SKU: PR.362034230

ISBN 9781598069556. UPC: 680160624225. Letter inches. English.

When the Texas Choral Consort asked Welcher to write a short prologue to Haydn's The Creation, his first reaction was that Haydn already presents Chaos in his introductory movement. As he thought about it, Welcher began envisioning a truer void to precede Haydn's depiction of Chaos within the scope of 18th-century classical style - quoting some of Haydn's themes and showing human voices and inhuman sounds in a kind of pre-creation melange of color, mood, and atmosphere. Welcher accepted this challenge with the proviso that his prologue would lead directly into Haydn's masterpiece without stopping, and certainly without applause in between. Scored for mixed chorus and Haydn's instrumentation, Without Form and Void is a dramatically fresh yet pragmatic enhancement to deepen any performance of Haydn's The Creation. Orchestral score and parts are available on rental.
When Brent Baldwin asked me to consider writing a short prologue to THE CREATION, my first response was “Why?”  THE CREATION already contains a prologue; it’s called “Representation of Chaos”, and it’s Haydn’s way of showing the formless universe.  How could a new piece do anything but get in the way? But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense.  The Age of Enlightenment’s idea of “Chaos” was just extended chromaticism, no more than Bach used (in fact, Bach went further).Perhaps there might be a way to use the full resources of the modern orchestra (or at least, a Haydn-sized orchestra) and the modern chorus to really present a cosmic soup of unborn musical atoms, just waiting for Haydn’s sure touch to animate them.  Perhaps it could even quote some of Haydn’s themes before he knew them himself, and also show human voices and inhuman sounds in a kind of pre-creation mélange of color, mood, and atmosphere. So I accepted the challenge, with the proviso that my new piece not be treated as some kind of “overture”, but would instead be allowed to lead directly into Haydn’s masterpiece without stopping, and certainly without applause.  I crafted this five minute piece to begin with a kind of “music of the spheres” universe-hum, created by tuned wine glasses and violin harmonics.  The chorus enters very soon after, with the opening words of Genesis whispered simultaneously in as many languages as can be found in a chorus.  The first two minutes of my work are all about unborn human voices and unfocused planetary sounds, gradually becoming more and more “coherent” until we finally hear actual pitches, melodies, and words.  Three of Haydn’s melodies will be heard, to be specific, but not in the way he will present them an hour from now.  It’s almost as if we are listening inside the womb of the universe, looking for a faint heartbeat of worlds, animals, and people to come.  At the end of the piece, the chorus finally finds its voice with a single word: “God!”,  and the orchestra finally finds its own pulse as well.  The unstoppable desire for birth must now be answered, and it is----by Haydn’s marvelous oratorio. I am not a religious man in any traditional sense.  Neither was Haydn, nor Mozart, nor Beethoven.  But all of them, as well as I, share in what is now called a humanistic view of how things came to be, how life in its many forms developed on this planet, and how Man became the recorder of history.  The gospel according to John begins with a parody of Genesis:  “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”   I love that phrase, and it’s in that spirit that I offer my humble “opener” to the finest work of one of the greatest composers Western music has ever known.  My piece is not supposed to sound like Haydn.  It’s supposed to sound like a giant palette, on which a composer in 1798 might find more outrageous colors than his era would permit…but which, I hope, he would have been delighted to hear.

SKU: WD.080689874420

UPC: 080689874420.

Theme s are an important part of our lives. They give us connectivity and consistency. They provide focus. They offer common ground with like-minded people. Good themes are recurring themes...especially in regard to redeeming love!

Word Music Church Resources is proud to be a part of a theme which we share with many of you...Senior Adult Choirs! And as a theme-within-a-theme, Senior Adult Choirs are synonymous with veteran church musician and arranger Marty Parks! On the heels of his best-selling Christmas release, When Earth Received Her King, Marty brings us another well-crafted, heartfelt, joy-filled musical for Easter Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme.

In addition to the Large-Print-No-Repeats format, Marty Parks has thoughtfully crafted this newest inspired gem that begs to be sung and is guaranteed to make your Senior Adults eager to minister at your next Easter service! Filled with great songs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme features singable arrangements easily mastered by your volunteer choir. Not only will you meet your group's easy accessibility requirements, this work will make your volunteer choir sound bigger than life! It will leave them with a feeling of great accomplishment at having delivered an inspired performance while being a part of such an important ministry opportunity. And while created for Senior Adult Choirs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme is perfect for any SATB choir with limited rehearsal time or ease-of-performance needs.

New with this release are Stem Mixes and a dynamic DVD Accompaniment Track, designed to revolutionize your performance and take your presentation to new heights. Your Senior Adult Choir will stand out from the rest with the use of this high definition, specialized asset - a visually-engaging new product enhancement!

SKU: WD.080689713026

UPC: 080689713026.

Theme s are an important part of our lives. They give us connectivity and consistency. They provide focus. They offer common ground with like-minded people. Good themes are recurring themes...especially in regard to redeeming love!

Word Music Church Resources is proud to be a part of a theme which we share with many of you...Senior Adult Choirs! And as a theme-within-a-theme, Senior Adult Choirs are synonymous with veteran church musician and arranger Marty Parks! On the heels of his best-selling Christmas release, When Earth Received Her King, Marty brings us another well-crafted, heartfelt, joy-filled musical for Easter Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme.

In addition to the Large-Print-No-Repeats format, Marty Parks has thoughtfully crafted this newest inspired gem that begs to be sung and is guaranteed to make your Senior Adults eager to minister at your next Easter service! Filled with great songs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme features singable arrangements easily mastered by your volunteer choir. Not only will you meet your group's easy accessibility requirements, this work will make your volunteer choir sound bigger than life! It will leave them with a feeling of great accomplishment at having delivered an inspired performance while being a part of such an important ministry opportunity. And while created for Senior Adult Choirs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme is perfect for any SATB choir with limited rehearsal time or ease-of-performance needs.

New with this release are Stem Mixes and a dynamic DVD Accompaniment Track, designed to revolutionize your performance and take your presentation to new heights. Your Senior Adult Choir will stand out from the rest with the use of this high definition, specialized asset - a visually-engaging new product enhancement!

SKU: WD.080689810725

UPC: 080689810725.

Theme s are an important part of our lives. They give us connectivity and consistency. They provide focus. They offer common ground with like-minded people. Good themes are recurring themes...especially in regard to redeeming love!

Word Music Church Resources is proud to be a part of a theme which we share with many of you...Senior Adult Choirs! And as a theme-within-a-theme, Senior Adult Choirs are synonymous with veteran church musician and arranger Marty Parks! On the heels of his best-selling Christmas release, When Earth Received Her King, Marty brings us another well-crafted, heartfelt, joy-filled musical for Easter Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme.

In addition to the Large-Print-No-Repeats format, Marty Parks has thoughtfully crafted this newest inspired gem that begs to be sung and is guaranteed to make your Senior Adults eager to minister at your next Easter service! Filled with great songs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme features singable arrangements easily mastered by your volunteer choir. Not only will you meet your group's easy accessibility requirements, this work will make your volunteer choir sound bigger than life! It will leave them with a feeling of great accomplishment at having delivered an inspired performance while being a part of such an important ministry opportunity. And while created for Senior Adult Choirs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme is perfect for any SATB choir with limited rehearsal time or ease-of-performance needs.

New with this release are Stem Mixes and a dynamic DVD Accompaniment Track, designed to revolutionize your performance and take your presentation to new heights. Your Senior Adult Choir will stand out from the rest with the use of this high definition, specialized asset - a visually-engaging new product enhancement!

SKU: WD.080689443770

UPC: 080689443770.

Theme s are an important part of our lives. They give us connectivity and consistency. They provide focus. They offer common ground with like-minded people. Good themes are recurring themes...especially in regard to redeeming love!

Word Music Church Resources is proud to be a part of a theme which we share with many of you...Senior Adult Choirs! And as a theme-within-a-theme, Senior Adult Choirs are synonymous with veteran church musician and arranger Marty Parks! On the heels of his best-selling Christmas release, When Earth Received Her King, Marty brings us another well-crafted, heartfelt, joy-filled musical for Easter Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme.

In addition to the Large-Print-No-Repeats format, Marty Parks has thoughtfully crafted this newest inspired gem that begs to be sung and is guaranteed to make your Senior Adults eager to minister at your next Easter service! Filled with great songs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme features singable arrangements easily mastered by your volunteer choir. Not only will you meet your group's easy accessibility requirements, this work will make your volunteer choir sound bigger than life! It will leave them with a feeling of great accomplishment at having delivered an inspired performance while being a part of such an important ministry opportunity. And while created for Senior Adult Choirs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme is perfect for any SATB choir with limited rehearsal time or ease-of-performance needs.

New with this release are Stem Mixes and a dynamic DVD Accompaniment Track, designed to revolutionize your performance and take your presentation to new heights. Your Senior Adult Choir will stand out from the rest with the use of this high definition, specialized asset - a visually-engaging new product enhancement!

SKU: WD.080689533099

UPC: 080689533099.

Theme s are an important part of our lives. They give us connectivity and consistency. They provide focus. They offer common ground with like-minded people. Good themes are recurring themes...especially in regard to redeeming love!

Word Music Church Resources is proud to be a part of a theme which we share with many of you...Senior Adult Choirs! And as a theme-within-a-theme, Senior Adult Choirs are synonymous with veteran church musician and arranger Marty Parks! On the heels of his best-selling Christmas release, When Earth Received Her King, Marty brings us another well-crafted, heartfelt, joy-filled musical for Easter Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme.

In addition to the Large-Print-No-Repeats format, Marty Parks has thoughtfully crafted this newest inspired gem that begs to be sung and is guaranteed to make your Senior Adults eager to minister at your next Easter service! Filled with great songs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme features singable arrangements easily mastered by your volunteer choir. Not only will you meet your group's easy accessibility requirements, this work will make your volunteer choir sound bigger than life! It will leave them with a feeling of great accomplishment at having delivered an inspired performance while being a part of such an important ministry opportunity. And while created for Senior Adult Choirs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme is perfect for any SATB choir with limited rehearsal time or ease-of-performance needs.

New with this release are Stem Mixes and a dynamic DVD Accompaniment Track, designed to revolutionize your performance and take your presentation to new heights. Your Senior Adult Choir will stand out from the rest with the use of this high definition, specialized asset - a visually-engaging new product enhancement!

SKU: WD.080689444777

UPC: 080689444777.

Theme s are an important part of our lives. They give us connectivity and consistency. They provide focus. They offer common ground with like-minded people. Good themes are recurring themes...especially in regard to redeeming love!

Word Music Church Resources is proud to be a part of a theme which we share with many of you...Senior Adult Choirs! And as a theme-within-a-theme, Senior Adult Choirs are synonymous with veteran church musician and arranger Marty Parks! On the heels of his best-selling Christmas release, When Earth Received Her King, Marty brings us another well-crafted, heartfelt, joy-filled musical for Easter Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme.

In addition to the Large-Print-No-Repeats format, Marty Parks has thoughtfully crafted this newest inspired gem that begs to be sung and is guaranteed to make your Senior Adults eager to minister at your next Easter service! Filled with great songs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme features singable arrangements easily mastered by your volunteer choir. Not only will you meet your group's easy accessibility requirements, this work will make your volunteer choir sound bigger than life! It will leave them with a feeling of great accomplishment at having delivered an inspired performance while being a part of such an important ministry opportunity. And while created for Senior Adult Choirs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme is perfect for any SATB choir with limited rehearsal time or ease-of-performance needs.

New with this release are Stem Mixes and a dynamic DVD Accompaniment Track, designed to revolutionize your performance and take your presentation to new heights. Your Senior Adult Choir will stand out from the rest with the use of this high definition, specialized asset - a visually-engaging new product enhancement!

SKU: WD.080689916120

UPC: 080689916120.

Theme s are an important part of our lives. They give us connectivity and consistency. They provide focus. They offer common ground with like-minded people. Good themes are recurring themes...especially in regard to redeeming love!

Word Music Church Resources is proud to be a part of a theme which we share with many of you...Senior Adult Choirs! And as a theme-within-a-theme, Senior Adult Choirs are synonymous with veteran church musician and arranger Marty Parks! On the heels of his best-selling Christmas release, When Earth Received Her King, Marty brings us another well-crafted, heartfelt, joy-filled musical for Easter Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme.

In addition to the Large-Print-No-Repeats format, Marty Parks has thoughtfully crafted this newest inspired gem that begs to be sung and is guaranteed to make your Senior Adults eager to minister at your next Easter service! Filled with great songs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme features singable arrangements easily mastered by your volunteer choir. Not only will you meet your group's easy accessibility requirements, this work will make your volunteer choir sound bigger than life! It will leave them with a feeling of great accomplishment at having delivered an inspired performance while being a part of such an important ministry opportunity. And while created for Senior Adult Choirs, Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme is perfect for any SATB choir with limited rehearsal time or ease-of-performance needs.

New with this release are Stem Mixes and a dynamic DVD Accompaniment Track, designed to revolutionize your performance and take your presentation to new heights. Your Senior Adult Choir will stand out from the rest with the use of this high definition, specialized asset - a visually-engaging new product enhancement!