PARTITIONS GRATUITES :
- Blessing of Light

(No. 1 from Blessings from the Children ). Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). For 2-part treble voices or 2-part women's voices (children or women), orchestra or optional piano. General, Children's Sabbath/Emphasis, Children, 21st Century. Moderately Easy. Octavo. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

Choral SAB Choir, Piano

SKU: CF.CM9703

Composed by Meredith Tompkins. Mjts. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 40 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9703. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9703).

ISBN 9781491160107. UPC: 680160918706. Key: D major. English. Traditional Scottish-Irish blessing.

Blessing of Light is an excerpt from a Scottish-Irish benediction of anonymous authorship, which may have originated from old Celtic traditions. The rich, poetic language encourages hospitality for both friends and strangers and a charge to cultivate the inner spirit as a beacon of light for others. This SAB-setting offers additional options for soprano or alto divisi and comfortable ranges for men. Drawing primarily from the soundscape of a gently sweeping Mixolydian mode, this piece is designed to remind the listener of the distant past and its connection to our present. Modes have been utilized in many cultures at least since the earliest days of recorded history. Ancient Greek musical modes were revived and explored during the Middle Ages, and are sometimes considered the fathers of the scales we use today in what is often labeled tonal music, or music rooted in Western European musical practices. Blessing of Light is an accessible introduction to modal harmony for mixed choirs. Modes are characterized by combinations of half or whole steps that form a unique scale. The Mixolydian scale in this piece, for example, is identical to the major scale with the exception of a lowered (or flatted) 7th scale degree. For ease of use in sight-reading, key signatures are indicated by the melodic tonal center with the chromatically altered lowered 7th. When introducing this piece, it may be beneficial for the conductor to begin with warm-ups or vocalizes utilizing the scales below.
Blessing of Light is an excerpt from a Scottish-Irish benediction of anonymous authorship, which may have originated from old Celtic traditions. The rich, poetic language encourages hospitality for both friends and strangers and a charge to cultivate the inner spirit as a beacon of light for others. This SAB-setting offers additional options for soprano or alto divisi and comfortable ranges for men.Drawing primarily from the soundscape of a gently sweeping Mixolydian mode, this piece is designed to remind the listener of the distant past and its connection to our present. Modes have been utilized in many cultures at least since the earliest days of recorded history. Ancient Greek musical modes were revived and explored during the Middle Ages, and are sometimes considered the fathers of the scales we use today in what is often labeled “tonal music,” or music rooted in Western European musical practices.Blessing of Light is an accessible introduction to modal harmony for mixed choirs. Modes are characterized by combinations of half or whole steps that form a unique scale. The Mixolydian scale in this piece, for example, is identical to the major scale with the exception of a lowered (or flatted) 7th scale degree. For ease of use in sight-reading, key signatures are indicated by the melodic tonal center with the chromatically altered lowered 7th. When introducing this piece, it may be beneficial for the conductor to begin with warm-ups or vocalizes utilizing the scales below.

Choral (Studiotrax CD)

SKU: HL.35031548

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Anthem, Benediction, Christmas, Christmas/Advent Sacred, Epiphany, General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 90 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35031548).

UPC: 888680673819. 5.0x5.0x0.139 inches. 1 Peter 1:9, Matthew 4:16, Psalm 119:130.

This brief benediction glows with gentle joy and hope. Easily learned, the winsome melody rises like a prayer before settling into a richly rewarding amen. Either as a service closer or a meaningful tag to a holiday concert, this expressive offering is a message worth singing. Evocative! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Harold Flammer. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Harold Flammer Music (HL.35031546).

C Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 816 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Eb Edition. By Various. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 816 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Fakebook (spiral bound) for voice and C instrument. With vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, leadsheet notation and guitar chord chart. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 813 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Bb Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 816 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.