Composed by Elise Letourneau. For SATB choir with piano. Sacred. Octavo. Published by Cypress Choral Music

(First Edition). By Samuel Barber (1910-1981). Edited by Joshua Parman. SATB A Cappella. Choral. 8 pages. G. Schirmer #ED4485. Published by G. Schirmer

SATBB soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboe (oboe d'amore), 2 oboe da caccia, viola da gamba, 2 violin, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3124569

Version II. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Peter Wollny. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: Johannespassion 1725. Sacred vocal music, Passions, Lent and Passiontide. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1725. BWV 245. Duration 120 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.245/69. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124569).

ISBN 9790007097097. Language: German/English.

The St. John Passion ranks alongside the St. Matthew Passion, the Christmas Oratorio, the Magnificat and the B minor Mass as one of the great vocal works from Johann Sebastian Bach's Leipzig years. In contrast to his other large-scale choral works, however, Bach never gave this work a definitive final form. Rather, for every performance he substantially revised the general concept of the piece and also changed numerous details. All previous editions of the St. John Passion have combined readings from various layers of sources and thus present the work in a form which was never heard during Bach's lifetime. Consequently, the wish often expressed by conductors to perform an authentic version by Bach could not be easily achieved. The present critical, new edition of the St. John Passion fulfills this wish and for the first time makes available the complete music of the second version of the work as it was performed under Bach's direction in 1725. Since a number of movements were replaced by others, including the opening chorus, this version differs most dramatically from the standard version which is well known today. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3124500.

SATBB soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboe (oboe d'amore), 2 oboe da caccia, viola da gamba, 2 violin, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3124550

Version II. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Peter Wollny. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: Johannespassion 1725. Sacred vocal music, Passions, Lent and Passiontide. Full score. Composed 1725. BWV 245. 208 pages. Duration 120 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.245/50. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124550).

ISBN 9790007058272. Language: German/English.

The St. John Passion ranks alongside the St. Matthew Passion, the Christmas Oratorio, the Magnificat and the B minor Mass as one of the great vocal works from Johann Sebastian Bach's Leipzig years. In contrast to his other large-scale choral works, however, Bach never gave this work a definitive final form. Rather, for every performance he substantially revised the general concept of the piece and also changed numerous details. All previous editions of the St. John Passion have combined readings from various layers of sources and thus present the work in a form which was never heard during Bach's lifetime. Consequently, the wish often expressed by conductors to perform an authentic version by Bach could not be easily achieved. The present critical, new edition of the St. John Passion fulfills this wish and for the first time makes available the complete music of the second version of the work as it was performed under Bach's direction in 1725. Since a number of movements were replaced by others, including the opening chorus, this version differs most dramatically from the standard version which is well known today. Score available separately - see item CA.3124500.

SATBB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes (oboe d'amore), 2 oboe da caccia, viola da gamba, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3124589

Version II. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Peter Wollny. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Johannespassion 1725. Sacred vocal music, Passions, Lent and Passiontide. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1725. BWV 245. 140 pages. Duration 120 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.245/89. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124589).

ISBN 9790007211455. Text language: German/English.

The St. John Passion ranks alongside the St. Matthew Passion, the Christmas Oratorio, the Magnificat and the B minor Mass as one of the great vocal works from Johann Sebastian Bach's Leipzig years. In contrast to his other large-scale choral works, however, Bach never gave this work a definitive final form. Rather, for every performance he substantially revised the general concept of the piece and also changed numerous details. All previous editions of the St. John Passion have combined readings from various layers of sources and thus present the work in a form which was never heard during Bach's lifetime. Consequently, the wish often expressed by conductors to perform an authentic version by Bach could not be easily achieved. The present critical, new edition of the St. John Passion fulfills this wish and for the first time makes available the complete music of the second version of the work as it was performed under Bach's direction in 1725. Since a number of movements were replaced by others, including the opening chorus, this version differs most dramatically from the standard version which is well known today. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3124500.

Five Centuries Of Choral Music For Mixed Voices by Various. For Choral (SATB). Choral Collection. Renaissance, Baroque, Classical Period, 20th Century and Vocal Standards. Difficulty: medium. Vocal score (6 copies needed for performance). Vocal score and piano accompaniment. 156 pages. G. Schirmer #ED2529. Published by G. Schirmer

SATB Choir (Mixed choir (SATB)) - Level 3

SKU: BA.BA08521

Composed by Marten Jansson. Stapled. Choral score. 14 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA08521_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA08521).

ISBN 9790006563203. 27 x 19 cm inches. Key: E-flat minor. Text Language: Latin.

The “Missa brevis in E flat minor” for mixed choir a cappella has been composed in the tradition of the short Mass (without Credo) and can be easily managed by most choirs. Thanks to its conciseness, it is suitable for use in church services, while its delightful harmonic layout and consciously simple melodies (with clear allusions to folk music) also make it perfect for concert performance.

†œMy music is my own and I have never tried to be original. That has always been my motto and I have only tried to use music to express all the feelings which life has to offer. This has led people to describe my music as ‘so sad that it sounds like birds who have lost their wings’ but also as ‘the happiest classical music that we have ever heard‘.
My compositions are almost all sacred. They express not only my own faith but also my appreciation and respect for the timeless texts that have been used for centuries and centuries.“

Mårten Jansson (b. 1965), elected member of the Föreningen svenska tonsättare (the Society of Swedish Composers), graduated from the Royal College of Music, Stockholm (KHM) with an MFA degree in Music Education, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Voice. For more than ten years he was the music director and conductor of “Carmen”, one of the most prominent womens’ vocal ensembles in Sweden. He currently teaches choral conducting and music theory as well as giving vocal tuition at the Bolandgymnasiet and Musikskolan in his home town of Uppsala.

Please find a recording of the “Missa brevis” performed by the Ensemble Sonoro, Neil Ferris (Conductor) by clicking on Multimedia.

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.49702

Composed by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Arranged by Mark Hayes. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Broadway; Secular. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-49702. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49702).

UPC: 038081567891. English.

This powerful choral anthem was written by Broadway songwriters Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty in honor of the 40th anniversary of The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC. Lynn's text uses harmony as a metaphor to represent acceptance, and Stephen's inspirational music is a canvas of hope and strength. Robust piano, bass, and drum parts provide a sturdy pop accompaniment for three full voicings designed to accommodate any four-part group.

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

(Har ar din himmel). Composed by Marten Jansson. For SATB choir. Stapled. Level 4. Choral score. Language: Swedish/English. 7 pages. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag