SKU: PR.312419090
ISBN 9781491135778. UPC: 680160687848. English, Hebrew.
In Stacy Garrop??s inspired hands, divisi mixed chorus provides a rich palette of texture and color. Her setting intermingles three versions of the Hebrew folk tune, taking artistic advantage of contrasts between solo and tutti, homophony and grand antiphony, divisi men and divisi women, and the gradual braiding and unbraiding of Hebrew and English texts. LO YISA GOY is the explicitly anti-war Scriptural text better-known in its English translation that begins, ??And they shall beat their swords into plowshares... nation shall not lift up a sword against nation.?.When Jonathan Miller asked me to write two pieces for Chicago a cappella, I knew right away that I wanted to choose two songs from my own past.The first piece, Hava Nagila, is a celebratory song full of joy. I wanted the second work to contrast the first, and to this end, I chose the somber text of Lo Yisa Goy, a prayer for peace. I remember singing this song as a young child in Hebrew school and synagogue, always in context (at least in my congregation) of praying for the state of Israel. I think we??re at a particular point in which people in a lot of different nations could use such a prayer. For this reason, you??ll hear the words in both Hebrew and English.In my research of previous versions of the melody, I discovered three variants for the tune, all of which I have incorporated into my piece.
SKU: PR.114422170
UPC: 680160683567. 9 x 12 inches.
During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, saxophonist Paul Nolen asked if I might have a choir piece that I could transcribe for saxophone choir which his Illinois State University students could learn and record their parts in their homes; he would then mix together and share online. I immediately thought of the text of Lo Yisa Goy: And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the Lord of hosts hath spoken it. May all nations learn once again to listen to each other, and may we find a global peace to preserve both mankind and our planet.During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, saxophonist Paul Nolen asked if I might have a choir piece that I could transcribe for saxophone choir which his Illinois State University students could learn and record their parts in their homes; he would then mix together and share online. I immediately thought of the text of Lo Yisa Goy:And they shall beat their swords into plowshares,and their spears into pruning hooks:nation shall not lift up a sword against nation,neither shall they learn war anymore.But they shall sit every man under his vineand under his fig tree;and none shall make them afraid:for the mouth of the Lord of hosts hath spoken it.May all nations learn once again to listen to each other, and may we find a global peace to preserve both mankind and our planet.
SKU: KN.08614S
UPC: 822795086140.
This exciting arrangement of the traditional Hebrew song, Lo Yisa Goy, will energize any concert program. The E minor melody is played by all instruments with colorful accompaniments throughout, from boom-chucks to running eighth notes. Opening slowly and expressively, the tempo speed increases with each repetition of the themean optional accelerando 10 measures from the end will provide an especially memorable finish. Duration 2:50. Available in SmartMusic.
In Stacy Garrop’s inspired hands, divisi mixed chorus provides a rich palette of texture and color. Her setting intermingles three versions of the Hebrew folk tune, taking artistic advantage of contrasts between solo and tutti, homophony and grand antiphony, divisi men and divisi women, and the gradual braiding and unbraiding of Hebrew and English texts. LO YISA GOY is the explicitly anti-war Scriptural text better-known in its English translation that begins, “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares... nation shall not lift up a sword against nation.â€.When Jonathan Miller asked me to write two pieces for Chicago a cappella, I knew right away that I wanted to choose two songs from my own past.The first piece, Hava Nagila, is a celebratory song full of joy. I wanted the second work to contrast the first, and to this end, I chose the somber text of Lo Yisa Goy, a prayer for peace. I remember singing this song as a young child in Hebrew school and synagogue, always in context (at least in my congregation) of praying for the state of Israel. I think we’re at a particular point in which people in a lot of different nations could use such a prayer. For this reason, you’ll hear the words in both Hebrew and English.In my research of previous versions of the melody, I discovered three variants for the tune, all of which I have incorporated into my piece.
SKU: HL.1230649
UPC: 196288146544. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This joyful concert setting of a text from Isaiah proclaims “War no more!†An excellent pronunciation guide is provided, removing any barriers from the Hebrew pronunciation, and a beautiful poetic translation will encourage your singers to live in the language.
SKU: HL.35030727
ISBN 9781495054037. UPC: 888680102302. 5x5 inches.
Celebrating peace, this Hebrew folk song will delight with its spirited accompaniment, bright and fun-to-sing vocals, and easy Hebrew text that create a round for 2-part and SAB voices. A wonderful multicultural performance for any time of year.
SKU: PR.11442217S
UPC: 680160683574. 9 x 12 inches.
