Violin 1

SKU: BR.DV-9515A-15

The people that walked in darkness. Composed by Johann Georg Reichard. Voice; stapled. Deutscher Verlag. Baroque period. Part. 4 pages. Deutscher Verlag fur Musik #DV 9515a-15. Published by Deutscher Verlag fur Musik (BR.DV-9515A-15).

ISBN 9790200490602. 9 x 12 inches. German.

In the latter half of the 18th and in the 19th century the Old Preface Testament Christmas prophecy (Isaiah 9, 1-6) formed the basis for numerous motetto- and cantata-like compositions originating from the Erzgebirge and the Vogtland of Saxony. From very early times, this text was included in Matins for Christmas day, hut until the period specified it was usually intoned on a reciting note. The present cantata is one of the few surviving testimonies to musical activity in the small Thuringian town of Schleiz. The prophecy Das Volk, so im Finstern wandelt was written - probably for performance at court services - in all likelihood by Johann Georg Reichard, a magistrate in the Grafschaft (County) of Reuss who later held higher judicial appointments. Reichard was born at Oels (Olefoica) in Silesia in 1710 and studied law at Leipzig from 1732. He then went to Schleiz and rose from the position of archivist to high legal office, at the same time succeeding Gottfried Siegmund Liebich (d. 1736) as director of the court chapel. He died in Schleiz on 2 June 1782. A few of his church cantatas and other pieces (serenades etc) written for the court at Schleiz once belonged to the Fursten- and Landesschule of St Augustine at Grimma whose music holdings are now preserved in Dresden. Some of Reichard's compositions are autograph, some in copies made by his son Heinrich Gottfried Reichard (1742-1801) who pursued an active career at Grimma both in music and ancient philology, first as cantor, finally as co-rector. The 'Prophecy' cantata survives anonymously in a score copied by Heinrich Gottfried Reichard who may well have sung it himself when he was fourteen, before bis voice broke - as the date Anno 17 56 suggests. He probably prepared the score in bis later years from the original parts, now no langer existent, as he did in the case of other works of his father's. Whether he revised the musical text, and to what extent, cannot now be established. This short and attractive work has all the lightness and exuberance of the rococo as well as genuine emotional depth. In addition, it is easy to perform and should prove very popular. Liturgically, it still occupies a place in Christmas matins or vespers. Permission for this publication was kindly given by Dr. Wolfgang Reich of the Sachsische Landesbibliothek Dresden, Musikabteilung. Wolfram Steude, Dresden, January 1972.

Organ (Organ)

SKU: PL.PPMO1951M

Composed by Benjamin Cornelius-Bates. Paraclete Press #PPMO1951M. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.PPMO1951M).

This work is titled for the cycle of prayers in which the Psalms are sung or chanted at eight services or Offices throughout a day and night. Each movement attempts to capture his vision of each Office, beginning with Matins sung in the darkness of early morning, continuing through each service during the daytime and closing with Compline before a night of rest.

SATB and String Quartet

SKU: BT.WH33170

SATB Version - Score. Composed by Phillip Faber. Contemporary Music. Score Only. Composed 2020. 8 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH33170. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (BT.WH33170).

ISBN 9788759841617.

The work combines the Latin text for the Responsorial Chant for Matins at Christmas with a verse of the pilgrim hymn Fair is creation which can be sung in English, German or Danish. Parts: WH31170A Choral Part: WH31170B. Version for upper voices also available.

By Beatrice Quoniam / Vincent Charrier. For keyboard. Pop / Jazz. Score. 62 pages. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine

SATB and String Quartet

SKU: BT.WH33170A

SATB Version - Parts. Composed by Phillip Faber. Contemporary Music. Set of Parts. Composed 2020. 8 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH33170A. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (BT.WH33170A).

ISBN 9788759894415.

The work combines the Latin text for the Responsorial Chant for Matins at Christmas with a verse of the pilgrim hymn Fair is creation which can be sung in English, German or Danish. Score: WH31170 Choral Part: WH31170B. Version for upper voices also available.

Composed by Marin Marais, Sainte-Colombe. Arranged by Jean-Louis Charbonnier. Published by Editions Robert Martin (RM.AZ1368).

SATB choir - difficult

SKU: PL.2033M

Composed by Iain Quinn. Ordinary Time. Choral score. Paraclete Press #2033M. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.2033M).

O Jesus, King most wonderful says the opening words of this Latin hymn for Matins. Quinn's vocal lines are strongly influenced by Gregorian chant and the piece develops like a litany with repeated motives in different voices. The work ends in long notes, tapering away.

Composed by Claudio Casciolini. Arranged by Timothy Flynn. A beautiful, yet easy addition to your choir's Eucharistic repertoire, this motet by the former Maestro di cappella at the church of San Lorenzo in Damaso (Rome) features comfortable vocal ranges and primarily homophonic textures with some imitative count. Communion, General. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications (C5.7085).

SSAATTBB choir

SKU: C4.9790902260411

Composed by Brooke Shelley. Classical. Score. Crescendo Music Publications #9790902260411. Published by Crescendo Music Publications (C4.9790902260411).

ISBN 9790902260411. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Shelley's setting of the Matins Responsory for Lent 1 was written for a group of singer-friends. It is based on Pierre de Manchicourt’s setting of the same text, and though taking its stylistic lead from Manchicourt, Shelley very cleverly infuses her own harmonic and rhythmic language into a new and brilliant creation.

(No. 6 from Inexpressible Wonder). By Georgy Sviridov. For SATB choir (div). Choral octavo. Language: Church Slavonic. Published by Musica Russica

SATB Version - Parts

SKU: HL.345461

Parts. Composed by Phillip Faber. Choral. Softcover. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH33170A. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.345461).

UPC: 840126919394. 8.5x11.0x0.04 inches.

The work combines the Latin text for the Responsorial Chant for Matins at Christmas with a verse of the pilgrim hymn Fair is creation which can be sung in English, German or Danish. Score: WH31170 Choral Part: WH31170B. Version for upper voices also available.

Flute, oboe, horn in F, violin 1, violin 2, vila, cello, bass, percussion, organ

SKU: GI.G-2375FSP

A Liturgical Music-Drama in the Manner of a Medieval Matins Drama for Eastertide. Composed by Richard Proulx. Sacred. Full score and parts. GIA Publications #2375FSP. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-2375FSP).

Clarinet Choir

SKU: AY.CC3680PM

Composed by Thomas Tallis. Arranged by Matt Johnston. Woodwinds - Clarinet. Periferia Publishing #CC3680PM. Published by Periferia Publishing (AY.CC3680PM).

ISBN 9790543577442.

Thomas Tallis composed Spem in alium nunquam habui around the year 1570 based on the Latin text from a response (at Matins for the 3rd lesson, during the 5th week of September) in the Sarum Rite, adapted from the Book of Judith. The first line translates as I have never put my hope in any other but in Thee, God of Israel. Originally scored for eight 5-part choirs, has been arranged here for clarinet choir by Matt Johnston. The 40 core parts for soprano and bass clarinets are provided in the set. Additional parts for E-flat Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Basset Horn, Contralto Clarinet and String Bass are available upon request.

Organ

SKU: PL.1951M

Composed by Benjamin Cornelius-Bates. Score. Paraclete Press #1951M. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.1951M).

This work is titled for the cycle of prayers in which the Psalms are sung or chanted at eight services or Offices throughout a day and night. Each movement attempts to capture his vision of each Office, beginning with Matins sung in the darkness of early morning, continuing through each service during the daytime and closing with Compline before a night of rest.

SKU: ST.EC6

Composed by Various. Edited by John Caldwell. Library Volumes. Edited by John Caldwell. First published in 1966. Pages: 198. Format: A4 spiral-bound. Choral Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #EC6. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.EC6).

ISBN 9780852495346.

The history of liturgical organ music in England begins with the first recorded source, dating from 1500, and ends abruptly with the Act of Uniformity of 1559. In addition to the written sources, it is likely that there existed a strong tradition of improvised polyphony, though little direct evidence for this has survived. The 65 pieces in this collection were intended for performance at Matins, Lauds, Vespers and Compline.