Prayer The - Percussion Ensemble

SKU: CL.012-4030-01

Prayer For Asia is an original work for wind orchestra whose main theme was inspired by prayer. Simple and pure in its core, exponentially powerful harmonic and textural scoring make this work both music for the musician and soul food for a new generation of audiences here and abroad. The imagery of this musical entreaty tranquilly unfolds with a clarinet exposition that authentically captures the essence of an invocation that is adeptly passed to English Horn and masterfully developed via sectional highlighting, superlative percussion and a climax of elysian dimension. Prayer For Asia conveys reverence and paramount reflection that will, perhaps now more than ever, touch mature ensembles and audiences in a significant manner.

SKU: CL.012-4030-75

Prayer For Asia is an original work for wind orchestra whose main theme was inspired by prayer. Simple and pure in its core, exponentially powerful harmonic and textural scoring make this work both music for the musician and soul food for a new generation of audiences here and abroad. The imagery of this musical entreaty tranquilly unfolds with a clarinet exposition that authentically captures the essence of an invocation that is adeptly passed to English Horn and masterfully developed via sectional highlighting, superlative percussion and a climax of elysian dimension. Prayer For Asia conveys reverence and paramount reflection that will, perhaps now more than ever, touch mature ensembles and audiences in a significant manner.

SKU: MN.CH-1204A

Scripture: Psalms.

The Te Deum is a hymn of thanksgiving, and in the Liber Usualis it is the first such hymn listed. The text is a composite, with some original words and some quoted directly from the psalms. One of the most obvious stylistic factors of the prayer is that each line begins, almost without exception in the invocation part of the prayer, with some form of second-person address. This piece is designed to be performed by small or large forces. It may be performed with as few as 12 to 16 singers, 1 each of the Double Reeds and Strings, 1 Organist and 1 Percussionist. If large forces are employed, the number of instrumentalists should be increased to maintain a proportionate balance, i.e., the orchestra should never overshadow the chorus. The dynamics used by the Organist and Percussionist(s) must always be relative to the size of the ensemble as well. In this connection, for a large ensemble, use plate cymbals instead of suspended cymbal (2 percussionists will be required). At the discretion of the conductor, plate cymbals may be employed where appropriate for the somewhat smaller ensembles.

SKU: LO.30-3182L

UPC: 000308140446.

This fervent prayer will set the tone for a meaningful worship experience. Mary McDonald's lyrics plea for God to be present in our midst and to change our lives through the power of the Holy Spirit. The music builds from a reflective opening to a passionate affirmation: We need you, Lord! The instrumental ensemble includes a score and CD with printable parts for Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Bassoon, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Harp, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass.