PARTITIONS GRATUITES : QUINTETTE DE TROMPETTES
- Tim the Thatcher

By Patrick Steinbach. For Acoustic Instruments. Solos. AMA Verlag. Celtic/Irish. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 9.x11.75. 180 pages. Published by AMA Verlag. ISBN 3899220234.

Composed by Kevin Allison. Squareback saddle stitch. Book. 80 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30658. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10314

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Advent, Christmastide, Lent, Eastertide, Ordinary Time. Sacred. 64 pages. GIA Publications #10314. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10314).

ISBN 7851471031413. English, Latin. Text Source: Antiphons tr. Charles Thatcher, verses, The Grail, 1963.

Entrance Antiphons for the Church Year contains thirty antiphon texts from the Graduale Simplex, translated from Latin and set to newly composed music. The psalm verses appointed for these antiphons are taken from the Grail translation (1963). As with the Responsorial Psalm of the Mass, the assembly sings the antiphon after its intonation by the cantor/choir, repeating it after each verse of the psalm. The number of psalm verses which are sung may vary according to need. The singing of the doxology, Glory to the Father, while recommended, is optional. In several cases (e.g., Christmas and Easter), the assembly sings a refrain—a simple acclamation in Latin—and the actual antiphon text is sung by the cantor/choir. The antiphon functions as a first and final verse. It is thought that liturgical singing in the early Church consisted in part of such short acclamatory phrases. Many of the antiphons in this collection are proper to a specific Sunday, solemnity, or feast. The rest are seasonal in nature and, like the common Responsorial Psalms of the Lectionary, may be chosen according to what seems best for the occasion. The antiphons of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday could be used at daily Masses during their octaves. Notations in the scores of some antiphons suggest alternate occasions when they are appropriate. Regarding performance, these compositions were conceived with flexibility in mind. Assembly participation and instrumental accompaniment are assumed. SATB choral singing is effective, but not necessary. Discrete use of descants where provided can lend an air of festivity. Psalm verses might be sung by an entire choir, by a small group or cantor, or a combination of both.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-005334

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Sacred. 48 pages. GIA Publications #005334. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-005334).

Text Source: Graduale Simplex

This collection combines three popular Communion chant collections by Charles Thatcher: for the Advent and Christmas seasons, for Lent, Triduum, and Easter seasons, and for Ordinary Time. Charles has translated the Communion antiphon texts from the Graduale Simplex and composed noble and inspiring music for this practical collection. The modal melodies can be sung easy by assemblies of all sizes, with abundant or limited musical resources, from SATB choir to single cantor. In addition, these chants may be sung with organ or keyboard accompaniment or a cappella. .

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in F, trombone 1, trombone 2, tuba, timpani

SKU: GI.G-10682INST

Concertato on MENDELSSOHN. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Christmas. Christmas. Tune name: MENDELSSOHN. Sacred. Full score and parts. GIA Publications #10682INST. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10682INST).

Text Source: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt. Text by Charles Wesley.

The brass quintet and timpani parts are optional.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone 1, trombone 2, tuba, timpani - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10682

Concertato on MENDELSSOHN. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Tune name: MENDELSSOHN. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #10682. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10682).

English. Text Source: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt. Text by Charles Wesley.

The brass quintet and timpani parts are optional.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-005302

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Ordinary Time, Solemnity of the Most Holy, Body and Blood of Christ, Trinity Sunday Year A. Sacred. Octavo. GIA Publications #005302. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-005302).

Text Source: Graduale Simplex