SKU: GI.G-CD-992
For many years, GIA has published some of the finest arrangements for brass ensembles. Deo Gratias offers quartets, antiphonal trumpet duos, trumpets with handbells, and other configurations—and for a variety of seasons and occasions. Whether it’s a transcription of a Renaissance motet, a fantasie on a beloved German hymn, or something triumphant for Christmas or Easter, if you’re in need of a piece for your group, you just might find what you’re looking for here. Of course, the performances on Deo Gratias make it a great choice as a gift for anyone—including yourself! CONTENTS: Lift High the Cross, TUCKER (G-6572) • Two Renaissance Motets, Vol. 1, trans. EVANS (G-6796) • Two Renaissance Motets, Vol. 1, trans. EVANS (G-6796) • O Come, O Come Emmanuel, arr. TUCKER (G-6568) • People Look East, arr. TUCKER (G-6570) • Chorale from Christmas Oratorio, arr. TUCKER (G-6516) • Two Renaissance Motets, Vol. 2, trans. and ed. EVANS (G-6797) • Two Renaissance Motets, Vol. 2, arr. EVANS (G-6797) • This Joyful Eastertide, arr. EVANS (G-6798) • Immortal , Invisible, God Only Wise, arr. KELLERMEYER (G-7928) • Fantasie on “Ein’ Feste Burg,†arr. EVANS (G-6799) • Sing a New Song to the Lord, arr. HENDERSON (G-5676) • Psallite II: Two Dances, arr. HYSLOP (G-5743) • Deo Gratias, Fantasy on the Plainchant, PROULX (G-6869) • Antiphony, PROULX (G-4457) • All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name, arr. EVANOVICH (G-8077).
SKU: GI.G-008819
UPC: 641151088198. Text by David Wright. Scripture: Jn 14:1–7.
Jim has teamed up with hymn writer and colleague David Wright in this beautifully harmonized and poignant original piece reminiscent of an American folk hymn. If you are familiar with Jim's previous choral works (Wondrous Love and People Look East,' to name just two), you'll recognize that each vocal line is carefully crafted and satisfying to sing. This piece will quickly become a favorite of choirs large and small.
SKU: GI.G-008767
UPC: 641151087672.
If you're familiar with the past arrangements by Jim of The Holly She Bears a Berry, People Look East and Sing We Now of Christmas, you'll enjoy his journey into the Easter season with Wondrous Love from William Walker‚ Southern Harmony of 1835. This arrangement may add a little challenge to your choir rehearsals, your singers will find it well worth the effort to bring this piece into your Lent and Holy Week repertoire. With understanding of the text and great musical skill, Jim‚ arrangement of Wondrous Love builds to a satisfying climax.
SKU: GI.G-003044
A collection of Christmas carols arranged by Robert Farrell. The C instrument part in this volume can be played by flute, violin, or oboe. Hymns include: Good Christian Men, Rejoice, He Is Born, The Divine Christ Child, I Saw Three Ships, In The Bleak Midwinter, Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming, People, Look East, O Come, Little Children, Sleep, My Child Jesus, The Huron Carol, Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, The Rocking Carol, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly.
SKU: MN.50-0555
UPC: 688670505553. English.
Commissioned by the Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus, this is a creative setting of the familiar original material. There is a full orchestra accompaniment and a piano reduction which also works quite well to convey the spirit of the larger forces. The choral parts are challenging in spots where interpolations are written and the rhythm changes, but much of it is easy and fun to sing. The composer has written original music for two inner verses which provides a lovely contrast and variety to the main theme. These two verses are set to the same melody, the latter one featuring a soloist in a medium range. The overall effect is celebratory and joyful!
