Composed by Cecil Frances Alexander (1823-1895). Arranged by Duane Funderburk. Jubal House. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1470. Published by Jubal House Publications

SATB Choir - Grade 3

SKU: BT.HU-4349-250

Composed by Hans Leenders. Harmonia Concert Series. Choral Score. Composed 2013. 16 pages. Harmonia #HU 4349-250. Published by Harmonia (BT.HU-4349-250).

9x12 inches. German.

The poetry on which this composition is based is the Ballad of External Life (the Ballade des äußeren Lebens) from the pen of Viennese author Hugo von Hofmansthal (1874-1929). He is known for, amongst other things, his libretti for the works of Richard Strauss (Der Rosenkavalier, Ariadne auf Naxos, Elektra) and as founder of the Salzburg Festival. Von Hofmansthal was one of the last of the German Symbolists. Central to this literary movement was the unification of the internal and external worlds. The search for meaning was a cornerstone of this fin-de-siècle movement.In the Ballade des äußeren Lebens (Ballad of External Life), the meaninglessness ofexistence is expressed in restricting, oppressive metaphors—an ambience that is reflected in the music. Ultimately, man is capable of establishing order from seeming chaos. The poet expresses this powerfully in a non-rhyming line of poetry: ‘And yet, he who says “evening” says much, A word, from which profundity and sorrow flow’.This composition follows the overall structure of the ballad, which is written in terza rima—interlocking three-line rhymes.The choral work can be performed by a chamber choir, but also by a much larger ensemble. The parts are mainly in four voices (SATB), although there are also six parts (SAATBB). One chord is arranged for eight voices.The composer conducted this work at its première, to open the 2013 International Choir Biennial in Aachen. The choir was comprised of four chamber choirs: Aachen Youth Choir, Carmina Mundi, Aachen Chamber Choir and Aachen Madrigal Choir.

Het dichtwerk waarop deze compositie is gebaseerd, de Ballade des äußeren Lebens (Ballade van het uiterlijke leven), is geschreven door de in Wenen geboren schrijver Hugo von Hoffmansthal (1874-1929), die onder meer bekend is als librettist van Richard Strauss (Der Rosenkavalier, Ariadne auf Naxos, Elektra) en medeoprichter was van de Salzburger Festspiele. Von Hoffmansthal behoorde tot de laatste vertegenwoordigers van het Duitse symbolisme. Deze stroming stelde zich ten doel de innerlijke en uiterlijke wereld met elkaar te verenigen. Zingeving vormde een van de hoofdthematieken binnen deze fin de siècle-cultuur.In de Ballade des äußeren Lebens wordt dezinloosheid van het bestaan verwoord in beklemmende metaforen - een atmosfeer die in de muziek wordt weerspiegeld. Uiteindelijk blijkt de mens toch in staat te zijn orde te scheppen in de schijnbare willekeur. De dichter benadrukt dit in zijn enige versregel zonder rijm: Und dennoch sagt der viel, der “Abend” sagt. De compositie volgt in hoofdlijnen de structuur van de ballade, die in terzinen is opgebouwd.Het werk kan worden uitgevoerd door kamerkoor, maar ook door een veel grotere bezetting. De zetting is voornamelijk vierstemmig (SATB), maar er zijn tevens zesstemmige delen (SAATBB). Een enkel akkoord is zelfs achtstemmig.Het werk ging onder leiding van de componist tijdens de Internationale Chorbiennale Aachen 2013 als openingswerk in première. Het koor was samengesteld uit vier kamerkoren: Der Junge Chor Aachen, Carmina Mundi, Aachener Kammerchor en Der Madrigalchor Aachen.

Die Dichtung, auf welcher diese Komposition basiert, ist die Ballade des äußeren Lebens aus der Feder des gebürtigen Wiener Schriftstellers Hugo von Hoffmansthal (1874-1929), der unter anderem als Librettist von Richard Strauss (Der Rosenkavalier, Ariadne auf Naxos, Elektra) und Mitbegründer der Salzburger Festspiele bekannt ist. Von Hoffmansthal gehörte zu den letzten Vertretern des Deutschen Symbolismus. Diese literarische Richtung machte sich zur Aufgabe, die innere und die äußere Welt miteinander zu vereinen. Sinngebung bildete eine der Hauptthematiken innerhalb dieser Fin-de-Siècle-Strömung. In der Ballade des äußeren Lebens wird die Sinnlosigkeitdes Daseins in beklemmenden Metaphern formuliert - eine Atmosphäre, die sich in der Musik widerspiegelt. Letztendlich scheint der Mensch doch imstande zu sein, Ordnung in der scheinbaren Willkür zu schaffen. Der Dichter betont dies nachdrücklich in der einzigen Verszeile ohne Reim: Und dennoch sagt der viel, der Abend“ sagt. Die Komposition folgt in ihren Hauptzügen der Struktur der Ballade, die in Terzinen geschrieben ist.Das Chorwerk kann von einem Kammerchor, aber auch von einem viel größeren Ensemble aufgeführt werden. Der Satz ist hauptsächlich vierstimmig (SATB), aber es gibt auch sechsstimmige Teile (SAATBB). Ein einzelner Akkord ist gar achtstimmig.Das Werk ging unter der Leitung des Komponisten während der Internationalen Chorbiennale Aachen 2013 als Eröffnungswerk in Premiere. Der Chor setzte sich aus vier Kammerchören zusammen: Der Junge Chor Aachen, Carmina Mundi, der Aachener Kammerchor und der Madrigalchor Aachen.

By Various. Edited by Graulich, Gunter / Hempfling, Volker. Secular choral music; Choral Collections for Mixed Choir. Choral collection. 224 pages

By Various. Edited by Kircher, Armin / Graulich, Gunter. Choral Collections for Mixed Choir; Occasions: Eucharist, Communion, Praise and thanks, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary, Psalms; Use during church year: Advent, Lent and Passiontide, Corpus Christi, Ascension, Holy We. Choral collection. 88 pages

Composed by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Arranged by Duane Funderburk. Fred Bock Publications. Octavo. 12 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1330. Published by Jubal House Publications (HL.201003).

Choral SATB Choir, with optional Percussion Composed by Victor C Johnson. Piano with optional Percussion: Shaker, Hand Drum and Djembe)included). World Music, Ceremonies, Festival, Music and Singing, General Worship, Unity. Octavo. Hope Publishing Company #C6355. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Composed by Edwin M. Willmington. Fred Bock Publications. Anthem, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1230. Published by Jubal House Publications

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.1138341

Composed by John Hughes. Arranged by Duane Funderburk. Jubal House. General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-2150. Published by Jubal House Publications (HL.1138341).

UPC: 196288114079. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

“Guid e Me, O Thou Great Redeemer” is a festive arrangement of the familiar hymn tune, CWM Rhonda. With optional full orchestra or brass/percussion instrumentation, Duane Funderburk's arrangement also has an option of involving the congregation along with the choir. This prayerful hymn would make an amazing festival piece fitting for many performance settings.

By Susan Borwick. For SATB divisi, a cappella. General. Level: Medium. Choral Score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers.

Arranged by Jim Covell. Jubal House. Sacred, Traditional. Octavo. 16 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1480. Published by Jubal House Publications

Arranged by Mack Wilberg. For SATB choir and organ/orchestra (3 flute piccolo, 2 oboe, 2 clarinet, 2 bassoon, 4 horn, 3 trumpet, 3 trombone, tuba, timpani, suspended cymbal, chimes, organ, strings). Mixed Voices. Sacred. Level B (easy). Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

Composed by Lloyd Larson. Jubal House. Jewish, Psalms. Octavo. 92 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1520. Published by Jubal House Publications

Composed by Josh Bauder. Fred Bock Publications. Octavo. 8 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1350. Published by Jubal House Publications (HL.201009).

SATB/opt. orchestra Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.540143

Composed by Robert Macgimsey. Arranged by Duane Funderburk. Jubal House. Christmas, General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-2110. Published by Jubal House Publications (HL.540143).

UPC: 196288075837. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

This classic piece is uniquely arranged by Duane Funderburk as a dialogue between choir and soloist. After a reflective opening section, a lightly jazz-tinged feel provides a moving expression of various aspects of the life of Jesus. A string and percussion orchestration is available to further express this arrangement.

Composed by Ed Willmington. Jubal House. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1440. Published by Jubal House Publications

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.1198028

Composed by Sydney H. Nicholson. Arranged by Duane Funderburk. Jubal House. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 275 seconds. Jubal House Publications #JH-2190. Published by Jubal House Publications (HL.1198028).

UPC: 196288135524. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Duane Funderburk's insightful arrangement of the well-known hymn “Lift High the Cross” offers creative options for congregational participation. Also featuring brass and percussion instrumentation, this piece is sure to become a choir and congregation favorite.

Composed by Josh Bauder. Fred Bock Publications. Christmas. Octavo. 12 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1250. Published by Jubal House Publications

Composed by FREDERICK. C. ATK.INSON. Arranged by Robert Berglund. Jubal House. General Worship, Pentecost, Sacred. Octavo. 6 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1580. Published by Jubal House Publications

From The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical. Composed by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear. Arranged by Mac Huff. Pop Choral Series. Ballad, Musicals, Pop, Tv. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 140 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Jocelyn Hagen. For Choral (SATB). Fred Bock Publications. Octavo. Jubal House Publications #JH-1220. Published by Jubal House Publications

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.1334999

Composed by Reg Presley. Arranged by Roger Emerson. Secular Christmas Choral. Octavo. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1334999).

UPC: 196288187264.

Featu red in the beloved holiday-themed romantic comedy Love Actually, the intentionally sappy rock n' roll ballad “Christmas Is All Around” (a re-vamp of the Troggs' 1967 hit “Love Is All Around”) will offer a generous helping of fun to both singers and audiences. Roger Emerson's arrangement features seamless and approachable choral writing that flawlessly captures the spirit of the original.

Composed by Josh Bauder. For Choral (SATB). Fred Bock Publications. Octavo. Jubal House Publications #JH-1260. Published by Jubal House Publications

By Chris Rice. Arranged by Mark Hayes. For SATB choir and piano. The Mark Hayes Choral Series. Funeral and Memorial, General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-857-7

Composed by Žibuoklė Martinaitytė. Classical, contemporary. Book. Fennica Gehrman #55011-857-7. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-857-7).

Žibuoklė Martinaitytė tells about the background of Aletheia (2022) for mixed choir (SSSSAAAATTTTBBBB): Aletheia is variously translated from Greek as unconcealedness, revealing or unclosedness. It is uncovering of the Truth - the one we are afraid to face, the truth that can only be expressed directly through the pre-verbal communication. How do you find words for the horrors of the war, for all unimaginable global atrocities? How do you even allow yourself to feel it out? Solely through art, through music that offer a safe space and a formalized framework for processing these accumulated complex emotions and sharing them with others in a moment. This piece has no verbal text and it is based on various combinations of vowels and consonants, thus connecting us on a deeper level through the immediate emotional experience.

The war in Ukraine in spring of 2022 had an impact on all of us and shattered my deeply rooted Lithuanian identity. When the freedom is threatened and innocent people are dying, it is hard to make sense out of the reality. Yet there is poetry even in the worst nightmares. I was imagining that the only instrument people have even in situations of destruction, in the midst of the war, is their VOICE. It brought back memories of my youth when Singing revolution was taking place in the Baltic countries. Human voice was the only weapon that people used to express their determination for freedom and independence. Voice is our first and the very last instrument we have in our lifetime. Thinking in these terms brings almost a sacred dimension to the voice as an expression of the life itself - from the very first baby's scream until the last breath and whisper.

Duration c. 15'

The works of New York -based Lithuanian composer Žibuoklė Martinaitytė (b. 1973) have been lauded as breathtaking and profoundly moving. Her stimulating music bristles with energy and tension and revolves often around the subject of beauty, which she calls both a guiding principle and an aesthetic measure for sonic quality.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.275372

Composed by Thelonius Monk. Arranged by Ed Lojeski. Jazz Chorals. Ballad, Concert, Jazz, Standards, Vocal Jazz. Octavo. Duration 190 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.275372).

UPC: 888680743741. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

This jazz standard by Thelonious Monk is melodically and harmonically sophisticated and interesting. It has been covered by more artists that can be counted and on every instrument, every band-big and small and singers and singing ensembles. The options are seemingly endless. Here, Ed gives us another worthy arrangement for the jazz, show or concert choir.

Composed by Robert W. Parker. Fred Bock Publications. Anthem, Easter, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1019. Published by Jubal House Publications (HL.123684).