8-part Trombone ensemble
- Advanced
SKU:
CY.CC3156
Composed by
Bach. J. S. Arranged by
Ralph Sauer. Classical.
Score and Parts. Cherry
Classics #CC3156.
Published by Cherry
Classics (CY.CC3156).
ISBN 9790530111239.
8.5 x 11 in
inches.
Bach's
Motet Singet dem Herrn
ein neues Lied (Sing unto
the Lord a new song) BWV
225 was first performed
in 1727 and the text is
based on Psalms 149 and
150. It is written for
eight voices of two
four-part choirs. Mr.
Sauer has done a
magnificent job
transcribing all six of
Bach's choral motets BWV
225-230 for 8-part
Trombone Ensemble. This
is a major undertaking.
All are very worthy
additions to the Trombone
Ensemble repertoire. This
work of three movements
is about 13 minutes in
length and appropriate
for advanced performers.
Mr Sauer suggests, Since
a complete performance of
this Motet is about
thirteen minutes in
length, any of the three
movements may be
performed separately. The
top voices in each choir
have parts supplied in
both alto and tenor
clef.