SKU: AP.36701S
UPC: 038081411606. English. Traditional Irish Tune.
Lion of Ireland is an exciting concert piece based on Brian Boru's March, a traditional Irish tune named for the legendary 11th-century ruler. Framed by dramatic opening and closing statements, the rustic Celtic tune gives way to original material, all in a showcase for band that reflects the valor and glory of the storied last high king of Ireland.
SKU: CF.SAS7F
ISBN 9781491160879. UPC: 680160919475.
The Island of Saints and Scholars is an old nickname for Ireland dating back to the early Middle Ages. This original work is a reflection upon Ireland's rich and turbulent history, which can be heard in the lyrical melodic phrases, ever-changing meter, and moments of dissonance. The rhythmic profile of the piece was suggested by a type of Old Irish verse that, among other features, carries seven syllables per line. The quiet opening gains in intensity during an extended stringendo into the fast-paced middle section (Vigorously), where watching and listening carefully are imperative. Later, a second extended stringendo guides the ensemble into the spirited finale (Presto).The Island of Saints and Scholars is an old nickname for Ireland dating back to the early Middle Ages. This original work is a reflection upon Ireland’s rich and turbulent history, which can be heard in the lyrical melodic phrases, ever-changing meter, and moments of dissonance. The rhythmic profile of the piece was suggested by a type of Old Irish verse that, among other features, carries seven syllables per line. The quiet opening gains in intensity during an extended stringendo into the fast-paced middle section (Vigorously), where watching and listening carefully are imperative. Later, a second extended stringendo guides the ensemble into the spirited finale (Presto).
SKU: CF.SAS7
ISBN 9781491160626. UPC: 680160919215.
The Island of Saints and Scholars is an old nickname for Ireland dating back to the early Middle Ages. This original work is a reflection upon Ireland's rich and turbulent history, which can be heard in the lyrical melodic phrases, ever-changing meter, and moments of dissonance. The rhythmic profile of the piece was suggested by a type of Old Irish verse that, among other features, carries seven syllables per line. The quiet opening gains in intensity during an extended stringendo into the fast-paced middle section (Vigorously), where watching and listening carefully are imperative. Later, a second extended stringendo guides the ensemble into the spirited finale (Presto).
SKU: TA.TSPCS-31
Solo Piano for Percussion is an inventive piece by composer, Christopher D. Walker. It features a solo percussionist using various colorful techniques on a grand piano such as playing the strings with mallets, sliding mallets along the strings, using the fingers directly on the strings, playing the instrument on the keys, and utilizing various sostenuto effects. Abstract in nature, it paints an audible landscape to reflect the included poem by Caitlin Ireland, El Mar (The Sea). This creative piece would be a unique and refreshing selection for percussionists to showcase their versatility while providing audiences something unexpected and soothing. This piece ships as a printed, professionally bound folio with a full-color cover.* A functioning sostenuto pedal is needed.
SKU: GI.G-9575
UPC: 785147957539. English.
Here in Christ we Gather, is a collection of 14 pieces of of liturgical music by Irish composer Ephrem Feeley The collection was released in Ireland in 2013, and is now available in the US through GIA Publications. The 14-piece collection includes entrance and communion processionals, psalms, reflective pieces, and more. The book carries the complete music score for the compositions, with full choir parts, instrumental lines, and accompaniments. The accompanying CD features a recording of the collection with chamber choir, instrumentalists, soloists, and organ/piano accompaniment. Many of the pieces are suitable for smaller music groups and communities, from the unison gathering hymn Here in Christ we Gather, appropriate for all occasions, to the simple, haunting, Holy Thursday hymn My New Commandment. A number of responsorial psalms are found in the collection: settings of Psalm 34: Taste and See, Psalm122: I Rejoiced, and others. Three hymns are settings of texts by Fr James Quinn, one of the best-known hymnwriters of the 20th century. Larger choirs, too, will find useful material in this collection, with the anthems Communion with Christ and God is Love providing plenty of musical material to learn and perform. This collection will be a valuable addition to the liturgical life of parishes, schools and religious communities, and all who wish to enrich their life of prayer through music. CONTENTS: Here in Christ We Gather • In the Presence of Your Holy Angels • What Marvels the Lord Has Worked for Us • Guard Us, Lord • Taste and See • Called to Be One • I Rejoiced • You Open Wide Your Hand • My New Commandment • I Am the Bread of Life That Feeds All the World • Communion with Christ • Fill Us with Your Love • God Is Love.
SKU: GI.G-10112
UPC: 785147011217. English. Text Source: Samuel Crossman, 1664, alt. Text by Samuel Crossman.
This well-known text and tune for Good Friday is artfully arranged here by Paul Monachino. Alternating between stanzas supported by organ accompaniment and a cappella passages, this piece is at once beautifully reflective and powerfully moving.
SKU: GI.G-CD-915
Catholic Irish Classics celebrates the sacred music of an ancient heritage and culture. The songs on this CD, both old and new, reflect the rich spirituality of Ireland. Beloved tunes such as slane and st. columba have been sung for centuries paired with relatively newer texts like “Be Thou My Vision†and “O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God.†Meanwhile, songs like “The Clouds’ Veil†or “May the Road Rise to Meet You†are contemporary musical settings of prayers and texts that have issued from the lips of the faithful for generations. This recording features the talented voices of Liam Lawton, Theresa Donohoo, Ian Callanan, and many more. Have a listen and let Catholic Irish Classics feed your soul, spark your imagination, and whisk you away on a journey of faith to the Emerald Isle.  .
