well-crafted church choirs enjoy singing his work as do fine college ensembles.

Are you looking for a festival anthem that includes a significant role for handbells? This is it! Wonderful text by Isaac Watts and an inventive rhythm true to the works of our friend David Schwoebel.

Hush! My Dear by Gabriel Jackson for SATB accompanied or unaccompanied.Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 5 this exquisite setting of a familiar text by Isaac Watts has flexible scoring with choirs encouraged to explore different options for each of the four verses. The music is gentle flowing and peaceful perfectly reflecting the nativity scene the poet so vividly depicts.

Commissioned by the Iowa City West Singers and performed at the North Central ACDA 2014 this selection received rave reviews. The sacred text of Isaac Watts makes it fitting for the church but it is really a concert piece. The poem celebrates life and singing. Memley's writing is gentle and immensely satisfying. Advanced high school or college. Medium difficulty.