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 Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). Secular, 21st century. Duration 17 minutes, 30 seconds. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #8516. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8516).

By Elliott Jones, Robert Louis Stevenson. (TTBB a cappella). Walton Choral. 8 pages. Published by Walton Music.

Composed by Anita Nye Leonard, Louis Prima, and Stanley Rhodes. Barbership Harmony Society. Octavo. 8 pages. Barbershop Harmony Society #211172. Published by Barbershop Harmony Society

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Choir Secular. Men's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk; Secular. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By William J. Kirkpatrick, Louisa M.R. Stead. Arranged by John A. Walters. (TTBB). Laudamus Press. Sacred. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Fred Bock Music Company.

By Louis Lewandowski. (TTBB). Transcontinental Music Choral. Jewish. 8 pages. Published by Transcontinental Music Publications.

TTBB Choir

SKU: BT.WHVI00371

Composed by Louis Ernst. Choral Score. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WHVI00371. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (BT.WHVI00371).

TTBB choir - Level 2

SKU: CA.4084011

Composed by Louis Spohr. German title: Rastlose Liebe. Secular choral music. Full score. Composed 1818. Op. 44, No. 2. 4 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.840/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4084011).

ISBN 9790007221171. Key: A major. Language: German. Text: von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang. Text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Score available separately - see item CA.4084000.

TTBB choir, piano reduction - Late intermediate

SKU: GI.WJMS1188

Composed by Sydney Guillaume. Arranged by Rachel Stenson. Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series. Classical. Octavo. 32 pages. Walton Music #WJMS1188. Published by Walton Music (GI.WJMS1188).

UPC: 785147029762. Haitian Creole. Text by Louis Marie Celestin.

The text of Twa Tanbou tells the story of a team of three drums: the big Boula (the loudest), the smaller Tanbouren (the most beautiful sounding drum), and the little Kata drum, arguing that if everyone works together, there will be beautiful music.

Choir Secular (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.50300

Composed by Louis Prima. Arranged by Mark Hayes. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Great American Songbook; Jazz; Secular; Standard. Choral Octavo. 24 pages. Alfred Music #00-50300. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50300).

UPC: 038081574707. English. Mark Hayes.

Louis Prima's legendary big band-era showstopper is as exciting as ever in Mark Hayes' sizzling choral setting. Swinging rhythms, scintillating harmonies, independent vocal lines, and a sassy horns-and-rhythm instrumentation bring the heat. A few fresh lyrics add to the bright music theme, creating the ultimate opener or closer for school or community choirs. Now you're singin' with a swing!

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.