By Thomas Keesecker. For Organ and optional handbells (SSATB, assembly). Christm...(+)
By Thomas Keesecker. For
Organ and optional
handbells (SSATB,
assembly). Christmas,
General. Medium-Easy.
Choral score. Published
by MorningStar Music
Publishers
Composed by
Peter Relph. Evoking
Sound. Music Education.
20 pages. GIA
Publications #9610.
Published by GIA
Publications (GI.G-9610).
UPC: 785147961000.
Latin. Text Source: Attr.
Ambrose of Milan,
340–397. Text by
Ambrose of
Milan.
Composer's
Notes When I met Kelsey
Rose in Oxford in St.
Stephen’s House
chapel over the summer of
2017, we had both just
attended a very moving
candlelit concert by
Westminster Williamson
Voices, featuring my
setting of
“Tenebrae
lumini.†I was
delighted to be asked to
write a piece for
compline in Princeton
University Chapel,
celebrating the 150th
anniversary of the
Anglican/Episcopal
chaplaincy at Princeton
University.
“Aurora†is
the result of that
meeting. Composing by
commission often throws
up some interesting
challenges. The piece had
to fit both as an
accompanying piece to the
plainchant of compline,
whilst simultaneously
being a celebratory
anthem. I was instantly
drawn back to the poetry
and hymns of St. Ambrose
of Milan, particularly
“Aurora iam spargit
polum.†Fragments
of chant (both real and
imagined) are used to
create the powerful
imagery of the descending
golden light of dawn. The
piece reaches its climax
with the plea for the
despair of night to
“vanish,â€
which it then does,
leaving the sopranos
alone on a high G.
By George Frideric Handel. For Choir. (SSATB with AB Soli). Choral Worship Cant...(+)
By George Frideric
Handel. For Choir.
(SSATB with AB Soli).
Choral Worship Cantata.
Kalmus Edition.
Masterwork; Sacred. Book.
72 pages. Published by
Alfred Publishing.
Choral (SATB Choir) SKU: HL.48021234 From Cantata academica, Carmen ba...(+)
Choral (SATB Choir)
SKU: HL.48021234
From Cantata
academica, Carmen
basiliense. Composed
by Benjamin Britten.
Boosey & Hawkes Sacred
Choral. Classical.
Octavo. 16 pages. Boosey
& Hawkes #M051482474.
Published by Boosey &
Hawkes (HL.48021234).
ISBN 9781458423542.
UPC: 884088642037.
6.75x10.5
inches.
Text: in
Latin compiled from the
charter of the
University, and from
older orations in praise
of Basle by Bernhard
Wyss.
Publisher:
Boosey &
Hawkes
Difficulty
level: 4 (for
chorus)
Britten's
genius lifts this work
above being just a worthy
celebration of the 500th
anniversary of the
foundation of Basle
University. It is
tongue-in-cheek and
mockingly non-academic
while referring all the
time to academic musical
forms and formulae. It is
written in two parts
(everything is in the
statutory Latin including
the titles of the parts -
Pars I and Pars II). The
titles of the movements
show Britten's intention
to show off a wide
variety of techniques.
Here are some examples:
Chorale/Alla Rovescio
(the theme is given and
responded to with the
same melody upside
down)/Recitativo/Tema
seriale con fuga/Canone
ed ostinato. There is a
good deal of humour
here.
There are
seven movements in Pars I
and six in Pars II. The
tenor soloist is given
three florid recitatives,
accompanied only by a
piano, which act as
bridges between other
orchestrally accompanied
movements. Of these the
most noteworthy are the
Arioso con canto popolare
for soprano solo with
tenors and basses who hum
a student song; another
terrific Britten scherzo;
and a wonderfully raucous
final pair of movements
(Canon ed ostinato and
Corale con canto) where
Britten seems to be aping
the Vivat Regina! cries
in Parry's I was glad or
encouraging the kind of
noisy 'I'm from the best
university' kind of
student touchline shout.
This has outrageously
high notes for the tenors
(top B) which further
endorse this feeling.
There are real echoes of
the Spring Symphony (see
separate entry) final
movement here which are
further underlined by the
last section of the
Cantata which brings in
the bells, piano, huge
percussion and the
inevitable chorale in
which the choir sings
'that a free academy may
thrive in a free
community, for ever the
ornament and treasure of
illustrious
Basle'.
This may
not be Britten at his
most soul-searching but,
as always, there is
plenty here to enjoy,
especially if the work is
not taken too seriously.
It is a celebratory,
occasional piece and it
could be well taken up by
other academic
establishments
celebrating big
anniversaries. The chorus
parts are not very
difficult, though they do
present challenges for
the choir - not least in
having tenors capable of
those very high notes at
the end. The Tema seriale
con fuga is sinewy and
needs careful tuning. It
also has the subject
regularly given upside
down after its initial
sounding by the basses.
All good
fun.
Choral (SSATB) SKU: HL.386716 Composed by Judith Herrington. Pavane Chora...(+)
Choral (SSATB)
SKU:
HL.386716
Composed by
Judith Herrington. Pavane
Choral. Concert, General
Worship, Worship. Octavo.
Pavane Publishing #P1716.
Published by Pavane
Publishing (HL.386716).
UPC: 196288023623.
6.75x10.5x0.029
inches.
Sing a new
song, Cantate Dominum,
are the words that begin
this energetic and
celebratory piece. The
opening section in 7/8
absolutely dances and
thankfully returns for a
joyous conclusion. The
middle section poetically
brings in the beauty of
creation. This SATB
voicing can be sung
together with the SSA
voicing, P1715. A great
festival piece that can
also be sung in
worship.
Composed by Cecilia
McDowall. Sacred choral -
mixed voices. Vocal
score. 44 pages. Duration
12'. Oxford University
Press #9780193400948.
Published by Oxford
University Press
(OU.9780193400948).
ISBN 9780193400948. 12
x 8 inches.
for
soprano solo, SATB choir,
organ (or keyboard), and
trumpet (optional)
This joyful and richly
expressive choral cantata
is a setting of what is
often thought of as a
Thanksgiving psalm or a
psalm in praise of
Harvest time. From its
atmospheric opening
through to its upbeat
ending, the work
contrasts driving rhythms
with quietly reflective
passages for soprano
solo. It can be performed
with or without trumpet.
Suitable for any
celebratory occasion,
Psalm 65 is a
vibrant concert work and
a great joy to
sing.
SATB choir, divisi and organ (SATB) - Moderately Difficult SKU: OU.9780193410...(+)
SATB choir, divisi and
organ (SATB) - Moderately
Difficult
SKU:
OU.9780193410794
Composed by Cecilia
McDowall. Sacred choral -
mixed voices. Vocal
score. 16 pages. Duration
4'. Oxford University
Press #9780193410794.
Published by Oxford
University Press
(OU.9780193410794).
ISBN 9780193410794. 12
x 8 inches.
For
SATB (with divisions) and
organ This joyful setting
of Psalm 98 is a bright
and celebratory anthem of
praise. The intricate
organ writing offsets
emphatic statements from
the choir full of melodic
and harmonic interest
while grounded in
assertive homorhythm.
SATB double choir, a cappella (SATB) - Moderately Difficult to Difficult SKU:...(+)
SATB double choir, a
cappella (SATB) -
Moderately Difficult to
Difficult
SKU:
OU.9780193410817
Composed by Gabriel
Jackson. Sacred choral -
mixed voices. New
Horizons. Vocal score. 32
pages. Duration 6'.
Oxford University Press
#9780193410817. Published
by Oxford University
Press (OU.9780193410817).
ISBN 9780193410817. 10
x 7 inches.
For
SATB double choir
unaccompanied This
celebratory anthem for
double choir is set to
the words of the Roman
lyric poet Horace.
Jackson combines
declamatory unison
passages for full choir
with more lyrical
polyphonic phrases shared
between the voices, which
are sometimes accompanied
by repeated figures in
free time. A powerful and
joyous piece.
About Oxford
New
Horizons
N
ew Horizons showcases the
wealth of exciting,
innovative, and
occasionally challenging
choral music being
written today. It
encompasses the whole
gamut of small-scale
choral genres, both
secular and sacred, and
includes pieces for
upper-voice and mixed
choirs. With titles by
some of the most
accomplished choral
composers active in Great
Britain and abroad, the
series introduces new
repertoire and fresh
talent to a broad
spectrum of choirs. New
Horizons features
composers with growing
reputations for quality
composition reflecting a
strong individual voice.
The series is continually
expanding and should be
the first place to look
for attractive and
performable contemporary
choral music.
Jubilate Chorale SATB SATB, Piano - Débutant Oxford University Press
SATB choir and piano/organ (SATB) - Very Easy to Easy SKU: OU.9780193372801(+)
SATB choir and
piano/organ (SATB) - Very
Easy to Easy
SKU:
OU.9780193372801
Arranged by Alan Bullard.
Sacred choral - mixed
voices. Every Voice
Rejoice. Vocal score. 8
pages. Duration 1.5'.
Oxford University Press
#9780193372801. Published
by Oxford University
Press (OU.9780193372801).
ISBN 9780193372801. 10
x 7 inches.
For
SATB and piano or organ
This is a jubilant
arrangement of a
four-part round by W. A.
Mozart, with choral
imitation of pealing
bells complementing the
celebratory text. An
English singing
translation of the Latin
text is provided.
SATB & Piano (opt. Flute) SKU: SU.32040070 For SATB & Piano (opt. Flut...(+)
SATB & Piano (opt. Flute)
SKU: SU.32040070
For SATB & Piano (opt.
Flute). Composed by
Amy Riebs Mills.
Vocal/Choral, Sacred
Choral. Choral Octavo.
Subito Music Corporation
#32040070. Published by
Subito Music Corporation
(SU.32040070).
SATB, Piano,
optional Flute Duration:
4' Composed: 2013
Published by: Amy Mills
Music, LLC This joyful
piece is based on Psalm
148, a great celebratory
psalm that encourages
everybody and everything
in heaven and on earth to
praise the Lord. Its
catchy rhythms and
delightful melody will be
a hit with your choir.
Praise Him angels, praise
Him angels, Heavenly
armies Praise Him! Praise
Him sun and praise Him
sky, His great Name shall
last forever. Everybody,
everything praise the
Lord, Praise Him,
Halleluhu, Praise Him,
Halleluhu, Everybody,
everything praise the
Lord, Hallelujah! Praise
the Lord. See composer
website for audio
sample.
SATB choir, piano SKU: LO.65-2102L Composed by Jay Rouse, Larry Shackley,...(+)
SATB choir, piano
SKU:
LO.65-2102L
Composed
by Jay Rouse, Larry
Shackley, Lloyd Larson,
and Mary McDonald.
Choral, cantatas. Advent,
Christmas, Sacred. SATB
with performance CD.
Lorenz Publishing Company
#65/2102L. Published by
Lorenz Publishing Company
(LO.65-2102L).
ISBN
9780787767037.
From
the collaborative efforts
of Lloyd Larson, Mary
McDonald, Jay Rouse, and
Larry Shackley,
Everlasting Light
showcases the profound
significance of the light
of Christ come to earth.
An insightful narration
by Rose Aspinall
incorporates scripture
and personal reflection
to tie together the
compelling combination of
powerful original music
and beloved carols. Mary
McDonald’s
celebratory opener,
Everlasting Light, acts
as the cornerstone of the
work. Larry
Shackley’s Longing
for the Light beautifully
portrays a yearning for
restoration; Jay Rouse
offers a stirring
original song with words
inspired by Mary’s
Songs of Praise found in
Luke 1:44-56; and Lloyd
Larson’s Shepherds
and Angels adds rhythmic
and joyful energy. The
work concludes with a
robust medley of carols
that points back to the
opening song: He is the
Light, Everlasting Light;
born a Savior, born this
night. He is the One, the
Everlasting Son; Child of
heaven, He is the
Light!.
Composed by Lloyd Larson. Choral, cantatas. Advent, Christmas. SATB score with ...(+)
Composed by Lloyd Larson.
Choral, cantatas. Advent,
Christmas. SATB score
with performance CD.
Lorenz Publishing Company
#65/2084L. Published by
Lorenz Publishing Company
(LO.65-2084L).
SATB choir & organ (SATB) - easy SKU: OU.9780193410855 Composed by Bob Ch...(+)
SATB choir & organ (SATB)
- easy
SKU:
OU.9780193410855
Composed by Bob Chilcott.
Sacred choral - mixed
voices. Vocal score. 12
pages. Duration 4'.
Oxford University Press
#9780193410855. Published
by Oxford University
Press (OU.9780193410855).
ISBN 9780193410855. 10
x 7 inches.
For
SATB and organ Chilcott's
setting of Psalm 96 is
bright, optimistic, and
celebratory. The
sparkling organ part and
fluctuation between 7/8
and 4/4 metres give the
opening and closing
sections a dance-like
feel, while the central
section is still, soft,
and reflective.
SATB Double Choir - Late intermediate SKU: GI.WJMS1147 Composed by Odd J....(+)
SATB Double Choir - Late
intermediate
SKU:
GI.WJMS1147
Composed
by Odd J. Overøye and
Odd J. Overøye.
Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral
Series. Classical.
Octavo. 20 pages. Walton
Music #WJMS1147.
Published by Walton Music
(GI.WJMS1147).
UPC:
888680085407. English,
Latin. Text Source: Psalm
28.
Light and
celebratory, this joyous
anthem uses rhythmic,
ostinato-like vocal lines
to support the melodic
theme. A sustained middle
section provides
contrast, capturing the
majesty and mystery of
God. Time signature
changes and interesting
harmonic writing make
this a good challenege
for more advanced
choirs. Jo-Michael
Scheibe Choral Series.
Recording by the Nidaros
Cathedral Choir, Vivianne
Sydnes, conductor.
Composed by Gabriel
Jackson. Sacred choral -
mixed voices. New
Horizons. Vocal score. 20
pages. Duration 5'.
Oxford University Press
#9780193371644. Published
by Oxford University
Press (OU.9780193371644).
ISBN 9780193371644. 12
x 8 inches.
For
SATB and organ Written to
commemorate the 500th
anniversary of the death
of the Foundress of St
John's College,
Cambridge, this
celebratory setting is
jubilant, melodic, and
full of lively figuration
for both the choir and
the organ.
About Oxford
New
Horizons
N
ew Horizons showcases the
wealth of exciting,
innovative, and
occasionally challenging
choral music being
written today. It
encompasses the whole
gamut of small-scale
choral genres, both
secular and sacred, and
includes pieces for
upper-voice and mixed
choirs. With titles by
some of the most
accomplished choral
composers active in Great
Britain and abroad, the
series introduces new
repertoire and fresh
talent to a broad
spectrum of choirs. New
Horizons features
composers with growing
reputations for quality
composition reflecting a
strong individual voice.
The series is continually
expanding and should be
the first place to look
for attractive and
performable contemporary
choral music.
SATB choir, piano SKU: LO.65-2099L Composed by Marty Parks. Choral, canta...(+)
SATB choir, piano
SKU:
LO.65-2099L
Composed
by Marty Parks. Choral,
cantatas. Advent,
Christmas, Sacred. SATB
with performance CD.
Lorenz Publishing Company
#65/2099L. Published by
Lorenz Publishing Company
(LO.65-2099L).
ISBN
9780787767068.
This
celebratory work from
Marty Parks is filled
with festive
interpretations of
classic carols and
worshipful original songs
that highlight the beauty
of the Christmas story.
Arranged with
practicality in mind, it
is sure to make choirs of
all sizes and skill
levels sound their best.
The choral voicings are
rich and full while the
vocal ranges maintain an
accessibility throughout.
The orchestration, also
written by Marty,
beautifully complements
the choral writing. From
the anticipatory,
joy-filled opener, O
Come, Emmanuel!, to the
exciting finale that
combines O Come, All Ye
Faithful and Son of the
Father’s Love,
this incredible selection
is filled with the sounds
and spirit of
Christmas!
By Joseph M. Martin. For SATB Choir. Choral, Orchestration, Arrangements, Genera...(+)
By Joseph M. Martin. For
SATB Choir. Choral,
Orchestration,
Arrangements, General
Use, Incorporating Hymn
Tunes, All Saints Day,
Homecomings, Reformation,
Tracks and Sacred.
Octavo. Text language:
English
Choral; Piano Accompaniment (SATB a cappella) SKU: HL.48024808 SATB a ...(+)
Choral; Piano
Accompaniment (SATB a
cappella)
SKU:
HL.48024808
SATB a
cappella. Composed by
Arnesen and Kim
André. Boosey &
Hawkes Sacred Choral.
Classical. Octavo. 16
pages. Duration 300
seconds. Boosey & Hawkes
#M060136399. Published by
Boosey & Hawkes
(HL.48024808).
UPC:
888680978914.
Commi
ssioned by the
Anglo-Chinese Junior
College Alumni Choir,
Singapore, and first
performed in December
2018, The Isaiah Carol
uses text from the book
of Isaiah which tells of
the of the profound
changes in the world that
come with the arrival of
the Messiah at Christmas
(The wolf will live with
the lamb, the leopard
will lie down with the
goat...). The peaceful
character of the music
reflects the hope and
concord of the text, and
incorporates Arnesens
characteristic warm
harmonies and beautiful
melodic craftmanship.
Each verse is
interspersed with
alleluias which build to
celebratory climaxes and
harmonic twists which
will delight both
performer and audience.
Suitable for intermediate
choirs, this carol is
sure to become a
favourite for both
Christmas concerts and
Services.
Composed by Alan Bullard (1947-). For SATB choir, a cappella. Mixed Voices. Chri...(+)
Composed by Alan Bullard
(1947-). For SATB choir,
a cappella. Mixed Voices.
Christmas Carols. Level
B-C (easy - moderately
difficult). Octavo. 12
pages. Duration 2'.
Published by Oxford
University Press
Congregation, SATB choir, and organ, with optional brass quartet - Early Interme...(+)
Congregation, SATB choir,
and organ, with optional
brass quartet - Early
Intermediate
SKU:
MN.50-4305
Composed
by K. Lee Scott and
Michael Burkhardt.
Arranged by Michael
Burkhardt. Easter, 21st
Century. Choral score.
MorningStar Music
Publishers #50-4305.
Published by MorningStar
Music Publishers
(MN.50-4305).
UPC:
688670543050.
English.
The
popular tune SHADES
MOUNTAIN by K. Lee Scott
(1976) has been fashioned
into a celebratory
hymn-anthem by composer
Michael Burkhardt.
Written for a new pipe
organ at the Lutheran
Church of the Risen
Savior, Green Valley,
Arizona, the organ part
is understandably in the
foreground. There is a
congregational part as
well as a verse for SATB
choir. Optional brass
quartet parts are also
available. The text is by
Carl Daw (1990) and
speaks of creation,
blessing, redemption, and
service.
SATB choir, piano reduction - Early intermediate SKU: GI.WW1842 Composed ...(+)
SATB choir, piano
reduction - Early
intermediate
SKU:
GI.WW1842
Composed by
Traditional isiZulu.
Arranged by Michael
Barrett. School, Concert.
Cameron LaBarr.
Classical. Octavo. 8
pages. Walton Music
#WW1842. Published by
Walton Music (GI.WW1842).
UPC: 785147028963.
IsiZulu. Text Source:
Traditional
isiZulu.
Bonk'apaph
able is a tremendously
fun arrangement by South
African musicicians
Michael Barrett and Mbuso
Ndlovu. This celebratory
isiZulu song is a quick
learn that will pay
dividends for audiences
and choirs! Add
percussion, clapping, and
ululations to make the
most of this work.
Composed by Pepper Choplin. For SATB choir, piano (with optional flute, guit...(+)
Composed by Pepper
Choplin.
For SATB choir, piano
(with
optional flute, guitar,
percussion). Sacred
Anthem,
Christmas. Octavo.
Published
by Lorenz Publishing
Company