Vocal Score. By William Schuman. (SATB). Choral Large Works. 136 pages. Published by G. Schirmer (Associated Music Publishers).

Composed by Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey, arranged by Mark A. Brymer. Octavo for SATB chorus and piano accompaniment. With chord names. Choral. 40 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Mixed Choir [SATB] - Grade 5

SKU: HL.14041389

Liber Canticorum Va. Composed by Vagn Holmboe. Large Choral. Hymns & Chorals. Vocal Score. Composed 2002. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH29767. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14041389).

Latin.

The text for the choral work 'Hominis dies' is partly form the book of psalms, partly from Isaiah in the Latin translation of the Bible. The words are relevant today - they are about the fate of humanity - our fear of war and destruction, violence and polution. The choral work is divided in three parts, all of them introduced with a Halleluja. A Halleluja is most often a praise, but that is not the case in this work, where the suppressed and oppressed manking with this work express desperation and sorrow, but also hope.

The text for the choral work 'Hominis dies' is partly form the book of psalms, partly from Isaiah in the Latin translation of the Bible. The words are relevant today - they are about the fate of humanity - our fear of war and destruction, violence and polution.
The choral work is divided in three parts, all of them introduced with a Halleluja. A Halleluja is most often a praise, but that is not the case in this work, where the suppressed and oppressed manking with this work express desperation and sorrow, but also hope.

Choral SATB Choir

SKU: CF.CM9698

Composed by Evan Ramos. 8 pages. Duration 0:01:35. Carl Fischer Music #CM9698. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9698).

ISBN 9781491159996. UPC: 680160918591. Key: Ab major. Latin. Traditional Latin.

O Magnum Mysterium is a setting of a Latin sacred text written for Christmas. The text depicts the extraordinary occurring among the ordinary: God coming to earth as a tiny baby, and animals in a lowly stable being the first to witness his arrival. Adding dynamic contrast (crescendo/decrescendo) on every phrase and singing legato (smoothly) with a gentle choral tone will reflect the wonder and awe the original text and this setting attempt to communicate. Original Latin Text: English Translation: O magnum mysterium, O great mystery, Et admirabile sacramentum, And wonderful sacrament, Ut animalia viderunt That animals should see Dominum natum the newborn Lord jacentem in praesepio. Lying in a manger. O magnum mysterium. Amen. O great mystery. Amen. General Latin Pronunciation Guidelines: 1. There are only five pure vowel sounds in Latin: A = AH E=EH I = EE O = AW U = OO 2. Strive to flip all R's as if singing in Italian. Latin Pronunciation (accented syllables are UPPER CASE): aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom,* eht ahd-mee-RAH-bee-leh sah-krah-MEHN-toom, oot ah-nee-MAH-lee-ah vee-DEHR-oont DAW-mee-noom NAH-toom, yah-CHEHN-tehm een preh-SEH-pee-aw. aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom. AH-mehn. *The word mysterium in this piece is a three-syllable rather than a four-syllable word. This can be accomplished by pronouncing the last syllable ium as yoom rather than ee-oom.
O Magnum Mysterium is a setting of a Latin sacred text written for Christmas. The text depicts the extraordinary occurring among the ordinary: God coming to earth as a tiny baby, and animals in a lowly stable being the first to witness his arrival. Adding dynamic contrast (crescendo/decrescendo) on every phrase and singing legato (smoothly) with a gentle choral tone will reflect the wonder and awe the original text and this setting attempt to communicate.Original Latin Text: English Translation:O magnum mysterium, O great mystery,Et admirabile sacramentum, And wonderful sacrament,Ut animalia viderunt That animals should seeDominum natum the newborn Lordjacentem in praesepio. Lying in a manger.O magnum mysterium. Amen. O great mystery. Amen.General Latin Pronunciation Guidelines:1. There are only five pure vowel sounds in Latin:A = AH E=EH I = EE O = AW U = OO2. Strive to flip all R’s as if singing in Italian.Latin Pronunciation (accented syllables are UPPER CASE):aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom,*eht ahd-mee-RAH-bee-leh sah-krah-MEHN-toom,oot ah-nee-MAH-lee-ah vee-DEHR-oontDAW-mee-noom NAH-toom,yah-CHEHN-tehm een preh-SEH-pee-aw.aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom. AH-mehn.*The word “mysterium” in this piece is a three-syllable rather than a four-syllable word. This can be accomplished by pronouncing the last syllable “ium” as “yoom” rather than “ee-oom”.

Composed by Howard Helvey. For SATB choir with Organ or Orchestra. Faith, Pentecost. Moderately Easy. Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

From A Consort of Choral Christmas Carols. By PDQ Bach. Arranged by Peter Schickele. Text by Peter Schickele. For SATB. S. 359. Duration 2:30. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

SATB Choir, Piano - Level 3

SKU: CA.925600

Composed by Hugo Wolf. Arranged by Denis Rouger. Separate edition to the CD. Lieder, Secular choral music. Full Score. Duration 3 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.256/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.925600).

ISBN M-007-24918-2. Key: D major. German. Text: Morike, Eduard.

Hugo Wolf set a total of 53 songs by Eduard Morike, all in the year 1888. The composer wrote in a letter: Once you have heard this song, it can only inspire one wish - to die. In the artistic-metaphysical milieu of the late 19th century this was regarded as the highest ideal, especially for Hugo Wolf, who believed in the body as a wretched piano case from which the soul can only break free like harmonies dying away. And yet Fussreise (Journey on Foot) begins as a simple, happy, elated song of travel, revolving around the key of D major over an ostinato piano rhythm. Old Adam believes he senses the bliss of paradise in this, but he continues to be caught in the tension between earthly suffering and eternal longing, as the rest of Hugo Wolf's setting clearly shows: it remains a pious hope that a whole life would be such a morning journey bathed in gentle perspiration. These art songs were originally composed not for chamber choir, but for solo voice and piano. Denis Rouger has carefully adapted them to suit the requirements and expressive possibilities offered by a larger ensemble, without losing the any of the qualities of the original in the process. Each part in the choir has a melodic line drawn from the harmonic and rhythmic framework. In the process, the variety and refinement of the choral language combines with an enormous flexibility in form and expression, as French melodies or German art song demand from a soloist and pianist. The songs have been recorded by the figure humaine chamber choir on the CD Kennst du das Land ... (Carus 83.495).

SATB Chorus, & Piano

SKU: SU.96010060

For SATB Chorus, & Piano. Composed by Joseph Gianono. Vocal/Choral, Secular Choral. Accompanied by piano. Choral Octavo. Subito Music Corporation #96010060. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.96010060).

Instrumentation : SATB Chorus, & Piano
Duration: 3:30'
Composed: 2012
Published by: Subito Music Publishing Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. Perusal copies are available by contacting (include the organization name with your request). To order quantities fewer than 8, please call customer service at (973) 857-3440.
About T.N.TAs a matter of practicality, when I was first asked to write a piece for the New York Theatrical Community Choir in 2005 by its music director, David Wolfson, I immediately decided to write a Kyrie. After all, I thought..., the text is only about four words and eliminated the need for a lyricist. Most appealing, however, was the fact that it would bring me one step closer to finishing the Mass that I was in the process of writing. If ever there was a case to be made for divine inspiration this appeared to be it. David Wolfson liked the idea and casually mentioned that there was another Kyrie and a religious hymn on the program. He also mentioned that the choir consisted predominantly of actors that sing.Like a bolt of lightning, divine intervention interceded whereupon I instantly realized that he needed a piece to wake up the audience, not another Kyrie. I took a breath and spontaneously began to talk through and improvise the concept of a piece that became the basis for Taxi.At that moment I was clueless as to what kind of piece I would write but it appeared to be a good idea at the time. David's reaction to my presentation was something like Okay,...I have no idea what you are talking about but let's try it. After a very successful public performance, he was delighted that I decided not to write a Kyrie and remarked that writ-ing a piece like Taxi for this group was like feeding raw meat to a pack of hungry lions. At that moment, the idea of doing a trilogy of similar pieces was born. For the last two seasons of the choir's existence I was asked to write a new piece and... as a matter of practicality, I happily agreed.-- Joe GianonoNote: Taxi, Noise, and Time may be performed separately.

Choral (SATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.338920

Composed by Toh Xin Long. Gentry Publications. Concert. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 960 seconds. Gentry Publications #JG2556. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.338920).

UPC: 840126914399. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

As Tim Sharp travels the world as an ambassador for choral music he sometimes hears composers in foreign lands that deserve our attention. So is the case with this selection based on the Sara Teasdale poem about clouds. The young composer is committed to melody in a way that is a refreshing return to what seems right. The harmonic treatment is sensitive and sensible, and most satisfying. An excellent concert piece for high school, college and community choirs. Medium in difficulty.

Composed by Craig Carnahan. Spirituals. 21st Century, Hope/Assurance. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-5221. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SATB Chorus, & Piano

SKU: SU.96010061

For SATB Chorus, & Piano. Composed by Joseph Gianono. Vocal/Choral, Secular Choral. Accompanied by piano. Choral Octavo. Subito Music Corporation #96010061. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.96010061).

Instrumentation : SATB Chorus, & Piano
Duration: 5'
Composed: 2012
Published by: Subito Music Publishing Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. Perusal copies are available by contacting (include the organization name with your request). To order quantities fewer than 8, please call customer service at (973) 857-3440.
About T.N.T

As a matter of practicality, when I was first asked to write a piece for the New York Theatrical Community Choir in 2005 by its music director, David Wolfson, I immediately decided to write a Kyrie. After all, I thought..., the text is only about four words and eliminated the need for a lyricist. Most appealing, however, was the fact that it would bring me one step closer to finishing the Massthat I was in the process of writing. If ever there was a case to be made for divine inspiration this appeared to be it. David Wolfson liked the idea and casually mentioned that there was another Kyrie and a religious hymn on the program. He also mentioned that the choir consisted predominantly of actors that sing.

Like a bolt of lightning, divine intervention interceded whereupon I instantly realized that he needed a piece to wake up the audience, not another Kyrie. I took a breath and spontaneously began to talk through and improvise the concept of a piece that became the basis for Taxi.

At that moment I was clueless as to what kind of piece I would write but it appeared to be a good idea at the time. David's reaction to my presentation was something like Okay,...I have no idea what you are talking about but let's try it. After a very successful public performance, he was delighted that I decided not to write a Kyrie and remarked that writ-ing a piece like Taxi for this group was like feeding raw meat to a pack of hungry lions. At that moment, the idea of doing a trilogy of similar pieces was born. For the last two seasons of the choir's existence I was asked to write a new piece and ... as a matter of practicality, I happily agreed.

-- Joe Gianono

Note: Taxi, Noise, and Time may be performed separately.

SATB Chorus, & Piano

SKU: SU.96010062

For SATB Chorus, & Piano. Composed by Joseph Gianono. Vocal/Choral, Secular Choral. Accompanied by piano. Choral Octavo. Subito Music Corporation #96010062. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.96010062).

Instrumentation : SATB Chorus, & Piano
Duration: 4'
Composed: 2012
Published by: Subito Music Publishing Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. Perusal copies are available by contacting (include the organization name with your request). To order quantities fewer than 8, please call customer service at (973) 857-3440.
About T.N.TAs a matter of practicality, when I was first asked to write a piece for the New York Theatrical Community Choir in 2005 by its music director, David Wolfson, I immediately decided to write a Kyrie. After all, I thought..., the text is only about four words and eliminated the need for a lyricist. Most appealing, however, was the fact that it would bring me one step closer to finishing the Mass that I was in the process of writing. If ever there was a case to be made for divine inspiration this appeared to be it. David Wolfson liked the idea and casually mentioned that there was another Kyrie and a religious hymn on the program. He also mentioned that the choir consisted predominantly of actors that sing.Like a bolt of lightning, divine intervention interceded whereupon I instantly realized that he needed a piece to wake up the audience, not another Kyrie. I took a breath and spontaneously began to talk through and improvise the concept of a piece that became the basis for Taxi.At that moment I was clueless as to what kind of piece I would write but it appeared to be a good idea at the time. David's reaction to my presentation was something like Okay,...I have no idea what you are talking about but let's try it. After a very successful public performance, he was delighted that I decided not to write a Kyrie and remarked that writ-ing a piece like Taxi for this group was like feeding raw meat to a pack of hungry lions. At that moment, the idea of doing a trilogy of similar pieces was born. For the last two seasons of the choir's existence I was asked to write a new piece and... as a matter of practicality, I happily agreed.-- Joe GianonoNote: Taxi, Noise, and Time may be performed separately.

SATB choir, piano reduction - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8955

Composed by Thomas LaVoy. Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Evoking Sound. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8955. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8955).

UPC: 785147895503. Latin. Text Source: From the Liturgy of the Hours for Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

My setting of this well-known prayer is largely based on a piece of 16th-century visual art of the same name,Salvator mundi, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Though many artists have created similar paintings depicting Christ in this fashion, Leonardo’s is of the small minority in which the orb that Christ holds in his left hand lacks any sort of ornamentation or indeed any kind of religious symbol at all. The orb, as it appears in other depictions, is referred to as a globus cruciger (cross-bearing orb). This term does not apply in this instance, as the orb lacks a cross, existing purely as an unblemished globe, calm and serene, mirroring the expression that is present on Christ’s face. This piece should be sung in largely the same way that the painting appears on the canvas: subdued and reverent. The dynamic contrasts in measures 22–28 represent a very human supplication to Christ, but they should not be overstated or dramatic in any way. Such is the case with the entire work, it is a very introspective take on the prayer’s text, and as such it should feel quietly restrained and reflective throughout. The piece ends with four double-barred repetitions of the word “Deus,” representing the four points of the cross. Listen to The Same Stream perform Salvator Mundi from Songs of the Questioner.

Edited by Simon Carrington. Arranged by Ian David Coleman. Octavo. Alliance Music Publications #AMP 1107. Published by Alliance Music Publications

SATB choir with divisi & soprano voice solo, a cappella - Medium/Medium Difficult

SKU: PL.0317

Composed by Richard Lakey. Cathedral. Choral, General. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0317. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0317).

Spirituals are popular with audiences for one simple reason: they are direct in emotional and textual appeal. Such is the case with Richard Lakey's arrangement of My Lord What a Mornin'. Mr Lakey has set the for a large choir (SATB with divisi) to enrich the harmonic palate, while the soprano solo exploits both a rich middle range and a brilliant top for the deep emotion of the work. The rhythm of the piece is quite free and the choir members will want to feel comfortable with chromatic writing. This is a moving setting of this popular text that will especially useful for college as well as choir members.

SSATB Choir, Piano - Level 3

SKU: CA.925800

Composed by Peter Cornelius. Arranged by Denis Rouger. Separate edition to the CD. Lieder, Secular choral music. Full Score. Composed 1854. Op. 4, No. 1. Duration 3 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.258/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.925800).

ISBN 9790007249205. Key: A flat major. German. Text: Cornelius, Peter.

Peter Cornelius once described himself as a poet-composer, for he wrote the texts for many of his songs himself. This is the case with In Lust und Schmerzen, the first song of the three Liebeslieder which make up op. 4. Cornelius composed these songs in 1854 in Weimar, where he was living near Franz Liszt whom he greatly admired. Liszt's influence can be discerned in the urgent piano accompaniment and the cumulative chromaticism which Cornelius chose as a means of expressing the emotional content of the text in music, alternating between Lust und Leiden, between Kampf und Ruh. The marking Leidenschaftlich bewegt [passionately agitated] aptly describes the character of the song. This art song was originally composed not for chamber choir, but for solo voice and piano. Denis Rouger has carefully adapted it to suit the requirements and expressive possibilities offered by a larger ensemble, without losing the any of the qualities of the original in the process. Each part in the choir has a melodic line drawn from the harmonic and rhythmic framework. In the process, the variety and refinement of the choral language combines with an enormous flexibility in form and expression, as French melodies or German art song demand from a soloist and pianist. The songs have been recorded by the figure humaine chamber choir on the CD Kennst du das Land ... (Carus 83.495).

SATB choir, none, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9962

Composed by Thomas Whitfield. Arranged by Brandon Waddles. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9962. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9962).

UPC: 785147996200. English.

ST vocal soli, SATB choir, flute, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.1037219

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Christine Martin. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Handel. German title: Ode For St.Cecilia'S Day. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Special days. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1739. HWV 76. Duration 50 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 10.372/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1037219).

ISBN 9790007133795. Language: English. Text: Dryden, John. Text: John Dryden.

During the late 17th century English musicians celebrated each year on 22 November the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, with special concerts and church services. With his Ode for St. Cecilia's Day Handel rejuvenated the tradition of this festival on St. Cecilia's Day in 1732. This so-called little St. Cecilia Ode is a musically joyful glorification of the power of music: two festive choruses frame five charming arias in each of which a solo instrument is used for contrasting effect in the baroque manner. Handel allows the soloists a wealth of freedom to improvise and to display their skills. This is especially the case for the organ, which was his favorite instrument. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1037200.

(SATB)

SKU: HL.48186155

Composed by Jean Gilles. Leduc. Baroque. Softcover. 76 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL30152. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48186155).

French composer, Jean Gilles (1668-1705) received his musical training as a choirboy in Aix-en-Provence. His substantial works are entirely religious, Mass for the Dead being no exception. Gilles catalogue comprises a significant amount of choral work. His choral composing style often alternate passages sung by soloists and the chorus, as is the case in Mass for the Dead. His musical style was influenced by Andre Campra, a leading Opera composer of the day who Gilles succeeded as music master at the Cathedral of Saint Etienne in Toulouse. For all choirs seeking alternative repertoire, Mass for the Dead provides a riveting performance..

SATB choir, a cappella - Easy

SKU: PL.9003

Composed by Robert Spearing. Choral, General. Octavo. Paraclete Press #9003. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.9003).

Taken from the Sarum rite, this text has long been the object of many composers' affection and in this case, is allowed to take shape within a moderately narrow vocal range. The uncomplicated imitation within the music enhances the simplicity of this ancient prayer as each part sings each phrase, rhythmically uniting at the final request: God be at my end..

(Arranged for SATB Choir Choral Score). By Kurt Weill (1900-1950). Arranged by Gisela Kanngieer. For Mixed Choir. Choral. 24 pages. Universal Edition #UE33663. Published by Universal Edition

Mixed choir

SKU: BR.SON-339

Motetten fur 5 Stimmen. Composed by Orlande De Lassus. Edited by Bernhold Schmid. Softbound. Complete Works. Vocal Music Between Genres. Renaissance/early Baroque. Complete Works. 302 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #SON 339. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.SON-339).

ISBN 9790004802854. 10.5 x 13.5 inches. Latin.

The present volume contains the Psalmi Davidis Poenitentiales, seven penitential psalms that had already been supplemented with the motet Laudate Dominum de coelis in the first edition (1584). In the Complete Edition, however, the compilation is preceded by the vocal piece S u Su p e r per Super (1567), which experiments with syllables. Though reprinted many times, it was assigned to various genres according to its place of publication: while the piece was considered as a motet in Germany, in France it was classified as a chanson and in Italy as a madrigal a unique case in the reception history of vocal music in the 16th century. To this day we still do not know the significance of the vocal text Super flumina Babylonis, which gradually evolves out of syllables. Perhaps Lasso wanted to depict a biblical scene that evokes the gradual learning of a language.

Hal Leonard Contemporary Festival Choral Series. Composed by Eric Tsavdar. Pop Choral Series. Festival, Concert, Pop, Poetry. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard