Composed by Bud Woodruff.
Young String Orchestra.
Set of Score and Parts.
With Standard notation.
8+8+5+2+5+5+3+12 pages.
Duration 2 minutes, 18
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #YAS179. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YAS179).
ISBN
9781491151440. UPC:
680160908943. 9 x 12
inches. Key: C
major.
Bud Woodruff
presents The Cat Is in
the Kitchen, a
tongue-in-cheek style
piece with jazz
influences that students
enjoy playing. This
quirky piece is designed
to help students
successfully navigate
playing F-naturals and
B-flats. Bud Woodruff
draws on his lengthy
career as a string
educator to help students
overcome the challenges
in this piece.
I wrote The
Cat Is in the
Kitchen for a group
of very talented young
players who, for some
reason, did not like
Bb's, and particularly
Bb's on the G string ...
especially the cellos
(who always faithfully
played them as B
naturals). They bore no
great love for F
naturals, either. So this
piece is full of both.
Since the students liked
the sound of the piece,
they overcame their
dislikes, and all was
just fine in the end ...
mission accomplished!
One will
find that changing the
bowings will change the
accents, too, and the
flavor of the piece will
be lost. Without a doubt,
there is a jazz
influence, and the piece
will be easier to teach
if you approach it from
that angle. Have the
class work on m. 18 until
everyone can play it
ease. Then add m. 19 for
the upper strings, and
90% of any issues the
bowings may present will
be solved.
My kids loved
playing this piece, and
the audience enjoyed
hearing it. I trust you
will have the same
results.
.
I wrote The
Cat Is in the
KitchenA for a group
of very talented young
players who, for some
reason, did not like
Bb's, and particularly
Bb's on the G string ...
especially the cellos
(who always faithfully
played them as B
naturals). They bore no
great love for F
naturals, either. So this
piece is full of both.
Since the students liked
the sound of the piece,
they overcame their
dislikes, and all was
just fine in the end ...
mission accomplished!
A One will
find that changing the
bowings will change the
accents, too, and the
flavor of the piece will
be lost. Without a doubt,
there is a jazz
influence, and the piece
will be easier to teach
if you approach it from
that angle. Have the
class work on m. 18 until
everyone can play it
ease. Then add m. 19 for
the upper strings, and
90% of any issues the
bowings may present will
be solved.
A My kids loved
playing this piece, and
the audience enjoyed
hearing it. I trust you
will have the same
results.
.
I wrote The
Cat Is in the
KitchenA for a group
of very talented young
players who, for some
reason, did not like
Bb's, and particularly
Bb's on the G string ...
especially the cellos
(who always faithfully
played them as B
naturals). They bore no
great love for F
naturals, either. So this
piece is full of both.
Since the students liked
the sound of the piece,
they overcame their
dislikes, and all was
just fine in the end ...
mission accomplished!
A One will
find that changing the
bowings will change the
accents, too, and the
flavor of the piece will
be lost. Without a doubt,
there is a jazz
influence, and the piece
will be easier to teach
if you approach it from
that angle. Have the
class work on m. 18 until
everyone can play it
ease. Then add m. 19 for
the upper strings, and
90% of any issues the
bowings may present will
be solved.
A My kids loved
playing this piece, and
the audience enjoyed
hearing it. I trust you
will have the same
results.
.
I wrote The
Cat Is in the
Kitchen for a group
of very talented young
players who, for some
reason, did not like
Bb's, and particularly
Bb's on the G string ...
especially the cellos
(who always faithfully
played them as B
naturals). They bore no
great love for F
naturals, either. So this
piece is full of both.
Since the students liked
the sound of the piece,
they overcame their
dislikes, and all was
just fine in the end ...
mission accomplished!
One will
find that changing the
bowings will change the
accents, too, and the
flavor of the piece will
be lost. Without a doubt,
there is a jazz
influence, and the piece
will be easier to teach
if you approach it from
that angle. Have the
class work on m. 18 until
everyone can play it
ease. Then add m. 19 for
the upper strings, and
90% of any issues the
bowings may present will
be solved.
My kids loved
playing this piece, and
the audience enjoyed
hearing it. I trust you
will have the same
results.
. I wrote
The Cat Is in the Kitchen
for a group of very
talented young players
who, for some reason, did
not like Bb's, and
particularly Bb's on the
G string ... especially
the cellos (who always
faithfully played them as
B naturals). They bore no
great love for F
naturals, either. So this
piece is full of both.
Since the students liked
the sound of the piece,
they overcame their
dislikes, and all was
just fine in the end ...
mission accomplished! One
will find that changing
the bowings will change
the accents, too, and the
flavor of the piece will
be lost. Without a doubt,
there is a jazz
influence, and the piece
will be easier to teach
if you approach it from
that angle. Have the
class work on m. 18 until
everyone can play it
ease. Then add m. 19 for
the upper strings, and
90% of any issues the
bowings may present will
be solved. My kids loved
playing this piece, and
the audience enjoyed
hearing it. I trust you
will have the same
results. I wrote The
Cat Is in the
Kitchen for a group of
very talented young
players who, for some
reason, did not like
Bb's, and particularly
Bb's on the G string ...
especially the cellos
(who always faithfully
played them as B
naturals). They bore no
great love for F
naturals, either. So this
piece is full of both.
Since the students liked
the sound of the piece,
they overcame their
dislikes, and all was
just fine in the end ...
mission
accomplished! One will
find that changing the
bowings will change the
accents, too, and the
flavor of the piece will
be lost. Without a doubt,
there is a jazz
influence, and the piece
will be easier to teach
if you approach it from
that angle. Have the
class work on m. 18 until
everyone can play it
ease. Then add m. 19 for
the upper strings, and
90% of any issues the
bowings may present will
be solved. My kids
loved playing this piece,
and the audience enjoyed
hearing it. I trust you
will have the same
results.
About Carl
Fischer Young String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of Grade 2/Grade
2.5 pieces is designed
for second and third year
ensembles. The pieces in
this series are
characterized
by: --Occasionally
extending to third
position --Keys
carefully considered for
appropriate
difficulty --Addition
of separate 2nd violin
and viola
parts --Viola T.C.
part
included --Increase
in independence of parts
over beginning levels
Choral SSA choir, piano SKU: CF.CM9773 Composed by Brady Weldon. Duration...(+)
Choral SSA choir, piano
SKU: CF.CM9773
Composed by Brady Weldon.
Duration 2 minutes, 49
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #CM9773. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CM9773).
ISBN
9781491164440. UPC:
680160923342. Key: C#
minor. English. Christina
Rossetti.
In the
bleak midwinter, frosty
wind made moan, Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
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 Earth stood hard as
iron, water like a
stone;Â Â Â Â
    Â
    Â
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    Â
   Snow had
fallen, snow on snow,
snow on snow, Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    In the
bleak midwinter, long
ago.What can I give Him,
poor as I am? Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
  If I were a
shepherd, I would bring a
lamb;Â Â Â Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
   If I were a
Wise Man, I would do my
part;Â Â Â Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
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  Yet what I can
I give Him: give my
heart.The text from this
beloved poem of Christina
Rossetti
(1830–1894) was
originally published in
an 1872 issue of
Scribner’s
Monthly, under the title
A Christmas Carol. In the
first of its five
stanzas, the speaker
describes in great detail
a bitingly cold winter
scene, void of both
warmth and light. By the
final stanza, the
speaker's thoughts turn
inward, asking what gift
they may offer the infant
Jesus, meek though they
believe themselves to
be.The poem was later set
by English composer
Gustav Holst
(1874–1934) as a
contribution to the
English Hymnal in 1906
and remains the most
popular setting
today.London-born
Rossetti came to be
regarded not only as one
of the greatest female
poets of her time, but as
an outspoken advocate on
several societal issues,
including slavery and
cruelty towards
animals.In this setting,
word painting is of the
utmost importance.
Careful attention to word
stress throughout the
course of the piece will
make the performance all
the more captivating.
Descriptive lines such as
“frosty wind made
moan†should be
conveyed with swelling
crescendos, like frigid
gusts of frozen air.While
this piece features an
original tune, the
beloved Holst melody is
also featured briefly,
beginning in m. 28. Take
care to bring this
out.There are plenty of
other allusions to wintry
scenes scattered
throughout the choral
parts as well as the
accompaniment. I
encourage you to put your
sleuthing
“hats†on and
find them all. It will
make the learning
experience much more
memorable and fun.
Composed by Ruth Morris
Gray. Shawnee Press.
Christmas, Concert,
Festival, Latin. Octavo.
12 pages. Duration 150
seconds. Published by
Shawnee Press
(HL.1118330).
ISBN
9781705181072. UPC:
196288107033.
6.75x10.5x0.029
inches.
Accompanied
by piano and optional
hand drum, this Latin
work in 3/4 meter
includes an English verse
and celebrates the
Christmas season, though
it can be performed any
time of year. Available
for both 3-part mixed and
3-part treble, young
voices will love this
selection as a majestic
opening number or
processional, filled with
rhythmic and dynamic
energy.
Choral Piano, Violin, Voice 1, Voice 2, Voice 3 SKU: CF.CM9641 He Is B...(+)
Choral Piano, Violin,
Voice 1, Voice 2, Voice 3
SKU: CF.CM9641
He Is Born.
Composed by French carol.
Arranged by Lynn Shaw
Bailey Christopher
Pillsbury. Sws.
Performance Score. 16
pages. Duration 0:02:32.
Carl Fischer Music
#CM9641. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CM9641).
ISBN
9781491157138. UPC:
680160915699. 6.875 x
10.5 inches. Key: G
major. English, English.
Traditional 18th Century
French
Carol.
Delightfully
fresh and fun, this
Celtic-style arrangement
of the beloved French
carol He Is Born, is a
lively Christmas anthem.
Featuring a driving piano
accompaniment and
optional Celtic fiddle,
it is the perfect piece
for any occasion where
spirited holiday music is
desired. An optional
string ensemble
accompaniment is also
available on demand
(CM9503IN). Also
available for SATB Voices
(CM9503), TBB Voices
(CM9636), and SSA Voices
(CM9528). A Celtic
French Carol (He is Born)
is a spirited English
arrangement of the
traditional French Carol
Il est ne', le divin
Enfant. One of the most
famous songs of the
French repertoire, the
melody is derived from an
Eighteenth-Century Air de
Chasse (or hunting tune),
entitled La Tete Bizarde
(The Bizard Head). The
oldest known publication
of the tune is an organ
arrangement by Romary
Grosjean (1815-1888),
musicologist and organist
of the Cathedral of
Saint-Die'-des-Vosges, in
an 1862 collection of
carols entitled Airs des
Noels Lorrains. The
French text for the carol
was first published in
Dom Georges Legeay's
collection of ancient
carols, Noels anciens
(1875-1876). Il est ne',
le divin Enfant has been
translated into many
languages throughout the
world. One of the best
English translations
appeared in Walter Ehret
and George K. Evans'
collection The
International Book of
Christmas Carols
(1963). A Celtic
French Carol (He is Born)
is a spirited English
arrangement of the
traditional French Carol
Il est ne´, le divin
Enfant. One of the most
famous songs of the
French repertoire, the
melody is derived from an
Eighteenth-Century Air de
Chasse (or hunting tune),
entitled La Tete Bizarde
(The Bizard Head). The
oldest known publication
of the tune is an organ
arrangement by Romary
Grosjean (1815-1888),
musicologist and organist
of the Cathedral of
Saint-Die´-des-Vosges,
in an 1862 collection of
carols entitled Airs des
Noels Lorrains.The French
text for the carol was
first published in Dom
Georges Legeay's
collection of ancient
carols, Noels anciens
(1875-1876). Il est
ne´, le divin Enfant
has been translated into
many languages throughout
the world. One of the
best English translations
appeared in Walter Ehret
and George K. Evans'
collection The
International Book of
Christmas Carols
(1963).
Discovery Level 2.
Composed by Audrey
Snyder. Discovery Choral.
Ballad, Concert,
Contemporary, Light
Concert, Pop. Octavo. 16
pages. Duration 180
seconds. Published by Hal
Leonard (HL.392221).
ISBN 9781705157084.
UPC: 196288030102.
6.75x10.5x0.033
inches.
“When
I look in the mirror what
do I see? Just what kind
of person is looking back
at me?†In the
style of a contemporary
ballad, this powerful
social, emotional
learning song is all
about taking a look at
ourselves and how we
treat others. An ideal
message for any choir to
share throughout the
year.
Discovery Level 2.
By American Authors and
U2. By Aaron Accetta,
David Rublin, James Adam
Shelley, Matthew Sanchez,
Shep Goodman, U2, and
Zachary Barnett.
Discovery Choral. Pop.
Octavo. Duration 180
seconds. Published by Hal
Leonard (HL.1720682).
UPC: 196288267843.
6.75x10.5
inches.
This medley
arrangement of
“Beautiful Day,” from
the Irish band U2, and
“Best Day of My
Life,” from the
American band, American
Authors, showcases a
universal message to live
in the present and enjoy
life. Memorable melodies
and spirited lyrics make
this piece an ideal
selection for any
choir!
Holy is the true light Chorale SATB SATB divisi, A Cappella [Octavo] - Facile Oxford University Press
Composed by Gabriel Jackson (1962-). For SATB choir, divisi a cappella. Mixed Vo...(+)
Composed by Gabriel
Jackson (1962-). For SATB
choir, divisi a cappella.
Mixed Voices. New
Horizons. Sacred. Level
B-C (easy - moderately
difficult). Octavo. 8
pages. Duration 3'.
Published by Oxford
University Press
Discovery Level 1.
By Katy Perry. By Esther
Dean, Katy Perry, Mikkel
Eriksen, Sandy Wilhelm,
and Tor Erik Hermansen.
Arranged by Roger
Emerson. Discovery
Choral. Pop, Rock.
Octavo. Duration 180
seconds. Published by Hal
Leonard (HL.371407).
ISBN 9781705148150.
UPC: 840126994964.
6.75x10.5x0.036
inches.
This
timeless Katy Perry piece
makes the perfect
addition to any middle
school choir. The
arrangement employs both
unison singing along with
carefully crafted harmony
set in a great key for
growing singers. The
lyrics offer a positive
message of encouragement
and motivation.
Choir SKU: CA.2708306 Composed by Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch. Edited ...(+)
Choir
SKU:
CA.2708306
Composed
by Carl Friedrich
Christian Fasch. Edited
by Ryan Kelly. Chorus 2
and 3. Sacred vocal
music, Masses, Latin.
Choral Score. FWV.
Duration 23 minutes.
Carus Verlag #CV
27.083/06. Published by
Carus Verlag
(CA.2708306).
ISBN
9790007164188. Language:
Latin.
Carl
Friedrich Christian
Fasch's Mass in 16 parts
is remarkable for more
than its unusual scoring.
Inspired by the Italian
church music style of
Orazio Benevoli, it was
composed in 1783 for the
Berliner Sing-Akademie,
and revised by Fasch
several times throughout
his life in order to
adapt the score to the
vocal capabilities of his
ensemble. The composer
destroyed all earlier
compositions, which
probably contributed to
the legendary fame which
this mass has enjoyed
since the 19th century.
The mass was, however,
only published in 1839 -
around four decades after
Fasch's death. The
present edition is based
on the version contained
in the first printed
edition. In addition to
modern music notation,
extensive performance
materials (two choral
scores, separate organ
part) facilitate the
rehearsal of this
challenging work. Score
available separately -
see item CA.2708300.
Discovery Level 2.
Arranged by Mac Huff.
Discovery Choral.
Dixieland, Jazz, Light
Concert, Traditional.
Octavo. 16 pages.
Duration 180 seconds.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.390137).
ISBN
9781705156551. UPC:
196288027553.
6.75x10.5x0.034
inches.
When the
Saints Go Marching In is
one of jazz music's most
beloved songs. This easy
arrangement with a
driving Dixieland swing
provides a first
introduction to jazz
music.
Choral (SAB Choir) SKU: HL.217131 Composed by Erroll Garner and Johnny Bu...(+)
Choral (SAB Choir)
SKU: HL.217131
Composed by Erroll Garner
and Johnny Burke.
Arranged by Kirby Shaw.
Jazz Chorals. Oldies,
Pop, Samba, Show Choir,
Standards, Vocal Jazz.
Octavo. Duration 225
seconds. Published by Hal
Leonard (HL.217131).
UPC: 888680666248.
6.75x10.5x0.036
inches.
Jazz and
pop groups will enjoy
bringing this jazzy samba
setting of this standard
to their audiences. A
fresh treatment and
excellent change of
pace!
Arranged by Ruth Morris
Gray. Shawnee Press.
Concert, Festival, Folk,
Multicultural. Octavo.
Duration 120 seconds.
Published by Shawnee
Press (HL.1132732).
ISBN 9781705182840.
UPC: 196288112402.
6.75x10.5x0.036
inches.
A lively
piano accompaniment with
optional percussion and
body percussion adds
energy to this spirited
Scottish folk song. The
lyrics are filled with
nonsense and fun making a
humorous choice for
programming. It's a
terrific piece to teach
rhythm and dynamic
contrast, and an
opportunity to delve into
some Scottish folklore,
too.
Duke's Place Chorale 3 parties 3 parties Mixtes Hal Leonard
3-part Mixed Choral (3-Part Mixed choir) SKU: HL.264818 Composed by Duke ...(+)
3-part Mixed Choral
(3-Part Mixed choir)
SKU: HL.264818
Composed by Duke
Ellington. Arranged by
Kirby Shaw. Choral
Exploration. Blues, Jazz,
Show Choir, Swing, Vocal
Jazz. Octavo. 12 pages.
Duration 155 seconds.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.264818).
UPC:
888680731151.
6.75x10.5x0.029
inches.
Based on
Duke Ellington's
composition “C Jam
Blues†this is a
classic, swinging,
improvisatory chart. The
classic
“riff†style
is important to know
about and great fun to
sing.
Composed by George L.O.
Strid and Mary Donnelly.
Shawnee Press. Concert,
Festival. Octavo.
Duration 120 seconds.
Published by Shawnee
Press (HL.1134815).
ISBN 9781705183045.
UPC: 196288112907.
6.75x10.5x0.029
inches.
3-part
voices will love singing
this original tune that
gives a nod to the great
sea shanties we love to
sing. The setting is full
of gusto as we
“Heave ho!
Away!†So, whether
you're a wannabe sailor
or just a lover of the
sea, this is the perfect
up-tempo choice for your
general concert or themed
event. Optional flute
included for added
sea-worthy flair.
Composed by Eugene S. Butler. Octavo. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration...(+)
Composed by Eugene S.
Butler. Octavo. With
Standard notation. 12
pages. Duration 4
minutes. Carl Fischer
#CM09430. Published by
Carl Fischer (CF.CM9430).
Saxophone Ensemble 3 Saxophones & Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums) + CD Play ...(+)
Saxophone Ensemble 3
Saxophones & Rhythm
Section (Piano, Bass,
Drums) + CD Play Back /
Play Along - Grade 3
SKU: MA.EMR-28384
Composed by Gunter Noris.
3 Saxophones (S(A)AT) &
Rhythm Section (Piano,
Bass, Drums) (+ Play Back
/ Play Along CD
optional). Score and
parts. Duration 19'10.
Editions Marc Reift #EMR
28384. Published by
Editions Marc Reift
(MA.EMR-28384).
Ritmo Del Amor
/ Samba Ole / Sentimental
Dreams / Swing And Jive /
Tango Macho / Tropical
Lady / Vamos A La
Fiesta.
Choral SSA Choir and Piano SKU: CF.BL1315 Composed by Jacob Narverud...(+)
Choral SSA Choir and
Piano
SKU:
CF.BL1315
Composed by
Jacob Narverud. 8 pages.
Duration 3 minutes, 3
seconds. BriLee Music
#BL1315. Published by
BriLee Music (CF.BL1315).
UPC: 672405011822.
Key: F
major.
DawnQuiet
miles of golden sky,And
in my heart a sudden
flower.I want to clap my
hands and sighFor Beauty
in her secret
bower. Quiet golden
miles of dawnâ??Smiling
all the East along;And in
my heart nigh fully
grown,A little rose-bud
of a song.â??From
â??Last Songsâ? by
Francis LedwidgeDawn,
radiant dawn!When morning
comes my fears are
gone.Daylight breaks, my
soul awakes!And songs of
Love sing
on. â??Italics:
Additional text by Jacob
NarverudAbout the
PoetFrancis Ledwidge
(1887â??1917) was an
Irish poet from Slane,
County Meath. Ledwidge
started writing at an
early age and was first
published in a local
newspaper when he was
fourteen years old.
Ledwidge left the local
national school shortly
after and worked as a
farm hand, road surface
mender, and copper miner
at Beaupark Mine near
Slane. Ledwidge became
friends with a local
landowner, the writer
Lord Dunsany, who gave
him a workspace in the
library of Dunsany Castle
and introduced him to
literary figures,
including William Butler
Yeats and Katherine
Tynan. Some of
Ledwidgeâ??s manuscripts
are held in the National
Library of Ireland. The
main surviving
collection, including his
early works and personal
letters, are in the
archives of Dunsany
Castle.
3-Part Mixed Choral (3PT MIXED) SKU: HL.388183 Arranged by Andrew Parr. S...(+)
3-Part Mixed Choral (3PT
MIXED)
SKU:
HL.388183
Arranged by
Andrew Parr. Shawnee
Press. Concert, Festival.
Octavo. Duration 120
seconds. Published by
Shawnee Press
(HL.388183).
ISBN
9781705155998. UPC:
196288025269.
6.75x10.5x0.018
inches.
Arranged
for developing choirs
with careful attention to
ranges, this historic sea
shanty is repetitive with
enjoyable harmonies
making the piece easy to
learn and fun to
sing.
Visions Chorale 3 parties [Vocal Score] Oxford University Press
Composed by John Rutter (1945-). This edition: paperback. Vocal score. 32 pages....(+)
Composed by John Rutter
(1945-). This edition:
paperback. Vocal score.
32 pages. Duration 20
minutes. Published by
Oxford University Press
(OU.9780193513181).
Composed
by Karen Crane. Shawnee
Press. Christmas,
Concert, Winter. Octavo.
Duration 137 seconds.
Published by Shawnee
Press (HL.1134816).
ISBN 9781705183052.
UPC: 196288112914.
6.75x10.5x0.029
inches.
This
original work in minor
sets an inviting mood
singing of candles
shining in the night.
Whether for Christmas,
Hanukkah, or any other
time of year the theme of
candles is used, you will
love this text of joy,
peace and love set with
vocals that are
beautifully written and
easily learned.
Discovery Level 2.
Arranged by Emily
Crocker. Discovery
Choral. Concert,
Festival, Folk, French.
Octavo. 16 pages.
Duration 160 seconds.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.1147630).
UPC:
196288118022.
6.75x10.5x0.036
inches.
“J'ai
vu le loup†is a
French folk song that
dates to the medieval
era. Many versions of the
song exist, but they all
feature animals imitating
humans by dancing,
laughing, and singing.
This arrangement includes
a version of the song
along with additional
music and lyrics created
by the arranger.
Sunset Chorale 3 parties SSA A Cappella Carl Fischer
Composed by Ruth Elaine Schram. Octavo. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Duratio...(+)
Composed by Ruth Elaine
Schram. Octavo. With
Standard notation. 8
pages. Duration 2
minutes, 5 seconds. Carl
Fischer #CM09432.
Published by Carl Fischer
(CF.CM9432).
A Lament Chorale 3 parties SSA, Piano Carl Fischer
Choral SSA Choir and Piano SKU: CF.CM9718 Composed by Meredith Tompkins. ...(+)
Choral SSA Choir and
Piano
SKU:
CF.CM9718
Composed by
Meredith Tompkins. 8
pages. Duration 2
minutes, 23 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CM9718.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CM9718).
ISBN 9781491160978.
UPC: 680160919574. Key: D
major. English. Manmohan
Ghose.
Manmohan
Ghose was a professor,
poet, and brilliant
scholar from Eastern
India in the late 19th
century. He was educated
in London, and was one of
the first poets
originally from India to
publish poetry in
English. A Lament is one
of his earliest published
poems; it progresses with
vivid, scenic language
from lullaby to permanent
goodbye. Much later in
life, Manmohan
experienced a series of
family tragedies that
gave him a unique
perspective on grief.
After returning to India
to mourn his father's
death and eventually the
passing of his wife, he
never again made it back
to England as he had
wished to before his own
death. The text of this
piece has been paired
with a mixolydian modal
structure and a blend of
musical elements designed
to invoke a nostalgic,
dream-like atmosphere. In
the words of the
composer: I like to think
of this piece as a
metaphorical hall of
mirrors. The original
'image' of the melody
becomes the source for
multiple echoes and
imitations that blossom
into layers of polyphonic
movement. As a nod to the
poet's birth place, notes
reminiscent of the
kan-swar grace note
technique of Hindustani
classical music add
ornamental interest to
the piano and voices.
This piece functions as
an excellent educational
introduction or further
study into the concept of
modes. When presenting
this piece to a choir,
directors may find it
helpful to identify G as
the tonal center and
follow up with an
explanation that G
mixolydian has the same
key signature as the key
of C, because it
naturally has no sharps
or flats. Manmohan
Ghose was a professor,
poet, and brilliant
scholar from Eastern
India in the late 19th
century. He was educated
in London, and was one of
the first poets
originally from India to
publish poetry in
English. “A
Lament†is one of
his earliest published
poems; it progresses with
vivid, scenic language
from lullaby to permanent
goodbye. Much later in
life, Manmohan
experienced a series of
family tragedies that
gave him a unique
perspective on grief.
After returning to India
to mourn his
father’s death and
eventually the passing of
his wife, he never again
made it back to England
as he had wished to
before his own
death. The text of
this piece has been
paired with a mixolydian
modal structure and a
blend of musical elements
designed to invoke a
nostalgic, dream-like
atmosphere. In the words
of the composer: “I
like to think of this
piece as a metaphorical
hall of mirrors. The
original
‘image’ of
the melody becomes the
source for multiple
echoes and imitations
that blossom into layers
of polyphonic
movement.†As a nod
to the poet’s
birth place, notes
reminiscent of the
kan-swar grace note
technique of Hindustani
classical music add
ornamental interest to
the piano and
voices. This piece
functions as an excellent
educational introduction
or further study into the
concept of modes. When
presenting this piece to
a choir, directors may
find it helpful to
identify G as the tonal
center and follow up with
an explanation that G
mixolydian has the same
key signature as the key
of C, because it
naturally has no sharps
or flats.
Two Folksongs of Love and Loss. Composed by American Folk Song Irish Folk So...(+)
Two Folksongs of Love and
Loss. Composed by
American
Folk Song Irish Folk
Song.
Arranged by Greg Gilpin.
Fold. Octavo. 8 pages.
Duration 1 minute, 40
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music
#CM9646. Published by
Carl
Fischer Music
Choral TTBB choir, piano SKU: CF.CM9635 Composed by Victor Johnson. Fold....(+)
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.