By Orlande De Lassus (1532-1594). Edited by Budde, Rudolf. This edition: paperbound. Sacred, Motets, Psalms, Latin; Choral Collections, Mixed Choir; Occasions: Peace and Justice, Prayer, Praise and thanks, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary, Psalms, Mourning, Death; Use during church year: Advent, Specia. Collection. 52 pages

By Richard Proulx. For Assembly, Cantor, optional SATB (and SSA or TTB for Gloria) Chorus. Choral Classics. Sacred. 24 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

By John Bacchus Dykes. Arranged by Mack Wilberg. Text: John Henry Newman. For SAATB Choir. Level: Medium. Duration 4:45. Published by Jackman Music Corporation.

SATB choir

SKU: GH.N03762

Snart maj ar har. Composed by Orlande De Lassus. Octavo. With Language: Swedish, German. 2 pages. Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag (GH.N03762).

ISBN 9790070029117. A4 inches. Text: David Eliasson (Swedish).

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-773-0

By William Shakespeare. By Alex Freeman. Classical, contemporary. Book. Fennica Gehrman #55011-773-0. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-773-0).

ISBN 9790550117730.

Alex Freeman's A Wilderness of Sea (SSSSAAAATTTTBBBB) draws from four of Shakespeare’s most famous works. It emphasizes a common thread among those works that addresses two of the most universal aspects of human existence: water and impermanence. The recording of the work by Helsinki Chamber Choir conducted by Nils Schweckendick is published by the label BIS - follow the link to listen to it.

Duration: c. 15'

Alex Freeman (b. 1972) grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. Around the age of 13 he became interested in composing. In 1998 he moved to New York to begin his Doctoral studies at the Juilliard School, studying with Christopher Rouse. The focus of his doctoral document led him to Finland. The recipient of a Fulbright Full Fellowship, he moved to Helsinki in 2001 to research Sibelius's sketches and study composition with Eero Hämeenniemi at the Sibelius Academy. Dr. Freeman is currently composing full-time and lives with his wife and children in Finland.

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-857-7

Composed by Žibuoklė Martinaitytė. Classical, contemporary. Book. Fennica Gehrman #55011-857-7. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-857-7).

Žibuoklė Martinaitytė tells about the background of Aletheia (2022) for mixed choir (SSSSAAAATTTTBBBB): Aletheia is variously translated from Greek as unconcealedness, revealing or unclosedness. It is uncovering of the Truth - the one we are afraid to face, the truth that can only be expressed directly through the pre-verbal communication. How do you find words for the horrors of the war, for all unimaginable global atrocities? How do you even allow yourself to feel it out? Solely through art, through music that offer a safe space and a formalized framework for processing these accumulated complex emotions and sharing them with others in a moment. This piece has no verbal text and it is based on various combinations of vowels and consonants, thus connecting us on a deeper level through the immediate emotional experience.

The war in Ukraine in spring of 2022 had an impact on all of us and shattered my deeply rooted Lithuanian identity. When the freedom is threatened and innocent people are dying, it is hard to make sense out of the reality. Yet there is poetry even in the worst nightmares. I was imagining that the only instrument people have even in situations of destruction, in the midst of the war, is their VOICE. It brought back memories of my youth when Singing revolution was taking place in the Baltic countries. Human voice was the only weapon that people used to express their determination for freedom and independence. Voice is our first and the very last instrument we have in our lifetime. Thinking in these terms brings almost a sacred dimension to the voice as an expression of the life itself - from the very first baby's scream until the last breath and whisper.

Duration c. 15'

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.

(From the Mass O Magnum Mysterium). By Tomas Luis de Victoria (0-1611). Arranged by Arthur Hilton. For SATB Choir. Mercury Concert Edition of Sacred Choral Masterworks. Classical. Choral part(s). Standard notation. 11 pages. Published by Theodore Presser Company

SATB Choir - Grade 3

SKU: HL.14043071

Composed by John Tavener. Choral. Classical. Octavo. 8 pages. Chester Music #CH81983. Published by Chester Music (HL.14043071).

6.75x9.75x0.05 inches.

The world premiere of A New Commandment , a piece by the late Sir John Tavener specially commissioned for Summer Fields, was in February 2014 at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford. This work was possibly one of his very last commissions before his sudden and untimely death in November 2013. COMPOSER'S NOTE I have set these words from St John's Gospel many times, because I feel them to be among the most profound and therefore key texts in the Christian faith. This setting falls into three sections with an ABA structure. A New Commandment is dedicated to my mother-in-law Mary, but it is also an unspoken tribute to the Spanish master Victoria who has inspired methroughout my life..

By J Edmund Hughes. Arranged by Mary Ellen Loose. For SATB choir, piano. Edith Copley Choral Series. Concert. Octavo. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing

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.

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). For Choral (SATB). Music Sales America. Classical. 122 pages. Novello and Co Ltd. #NOV950473. Published by Novello and Co Ltd. . Classical.

SATB choir

SKU: WD.080689862120

The Promise Of Easter. Composed by Allan Douglas, Deborah Craig-Claar, and Phillip Keveren. Arranged by Phillip Keveren. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Accompaniment CD (split). Word Music #080689862120. Published by Word Music (WD.080689862120).

UPC: 080689862120.

The life-changing story of Jesus' death and resurrection is told from the unique perspective of the Samaritan woman at the well as she is transformed by the sacrificial love of Christ in this passionate new work from Deborah Craig-Claar, Allan Douglas and Phillip Keveren. Two actresses portray the woman called Anna - an older woman who looks back at the Passion events from a post-resurrection perspective, and her younger counterpart who encounters Jesus at the well and joins His followers in Jerusalem during Passion Week. The extraordinary score includes songs written or made popular by today's most accomplished artists, including Michael W. Smith, Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, Matt Maher, and Natalie Grant. Phillip Keveren's breathtaking chamber ensemble instrumentation creates an intimate and compelling experience. At only 40 minutes in length and with only two female characters, one male character, and purely optional sets/lights/costumes, Never Thirst Again can be offered by churches of any size or production capability.

Includ es songs written or made popular by Michael W. Smith, Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, Matt Maher, Natalie Grant, Tony Wood, Michael Farren, Audrey Assad, and Shelley Johnson. Chamber ensemble instrumentation creates an intimate and compelling experience. Accessible cast requirements: two female characters, one male character - costumes, props, and sets are purely optional. Reader's Theatre script available at www.wordmusic.com. Features early American classics There Is a Fountain and My Song in the Night. Thoughtful benediction, Peace Be with You, or an exuberant and congregational Finale.

SATB choir

SKU: WD.080689752728

The Promise Of Easter. Composed by Allan Douglas, Deborah Craig-Claar, and Phillip Keveren. Arranged by Phillip Keveren. Choral, cantatas. Easter, Musical. Bulk CD (10-pak). Word Music #080689752728. Published by Word Music (WD.080689752728).

UPC: 080689752728.

The life-changing story of Jesus' death and resurrection is told from the unique perspective of the Samaritan woman at the well as she is transformed by the sacrificial love of Christ in this passionate new work from Deborah Craig-Claar, Allan Douglas and Phillip Keveren. Two actresses portray the woman called Anna - an older woman who looks back at the Passion events from a post-resurrection perspective, and her younger counterpart who encounters Jesus at the well and joins His followers in Jerusalem during Passion Week. The extraordinary score includes songs written or made popular by today's most accomplished artists, including Michael W. Smith, Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, Matt Maher, and Natalie Grant. Phillip Keveren's breathtaking chamber ensemble instrumentation creates an intimate and compelling experience. At only 40 minutes in length and with only two female characters, one male character, and purely optional sets/lights/costumes, Never Thirst Again can be offered by churches of any size or production capability.

Includ es songs written or made popular by Michael W. Smith, Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, Matt Maher, Natalie Grant, Tony Wood, Michael Farren, Audrey Assad, and Shelley Johnson. Chamber ensemble instrumentation creates an intimate and compelling experience. Accessible cast requirements: two female characters, one male character - costumes, props, and sets are purely optional. Reader's Theatre script available at www.wordmusic.com. Features early American classics There Is a Fountain and My Song in the Night. Thoughtful benediction, Peace Be with You, or an exuberant and congregational Finale.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.50605376

Choral Score. Composed by Norman Dello Joio. E.B. Marks. Classical. Softcover. 64 pages. Edward B. Marks Music #MP984002. Published by Edward B. Marks Music (HL.50605376).

ISBN 9781705181201. UPC: 196288107415. 7.0x10.5x0.219 inches.

The second movement of Norman Dello Joio's larger choral work, Evocations, “Promise of Spring” can be performed with orchestral or piano accompaniment. In addition to the main chorus (SSAATTBB), an optional Young People's Chorus, conceived for high school voices, is also available, though the parts are included in the adult mixed choral score should circumstances not permit the Young People's Chorus. The Young People's Choral score is available separately from the publisher. The orchestral accompaniments parts are available for rental from the publisher.

S.S.A.T.B., A Cappella. By Thomas Morley. Edited by Daniel Dorff. Arranged by Daniel Dorff. SATB chorus and keyboard. For SSATB Chorus, Piano Rehearsal. Piano/Vocal Score. 7 pages. Duration 1:30. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Composed by Thomas Morley (1557-1602). Edited by John Leavitt. Arranged by John Leavitt. Treasury Choral. Festival, Renaissance, Madrigal, Concert, Contest. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.201332).

Vocal soli, SATB choir, orchestra (solos: TTB - choir: SST(A)TBB - 2.0.0.0. - 0.0.0.0. - vl.2va.vc/db)

SKU: BR.EOS-8047-15

Requiem. Composed by Andre Campra. Edited by Jean-Paul Montagnier. Choir; Softcover. Eulenburg Orchestral Series. Mass; Requiem; Baroque. Part. 24 pages. Duration 55'. Breitkopf and Haertel #EOS 8047-15. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EOS-8047-15).

ISBN 9790004789735. 8.5 x 11.5 inches.

Among Campra's Latin works, the ,Messe de mort' is perhaps one of the more successful and today it is one of the more frequently performed. It is also the most enigmatic score of his entire output. Despite extensive researches, no evidence of any sort has yet been brought to light to document its origin, purpose, date of composition, first performance or reception. A stylistic analysis indubitably supports the contention that the ,Messe de mort' is a late work, composed perhaps between 1722 and 1729.
The present edition is based on the manuscript from the Bibliotheque Nationale de France (Paris). It it the oldest known source of the work. The very few errors have been corrected.
(Jean-Paul Montagnier) Vokalensemble Stuttgart und den Kammerchor des Kopernikus-Gymnasiums Wasseralfingen. Fur diese beiden ganz unterschiedlichen Chorformationen hat Martin Smolka 2012 auch gezielt seine Partitur angelegt. Biografisch ist das Agnus Dei eine Art kleines Requiem fur seinen kurz zuvor verstorbenen Vater. Das liturgische Agnus Dei rahmt den deutschen Text Eh das Madchen entschlief ... der bei Auffuhrungen in anderen Landern durch eine Ubersetzung ersetzt werden soll.

Der SWR-Redakteur Hans-Peter Jahn schreibt dazu im Programmheft: Die fur Smolka typischen minimalistischen Taktzellen schaffen eine archaische Sinnlichkeit. Eine einfache und zugleich streng gebaute Vokalmusik mit Tiefenwirkung.

Nac h der Urauffuhrung war die Esslinger Zeitung hellauf begeistert: Smolka ist ein Meister der Stimmbehandlung und der chorischen Klanggestaltung. Im Zentrum des Stucks gerat die Musik zum Stillstand: im leisen gleichmassigen Summen uber dem plotzlich fortissimo ein tschechisches Kinderlied erklingt eines das der Vater seinen Kindern haufig vorgesungen hat. Das alles war sehr beruhrend. Und eigentlich noch mehr als das. My father PhDr. Jaroslav Smolka (1933-2011) was a leading Czech musicologist author of books Czech Cantata and Oratorium Fuga in Czech Music Smetana's Orchestra Music Smetana's Vocal Music monography of Jan Dismas Zelenka and many others. He was a legendary teacher of Music History at Prague Music Academy critic recording producer composer; for almost 50 years he was an important and highly respected personality of Prague musical life.
My father devoted a lot of time and energy to musical education and activities of my sister and me using often quite original methods such as teaching of intervals and counterpoint through Bartok's Microcosmos ear training filling all imaginable moments of everyday life or lessons of harmony analysis starting with Overture to Tristan and Musorgsky's Catacombs. The Martinu song Wondering Maiden was his solo number in our home vocal productions which he used to sing with amazing devotion while his huge voice was audible in several neighboring streets.
My Agnus Dei is closely bound to all this history e.g. by using canon and preferring beauty of dissonant seconds like Bartok or quoting Martinu and his refined neoclassical harmony. Father would be probably a bit critical about the minimalistic monotony of the main body of the piece. Nevertheless firstly he would improvise a short lecture of history of Agnus Dei in Requiem in Czech Music naming by heart many dates and all examples of changes of order of the traditional text by composers. Examples would be sung probably.
(Martin Smolka).

By Various. Edited by Dromann, Hans-Christian. This edition: paperbound. Hymn settings, Mass Sections, Psalms, German; Choral Collections for Mixed Choir; Occasions: Eucharist, Peace and Justice, Prayer, Confirmation, Daily hours, Praise and Thanks, Morning, Midday, Evening, Psalms, Baptism, Mourning, Death, Our Father; Use du. Choral collection. 88 pages

From Mary Poppins Returns. By Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. By Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. Disney Choral. Movies, Show Choir, Musicals, Disney, Vaudeville. Octavo. Published by Hal Leonard

Version for Organ. Composed by Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904). Paperback. The Complete Works of Antonin Dvorak II/7. Czech title: Mae D dur op. 86 (varhanni verze). Classical. Organ reduction. With Publication language: Latin. Opus 86. Duration 34 minutes, 5 seconds. Editio Baerenreiter Praha #H04952. Published by Editio Baerenreiter Praha

Choral (SATB choir a cappella)

SKU: HL.124203

Composed by William Bolcom. E.B. Marks. Classical. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Edward B. Marks Music (HL.124203).

ISBN 9781480367388. UPC: 884088964702. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Commissione d by the New York Virtuoso Singers and its conductor Harold Rosenbaum for the Singers' 25th Anniversary. “Why Was Cupid a Boy?” is a short William Blake poem untied to one of the larger works, though it reprises a common theme in Blake: the bewilderment of Man faced with Love contrasted with Woman's relative comfort in it.

(26 geistliche Madrigale zu 5 Stimmen und Generalbass. Urtext der Neuen Schein-Ausgabe). By Johann Hermann Schein (1586-1630). Edited by Adam Adrio. For Mixed Choir-SSATB, Basso Continuo. Neue Schein-Ausgabe, Band 1. Madrigale, Kirchenmusik (Madrigal, Sacred). Score; Collection; Complete Edition (cloth bound)