SKU: HL.239841
ISBN 9781780382531.
This collection of 50 popular tunes has been carefully arranged and graded to provide attractive repertoire for young violinists. The familiarity of the material will stimulate pupils' enthusiasm and encourage theirpractice.The technical demands of the solo part increase progressively up to the standard of Associated Board Grade 3. The piano accompaniments are simple yet effective and should be within the range of most pianists.
SKU: HL.226459
ISBN 9781495091643. UPC: 888680674816. 5.0x5.0x0.933 inches.
This thoughtful and needful work is a stellar collection of hymn classics appropriate for every time of year. Touching the heart with expressive harmonies and masterfully arranged for success, your choir will sound their very best as they explore this essential sacred repertoire. When used with the inspiring narration, this gathering of beloved hymns becomes a festival of song with a timeless message for both singers and listeners. An excellent choice for Thanksgiving, as well! Songs include: This Is My Father's World; Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens; The King of Love My Shepherd Is; My Faith Looks Up to Thee; Beautiful Savior; When Peace Like a River. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.
SKU: HL.226456
ISBN 9781495091629. UPC: 888680674793. 5.0x5.0x0.139 inches.
SKU: HL.226453
ISBN 9781495091599. UPC: 888680674762. 8.5x11.0x0.845 inches.
SKU: HL.226455
ISBN 9781495091612. UPC: 888680674786. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
SKU: HL.226460
ISBN 9781495091650. UPC: 888680674823. 6.75x10.5x0.214 inches.
SKU: HL.226457
ISBN 9781495091636. UPC: 888680674809. 5.0x5.0x0.078 inches.
SKU: LO.20-1036
UPC: 000308024524.
The often musically neglected season of Epiphany is addressed by this splendid wedding of THE SLEEP OF THE INFANT JESUS and WE THREE KINGS. The unrelenting 6/8 meter, the rich harmony, and the inspired counterpoint, all come together in a most satisfying offering.
SKU: HL.277282
UPC: 840126915006. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Program note:Looking Up is a piece for large chorus and orchestra, and is in three sections, played without pause. In the 16th century, a variety of psalters in meter were printed in England, with the idea of making psalm-singing something that could happen easily at home, with the rhyming meter being an aid to memorization. These translations are wonderful exercises in brevity and sometimes clumsy rhymemaking, and were usually prefaced by a lengthy explanation as to their merits; the title of one of the first such volumes in English is: The Psalter of Dauid newely translated into Englysh metre in such sort that it maye the more decently, and wyth more delyte of the mynde, be reade and songe of al men. I thought it would be appropriate to set one of these introductions, and the first section of Looking Up sets the preface to Thomas Ravenscroft's psalter (1621), in which he writes: “The singing of Psalmes (assay the Doctors) comforteth the sorrowfull, pacifieth the angry, strengtheneth the weake, humbleth the proud, gladdeth the humble, stirres up the slow, reconcileth enemies, lifteth up the heart to heavenly things, and uniteth the Creature to his Creator.”It begins meditatively, but eventually grows agitated and fervent, with a vision of the “quire of Angels and Saints” “redoubling anddescanting” - an ecstatic and terrifying vision of the skies opening up. Ravenscroft then encourages the use of instrumental musicfor worship, at which point, a long, acrobatic orchestral interlude with jagged edges antagonizes the choir, who sing a kind of private, anxious meditation on two pitches.One of the most delicious biblical texts is an Apocryphal prayer known as the Benedicite or the Prayer of the Three Children (the same who were rescued by an angel after King Nebuchadnezzar tried to have them burnt in an oven for not bowing to his image). The text is repetitive, obsessive, and a gift to composers - each line is an invocation of an element of the natural world, followed by the phrase, “blesse ye the Lord, praise him & magnify him for ever.” In Looking Up, the setting begins with three solo voices, and then grows to include the whole choir, itemizing the whole of creation. The idea that these boys are spared from the furnace and then five minutes later are saying, “O ye the fire and warming heate, blesse ye the Lord...” has always felt very loaded to me, and the orchestra plays with this conflict between joyful praise and a more terrible (in the 16th-century sense) awefor the divine.The text for the third, and shortest, section is taken from Christopher Smart's (1722-1771) A Song to David, purportedly written during his confinement in a mental asylum. This ode to King David points out how David, as the author of some of the Psalms, observes the whole world from the “clustering spheres” to the “nosegay in the vale.&rdquo.
SKU: GI.G-10125
ISBN 9781622774647.
We can all be artists with our voices, here and now. I’m not talking about singing lessons, or reading music, or any kind of study. We can learn a song as easily as children do, just by opening our ears and mouths. —Alice Parker In this series of beautifully detailed and thought-provoking essays, world-renown composer and conductor Alice Parker beckons us all to return to the natural state of singing. We move beyond the scientific precision of the printed page to uncover the core of creative expression. Drawing on her decades of experience as a musician, teacher, and leader of SINGS, Alice’s insights and advice are profound in their simplicity. She reveals the true importance of our voices, encouraging all of us to open our ears and then our mouths to express our common humanity. Like Alice Parker's music making, the book is simple, but moving and profound. She honors singing, as you would expect, saying in the very first sentence of the book, Song is a gift given to all human beings who have ears and a voice. And a few pages later, Song is truly the most democratic of the arts. We need no equipment other than ears and voices, no instrument other than heart and mind. If you found yourself thinking: What about eyes to read the notes? This book would reply that you are thinking about song(s) instead of Song. Songs can be stored in a book or file cabinet, Song happens only when there is singing. Song is about listening and singing — Pastor Bruce Benson from Sing for Joy Newsletter Read full newsletter artice here.
SKU: GI.G-9871
Celebrate the 50th birthday of The King’s Singers’ with this special holiday gift pack! This newly written official book, The King’s Singers GOLD, celebrates five decades of music-making including a year-by-year guide to the events, the music and the people who have shaped The King’s Singers’ unique history. There are exclusive interviews with all 24 surviving members of the group, past and present, complete details of their recordings and commissions, and, of course, a wealth of photos. Alongside all of this, the book contains charts and diagrams illustrating statistics about the history of the group and a look at the sound of The King’s Singers – how it has developed and what makes it so special. The artwork for the book was hand-painted by none other than the six current King’s Singers. This is a one-off opportunity to own a special memento and a must-have for anyone who has enjoyed The King’s Singers over the last 50 years. After the triumphant success of the King’s Singers last Christmas Album released in 2003 entitled Christmas, comes Joy to the World, a recording containing an eclectic assortment of modern Christmas classics with special arrangements of some much-loved favorites such as The Little Drummer Boy, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, and Stille Nacht (Silent Night)..
SKU: MN.90-70
Text: Marilyn Biery.
This collection of twenty-five original hymn texts flows from the writers years of experience as a practicing Church musician. The texts cover many aspects of the church year and includes texts for many particular needs such as confirmation and stewardship. Eleven new hymn tunes are also included in this collection. Complete tune, title, topic, meter, and scriptural indexes are included, making this a very useful collection of hymns. Hymns include: Break Forth in Joyous Song Christ is the Vine, We are the Branches Come To Us, O Holy Spirit Easter Dawn, Streaming Bright Embrace the Love that Makes Us One Emmanuel Comes! From the Word of God, Creation Jesus Walked Among the People Joined Together As One Body Lift Up Your Hearts, You Poor in Spirit Listen to the Voice of Gladness Lord God, The Source of Every Gracious Gift May Peace from Christ Come Dwell in You O Dearest Jesus O God of All Life, Now Hid from Our Sight O God of Love, Enable Us O God, Hear My Cry Our Gifts, O Lord, to You We Bring Radiant Light, Love Divine Rejoice, Rejoice, God's Kingdom is Coming Seek a Place of Breathless Beauty The Ancient Story Thrills Our Modern Ear The Frozen Earth Begins to Thaw The Spirit Makes Us One in Christ We Sing our Love for Jesus.
SKU: HL.48000909
UPC: 073999257076. 8.25x11.75x0.2 inches.
Contents: I Took That Trip towards an Early Daybreak * What Is There Arising from behind Your Eyelids * I am Walking over Tiny Spots of Snow * Deep is the Night * In the Great Wild Woodlands * In Between Grey Stones * Lucky Cat * To You I Would Make a Gift of Sunflowers * I am Not Speaking, I am Singing * Vocalise * Melancholy * The Squirrel * O Wonderful World * Song of My Heart * Like a Pale Mask, the Hour of Parting * Spring Song * Summer Night * Herbsttag * Winter.
SKU: HP.8524
UPC: 763628185244. Daniel Charles Damon.
Dan Damon is known as one of a few persons who are gifted both in crafting texts and composing tunes, and he constantly strives to build on these gifts. In this collection of 35 new hymns and songs, Dan's texts continue to break new ground, exploring new themes. The tunes, also, have a modern tonality, with echoes of the jazz music Dan performs publicly.
SKU: HL.35031863
ISBN 9781540006776. UPC: 888680713324. 5.0x5.0x0.83 inches.
Portraits in Grace is a musical gallery of faith displaying the life, ministry and passion of Jesus. Through scripture, narration and song, the backdrop is created for the reflections of the Lenten season, particularly during Holy Week. As the cantata moves through Christ's extraordinary life, each song displays the sacred beauty of the Savior, and lingers with His many graceful acts of love. The work ends with Christ's death on the cross and the bittersweet beauty of this redemptive gift to the world. With options that include the visual arts, the presentation can be expanded to include more members of your congregation, taking the cantata beyond the loft. A small consort of instruments is available, as well. Songs include: Prelude; Portrait; Fairest Lord Jesus; The Healer; Behold the King; We Remember; A Sacred Garden; Let Us Gather in the Shadow of the Cross; Portrait of the Cross, Recessional of Shadows. Score and Parts (fl, cl, hn, hp, pno, vn, vc) available as a Printed Editional and as a digital download.
SKU: HL.35031862
ISBN 9781540006769. UPC: 888680713317. 5.0x5.0x0.077 inches.
