Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: Matthauspassion. Passions, Lent and Passiontide. Complete orchestral parts. BWV 244. Duration 175 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124419).

By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Klaus Hofmann. For vocal soli, SATB/SATB choir, soprano voice in ripieno (Cantus-firmus-Chor fur Sopran), 2 orchestras - I: 2 recorders, 2 flutes, 2 oboes (2 oboe d'amore, 2 oboe d'caccia/english horn), viola da gamba, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo (cello, violone/double. This edition: Clothbound edition. Stuttgart Urtext editions. Passions, Lent and Passiontide. Full score (clothbound edition). Language: German/English. BWV 244. 296 pages. Duration 175 min. Published by Carus Verlag

Orchestra Coro 2: Violoncell

SKU: CA.3124418

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. German title: Matthauspassion. Innovative practice aids, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Individual part. BWV 244. 24 pages. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/18. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124418).

ISBN 9790007211356. Language: German/English.

Pra ctical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Orchestra Voice Soli, SATB Choir/SATB, Soprano in ripieno (Cantus-firmus-Choir for Soprano), 2 Orchestras: I: 2 Blockenflute, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes /2 Oboe d'amroe, 2 Oboe da caccia, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello/Contrabss, Viola da gamba, organ; Orchestra II: 2 Flutes, 2 Ob

SKU: CA.3124420

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. Matthauspassion. Innovative practice aids, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Single Part, Viola da gamba. BWV 244. 8 pages. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/20. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124420).

ISBN 9790007211363. Language: German/English.

Pra ctical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Orchestra vocal soli, SATB/SATB choir, soprano voice in ripieno (cantus-firmus-chor for soprano), 2 orchestras - I: 2 recorders, 2 flutes, 2 oboes (2 oboe d'amore, 2 oboe d'caccia/english horn), viola da gamba, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo (cello, violone/doubl

SKU: CA.3124409

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: urtext. 1x 31.244/20 viola da gamba, 1x 31.244/21 choir 1: flute 1, 1x 31.244/22 choir 1: flute 2, 1x 31.244/23 choir 1: oboe 1, 1x 31.244/24 choir 1: oboe 2, 2x 31.244/25 choir 2: recorder 1+2, 1x 31.244/26 choir 2: flute 1, 1x 31.244/27 choir 2: flute 2, 1x 31. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. German title: Matthauspassion. Innovative practice aids, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Set of Orchestra Parts. BWV 244. 184 pages. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124409).

ISBN 9790007211271. Language: German/English.

Pra ctical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Choir

SKU: CA.3124405

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL, Great choral works in small scorings. Matthauspassion. Innovative practice aids, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Choral Score. BWV 244. 48 pages. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124405).

ISBN 9790007211264. Language: German/English.

Pra ctical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Orchestra Coro 2: Viola

SKU: CA.3124417

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. German title: Matthauspassion. Innovative practice aids, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Individual part. BWV 244. 20 pages. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/17. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124417).

ISBN 9790007211349. Language: German/English.

Pra ctical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Orchestra vocal soli, SATB/SATB choir, soprano voice in ripieno (cantus-firmus-chor for soprano), 2 orchestras - I: 2 recorders, 2 flutes, 2 oboes (2 oboe d'amore, 2 oboe d'caccia/english horn), viola da gamba, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo (cello, violone/doubl

SKU: CA.3124406

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. German title: Matthauspassion. Innovative practice aids, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Choir part. BWV 244. 2 pages. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/06. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124406).

ISBN 9790007051181. Language: German/English.

Pra ctical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Orchestra Coro 1: Viola

SKU: CA.3124413

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. German title: Matthauspassion. Innovative practice aids, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Individual part. BWV 244. 32 pages. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124413).

ISBN 9790007211301. Language: German/English.

Pra ctical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Orchestra Soli Voices, SATB Choir, Soprano in ripieno (Cantus-firmus-Chor fur Sopran), 2 Orchester: I: 2 Blfl, 2 Fl, 2 Ob /2 Obda, 2 Obca, 2 Vl, Va, Vc/Cb, Vg, Org obl.; II: 2 Fl, 2 Ob /2 Obda, 2 Vl, Va, Vg, Vc/Cb, Org obl

SKU: CA.3124494

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Carus CD series: Carus Choir Coach; Passions. Carus Choir Coach. Matthauspassion.Ccc. Passions. Compact Disc. BWV 244. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/94. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124494).

Language: German.

Practical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Orchestra Voice Soli, SATB Choir/SATB, Soprano in ripieno (Cantus-firmus-Choir for Soprano), 2 Orchestras: I: 2 Blockenflute, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes /2 Oboe d'amroe, 2 Oboe da caccia, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello/Contrabss, Viola da gamba, organ; Orchestra II: 2 Flutes, 2 Ob

SKU: CA.3124402

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL, Great choral works in small scorings. XL in large print. Innovative practice aids, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Vocal score. BWV 244. 232 pages. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/02. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124402).

ISBN 9790007187873. Language: German/English.

Pra ctical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Book/Online Audio Bassoon

SKU: HL.400103

Music Minus One Bassoon. Composed by Various. Sheet music. Music Minus One. Classical, Contest. Softcover Audio Online. 24 pages. Music Minus One #MMO4601. Published by Music Minus One (HL.400103).

ISBN 9781596156463. UPC: 884088161101. 9.0x12.0x0.098 inches.

Performed by Janet Grice, bassoon Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen, piano This collection of classic pieces, scored for solo bassoon with piano accompaniment, covers a huge span of time and musical styles, from Bach (Bourrée I and II) to Dukas's Sorcerer's Apprentice. Includes selections from Carmen, L'Elisir d'amore, Pictures at an Exhibition, and many, many more! Includes the printed solo part and audio recordings of complete performances presented in split-channel format, with the piano accompaniment on the left channel and bassoon soloist on the right channel. This affords the player the ability to easily dial in or out the reference solo part. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

(The John Coltrane Real Book). By John Coltrane. For C Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 144 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Guitar

SKU: HL.49046927

Guitar. Guitar. Classical, General Worship, German Edition, Sacred. Softcover Audio Online. 72 pages. Schott Music #ED23507. Published by Schott Music (HL.49046927).

ISBN 9781705169117. UPC: 196288082262.

The poor bunny in the pit is sick and is cared for by the mother and the rabbit doctor. Little bunny wanted to go for a walk, but then it falls into the stream and luckily has an idea that can save it. The Hare and the Hedgehog is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, followed by The Hare and the Deer and The Hare and the Frogs. Easter on the chicken yard, The Easter bunnies and the chickens, Easter bunny Felix and the hens and Easter bunny Hans with the drum are happy stories about Easter and egg dyeing. The Easter Story tells the story of the passion and resurrection of Christ. The mini musicals bring together beautiful stories and traditional melodies. Texts and songs can be adapted to the age of the children. For each song there is a picture card for narrative theater as a PDF and an MP3 playback for download. Classical guitar chords and JelGi(r) numbers are provided. Simple songs can be accompanied by children on guitars, orff instruments and boomwhackers.

Drum Kit - very easy, easy

SKU: BT.DHP-0991531-400

Composed by Arjen Oosterhout. Educational Tool. Book with CD. Composed 1999. 28 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 0991531-400. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0991531-400).

ISBN 9789043104289. Italian.

Il metodo di batteria Real Time Drums i è una collezione efficace e appassionante concepita da Arjen Oosterhout, batterista, compositore e insegnante emerito. Le due raccolte del metodo (la seconda non è ancora disponibile in italiano), propongono nuovi ritmi e schemi di batteria sviluppati a partire da esercizi di tecnica immediatamente applicati a stili quali il rock ed il funk. Ogni esercizio è corredato di indicazioni relative allâ??interpretazione, rispettando uno spazio per lâ??improvvisazione. I metodi sono completati dal CD sul quale sono incise una versione integrale di ogni esercizio seguita da una versione senza accompagnamento per mettere in praticale tecniche apprese. Real Time Drums 10 brani e Real Time Drums More Great Grooves sono i complementi ai relativi metodi. I ritmi e i fills presentati nei metodi, vengono elaborati in questi due libri. Le parti di batteria comprendono indicazioni relative allo stile del brano. Queste indicazioni servono come punto di partenza per mettere il batterista sulla buona strada. Spetter poi a lui riempire gli spazi lasciati liberi per creare una propria â??storiaâ?. Con la collezione Real Time Drums, la creativit e il proprio bagaglio musicale si arricchiscono!

Drum Kit

SKU: BT.DHP-0991530-400

Metodo base per batteria. Composed by Arjen Oosterhout. Educational Tool. Book with CD. Composed 1999. 64 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 0991530-400. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0991530-400).

ISBN 9789043104296. Italian.

Il metodo di batteria Real Time Drums i è una collezione efficace e appassionante concepita da Arjen Oosterhout, batterista, compositore e insegnante emerito. Le due raccolte del metodo, propongono nuovi ritmi e schemi di batteria sviluppati a partire da esercizi di tecnica immediatamente applicati a stili quali il rock ed il funk. Ogni esercizio è corredato di indicazioni relative allâ??interpretazione, rispettando uno spazio per lâ??improvvisazione. I metodi sono completati dal CD sul quale sono incise una versione integrale di ogni esercizio seguita da una versione senza accompagnamento per mettere in pratica le tecniche apprese. Real Time Drums - 10 brani e RealTime Drums More Great Grooves sono i complementi ai relativi metodi. I ritmi e i fills presentati nei metodi, vengono elaborati in questi due libri. Le parti di batteria comprendono indicazioni relative allo stile del brano. Queste indicazioni servono come punto di partenza per mettere il batterista sulla buona strada. Spetter poi a lui riempire gli spazi lasciati liberi per creare una propria â??storiaâ?. Con la collezione Real Time Drums, la creativit e il proprio bagaglio musicale si arricchiscono!

SKU: HL.299371

By Metallica. Book. Heavy Metal, Rock Reference. Softcover. 152 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music (HL.299371).

ISBN 9781540060259. UPC: 888680956189. 6.0x9.0x0.332 inches.

Metallica's success can be directly attributed to their passionate, no-compromise attitude, which comes through loud and clear in the words they sing. Now fans can have the complete lyrics to all of their favorite songs with this updated 3rd edition featuring 106 songs.

Choral Double bass voice, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, SATB chorus

SKU: CF.CM9735

Jubilate Agno. Composed by Z. Randall Stroope. 16 pages. Duration 0:03:05. Carl Fischer Music #CM9735. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9735).

ISBN 9781491161159. UPC: 680160919741. Key: A minor. Latin, English. Christopher Smart and ZRS.

Origins of the Tarantella The tarantella is a popular southern Italian dance with origins in the 11th century. (There is even some mention of the tarantella in ancient Greek mythology.) Of the possible sources of the dance, the most popular comes from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum (little spider), Italy. During harvest, workers in the field were sometimes bitten by the tarantula spider. To combat the poison, the afflicted workers went into a frenetic, almost musical exorcism to sweat the venom out of their pores. In the millennium since, the very energetic nature of the dance has remained, although the curative focus of the dance has given way to more enjoyable endeavors, even stately courtship. Origins of the Text Christopher Smart (1722-1771), also known as Kit Smart or Jack Smart, was born in Kent, England and suffered from what is now believed to be acute asthma and other health issues as a child. As such, he did not work in the fields, but spent much time reading and writing, a passion that he nurtured for a lifetime. Well known in London literary circles, his career as a writer floundered due to mounting debts and his falling out of favor with the literary establishment: Sadly, he was forced to confinement at St. Luke's Hospital for Lunatics, though this was based on his mounting debt, and not on insanity. (Confinement, or debtor's prison, was common during this period if one's debts could not be paid.) During his confinement, he worked on two of his most famous works, Jubilate Agno and A Song of David. (Part of Jubilate Agno [Rejoice in the Lamb] was set to music by English composer, Benjamin Britten.) Smart's writing style (which, at times, bordered on the absurd), along with his many obsessions, lead to frequent misperceptions of his work and his lucidity. In this present work, portions of Smart's Jubilate Agno were used in mm. 24-31, 103-110 and 149-156. The remaining text was gathered by the composer, including the rapid, almost patter-like, delivery of words from A-Z in the alphabet. (Christopher Smart had a preoccupation with the alphabet.) These words both rhyme and accentuate the frenetic nature of the spider dance: theraphosa [teh-rah-fo-sa] a genus of tarantula spiders bellicose [beh-lee-ko-sah] hostile; aggressive odiosa [o-dee-o-sa] hateful; vexation tenebrosa [teh-neh-bro-sa] creeping; dark nemorosa [neh-mo-ro-sa] wooded; shady lapidosa [lah-pee-do-sa] stony area; gritty The convergence, then, of the medieval tarantella (spider dance), the writings of a brilliant poet who bordered on the absurd, and the infusion of strong, descriptive and otherwise random, rhyming words, synthesizes to make dramatic lyrics for this work. About the Composer Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has served as Professor of Music at three universities (an Endowed Professor at two), conducted 47 all-state choirs, and directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, among other American venues. Randall guest conducts full-time, and composes from his home studios on Merritt Island, Florida and in Sandia Park, New Mexico. Performance Notes Text: In Latin, the r is flipped; use s instead of z on endings such as phosa, cosa, and so on; the Latin o is a cross between oh and aw; in the transliteration above, I chose to simply use an o for consistency. The director will blend the oh and aw in the rehearsals to his/her own preference. Lastly, tarantula is pronounced tah-rah-n-too-lah (avoid teh-ran-choo-luh) within the confines of this text. Stomp: This can be done by the entire chorus, or just the first row. It is as much visual as it is auditory. The string quartet is preferred over piano when that option affords itself. I created a piano score that is a viable option and included it in the piano/vocal score if a performance uses chorus/piano.
The tarantella is a popular southern Italian dance with origins in the 11th century. (There is even some mention of the tarantella in ancient Greek mythology.) Of the possible sources of the dance, the most popular comes from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum (“little spider”), Italy. During harvest, workers in the field were sometimes bitten by the tarantula spider. To combat the “poison,” the afflicted workers went into a frenetic, almost musical exorcism to sweat the venom out of their pores. In the millennium since, the very energetic nature of the dance has remained, although the curative focus of the dance has given way to more enjoyable endeavors, even stately courtship.Christopher Smart (1722-1771), also known as “Kit Smart” or “Jack Smart,” was born in Kent, England and suffered from what is now believed to be acute asthma and other health issues as a child. As such, he did not work in the fields, but spent much time reading and writing, a passion that he nurtured for a lifetime. Well known in London literary circles, his career as a writer floundered due to mounting debts and his falling out of favor with the literary establishment: Sadly, he was forced to confinement at St. Luke’s Hospital for Lunatics, though this was based on his mounting debt, and not on insanity. (Confinement, or debtor’s prison, was common during this period if one’s debts could not be paid.) During his confinement, he worked on two of his most famous works, Jubilate Agno and A Song of David. (Part of Jubilate Agno [“Rejoice in the Lamb”] was set to music by English composer, Benjamin Britten.) Smart’s writing style (which, at times, bordered on the absurd), along with his many obsessions, lead to frequent misperceptions of his work and his lucidity. In this present work, portions of Smart’s Jubilate Agno were used in mm. 24-31, 103-110 and 149-156. The remaining text was gathered by the composer, including the rapid, almost patter-like, delivery of words from A-Z in the alphabet. (Christopher Smart had a preoccupation with the alphabet.) These words both rhyme and accentuate the frenetic nature of the spider dance:The convergence, then, of the medieval tarantella (spider dance), the writings of a brilliant poet who bordered on the absurd, and the infusion of strong, descriptive and otherwise random, rhyming words, synthesizes to make dramatic lyrics for this work.Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has served as Professor of Music at three universities (an Endowed Professor at two), conducted 47 all-state choirs, and directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, among other American venues. Randall guest conducts full-time, and composes from his home studios on Merritt Island, Florida and in Sandia Park, New Mexico. In Latin, the “r” is flipped; use “s” instead of “z” on endings such as “phosa,” “cosa,” and so on; the Latin “o” is a cross between “oh” and “aw”; in the transliteration above, I chose to simply use an “o” for consistency. The director will blend the “oh” and “aw” in the rehearsals to his/her own preference. Lastly, “tarantula” is pronounced “tah-rah-n-too-lah� �€ (avoid “teh-ran-choo-luhâ €) within the confines of this text.Stomp: This can be done by the entire chorus, or just the first row. It is as much visual as it is auditory. The string quartet is preferred over piano when that option affords itself. I created a piano score that is a viable option and included it in the piano/vocal score if a performance uses chorus/piano.
The tarantella is a popular southern Italian dance with origins in the 11th century. (There is even some mention of the tarantella in ancient Greek mythology.) Of the possible sources of the dance, the most popular comes from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum (“little spider”), Italy. During harvest, workers in the field were sometimes bitten by the tarantula spider. To combat the “poison,” the afflicted workers went into a frenetic, almost musical exorcism to sweat the venom out of their pores. In the millennium since, the very energetic nature of the dance has remained, although the curative focus of the dance has given way to more enjoyable endeavors, even stately courtship.Christopher Smart (1722-1771), also known as “Kit Smart” or “Jack Smart,” was born in Kent, England and suffered from what is now believed to be acute asthma and other health issues as a child. As such, he did not work in the fields, but spent much time reading and writing, a passion that he nurtured for a lifetime. Well known in London literary circles, his career as a writer floundered due to mounting debts and his falling out of favor with the literary establishment: Sadly, he was forced to confinement at St. Luke’s Hospital for Lunatics, though this was based on his mounting debt, and not on insanity. (Confinement, or debtor’s prison, was common during this period if one’s debts could not be paid.) During his confinement, he worked on two of his most famous works, Jubilate Agno and A Song of David. (Part of Jubilate Agno [“Rejoice in the Lamb”] was set to music by English composer, Benjamin Britten.) Smart’s writing style (which, at times, bordered on the absurd), along with his many obsessions, lead to frequent misperceptions of his work and his lucidity. In this present work, portions of Smart’s Jubilate Agno were used in mm. 24-31, 103-110 and 149-156. The remaining text was gathered by the composer, including the rapid, almost patter-like, delivery of words from A-Z in the alphabet. (Christopher Smart had a preoccupation with the alphabet.) These words both rhyme and accentuate the frenetic nature of the spider dance:The convergence, then, of the medieval tarantella (spider dance), the writings of a brilliant poet who bordered on the absurd, and the infusion of strong, descriptive and otherwise random, rhyming words, synthesizes to make dramatic lyrics for this work.Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has served as Professor of Music at three universities (an Endowed Professor at two), conducted 47 all-state choirs, and directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, among other American venues. Randall guest conducts full-time, and composes from his home studios on Merritt Island, Florida and in Sandia Park, New Mexico.In Latin, the “r” is flipped; use “s” instead of “z” on endings such as “phosa,” “cosa,” and so on; the Latin “o” is a cross between “oh” and “aw”; in the transliteration above, I chose to simply use an “o” for consistency. The director will blend the “oh” and “aw” in the rehearsals to his/her own preference. Lastly, “tarantula” is pronounced “tah-rah-n-too-lah� �€ (avoid “teh-ran-choo-luhâ €) within the confines of this text.Stomp: This can be done by the entire chorus, or just the first row. It is as much visual as it is auditory. The string quartet is preferred over piano when that option affords itself. I created a piano score that is a viable option and included it in the piano/vocal score if a performance uses chorus/piano.