Hodie

SKU: CF.CM9756

ISBN 9781491162446. UPC: 680160921195. Key: E minor. Latin, English.

Personent Hodie is a medieval Christmas carol from the larger work Piae Cantiones—a published collection of songs intended for cathedral schools in 16th century Finland. The original tune uses modality and plainchant to evoke the mysterious character of Christmastide.This rhythmic setting of Personent Hodie expresses the tune in compound meter, resulting in a joyful energy. The optional hand drum and finger cymbals complement the melody with an exciting, dance-like pulse.“Ideo, gloria in excelsis Deo!”Therefore, glory be in the highest to God!Ideas for study and reflection: How might word stress be used to enhance overall musicality? What syllables should be stressed vs. unstressed? What dynamic markings are indicted in the score, and where do they occur? Listen to a recording of the original “Personent Hodie” written in 4/4 time. How are the two settings different? .

SKU: CA.964420

ISBN 9790007143497. Text language: Latin.

The aged Simeon takes the new-born Jesus in his arms, recognises his significance and celebrates this moment in a paean of praise as the fulfilment of his life. In Matsushita's motet this song of praise, the nunc dimittis, stands at the centre of the composition. Here, the triad of C-F sharp-G, used for the word hodie - today at the beginning, symbolically combines with a Gregorian-like motif, revolving around the central note of B flat in whole-tone movement, and which is used to represent the Virgin Mary. The work ends with a mystical wash of sound, a whole-tone cluster which emerges from the aleatorically repeated basic motifs of the work, and fades away to nothing.

SKU: GI.G-9685

UPC: 785147968504. Latin. Text Source: Antiphon for Christmas Day Vespers.

Kevin Memley’s celebratory setting of the familiar Latin text (“Hodie Christus natus est”) has a sprightly, memorable tune and vivacious rhythms punctuated with crisp tambourine, triangle, and drum accompaniment. The percussion will help the choir negotiate the frequent meter changes in the score. Also available in a setting for SSAA, G-9686. The percussion part is for tambourine, triangle, and drum. Listen to a performance of Hodie by Kevin A. Memley.

SKU: CF.CAS95

ISBN 9781491142141. UPC: 680160630202. Key: G major.

Hodie Christus Natus Est, by Jan Pieters Sweelinck (1562-1621), is an extremely popular Renaissance a cappella choral work that has been transcribed for string orchestra. Although the work is usually associated with the Christmas season, it is a timeless piece that can be programmed at anytime during the school year.
Hodie Christus Natus Est by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) is an extremely popular Renaissance a cappella choral work that has been transcribed for string orchestra. Although the work is usually associated with the Christmas season, it is a timeless piece that can be programmed at any time during the school year. The string parts mirror the voice parts, but are in the more comfortable key of G major, rather than the original B≤ major. String teachers may want to consult with their choral counterparts to determine if combining their groups might provide a unique experience for all of their students.All the string parts remain in first position. The work contains the less common alternating meters of ëand ò, and will provide students with insight into the unique rhythmic style of the Renaissance period. A piano part is included for rehearsal purposes.Performance suggestions: By listening to a recording of the original vocal performance and focusing on the lyrics, students will understand where to use a connected legato bowing style for running eighth-note passages and for the longer note durations, as expressed in the lyric “Ho-di-e, Ho-di-e” that alternates with a light detached style “No-e, No –e, No-e.” A most recent YouTube link is suggested here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B 2rAkZE5UU0.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

SKU: BR.CHB-3064-02

ISBN 9790004403044. 7.5 x 10.5 inches.

Palestrinas doppelchorige Motette ,,Hodie Christus natus est steht im ,,Liber tertius motettorum, dem dritten Motettenbuch, das erstmals 1575 in Rom gedruckt wurde und spater mehrere Neuauflagen erlebte. Diese Motette bildet auch das Modell zur gleichnamigen Messe des Meisters, die allerdings erst nach seinem Tode im Jahre 1601 im Druck veroffentlicht wurde (Dreizehntes Messenbuch).Als Textvorlage diente die Magnificat-Antiphon der zweiten Vesper vom Weihnachtstag; statt des ,,Alleluja hat Palestrina den alten Weihnachtsruf ,,Noe in jubelndem Dreiertakt an den Schluss gestellt, mit dem er schon im Verlauf der Komposition in konzertierendem Wechsel die einzelnen ,,Hodie-Einsatze gegeneinander absetzte.Bereits vor mehreren Jahrzehnten war die vorliegende Motette in einer Bearbeitung des verdienten Wilhelm Widmann im Verlag Breitkopf & Hartel veroffentlicht worden. Unsere Ausgabe geht auf das Original von 1575 zuruck. Eine Transposition war fur die heutige Chorpraxis unumganglich; die Notenwerte wurden auf die Halfte, im Dreiertakt auf ein Viertel gekurzt. Man achte bei der Wiedergabe darauf, dass gerader und ungerader Taktablauf in einem strengen Zeitverhaltnis zueinander stehen.Moge diese Neuausgabe dazu beitragen, der strahlenden Weihnachtsmotette Palestrinas mit ihrem wirkungsvollen Klangkontrast zwischen hohem und tiefem Chor neue Freunde unter unseren Choren zu gewinnen.Ubersetzung des TextesHeute ist Christus geboren,heute uns der Erloser erschienen:heute singen die Engel auf Erden,es jauchzen die Erzengel,heute frohlocken die Gerechten und rufen:Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe.Noe, Noe.Rudolf Ewerhart, im Mai 1958, Munster (Westf.).

SKU: CA.161400

ISBN 9790007005443. Language: Latin.

SKU: BT.WHMK0904

Hodie Christus Natus Est.

SKU: CA.1003712

ISBN 9790007301644. Key: D minor. Latin.

Christoph Schönherr’s six-minute “Hodie Christus natus est” provides just the right mood for Christmas time. Starting with the Magnificat antiphon of the same name, this beautiful, accessible work for modest instrumental forces combines stylistic elements of Gregorian chant and jazz.

SKU: LO.45-1645H

ISBN 9780787779290.

This reproducible collection features 6 Latin settings for unison and two-part choirs. Full of musically diverse selections, this collection will guide your young choirs as they build a strong foundation of choral technique. From Mary Lynn Lightfoot�??s jubilant Cantate Hodie! (Sing Today) to Greg Gilpin�??s haunting Sanctus and Mark Burrows�?? elegant Lux Aeterna, this collection contains musical styles for a vast range of programming needs. Translation and pronunciation guides precede each piece throughout the collection. The text and music pairings in this collection will offer �??easy wins�?� along with slightly more challenging repertoire as your ensemble advances. Featuring unison, optional two-part, and two-part pieces, you can use this collection time and again as your singers�?? skills develop.

SKU: HL.49045940

Artfully combining the old with the new - that is one of the hallmarks of Alwin M. Schronen. That this versatile balancing actor andbearer of numerous compositional prizes succeeds in mastering this artistic balancing act, he proves once again in his sacred choralcomposition Hodie Christus natus est. This Latin-speaking work for 8-part mixed choir a cappella (SSAATTBB) is based on the antiphonto the Magnificat of the Christmas Vespers. Schronen opens his Christmas song with the literal intonation of the traditional Gregorian melody. After this beginning, alternating between male and female voices, the composer lets the entire choir join in the jubilation of thanks for the birth of Jesus. He manages to lift the listener with his very own musical language in other heavenly realms. A wonderful, but at the same time vocally demanding piece of music, which is equally suitable for the use of church music asit is for concert use.

SKU: CA.1003713

ISBN 9790007301651. Key: D minor. Latin.

Christoph Schönherr’s six-minute “Hodie Christus natus est” provides just the right mood for Christmas time. Starting with the Magnificat antiphon of the same name, this beautiful, accessible work for modest instrumental forces combines stylistic elements of Gregorian chant and jazz.

SKU: CA.1003700

ISBN 9790007294762. Key: D minor. Latin.

Christoph Schönherr’s six-minute “Hodie Christus natus est” provides just the right mood for Christmas time. Starting with the Magnificat antiphon of the same name, this beautiful, accessible work for modest instrumental forces combines stylistic elements of Gregorian chant and jazz.