By George F.; Mason Handel. Arranged by William P. Rowan. For Voices: SATB, assembly. Instruments: Brass quartet (2 trumpets in B, 2 trombones), timpani (instruments optional). Organ. Christmas Sacred. Level: easy. 11 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

2 pianos, 4 hands

SKU: BO.B.3641

Composed by Daniel Basomba. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau (BO.B.3641).

These Three Studies for Four-handed Piano were conceived of as a triptych whose unifying principles were to be the first-slow-fast movement order of the classical sonata and a symmetrical arrangement of tonalities with A major occupying the centre (F minor- A major- C minor). The term Studies alludes not so much to the 19th century pedagogical concept of pieces-as-exercises, as to an attempt to extend, investigate and study the possibilities of expression and texture of the piano for four hands.

The First Study is generated out of a single rhythmical motif whose development is modified by the intervention of two contrapuntual passages. A certain difficulty of execution arising from the need to cross hands in both sections of the keyboard conforms, in this case, to the traditional definition of study as an exercise focussed on a specific technical problem.

The second piece might be defined as a study of expression, being the explicit disposition of an ostinato accompaniment and two superior voices in conversation. I cannot help, listening to this study, being reminded of the texture of the slow Largo of Bach's Concerto for 2 violins and the manifest pathos of the Andante of Prokofiev's 2nd Violin Concerto.

The Third Study is an exercise in rhythmical interpenetration in which continual changes of accentuation and metre are combined with passages of a light and mellifluous character.

It is a long-standing ambition of mine to supplement this work with three more triptychs and, so, complete a set of twelve studies for four-handed piano.

Soli SATB Voices, SATB Choir, 2 Ctr, Timp, 2 Vl, Bc, [3 Trb]

SKU: CA.4005904

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Edited by Wolfgang Horn. Carus plus: Innovative practice aids; Sacred vocal music, Psalms, Latin; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL; Stuttgart Editions (Urtext): Stuttgart Mozart Edition; occasions: Psalms, Daily hours. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Mozart. XL in large print. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Psalms, Latin, Psalms, Daily hours. Vocal score. Composed 1780. KV 339. 64 pages. Duration 29 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.059/04. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4005904).

ISBN 9790007240943. Language: Latin.

Contents: Dixit Dominus (Ps 109) in C major. Confitebor (Ps 110) in E flat major Beatus vir (Ps 111) in G major Laudate pueri (Ps 112) in D minor Laudate Dominum (Ps 116) in F major Magnificat in C major The present new critical editon of the Vesperae solennes de Confessore KV 339, edited by Wolfgang Horn, is the first edition since the publication of the old Complete Edition from 1880 to be based on Mozart's autograph score. It was thought to have been lost after the second world war but for the past several years it is again accessible through the Biblioteka Jagiellonska in Krakow. This work is now available in carus music, the choir app! Score available separately - see item CA.4005900.

Choral Cello, Piano, alto 1, alto 2, soprano 1, soprano 2

SKU: CF.CM9750

Composed by Z. Randall Stroope. Duration 4 minutes, 48 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9750. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9750).

ISBN 9781491162385. UPC: 680160921133. Key: F major. English. Robert Frost.

About the workFew American poems are as well known as The Road Not Taken. Robert Frost, the author, is an international icon, not unlike Pablo Picasso, Winston Churchill or Mark Twain in their own disciplines. The poem is full of contradictions and quirks of form and structure. Perhaps that illusiveness is part of the poem's intrigue. But beyond all of the literary devices that only a few scholars may fully appreciate, this poem has taken on a sort of fanfare for the common person credo - a challenge to individualism, stepping out on one's own, and breaking the mold out of sheer determination if nothing else. Frost connects to the core of the human spirit in just a few stanzas using the analogy of a fork in a road. The message super cedes geography, culture, race or creed. Rather, it is part of the DNA of most every person on the planet - the inner desire to feel empowered to create one's own destiny, to forge a road not taken, and ultimately in doing so, to make a difference.Rehearsal notesResearch strongly suggests that there is a direct connection between the first rehearsal and the performance. First impressions last. I find it helpful to immediately lock three concepts into place - mechanics (notes/rhythms), text/phrasing (intent and motivation) and color (timbre). Performers need to think musically from the first reading forward (first impression). The cello is very much a collaborative instrument in this work, and should be located in front of the ensemble (not to side). Lastly, let the text speak. The simplest melodic lines are often the most exposed. Keep the voices clear and transparent, floating over the top in softer passages, and singing with vibrancy and forward focus throughout.Z. Randall Stroope.

Unison voices, flute, violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-6851

Auf, Christen, singt festliche Lieder. Edited by William Tortolano. Christmastide, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. GIA Publications #6851. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-6851).

UPC: 785147685104. English, German. Text Source: Trier Gesangbuch, 1847, st. 1 tr. Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., alt., st. 2 tr. Ronald F. Krisman.

A unison carol in German and English scored for unison choir, two violins, and a viola. The strings provide a lot of movement. Very festive. The instrumental parts, which add a festive character to the piece, are flexible: three violins, flute and two violins, flute or violin, violin and viola. It is possible to play the three instrumental parts on the organ, soft flute 8' and 4' are suggested. —William Tortolano.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone, tuba, timpani - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9044

Concertato on MARION. Composed by Arthur Henry Messiter. Arranged by Carlton R. Young. Choral. Tune Name: Marion. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9044. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9044).

UPC: 785147904403. English. Text Source: Edward H. Plumptre, 1821–1891, alt., words adapt. Ruth C. Duck. Text by Edward Hayes Plumptre.

Scored for SATB voices, assembly and organ with optional brass quintet and timpani, the time-honored tune MARION is set most festively in traditional style. Vocal parts are easy to master, and the brass quintet and timpani parts make the anthem crackle with energy. The organ accompaniment is printed in the full score.

By Robert Schumann. Edited by Friedlaender. For 2 voices, piano. Duets for SS(5),SA(13),ST(12),SBar( 1),AB(1),TB(2. Secular Choral Works. Published by C.F. Peters.

SATB chorus - Medium / medium-difficult acc.

SKU: JK.00904

Composed by Oliver Holden. Arranged by Robert P. Manookin. Choral SATB, Difficulty Medium, Piano Choir, Jesus Christ - Savior, Millenium, Missionary Work. Christian, Inspirational. Jackman Music Corporation #00904. Published by Jackman Music Corporation (JK.00904).

Habakkuk 2:14, Doctrine and Covenants 45:71.

Arrangement for mixed chorus (SATB), ranging from unison voices to full choir, in F major.
Composer: Oliver Holden
Arranger: Robert P. Manookin
Lyricist: Anonymous
Difficulty: Medium / medium-difficult acc.
Reference: Habakkuk 2:14, Doctrine and Covenants 45:71.

By Healey Willan. For 2-part Treble Voices, Organ. Sacred Choral Works. Duration 2'. Published by C.F. Peters.

By Michael Joncas. For Voices: SAB, SATB, presider, cantor, assembly. Instruments: For Kyrie and Agnus Dei: Flute; oboe; bassoon; horn in F 1, 2; string quintet (violin 1,2; viola, cello, bass); harp NOTE: Order # G-3215/3217-INST (Both contained on same page, so customer need only order one or the other) (instruments optional). Keyboard accompaniment. Chamber Music Sacred. Level: easy. 29 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

By Carroll Thomas Andrews. Arranged by James Biery. For Voices: SATB. Instruments: Brass quintet (2 trumpets; horn in F and trombone or 2 trombones; tuba) (instruments optional). Organ. Chamber Music Sacred. Published by GIA Publications.

3-part mixed voices, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, 2 C instruments, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10518

Arranged by Tony Alonso S.J. Holy Thursday. Tu Pueblo Canta. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #10518. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10518).

UPC: 785147051817. English, Spanish. Text Source: Letra esp. tradicional / Traditional Span. text, tr. al ing. (estrib.) / Engl tr. (ref.) Tony Alonso, tr. al. ing. (estrofas) / Eng. tr. (vss.) Ronald F. Krisman; Translation: Tony Alonso. Text by Tony Alonso.

SS voices, Piano

SKU: CA.332720

Composed by Johann Staden. Arranged by Angelika Tasler. Chorissimo. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Mass sections, Whole church year / Omni tempore. Full score. 2 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 03.327/20. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.332720).

ISBN 9790007184018. Key: F major. Language: Latin.

SATB choir, basso continuo

SKU: CA.2708800

Composed by Johann Christoph Altnickol. Edited by Uwe Wolf. Arranged by Angelika Tasler. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition. Sacred vocal music, Mass sections. Full score. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.088/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2708800).

ISBN 9790007165987. Key: F major. Text language: Latin.

Ultimately, he is a pupil for whom I need not feel embarrassed, wrote J. S. Bach, summarizing the qualities of his son-in-law to be, J. C: Altnickol. Altnickol's two settings of the Sanctus, based on a Gregorian cantus firmus, are among his few works which have survived. While in the second of these compositions he chose to write a polyphonic choral setting, in the first Sanctus he allows all four voices of the choir to sing unisono, accompanied by a polyphonically treated string ensemble. In both compositions, however, he proves himself to be a contrapuntalist fully worthy of Bach's appraisal.

By Gustav Holst. Arranged by Douglas E. Schoen. For Voices: SATB. Instruments: 2 horns in F (instruments optional). Organ. Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Music Series Sacred. Level: easy. 18 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Coro SATB / SAM, z.T. mit Orgel

SKU: CA.1902400

Edited by Bistum Mainz. Gattungen vokal: Sacred vocal music. Package. Carus Verlag #1902400. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1902400).

ISBN 9790007311650.

T he choral collections Tagzeiten mit dem Gotteslob tap into the rich treasures of the sections on the Divine Office in the German Catholic hymnal Gotteslob. They encourage lively worship services which can be created and celebrated together by choir and congregation. Compiled by experienced church musicians, these collections offer many specific suggestions for this type of worship, as well as selected choral settings for three or four voices in a variety of styles. Most of these compositions are new works.All three conductors’ volumes are now available to purchase in one cost-effective package.

Pu blished by the Bishopric of Mainz on behalf of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft of the Ämter/Referate für Kirchenmusik der Diözesen Deutschlands (AGÄR) and the German Allgemeiner Cäcilien-Verband (ACV).

Editors:
Mechthild Bitsch-Molitor (chair), Lutz Brenner, Wolfgang Bretschneider, Christian Dostal, Thomas Drescher, Tobias Dulisch, Regina Engel, Melanie Jäger-Waldau, Richard Mailänder, Godehard Weithoff, Dan Zerfaß

C ontents:
Tagzeiten mit dem Gotteslob. Choral collection 1: Advent / Christmas (Carus 19.021)
Tagzeiten mit dem Gotteslob. Choral collection 2: Seasons (Carus 19.022)
Tagzeiten mit dem Gotteslob. Choral collection 3: Lent / Easter (Carus 19.023)