Composed by John Francis Wade (1711-1786). Arranged by Dan Forrest. For TTBB choir, string quartet. Capital University Choral Series. Sacred. Score and parts. Published by Beckenhorst Press

Composed by John Francis Wade (1711-1786). Arranged by Dan Forrest. For TTBB choir, piano duet and optional string quartet or orchestra. Capital University Choral Series. Sacred. Octavo. 20 pages. Published by Beckenhorst Press

Choral TTBB choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9635

Composed by Victor Johnson. Fold. Performance Score. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 19 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9635. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9635).

ISBN 9781491157077. UPC: 680160915637. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: E major. English, English. Abram Joseph Ryan (1838-1886).

Victor Johnson captures the mystery and nuance of the bittersweet poem, Wake Me a Song, by American poet, Abram Joseph Ryan. Nuance, text, and Johnson's rich harmonies paired with intertwining textures make this a noteworthy addition to any program. Also available for SATB Voices (CM9561).
About the Author Abram Joseph Ryan was born Matthew Abraham Ryan on February 5, 1838 in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a young man, Ryan and his family moved west St. Louis, Missouri, where he was educated at the Christian Brothers School. He studied for the priesthood at Niagra University in New York State and was ordained a priest in the Vincentian order on November 1, 1856. He taught theology, first at Niagra university and then at the diocesan seminary in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, until the beginning of the war between the states. Father Ryan enlisted in the army on September 1, 1862, and served as a chaplain throughout the conflict, carrying the wounded to safety and performing last rites on the battlefield. His first piece of poetry was inspired by the death of a younger brother while serving in the army. After the war, he established a weekly literary magazine in which most of his poetry was published. He also put out several volumes of poetry, including Father Ryan's Poems and A Crown for Our Queen. Father Ryan died on April 22, 1886 at a Franciscan monastery in Louisville, Kentucky. About the Song Wake Me A Song is an inspired and sensitive setting of the 19th-century poem by Abram Joseph Ryan. It features sweeping melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a flowingly beautiful accompaniment. To master a performance of this selection, singers must perform very expressively, paying close attention to such musical aspects as phrase shaping, the rise and fall of the melodic line, blending and proper intonation between sections. One strategy that could be used to ensure proper phrasing is the idea of Painting the Phrase. The singer should make a motion as if they have a paintbrush in their hand and paint the melodic line and phrase shape as if they are painting with a nice, flowing brush stroke. One could think about painting a rainbow or an arch to show the rise and fall of the line and/or phrase. The director can also show this gesture while conducting to reinforce this concept.
About the AuthorAbram Joseph Ryan was born Matthew Abraham Ryan on February 5, 1838 in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a young man, Ryan and his family moved west St. Louis, Missouri, where he was educated at the Christian Brothers School. He studied for the priesthood at Niagra University in New York State and was ordained a priest in the Vincentian order on November 1, 1856. He taught theology, first at Niagra university and then at the diocesan seminary in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, until the beginning of the war between the states.Father Ryan enlisted in the army on September 1, 1862, and served as a chaplain throughout the conflict, carrying the wounded to safety and performing last rites on the battlefield. His first piece of poetry was inspired by the death of a younger brother while serving in the army. After the war, he established a weekly literary magazine in which most of his poetry was published. He also put out several volumes of poetry, including Father Ryan's Poems and A Crown for Our Queen. Father Ryan died on April 22, 1886 at a Franciscan monastery in Louisville, Kentucky.About the SongWake Me A Song is an inspired and sensitive setting of the 19th-century poem by Abram Joseph Ryan. It features sweeping melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a flowingly beautiful accompaniment.To master a performance of this selection, singers must perform very expressively, paying close attention to such musical aspects as phrase shaping, the rise and fall of the melodic line, blending and proper intonation between sections.One strategy that could be used to ensure proper phrasing is the idea of “Painting the Phrase.” The singer should make a motion as if they have a paintbrush in their hand and “paint” the melodic line and phrase shape as if they are painting with a nice, flowing brush stroke. One could think about painting a rainbow or an arch to show the rise and fall of the line and/or phrase. The director can also show this gesture while conducting to reinforce this concept.

Composed by Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Val Hicks. For Choral (TTBB A Cappella). Close Harmony for Men. 4 pages. Published by Barbershop Harmony Society

By Francis Scott Key, music by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. For Choir. (TTBB, a cappella). Choral Octavo. Patriotic, Americana. Choral Octavo. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Lyrics by Francis Scott Key, music by John Stafford Smith, arranged by Barry Talley. Octavo for TTBB chorus (a cappella). Choral. C Major. 4 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Francis Scott Key ; Music Attributed To John Stafford Smith ; Stan Mcgill (Arranger). For Tenor Voice. A Cappella, Masterworks, Patriotic Songs. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

Choral (TTBB choir a cappella)

SKU: HL.125143

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Tim Sharp. Gentry Publications. A Cappella, American, Concert, Festival, Male Voices, Patriotic, Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2453. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.125143).

UPC: 884088988432. 6.75x10.5 inches.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp, Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff, an American citizen, and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

Choir Secular (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.38081

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Mark Hayes. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. 4th of July; Patriotic; Secular; Summer. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-38081. Published by Alfred Music (AP.38081).

UPC: 038081425535. English. Francis Scott Key.

An exhilarating tour-de-force setting of our National Anthem. The sizable full orchestration, impressive piano accompaniment, and resounding choral parts emanate unwavering patriotism. Mark's arrangement works equally well in the concert hall, sanctuary, gym, or stadium.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Barbershop Quartet Choral (Barbershop Quartet)

SKU: HL.126578

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Tim Sharp. Gentry Publications. A Cappella, American, Concert, Festival, General Worship, Patriotic, Sacred. Octavo. Gentry Publications #JG2466. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.126578).

UPC: 884088988296. 6.75x10.5x0.011 inches.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp, Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff, an American citizen, and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.