Choral SSAATTBB choir, Piano (for rehearsal)

SKU: PR.312419090

Composed by Stacy Garrop. 16 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #312-41909. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.312419090).

ISBN 9781491135778. UPC: 680160687848. English, Hebrew.

In Stacy Garrop’s inspired hands, divisi mixed chorus provides a rich palette of texture and color. Her setting intermingles three versions of the Hebrew folk tune, taking artistic advantage of contrasts between solo and tutti, homophony and grand antiphony, divisi men and divisi women, and the gradual braiding and unbraiding of Hebrew and English texts. LO YISA GOY is the explicitly anti-war Scriptural text better-known in its English translation that begins, “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares... nation shall not lift up a sword against nation.”.
When Jonathan Miller asked me to write two pieces for Chicago a cappella, I knew right away that I wanted to choose two songs from my own past.The first piece, Hava Nagila, is a celebratory song full of joy. I wanted the second work to contrast the first, and to this end, I chose the somber text of Lo Yisa Goy, a prayer for peace. I remember singing this song as a young child in Hebrew school and synagogue, always in context (at least in my congregation) of praying for the state of Israel. I think we’re at a particular point in which people in a lot of different nations could use such a prayer. For this reason, you’ll hear the words in both Hebrew and English.In my research of previous versions of the melody, I discovered three variants for the tune, all of which I have incorporated into my piece.

SSAATTBB a cappella Choral (SATB divisi a cappella)

SKU: HL.1224747

By Jacob Collier. By Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. Arranged by Paul Langford. Pop Choral Series. A Cappella, Advanced Choir, British, Movies, Pop. Octavo. Duration 485 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1224747).

UPC: 196288143659. 6.75x10.5x0.052 inches.

If you aren't aware already, Briton Jacob Collier has firmly established himself as the preeminent composer, theorist, improviser, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist of the modern era. Collier's Grammy-winning arrangement of “Moon River” is a thrilling exercise in form and style. A cappella arranger extraordinaire Paul Langford has taken Jacob's iconic arrangement and has meticulously set it to eight-to-twelve vocal parts on the page. While this would be one of the most difficult arrangements your choir could tackle, it would also turn out to be one of the most rewarding!

Mixed choir (SSAATTBB) - Level 4

SKU: BA.BA07414

Composed by Marten Jansson. Stapled. Choral score. 12 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA07414_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA07414).

ISBN 9790006559183. 27 x 19 cm inches. Text Language: Latin.

Based on the well-known bible text “Sing unto the Lord a new song” (Psalm 96:1-3), this upbeat composition with strong dynamics and flowing block chords alternating with fast-paced polyphony brings across this joyful message and enthuses singers.

Originall y conceived for male choir, women’s voices have now been added so that this version for mixed choir presents a further dimension of colour. This version also makes it possible to divide the choir into two groups, one for women and another for men, and to have them sing either together or as separate units.

The version for mixed choir was premiered in Uppsala Cathedral (Sweden) on 26 October 2013, with the Uppsala Cathedral Singers conducted by Ulric Andersson.

“ My 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 Cantate Domino performed by the Riga Recording Studio Singers (Latvia) by clicking on Multimedia.

SSAATTBB chorus and piano - hard/medium-hard

SKU: JK.01924

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Kurt Bestor. Choral SATB, Difficulty Hard, Difficulty Medium Hard, Piano Choir, Seasonal Music Christmas, Christmas, Jesus Christ - Birth, Jesus Christ - Savior, Jesus Christ - Second Coming, Peace. Christian, Inspirational. Duration 5:30. Jackman Music Corporation #01924. Published by Jackman Music Corporation (JK.01924).

UPC: 093285019249. Isaiah 40:5; Isaiah 9:6; Job 19:25, 26; and 1 Corinthians 15:20-22.

This beautiful new arrangement by award-winning composer/arranger, Kurt Bestor (Prayer of the Children), accomplishes the almost impossible task of taking the essence of Handel's Messiah and distilling it into a five-minute presentation that is accessible to almost any choir. Bestor's masterful medley is sure to become a choral favorite amongst artists and audiences alike.
For SSAATTBB and piano.
Songs included in this medley:
And the Glory of the Lord,
I Know that My Redeemer Lives,
and For Unto Us.
As performed by The Gibbons Family.
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Arranger: Kurt Bestor
Difficulty: hard/medium-hard
Performance time: 5:30
References: Isaiah 40:5; Isaiah 9:6; Job 19:25, 26; and 1 Corinthians 15:20-22.

Orchestra Alto, Baritone, Chor (SSAATTBB), Organ, Harp, Strings

SKU: PE.EP71816A

2006. Composed by Roxanna Panufnik. Contemporary Medium Ensemble. Edition Peters. Modern. Score. 62 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Edition Peters #98-EP71816A. Published by Edition Peters (PE.EP71816A).

ISBN 9790577020402. 420 x 297mm inches. English. Rumi Rumi; translation by Andrew Harvey.

Love Abide encapsulates the very contemporary ethos of multicultural spiritual devotion in a world populated by a rich diversity of faiths--all feeling, as deeply and as aesthetically, the compelling potency of music with love.

A rich offering on a theme of interfaith connectivity. The Japanese lullaby-inspired Zen Love Song and the title work Love Abide are totally absorbing.

BBC Music Magazine, 5 stars

With its outspoken positive approach, Love Abide is like a musical bouquet of healing herbs. Roxana Panufnuik's beautifully crafted music is inventive and truly enjoyable. The Colla Voce Singers produce singing of exceptional quality, with impressive control and a very good balance.

Remy Franck, www.pizzicato.lu, 5 stars

If I had to choose a 'glass-half-full' contemporary composer, then Roxanna Panufnik would be near the top of my list. Her Music exudes openness and inclusivity, and it is in the choral settings where hope and positivity - two words that lie at the heart of her work - are most keenly felt. ... much of her recent work can be seen to be built on the solid foundations laid down on this impressively varied and diverse collection. A music of hope in dark and troubled times.

Pwyll ap Sion, Gramophone Magazine.



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