SKU: MB.30856
ISBN 9781513470795. 8.75x11.75 inches.
With this collection of 26 folk hymns, author Peter Irvine brings shape-note music into the home, and provides adaptable music for a variety of instrumental ensembles. This format allows for instruments such as the mountain dulcimer, Native American or transverse flute, penny whistle, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and so forth. Anyone can play shape-note music, even when Sacred Harp gatherings or ??singings? are not easily accessible. The hymns in this collection are drawn from various classic shape-note sources like Southern Harmony (1835) and The Sacred Harp (1844). Presented in lead-sheet format (melody, chords, and lyrics), and written in keys accessible to all C instruments and several D instruments such as the penny whistle and mountain dulcimer, the material offers plenty of arrangements. Hymns can be sung by a soloist, in unison by a small group with chordal accompaniment, or a mixed ensemble.
SKU: HL.123197
UPC: 884088955649. 5x5 inches.
This American folk hymn became an anthem of the pioneers, reflecting the courage of a growing nation. This setting for younger choirs offers well-crafted, layered voice parts, and alternates between a more flowing, expressive verse and the rhythmic, fervent refrain, building in anticipation to the final chorus with soaring descant. Superb for contest, honor choirs and festivals! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
SKU: GI.G-5709
This collection of organ preludes takes familiar tunes and adds rhythmic variation with moving lines under the melody. e arranger features the tune in di erent registers, adding variety for the listener. While the title suggests the use of these pieces as preludes, they could also be used throughout the liturgy. Easy to medium settings (with pedal). david’s lamentation - land of rest - new britain - promised land - wondrous love.
SKU: LO.10-5553L
ISBN 9780787774066.
This upbeat original setting is full of energy and charm ubiquitous with early American hymns. New music from Shelton Ridge Love is paired with the familiar words of Samuel Stennet in a brisk 6/8 meter. The additional instrumentation of Violin, Tambourine, and Hand Drum add to the celebration of singing of being bound for the promised land!
SKU: LO.10-5376L
ISBN 9780787767365.
Lloyd Larson seamlessly weaves together two early American hymn tunes—HAPPY LAND and PROMISED LAND—in this energetic anthem. This slice of Americana will have choirs and congregations celebrating heaven’s eternal promise for people of faith. While choirs will learn it quickly, it’s impact will be indelibly etched on hearts and minds.
SKU: CF.CM9643
ISBN 9781491157152. UPC: 680160915712. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: F major. English, English. Traditional Spiritual.
For the emerging mixed choir, Delanoy's arrangement of this timeless spiritual favorite offers energy, variety and is sure to inspire through its uplifting melody of hope and determination for a better life -no matter the obstacle. Concert and festival approved!.Let Me Fly is an American spiritual which, on the surface, tells of a yearning for the promised land of heaven. On a deeper level, its early singers envisioned an escape from slavery, with the Underground Railroad serving as the chariot. In either case, the song is an uplifting melody of hope and determination for a better life, no matter the obstacle. Please take note of the layered section in mm. 55-62, which starts with Part II, adds Part I in m. 57, and completes the layering with Part III at m. 59. The repeated measures of 59-60 allow for an accompanist or soloist to improvise while the choir sings and claps along for as many repeats as desired. The number of repeats is up to the discretion of the conductor. If there is no improvisation, it is recommended that mm. 59-60 be sung three times before moving on.Let Me Fly is an American spiritual which, on the surface, tells of a yearning for the promised land of heaven. On a deeper level, its early singers envisioned an escape from slavery, with the Underground Railroad serving as the chariot. In either case, the song is an uplifting melody of hope and determination for a better life, no matter the obstacle.Please take note of the layered section in mm. 55-62, which starts with Part II, adds Part I in m. 57, and completes the layering with Part III at m. 59. The repeated measures of 59-60 allow for an accompanist or soloist to improvise while the choir sings and claps along for as many repeats as desired. The number of repeats is up to the discretion of the conductor. If there is no improvisation, it is recommended that mm. 59-60 be sung three times before moving on.
SKU: MN.50-6054
UPC: 688670560545.
A text by James Nicholson that was found in the Methodist Episcopal Church 1892 Hymnal, and set to an original tune. The tune has a distinctly early American feel, and ends with the familiar hymn Promised Land.
SKU: HL.4005540
UPC: 888680748173. 9.0x12.0x0.096 inches.
Based on the traditional American shaped-note melody The Promised Land (first published in the 1800's), Beyond the Stars captures the spirit of the early American church musicians who voiced their enthusiasm for life and the freedom of worship through both vocal and instrumental music. The music features several mini-variations wrapped up in four large variations (Fast, Fast, Slow, Fast-recapitulation). The composer has created new thematic material for each variation by excerpting motifs from three separate phrases of the original shaped-note melody. A stunning and powerful work for winds. Dur: c. 6:20.
