SKU: CA.967400

ISBN 9790007187484. Language: Latin.

With the publication of his hypnotic Pater noster, Carus proudly presents Jacek Sykulski as a new composer in the Carus Contemporary series. Whilst Sykulski has achieved worldwide success as Director of the Academic Choir at the University of Poznan and the Poznan Boys' Choir, as a composer he has remained a well-guarded secret until now. In his sacred compositions he combines in music the deeply Catholic-imbued tradition of his country with his own compositional technique, characterized by a tremendous vocal sensuousness of sound and a conscious use of tonality enriched by dissonance. His Pater noster was composed in 2009 and revised in 2015 for a performance by the RIAS Kammerchor in Berlin. The first section of this three-part work for eight-part choir (tenors and sopranos also split into three) begins with the invocation Pater noster homophonically in A minor. This then introduces the Gregorian liturgical melody of the Our Father canonically and aleatorically, like a contemplative congregational hymn. The middle section calls out Dein Reich komme in increasingly insistent rhythmic declamation, more demanding, with hypnotic repetitions and intensifications. In the last section, Sykulski returns to the opening harmonies, but now a semitone lower on A flat, followed by an intensification at the words sed libera nos a malo - and delivery us from evil once more; this ends unresolved in a diatonic cluster on A flat as the paradigm of our imperfect earthly existence. The eight-minute unaccompanied composition is extremely singable, impressive, and not difficult to master. The piece is suitable for use in the liturgy, as well as in concerts and competitions.

SKU: HL.35031951

ISBN 9781540014726. UPC: 888680722470. 6.75x10.5x0.063 inches.

From the pop group Train's album “A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat” comes this '50s throwback for today's generation to enjoy. Set either accompanied or a cappella, Jake Narverud has captured the novel sound of the original recording with this mixed voiced setting. Pure fun and great musical learning!

SKU: GI.WW1734

UPC: 785147016168. English. Text by William Blake.

The Ecchoing Green is the second movement from Carrapatoso’s two-movement work, Diptych of Innocence and Light. One of Portugal's most prolific composers, Carrapatoso's artistry and brilliance is capured in this work for more advanced TTBB chorus. With a flowing and supportive piano accompaniment and a beautiful William Blake text, this will be a good addition to any TTBB concert program.

SKU: HP.C6290

UPC: 763628162900.

Popul ar praise song by Gloria Gaither, Phil McHugh & Sandi Patty Ideal for Palm Sunday, this popular praise song sets the tone as it tells the story of Jesus, the man from Galilee, entering Jerusalem. The familiar refrain brings it all together: there is strength in the Name of the Lord. Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord!

Orchestratio ns: Conductor's Score, Flute, Oboe(or Soprano Sax or Clarinet), Clarinet, Horn (or Alto Sax or Clarinet), 2 Trumpets (or Alto Sax), 2 Trombones (or Tenor Sax or Baritone T. C. ), Percussion, Piano, Acoustic Guitar (w/separate Capo Guitar Pt. ), Electric Bass, Drums, Violins 1 & 2, Viola (or Clarinet), Cello/Bassoon (or Bass Clarinet).

SKU: HL.14018993

ISBN 9788759850978. 7.25x10.25x0.061 inches. Latin.

This set of three motets for unaccompanied male choir sets the Latin words for the De Profundis, Ave Maria and Laudate and manifests Lewkovitch's fascination both with chant and with modality.Contemporary Danish composer, conductor and Organist Bernhard Lewkovitch has followed a rare path among modern composers. From 1947 he was Organist at St Ansgars Kirches and later remained connected with the Catholic Church by working as an Organist. Clearly he is inspired by the Catholic liturgy and sees his great output of ecclesiastical music as a vocation and a great responsibility. For many years his work by inspired by Gregorian chant and was composed in church modes, then inthe mid 1950's he began to expand into modern bitonality and polytonality, culminating in Il cantico delle creature in 1962/3 in which there was no conventional notation and no fixed pitch. After that, Lewkovitch had somewhat of a hiatus, later returning again to the inspirations of the mid1950's.

SKU: BT.HU-3813-250

Latin.

SKU: GI.WW1752

UPC: 785147014362. English. Text by Stephen C. Foster.

A simple expression of empathy for those less fortunate, Hard Times, offers a universal message that we can perservere through difficult times. This setting for men's chorus with guitar and strings is a dynamic and modern interpretation. The arrangement can be used with a soloist or with a section of tenors. Guitar lead sheet available for free download. Recording: University of Kentucky Men's Chorus, Jefferson Johnson, conductor, Eric Poore, soloist.

SKU: AP.45389

UPC: 038081511290. English. Traditional Carols.

This majestic mash-up of Masters in This Hall and We Three Kings of Orient Are includes a joyful new text and optional parts for flute and hand drum. A lively 6/8 tempo and a buoyant minor tonality create a festive feel.

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.