SKU: PR.144407380
ISBN 9781491133903. UPC: 680160683475. 9 x 12 inches.
In her powerful Foreword to the music, violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins has written: “There are great works which give voice to important moments for generations, and this is one of them.†The tragedy of Elijah McClain’s murder has moved us all, and for many musicians the image of this gentle young man playing his violin for kittens at an animal shelter has added a poignant extra layer. Zwilich was a professional violinist before turning exclusively to composing, and A LITTLE VIOLIN MUSIC is a memorial from the heart of one violinist to another.[THESE NOTES MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLICATION; OK TO QUOTE A BIT AND GIVE AUTHOR CREDIT]We often research important pieces of music to gain some glimpse into the mind of the composer by understanding the times in which a piece was written. The times that brought this piece into being, 2020, has been a year like no other in our lifetimes.With the suffering of a once in a century pandemic raging in ever higher waves, and millions of people around the world confined to their homes with a shared attention span for the first time in generations, we watched in horror the 8 minute 46 second killing of George Floyd, a man previously unknown to us, but now unwillingly joining a long list of names of unarmed African Americans killed by police. The anguished backlash of citizens around the world, from Japan to New Zealand to Germany to the United States, of every age, color, and creed, has rallied for weeks and months on end to demand enough and that “Black Lives Matter.â€And yet, in the midst of it all is an America starkly divided against itself with some defiantly pushing back, emboldened by authoritarian-style government actions against its own citizens occurring all over the country. It is against this backdrop that we ever had a chance to know of Elijah McClain. Here in quarantine I sometimes practice my scales in front of the news. And one day the mirror image looking back at me from the screen was a slight young man, warm, affable brown eyes, and also a violin under his chin. The newsreel-style camera pan so familiar now, I knew the only reason we were gazing upon his unfamous face was that he too had been killed by police nearly a year before. But the revelation of it in the broadcast hit me particularly hard.Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, who is not only one of the great composers of our time, is also a dear friend, and called me the next day, also deeply saddened by the news. It was from Ellen that I learned that Elijah used to play for the kittens at the local animal shelter so they wouldn’t be lonely. This kind, gentle soul was aggressively taken into police custody while saying, “I am an introvert. Please respect the boundaries that I am speaking... I’m going home.†He was never seen alive again.Ellen and I spoke of the sadness and the injustice of this several times. She felt a powerful calling to contribute something in a statement and the result is the piece you now hold in your hands. I am deeply honored to be the dedicatee of the piece, to have worked together with Ellen on some of the final details, and to pen this score note. As an invited alumna of the Eastman School of Music, I premiered the work for their virtual event on Diversity and Inclusion. Each time I play it, there is a persistent lump in my throat because Ellen has captured something poignant and powerful here.There are great works which give voice to important moments for generations, and this is one of them. We humbly offer this piece in memory of Elijah McClain.Foreword © 2021 by Kelly Hall-Tompkins. Used by permission.
SKU: SU.80101488
Legend of the Little Child (2020) was written for the 111th Annual Christmas Carol Services at The Memorial Church, Harvard University. The text is by Euan Tait. The vocal/choral part is for unison voices (mixed or non-mixed) and could also be sung as a solo. Instrumentation: Unison Voices & Organ Duration: 4' Composed: 2020 Published by: Zimbel Press.
SKU: PR.114423990
UPC: 680160689484.
Completed on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Adolphus Hailstork’s MONUMENTS is a musical memorial that cries out in mourning, and lifts a song of hope for the future. This noble and lyrical work calls for great expressivity and control from the trombonist, with very sparing use of virtuosity. Performable with piano (114-42312), string quartet or quintet (114-42399), or string orchestra (116-42098), MONUMENTS is a profound, yet versatile addition to the trombone repertoire.
SKU: HL.466841
UPC: 196288070696. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
The poem that Ms. Frye wrote was to honor the passing of a friend's mother, and this piece works well as a memorial anthem. But the text has become popular because it is life-giving and encouraging and can serve so many other purposes. This musical setting carries the inspiring words into the future and has become a popular choral for many high school choirs prior to publications. We are proud to make it available to a wider audience.
SKU: GI.G-7362
UPC: 785147736233. English, Latin, Spanish.
This release by Carol Browning intertwines songs heralding the coming of Christ with songs celebrating our own return to the Lord. Her rich arrangements give depth to her inspiring texts. The selections on this recording are filled with an emotion of longing. Many songs on this recording are perfect for use at funerals and memorial services. Your fall remembrance services will have an air of added tenderness with “We Remember—Reading of Names.†As the pastoral musician in a culturally diverse parish, Carol also brings to this project her experience with not only bilingual but trilingual liturgical music. CONTENTS: Creator of the Stars of Night/ De las Estrellas, Creador (G-7333) - Lead Us to Your Light (G-5323) - Come to the Stable (G-5421) - Deo Gloria! (G-5889) - Child of Joy and Peace (G-5903/) - Lord Jesus Christ (G-5905/) - Come and Receive (G-6255/) - Trilingual Intercession Response (G-5906) - All of Us in Exile (G-7257) - Healer of My Soul (G-5904) - The Lord Is My Light/El Señor Es Mi Luz (G-7256) - Deo Gloria Alleluia—Easter Gospel Acclamation (G-6402) - We Remember (G-7332) - We Remember—Reading of Names (G-7332) - Peace Be with Those (G-6922).
SKU: SU.80400420
SATB, Unison Childrens Chorus, a cappellaDuration: 3:00Commissioned by: Rev. Michael J. O'Connell, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, MinnesotaDedication: A sacred Holocaust memorial oratorio, to be rooted in themes and subjects of mutual interest to the Jewish and Christian faith communitiesPremiered by: Basilica of Saint Mary, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Basilica Cathedral Choir, and the Basilica Children's Choir on November 17, 18 and 19, 2005 at the Basilica of Saint MaryCopyright 2005Text author: Michael Dennis Browne Published by: Paulus Publications (SP456) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.
SKU: HL.4006554
UPC: 840126913071. 9.0x12.0x0.055 inches.
Composed as a tribute and memorial to a revered educator, If It Were Easy... brings to mind a range of emotions and moods, including the idea that goals worth achieving are not always easy, but require dedication and perseverance. The piece begins quietly then builds gradually to a glorious full band chorale before tapering to a quiet and delicate finish.
SKU: AU.9781506496078
ISBN 9781506496078. 9 x 12 inches.
From a time of isolation comes this beautiful collection by Karl Osterland of hymns that provide comfort. With a variety of tunes represented, these settings will be useful throughout the church year, as well as for healing services, funerals, and memorial services. Tunes include EVENTIDE, BALM IN GILEAD, SINE NOMINE, and VICTORY.
SKU: LO.10-5605L
ISBN 9780787775131.
As believers, we need to always be reminded of the truths contained in Romans 8. This stunning anthem, by Lloyd Larson, will bring those precious promises to mind every time it is presented. Scored for SATB voices with organ or piano, and incorporating the hymn tune DIADEMATA, this music is a grand affirmation of God's faithfulness to us.
SKU: SU.80101425
Christmas of the Witnesses (2018) was written for the 109th Annual Christmas Carol Services at The Memorial Church, Harvard University. The text is by Euan Tait. Instrumentation: SATB and Organ Duration: 3'30 Composed: 2018 Published by: Zimbel Press.
SKU: CF.CM9562
ISBN 9781491149966. UPC: 680160907465. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Text: Civilla D. Martin. Civilla Martin.
American composer Janet Whitcomb Pummill has written this joyous and uplifting anthem centered on a setting of His Eye is on the Sparrow based on Psalms 95, 96, 105 and Isaiah 55. This work can be sung by a youth or children's choir antiphonally. Organ and optional 3 or 4 octave handbells printed in the score. The anthem is appropriate for festival concerts or celebratory worship services, weddings or memorial services.
SKU: PR.144407280
ISBN 9781491136607. UPC: 680160680047.
Faced with the same instrumentation as Messiaen’s iconic Quartet for the End of Time, composed in a POW camp during World War II, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich was moved to give voice to those less fortunate prisoners who would never return home. Zwilich’s chilling memorial quotes music created in concentration camps, drawing on two short excerpts to create an artistic view of a death march and song of grieving.The German word “Abgang†has an innocent meaning of “exit,†but the Nazis used it as a signal that concentration camp prisoners were there to be sent off and murdered.My first movement, Abgang, is based on two musical fragments. It begins with a quote of a Hebraic melody that Viktor Ullmann used as a basis for variations in his Piano Sonata No. 7 that he was working on while in Theresienstadt. Next is a short quote of a fox trot that was arranged by a composer (only identified by his prisoner-number) for performance in Auschwitz. What follows is a purely musical, but deeply personal exploration.After finishing the movement, I felt it necessary to add a second movement, Kaddish, which is a prayer recited in mourning, without a single mention of death, but celebrating God, peace, and life. The Kaddish appears in the score and parts in an English translation (along with some Aramaic). It is not meant to be spoken or sung, but to guide the performers in giving meaning to the musical phrases.
SKU: XC.HRMG2049
UPC: 785147105251. Text by Christina Rossetti.
A stirring tribute, this poignant setting of Christina Rosetti's moving text features singable lines, carefully prepared dissonances, and suspensions. Whether used in a memorial service or for more general use, it's easy to learn and very special to perform. It may be performed with or without the notated piano accompaniment. Â .
SKU: CA.2730312
ISBN 9790007201364. Language: Latin.
Among Verdi's many compositions, as a work of sacred music, the Requiem remains unique. It was composed as a musical memorial for the Italian national poet Allessandro Manzoni, deeply admired by Verdi, and was first performed on the first anniversary of his death on 22 May 1874 in Milan Cathedral. The exploration of many extremes places Verdi's tonal language with musical means wholly in the service of a dramatized liturgy. The edition is based on the autograph as the primary source and makes accessible one of the most important requiem settings of the 19th century in a modern scholarly edition. In addition to the musical text the score contains a detailed foreword in three languages, a critical report with information on the source situation, the edition and the various readings. The complete performance material will be available for sale. This work is now available in carus music, the choir app! Score and part available separately - see item CA.2730300.
SKU: GI.G-3134
Text Source: Trad.
Brass quartet part is optional.
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