(Contrappunto bestiale alla mente). By A Banchieri. (SSATB). Choral. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by G. Schirmer.

Composed by Hyo-Won Woo. Hak-Won Yoon Choral Series. Sacred. Octavo. 32 pages. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1577).

Composed by Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by Dan Davison. Sws. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 50 seconds. BriLee Music #BL1155. Published by BriLee Music

By Counterpoint and Pete Seeger. Arranged by Robert DeCormier. Music of Counterpoint. A Cappella, Calypso, Caribbean, Novelty, West Indian. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Counterpoint and Pete Seeger. Arranged by Nathaniel Lew. Music of Counterpoint. A Cappella, Concert, Folk, Inspirational. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

SATBB choir, piano reduction - Intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1935

Composed by William Byrd. Edited by Kody Wallace. Walton Choral. Classical. Octavo. 16 pages. Walton Music #WW1935. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1935).

UPC: 785147038467. Latin. Text Source: Traditional Latin.

This beautiful motet by William Byrd epitomizes Byrd's mature style characterized by warm harmonic language, variation of musical texture, and effortless counterpoint. Transcribed from the 1589 Cantiones Sacrae, minimal but effective editorial work makes this a tremendous edition for more advanced SATB choirs.

SATB choir, cornetto, 3 trombones, organ (Or 2 violins, viola and basso continuo or 2 oboes, english horn and basso continuo)

SKU: CA.3550311

Arranged by J. S. Bach. Composed by Francesco Gasparini. Edited by Peter Wollny. This edition: urtext. Edition Bach-Archiv Leipzig - Musical Monuments. Basso continuo. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, basso continuo. 4 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 35.503/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3550311).

ISBN 9790007213473. Text language: Latin.

Particularly during the early 1740s, Johann Sebastian Bach concentrated intensely on studying the compositional technique of strict vocal polyphony. As an inspiration, he studied the works of older masters, copying them and, for the most part, performing them as well. A set of single parts for the Missa canonica by Francesco Gasparini in an instrumentation by Bach were recently discovered in the collection of the former Ephoralbibliothek Weissenfels; some of the parts are in Bach's own handwriting. Gasparini was esteemed in Germany particularly as a master of elaborate counterpoint and audacious harmonic writing. Bach amended the music text with a view to certain aspects of performance practice, clearly following a very specific concept of sound organization. His interest in strict counterpoint was paralleled by a tangible re-orientation in Bach's own compositional technique at the beginning of the 1740s. Francesco Gasparini's Missa canonica therefore served as a practical model for the highly developed art of canon writing and the strict polyphony in Bach's late works, as we encounter them, for example, in the B minor Mass. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3550300.

SATB choir, cornetto, 3 trombones, organ (Or 2 violins, viola and basso continuo or 2 oboes, english horn and basso continuo)

SKU: CA.3550348

Arranged by J. S. Bach. Composed by Francesco Gasparini. Edited by Peter Wollny. This edition: urtext. Edition Bach-Archiv Leipzig - Musical Monuments. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Organ. 8 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 35.503/48. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3550348).

ISBN 9790007213497. Language: Latin.

Particularly during the early 1740s, Johann Sebastian Bach concentrated intensely on studying the compositional technique of strict vocal polyphony. As an inspiration, he studied the works of older masters, copying them and, for the most part, performing them as well. A set of single parts for the Missa canonica by Francesco Gasparini in an instrumentation by Bach were recently discovered in the collection of the former Ephoralbibliothek Weissenfels; some of the parts are in Bach's own handwriting. Gasparini was esteemed in Germany particularly as a master of elaborate counterpoint and audacious harmonic writing. Bach amended the music text with a view to certain aspects of performance practice, clearly following a very specific concept of sound organization. His interest in strict counterpoint was paralleled by a tangible re-orientation in Bach's own compositional technique at the beginning of the 1740s. Francesco Gasparini's Missa canonica therefore served as a practical model for the highly developed art of canon writing and the strict polyphony in Bach's late works, as we encounter them, for example, in the B minor Mass. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3550300.

SATB choir, cornetto, 3 trombones, organ (Or 2 violins, viola and basso continuo or 2 oboes, english horn and basso continuo)

SKU: CA.3550349

Arranged by J. S. Bach. Composed by Francesco Gasparini. Edited by Peter Wollny. This edition: urtext. Edition Bach-Archiv Leipzig - Musical Monuments. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Organ. 8 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 35.503/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3550349).

ISBN 9790007213503. Language: Latin.

Particularly during the early 1740s, Johann Sebastian Bach concentrated intensely on studying the compositional technique of strict vocal polyphony. As an inspiration, he studied the works of older masters, copying them and, for the most part, performing them as well. A set of single parts for the Missa canonica by Francesco Gasparini in an instrumentation by Bach were recently discovered in the collection of the former Ephoralbibliothek Weissenfels; some of the parts are in Bach's own handwriting. Gasparini was esteemed in Germany particularly as a master of elaborate counterpoint and audacious harmonic writing. Bach amended the music text with a view to certain aspects of performance practice, clearly following a very specific concept of sound organization. His interest in strict counterpoint was paralleled by a tangible re-orientation in Bach's own compositional technique at the beginning of the 1740s. Francesco Gasparini's Missa canonica therefore served as a practical model for the highly developed art of canon writing and the strict polyphony in Bach's late works, as we encounter them, for example, in the B minor Mass. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3550300.

SATB choir, cornetto, 3 trombones, organ (Or 2 violins, viola and basso continuo or 2 oboes, english horn and basso continuo)

SKU: CA.3550319

Arranged by J. S. Bach. Composed by Francesco Gasparini. Edited by Peter Wollny. This edition: urtext. Edition Bach-Archiv Leipzig - Musical Monuments. Complete orchestral parts. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Set of Orchestra Parts. Carus Verlag #CV 35.503/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3550319).

ISBN 9790007213480. Text language: Latin.

Particularly during the early 1740s, Johann Sebastian Bach concentrated intensely on studying the compositional technique of strict vocal polyphony. As an inspiration, he studied the works of older masters, copying them and, for the most part, performing them as well. A set of single parts for the Missa canonica by Francesco Gasparini in an instrumentation by Bach were recently discovered in the collection of the former Ephoralbibliothek Weissenfels; some of the parts are in Bach's own handwriting. Gasparini was esteemed in Germany particularly as a master of elaborate counterpoint and audacious harmonic writing. Bach amended the music text with a view to certain aspects of performance practice, clearly following a very specific concept of sound organization. His interest in strict counterpoint was paralleled by a tangible re-orientation in Bach's own compositional technique at the beginning of the 1740s. Francesco Gasparini's Missa canonica therefore served as a practical model for the highly developed art of canon writing and the strict polyphony in Bach's late works, as we encounter them, for example, in the B minor Mass. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3550300.

SSATB choir a cappella, vocal percussion - Advanced

SKU: MN.CH-1056

Composed by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. Doo-Wop Madrigal Style Series. Romantic. Octavo. Duration 1 minute, 3 seconds. Laurendale Associates #CH-1056. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1056).

Based on the delightful Elizabethan style madrigal, When Love and Beauty by Sir Arthur Sullivan. As is typical of this style, it abounds with catchy melodies, great counterpoint, and an abundance of word painting, even though the text underlay for the Doo-Wop Madrigal versison consists of scat syllables.

Duratio n 1:03.

SATB choir, a cappella or with organ - Difficult

SKU: PL.9606

Composed by Randall Giles. Cathedral. Choral, Concert, Lent. Choral score. Paraclete Press #9606. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.9606).

Four Motets and a Chorale are choral interpolations drawn from Randall Giles' Latin setting of St. John's Passion. Movements I, II and V have organ accompaniment, primarily derived from the choral parts. Perhaps the best-known of these texts is Crux fidelis--Faithful Cross--which is set as a traditional four-part chorale. In the other four movements, Dr. Giles blends chromatic voice leading and varied meters (often within wide tessituras) to augment the naturally expressive sense of the texts.

Easily the most difficult music of this lot is Randall Giles's stunning Four Motets and a Chorale. Quia id quod accidit and Vinea mea electa are unaccompanied pieces of uncompromising dissonance and difficulty; Attolite portas and Christus factus est are accompanied works with triadic harmony. In the former, the energy of the counterpoint gives off a glistening intensity, whereas in the latter unrelated major and minor chords are juxtaposed like primary colors to create sensuous vibrancy of a Gustav Klimt canvas. The original accompaniment of these movements is for organ and brass sextet, which may be rented from Paraclete Press. Mr. Giles was kind enought to submit the chorale, Crux fidelis, it's a beauty, and it's a keeper! - AAM Journal.

Choral (SSATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.1340670

Arranged by Philip Lawson. Sacred Christmas Choral. Christmas. Octavo. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1340670).

UPC: 196288189558. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This 13th century melody is arranged for high school choirs looking to expand into polyphony for the Christmas season. Smoothy melodic lines give way to smart challenges in range, while the B section dabbles in counterpoint--a perfect opportunity for study of Medieval forms.

SKU: ST.MB57

Composed by Samuel Sebastian Wesley. Edited by Peter Horton. Library Volumes. Edited by Peter Horton. First published in 1990. Pages: 270. Format: Paperback. Dimensions (mm): 330 x 254 x 20. Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #MB57. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.MB57).

ISBN 9790220218293.

11 anthems by this vigorous reformer of Victorian church music show Romantic harmony and Bachian counterpoint combined with imaginative structures. These works brought new life to a uniquely English genre that had fallen into neglect at the time of their composition.

CONTENTS
Blessed be the God and Father (S solo SATB and Organ)
Glory to God on high (SATB and Organ)
Let us lift up our heart (B solo SATB and Organ)
Man that is born of woman (SATB and Organ)
O give thanks unto the Lord (S solo SATB and Organ)
O God, whose nature and property (original version) (SATB and Organ)
O God, whose nature and property (revised version) (SATB and Organ)
O Lord, thou art my God (B solo SATB and Organ)
Tho' round thy radiant throne on high (SS and Organ)
To my request and earnest cry (B solo SSATB and Organ)
Trust ye in the Lord (S solo SATB and Organ)
Wash me throughly (S solo SATB and Organ)
Ye who the widdow's griefs have cheer'd (SS and Organ).

Arranged by Dean Rishel. For SATB Choir and Piano (SATB). Mark Foster. 12 pages. Shawnee Press #MF2194. Published by Shawnee Press

By Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Dolores Hruby. For Voices: SATB. Instruments: String quartet (2 violins, viola, cello) (instruments required). Organ. Christmas Sacred. Published by GIA Publications.

By Joseph M. Martin. For SATB Choir. Choral, Contest/Festival Music, Brass/Percussion and Sacred. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

SATB divisi a cappella Choral (SATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.1424348

Composed by Oscar Osicki. Gentry Publications. Octavo. Gentry Publications #JG2701. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1424348).

UPC: 196288200758.

“If Ye Love Me” is a compelling exploration of mystical harmonies and intricate counterpoint. Beginning with a captivating set of harmonies, the piece transitions through flowing, meditative textures into a kaleidoscopic canon across all voices. The composition peaks in a moment of dissonance, which resolves into joyfully climactic chords that echo its opening harmonies. Ideal for choirs looking for a rich tapestry of harmonies and textures, the piece offers a final transformative moment that leaves the listener with a sense of spiritual elevation.

By Lloyd Larson. For SATB Choir and Piano (with optional unison voices (congregation)). Sacred Anthem: Palm Sunday. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Morten Lauridsen (1943-). SATB A Cappella. Peermusic Classical. Softcover. 6 pages. Peermusic #61651-121. Published by Peermusic

Arranged by Robert DeCormier. (SATB). Music of Counterpoint. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Robert DeCormier. (SATB). Music of Counterpoint. 15 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(from Madrigali: Six Fire Songs on Italian Renaissance Poems). By Morten Lauridsen (1943-). For Choral (SATB). Peermusic Classical. Softcover. 6 pages. Peermusic #61652-121. Published by Peermusic

Choral SATB Voices with Piano and optional Oboe or C Instrument

SKU: CF.CM9506

The Wild Geese. Composed by Earlene Rentz. SWS. Performance. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 17 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9506. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9506).

ISBN 9781491146101. UPC: 680160903603. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: C major. Counterpoint Press.

Singers and audiences will reflect on natural beauty as they sing about the earth, sky, and humanity in Earlene Rentz's wonderful setting of text by naturalist and poet Wendell Berry. With or without the optional oboe, the phrases allow for tone development and will guide audiences through many musical events as they travel through nature. Perfect for any concert throughout the year.