The Book of Urizen is Jacob de Haan his first Symphony for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the samename (which the poet illustrated himself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision, first movement and The Creation, second movement of The Book of Urizen are available by following editionnumber: DHP 1043551. The Web, the third movement of The Book of Urizen is available by the following edition number: DHP 1125252. Download the audio samples here: track 1, track 2, track 3

In The Book of Urizen - Jacob de Haan zijn eerste symfonie voor harmonieorkest, zangstem (sopraan) en een mannelijke spreekstem - wordt gebruik gemaakt van geluidscollages. De compositie is ge nspireerd op het gelijknamigegedicht van William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision, het eerste deel en The Creation, het tweede deel van The Book of Urizen zijn beschikbaar via volgend editienummer: DHP 1043551. The Web, het derdedeel van The Book of Urizen is verkrijgbaar via editienummer: DHP 1125252. Download audiofragmenten hier: track 1, track 2, track 3

The Book of Urizen ist Jacob de Haan seine erste Symphonie für Blasorchester, Gesang (Sopran) und (männliche) Sprechstimme, in welcher Botschaften durch Geräuschcollagen wiedergegeben werden. Als Inspirationsquelle dienteder gleichnamige Gedichtzyklus des großen englischen Dichters und Malers William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision, erster Satz und The Creation, zweiter Satz von The Book of Urizen sind unter der folgendenEditionsnummer erhältlich: DHP 1043551. The Web, der dritte Satz von The Book of Urizen , ist unter der folgenden Editionsnummer erhältlich: DHP 1125252. Laden Sie hier die Audiosamples herunter: track 1, track 2,track 3

En 1794, l’écrivain, peintre, graveur, enlumineur, visionnaire et philosophe mystique anglais William Blake (1757-1827) dénonce dans The Book of Urizen (Le Livre d’Urizen), la loi de fer du monde moderne. Dans The Book ofUrizen - la première symphonie de Jacob de Haan pour Orchestre d’Harmonie, Soprano et un récitant - des collages sonores sont utilisés. The Vision, la première partie et The Creation, la deuxième partie de TheBook of Urizen sont disponibles sous le numéro d'éditionsuivant: DHP 1043551. The Web, la troisième partie de The Book of Urizen est disponible sous le numéro d'édition suivant: DHP 1125252. Télécharger lesextraits audio ici: track 1, track 2, track 3

The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustratedhimself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827), who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not just a poet and a writer, but he was also a graphic artist, a painter, an illustrator, a spiritualist, areligious visionary, and a mystic philosopher. For the performance of this work, a professional sound system, including two microphones and a CD player, is needed. The three sound collages are three separate tracks on the enclosed CD and can beplayed easily at the right moment. The Book of Urizen bears resemblance to Genesis and Exodus, of which the contents form the basis of the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith. Blake adhered to the principle that all religions are in fact one,and that deities reside in human beings. In The Book of Urizen this is represented in “The Net of Religion,” which is spanned over the earth by Urizen. The sound collages, compiled by Jacob de Haan in the studio, find their origin inJerusalem, the Holy City, where the afore-mentioned faiths “come together.” In the first movement of this composition, The Vision, Urizen prepares his vision of the world, and he presents this to the “Eternals.” His vision is rejected,and Urizen locks himself up in his own abstract world. When he does emerge again, he is confronted with rage by the gathered Eternals. Urizen flees the wrath of the Eternals, “the flames of eternal fury,” and enwombs himself in his own world. Whenthe Eternals see Urizen in his “stony sleep,” they wonder if this is death. The blacksmith Los is torn by grief because of the isolation of Urizen. It brings him to rouse his fires, prepare his forge, and to give Urizen’s world concrete form. In thesecond movement, The Creation, Urizen’s world, but also man, woman, and child are created. Los is horrified with the appearance of Urizen’s body. He mourns and pities Urizen, and from his blood a female form comes into being, with thename Enitharmon. The Eternals, fearful of the female form, decide to erect a tent to obstruct their view to eternity. Enitharmon and Los beget a son, called Orc. Los baptizes him as a child of the “fallen world.” Orc is fed at Enitharmon’s breast,which makes a girdle of jealousy restrict Los’ chest. He takes the child to the top of the mountain and chains him down. The cries of Orc awaken Urizen, who explores his world creating instruments of scientific measurement to do so. Los encircles theface of Enitharmon from the sight of Urizen and Orc. She then populates the earth by giving birth to an enormous race.The Web, third movement of The Book of Urizen is now available: DHP 1125252

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.46533

Composed by Mark Burrows. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46533. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46533).

UPC: 038081531083. English. Words by Sara Teasdale.

Sara Teasdale's poem about the end of life is the foundation of this soul-stirring choral setting. Text painting and sensitive musical choices bring the meaning of the words alive in an unforgettable way. Exquisite choral writing!

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

By Christopher Theofanidis. Score and Parts. BandQuest. Grade 3. Published by American Composers Forum

Urtext based on the Complete Edition Jean Sibelius Works (JSW). Composed by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Edited by Anna Pulkkis. The violin was Sibelius's instrument, and the virtuoso aspect is eminent in Drei Stucke Op. 116 as well as in his entire oeuvre for violin and piano. Apart from that, Op. 116 provides a glimpse into the last active phase of Sibelius's care. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB-9341. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel

By Mark A. Brymer, Arthur Schwartz. Arranged by John Higgins. Score and full set of parts. Young Band (Concert Band). Grade 3. Book only. Published by Hal Leonard.

By George Gershwin (1898-1937) and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Larry Shackley. Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. 20th Century. Choral Octavo. 16 pages

From Suite for Chorus, Op. 69, No. 3. By Kirke Mechem. (SATB A Cappella). Choral. 12 pages. Published by G. Schirmer.

By Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin. Arranged by Carl Strommen. For Choir. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral Series. CD. 1 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Rakowski. For piano. E-Machines;BAM!;Nocturnal;Trillage;Fig Eight;Mano a mano;Les Arbres embues;Close Enough for Jazz;Pollici e Mignoli or The Virus That Ate New York;Corrente. Published by C.F. Peters.

Arranged by Warren Barker. Arr. Warren Barker. For Opt. E-Flat or B-Flat Solo Instrument. (Vocal Soloist). Concert Band. Pop Symphonic Band. Level: Medium (grade IV). Conductor Score and Parts. 250 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

CME In Low Voice. Composed by Andrea Ramsey. Choral Music Experience In Low Voice. 8 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481996. Published by Boosey and Hawkes (HL.48022956).

Things That Go Bump in the Night (Grade 1.5 - Score and Parts). By Philip Sparke (1951-). Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Grade 1.5. De Haske Publications #AMP207. Published by De Haske Publications

(CME Conductor's Choice). By Mark Sirett (1952-). For Choral (SATB). Conductor's Choice. 16 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051480937. Published by Boosey and Hawkes