PARTITIONS GRATUITES : HAUTBOIS ET CLARINETTE
- Isaac Watts Intermediate

SATB choir, voice solo, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10552

Arranged by Christin Kieckhafer. Good Friday. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10552. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10552).

English. Text Source: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed?, Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt., At the Cross, Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

“At the Cross” contains the very rich texts of Isaac Watts and Ralph Hudson. My desire is to treat each verse with utmost respect by highlighting—throu gh music—the suffering, shame, hope, beauty, and glory of the cross. The cross embodies all of these attributes. You will notice there is a somberness that begins at m. 84, mirroring the darkness that ensued while Christ hung on the cross (Mark 15:33). A “darker” sound from the altos is encouraged. This is the turning point in the song, preparing the singers for the response to such a sacrifice. Although the text speaks of grief and debt (starting at m. 93), one can see the hope that builds, with the realization that complete surrender is the only response to such a sacrifice. Much thought and energy (under control) should be expended to aid this verse in building to the climactic point of the song, when hope is found in the cross and the burden has been lifted.

Arranged by Stan Pethel. For Piano. The FJH Sacred Piano Library. Spiritual. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.
Level: Late Intermediate.

SATB choir, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, trumpet 3 in B-flat, trumpet 3 in C, trombone 1, trombone 2, bass trombone, tuba - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10277

Composed by Robert Lowry. Arranged by Brandon Waddles. African American Church Music Series. Tune Name: Marching To Zion. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10277. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10277).

UPC: 785147027713. English. Text Source: Come, ye that love the Lord, Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt., We're marching to Zion, Robert Lowry, 1826-1899, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

SATB choir, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9798

Arranged by Hal H. Hopson. Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday. Choral. Tune Name: Wayfaring Stranger. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9798. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9798).

UPC: 785147979807. English. Text Source: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

2-part choir and keyboard (Unison or 2-part) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-7501

Composed by Thomas Keesecker. 21st Century. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-7501. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-7501).

UPC: 688670575013. Text: Isaac Watts.

Isaac Watts text, reminiscent of Early American folk music. Two melodies for first two stanzas combined for third stanza. Children's or adult treble choir.

SATB choir, tenor voice solo, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9772

Composed by Ralph Hudson. Arranged by Thomas Whitfield. African American Church Music Series. Tune Name: Hudson. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #9772. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9772).

UPC: 785147977209. English. Text Source: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed, Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

SAB choir, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, C instrument, trumpet in B-flat, trumpet in C, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10436

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Tony Alonso S.J. Christmastide. Christmas. Tune Name: Antioch. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #10436. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10436).

English. Text Source: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Text by Isaac Watts. Scripture: Psalm 98.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, bass - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9190

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Richard Proulx. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Proulx Legacy Series. Tune Name: Antioch. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #9190. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9190).

UPC: 785145919003. English. Text Source: Issac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

This setting of “Joy to the World” has a “Handelian” feel, complete with a sly quotation from the “Hallelujah” chorus at the end. Stanzas 2 and 3 are combined and set in fugal fashion. Fun to sing, it will become a favorite of the choir and the congregation! The string bass part is optional.