SAB choir, organ - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-0202

Composed by Sam Batt Owens. Catholic Year A Epiphany of the Lord; Year A Epiphany; Catholic Year A Advent2; Catholic Year C Epiphany of the Lord; Year C Epiphany of the Lord. Epiphany, Advent, Lessons and Carols, 21st Century. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-0202. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-0202).

UPC: 688670502026. Scripture: Psalms 72:6, 8, 11a.

Freely adapted text from Palms 72:6, 8, 11a. Lyrical melody imitates painting of text.

Choral SSA Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9718

Composed by Meredith Tompkins. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 23 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9718. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9718).

ISBN 9781491160978. UPC: 680160919574. Key: D major. English. Manmohan Ghose.

Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. A Lament is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father's death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original 'image' of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement. As a nod to the poet's birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.
Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. “A Lament” is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father’s death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: “I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original ‘image’ of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement.” As a nod to the poet’s birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.

By Jamie Hillman. For SSA choir and piano. Christmas. Octavo. Published by Cypress Choral Music

SSA choir, piano

SKU: GH.GE-10594

Composed by H. Lobo / T. Niltinho. Arranged by Henrik Bergion. With Language: Swedish. Gehrmans Musikforlag #GE 10594. Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag (GH.GE-10594).

ISBN 9790070105941. Text: Mats Hallgren (Swedish).

Samba i arrangemang for SSA och piano av Henrik Bergion.

SSA choir, harp or piano - Medium Difficult

SKU: PL.0406

Composed by Raymond Weidner. Cathedral. Choral, Chant, Eucharist, General, Hymn. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0406. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0406).

Raymond Weidner has created an atmospheric and beautiful work for high voices. This Lenten text is set to close harmony and a harp part of gracious beauty. Most of the work is quiet and inward, only bursting into a wider range at key moments in the text. The final alleluias are stirring in their sweep and make a memorable impression on the listener. The work closes in the same quiet feeling in which it began. O Sacrum Convivium would make a wonderful work for both accomplished treble choirs and women's choirs.

This creates it effects by the delicate accompaniment of the harp (or piano) and the translucent SSA voices. It is a contemplative work with three real vocal lines throughout and a beautiful climax. - David Halls Salisbury Cathedral March 2004.