By John Helgen. For SATB choir, keyboard and cello. General. Gladsong. Anthem. Choral Octavo. Published by Augsburg Fortress

By Brian Lewis. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Sacred. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Level 4 (grade L4).

SAT vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Level 3

SKU: CA.3118419

Cantata for the 3rd Sunday of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. German title: Erwunschtes Freudenlicht. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1724. BWV 184. Duration 25 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.184/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3118419).

ISBN 9790007134235. Key: G major / e minor. Language: German/English.

The Pentecost cantata Desired ray of light BWV 184 is based on a Kothen composition, probably a congratulatory cantata, whose instrumental parts (only these have survived) Bach reused in the Leipzig Pentecost cantata. Only the chorale setting was evidently newly composed. Despite the narrow leeway that the already finished composition left for the librettist, he nevertheless succeeded in crafting a coherent Pentecost text. The fact that the cantata begins with a long tenor accompagnato with two flutes followed by a pastoral duet is surprising. The placing of the chorale not at the end of the work but before the concluding chorus is unusual. Bach was evidently aware of the effect that the ending of this lively movement would have and wanted to retain this in its sacred form as well. The sacred version was first performed on the third day of Pentecost in 1724, probably after a parody version of another Kothen cantata (BWV 173) had already been performed on the second day of Pentecost. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3118400.

Orchestra SAT vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Level 3

SKU: CA.3118407

Cantata for the 3rd Sunday of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: Paperbound. German title: Erwunschtes Freudenlicht. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Study score. Composed 1724. BWV 184. 68 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.184/07. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3118407).

ISBN 9790007050481. Key: G major / e minor. Language: German/English.

The Pentecost cantata Desired ray of light BWV 184 is based on a Kothen composition, probably a congratulatory cantata, whose instrumental parts (only these have survived) Bach reused in the Leipzig Pentecost cantata. Only the chorale setting was evidently newly composed. Despite the narrow leeway that the already finished composition left for the librettist, he nevertheless succeeded in crafting a coherent Pentecost text. The fact that the cantata begins with a long tenor accompagnato with two flutes followed by a pastoral duet is surprising. The placing of the chorale not at the end of the work but before the concluding chorus is unusual. Bach was evidently aware of the effect that the ending of this lively movement would have and wanted to retain this in its sacred form as well. The sacred version was first performed on the third day of Pentecost in 1724, probably after a parody version of another Kothen cantata (BWV 173) had already been performed on the second day of Pentecost. Score available separately - see item CA.3118400.

Composed by Jeremy J. Bankson. Building Dedication, 21st Century, Creation/Nature, Music. Full score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.60-9761).

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-858-4

Incantation of Vowels. Composed by Žibuoklė Martinaitytė. Classical, contemporary. Book. Fennica Gehrman #55011-858-4. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-858-4).

Chant des Voyelles - Incantation of Vowels (2018) for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) was premiered by Volti on May 4, 2018 at Noe Vallay Ministry in San Francisco and on May 6, 2018 at BAMPFA, in Berkeley, California.

Martin aitytÄ— encountered at the Rockefeller estate Kykuit near New York City a work by the cubist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz called Chant des Voyelles . It was titled after an Egyptian prayer composed only of vowels that was designed to subdue the forces of nature. Further research showed that many ancient traditions (Egyptians, Greeks and Tibetans) ascribed sacred, mystical and healing powers and significance to vowels. The details might vary in different traditions, yet it is clear that something miraculous happens through the very act of prolonged repetition of certain vowels - whether in the form of a mantra or prayer or as a self-healing ritual.

This work experiments with subtly shifting, sometimes barely audible clouds of overtones resulting from the sustaining of certain vowels in multiple voices in a magical way.

Duration: 16-17'

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.

SATB choir

SKU: CA.2330720

Aus: Vier Choralmotetten. Composed by Claudin de Sermisy and Heinrich von Herzogenberg. Edited by Konrad Klek. German title: 2.Soll Ich Denn Auch Des Todes Weg. Sacred, Motets. Full score. Op. 102, No. 2. 8 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 23.307/20. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2330720).

ISBN 9790007113483. Language: German. Text: Gerhardt, Paul. Text: Paul Gerhardt.

Score available separately - see item CA.2330700.

SATB choir, 2 violins, viola, cello/contrabass, organ

SKU: CA.163711

Composed by Friedrich Silcher. Edited by Hermann Josef Dahmen. German title: Am Todestag Des Erlosers Schau Hin. Sacred, Motets; Use during church year: Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Single Part, Violin 1. Composed 1827. Op. 9, No. 4. 2 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 01.637/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.163711).

ISBN 9790007005689. Key: E flat major. Language: German.

Score available separately - see item CA.163700.

By Jay Althouse. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Multicultural; Spiritual, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Level 4 (grade L4).

Arranged by Vicki Tucker Courtney. For Choir. (SATB, a cappella). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky (1839-1881). Arranged by Vadim Prokhorov. For SATB Choir and piano [or full orchestra] (Mixed Voices). Secular. Choral. Moderately difficult. Octavo. 16 pages

Mixed choir (SATB) - intermediate to advanced

SKU: HL.49018058

Composed by Harald Genzmer. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Choral. Choral score. Composed 2003. 42 pages. Duration 31' 30''. Schott Music #ED20660. Published by Schott Music (HL.49018058).

ISBN 9790001168724. UPC: 842819110231. German.

Since an invitation to the Emerald Isle, Harald Genzmer (1909-2007) has been fascinated with the local tradition and culture. Therefore, after the songs 'Irische Harfe', he wrote another cycle for mixed choir at a ripe old age: 'Lieder einer Insel'. In three parts with ten choral settings altogether, the composer tells stories from the mythology of the Emerald Isle in the Irish poems, in the texts of old and modern lyricists, describes emotions, desires, laments: from 'Weissagung Cathbads' to 'Lobgesang der Gerechten', from the bright 'Monch und seinem Lieblingskater' to the sad lament 'Das Lied in einem Madchenherzen', from the tender 'Anrufung des Friedens' to the contemplate 'Abendgebet'. The freely tonal settings range from simple, chordal-homophonic via declamatory to expressive. Of intermediate difficulty, these choral miniatures are suitable not only for professional ensembles but also for ambitious amateur choirs.

Composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda (1980-). Arranged by Lisa DeSpain. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Form: Medley. Broadway; Secular. Choral Octavo. 28 pages. Alfred Music #00-47860. Published by Alfred Music

By Sally K. Albrecht. For Choir. (SATB Double Choir, a cappella). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(8 Kompositionen des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts fur das Kirchenjahr vom Tag der Darstellung des Herrn (2. Februar) bis Pfingstmontag). Edited by Konrad Ameln; Harald Kummerling. For Mixed Choir. Chor-Archiv. Singing Score

(A December Wish). By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Ruth Elaine Schram. For SATB choir, piano, descant. Christmas. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3330H. Published by Heritage Music Press

By Greg Gilpin. Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages