SKU: GI.G-9799
UPC: 785147979913. English. Text Source: 32 selected Psalms, tr. Gracia Grindal and Jean Janzen. Text by Gracia Grindal.
Intended for use in churches and classrooms, Alice Parker has gleaned 32 of Schütz’s psalm settings from the seventeenth-century Becker Psalter. The new texts of Gracia Grindal are lyrical English versions based on the Psalms themselves, rather than literal translations of Becker’s German text. The indexes and Parker’s commentary for each setting make this a useful resource for singers, directors, and accompanists. The collection epitomizes hymn singing of the seventeenth century, just as Bach’s chorales would come to exemplify the tradition 100 years later. For today’s audience, steeped in the patterns of tonal music, these pieces—with their Renaissance freshness of mode and meter—come as a welcome tonic.
SKU: PE.EP72565B
ISBN 9790577008219. English.
Commissioned by The Bach Choir in memory of Leopold de Rothschild (1927-2012), a singing member of the Choir for 50 years and Chairman for 23 years. Following his resignation as a singer Leo became the Choir's President, a position he held until his death; over this extraordinary period of devotion to the Choir he became a friend to vast numbers of his fellow singers, and gave unstintingly of his time and wisdom
First performance 10 June 2014 in the Royal Festival Hall, London, by The Bach Choir, the Philharmonia Orchestra, and The Young Singers, a choir formed by The Bach Choir in partnership with the Tri-borough Music Hub, conducted by David Hill.
SKU: GI.G-CD-403
This third collaboration with John L. Bell and The Cathedral Singers continues the tradition of top-notch choral recordings, this time featuring the remarkably pure and distinctive voice of Mhairi Lawson, a member of the Wild Goose Worship Group. Seven Songs of Mary offers a contemporary perspective on seven stations in the life of Mary: the Annunciation, the Nativity, the Presentation, the Rejection, the Cross, the Resurrection, and the Assumption Each movement begins with a recitative by the Angel Gabriel, a shepherd, Simeon, or a disciple, and concludes with a choral song. Scored for organ, strings, flute, trumpet, and SATB voices, this is wonderful concert material, well within the grasp of parish choirs. And John Bell's psalm compositions are the perfect compliment to the songs of Mary. Truly a recording and music collection to cherish. .
SKU: GI.G-CD-923
THIS IS THE FIRST SET OF RECORDINGS FROM LEAD ME, GUIDE ME—SECOND EDITION It includes the CD set titled Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edtion: RITES, PSALMS and SERVICE MUSIC. This collection of recordings is designed to enhance the exploration of Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition and to be of help to parishes in the learning of new music. There are three distinct CD sets. The first, Rites, Psalms, and Service Music, contains music for the Liturgy of the Hours and rites of the church along with recordings of new and revised Mass settings. The second, Hymns, includes over 160 selections of newly composed music, recently authored texts, and lesser-known hymns and songs that are appear- ing for the first time in Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition. Lastly, the third CD set, Lectionary Psalms, recorded by M. Roger Holland II and a group of professional singers from New York has 48 psalms from the final section of the hymnal. These psalms use texts from The Revised Grail Psalms set by some of today’s finest African American composers. The recorded tracks in these three CD sets follow the order of the hymnal and are numbered using the actual hymnal numbers. The recordings are a compilation of tracks recorded specifically for this project and of existing tracks drawn from previous projects that are, nonetheless, fully compatible with this one. In all, we have recorded approximately 300 of the items in Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition.
SKU: GI.G-CD-926
THIS IS THE COMPLETE SET OF RECORDINGS FROM LEAD ME, GUIDE ME—SECOND EDITION It includes one each of the three CD sets: Rites, Psalms, and Service Music, Hymns, and Lectionary Psalms. This collection of recordings is designed to enhance the exploration of Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition and to be of help to parishes in the learning of new music. There are three distinct CD sets. The first, Rites, Psalms, and Service Music, contains music for the Liturgy of the Hours and rites of the church along with recordings of new and revised Mass settings. The second, Hymns, includes over 160 selections of newly composed music, recently authored texts, and lesser-known hymns and songs that are appear- ing for the first time in Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition. Lastly, the third CD set, Lectionary Psalms, recorded by M. Roger Holland II and a group of professional singers from New York has 48 psalms from the final section of the hymnal. These psalms use texts from The Revised Grail Psalms set by some of today’s finest African American composers. The recorded tracks in these three CD sets follow the order of the hymnal and are numbered using the actual hymnal numbers. The recordings are a compilation of tracks recorded specifically for this project and of existing tracks drawn from previous projects that are, nonetheless, fully compatible with this one. In all, we have recorded approximately 300 of the items in Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition.
SKU: GI.G-CD-925
UPC: 785147092520.
THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF RECORDINGS FROM LEAD ME, GUIDE ME—SECOND EDITION It includes the CD set titled Lectionary Psalms. This collection of recordings is designed to enhance the exploration of Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition and to be of help to parishes in the learning of new music. There are three distinct CD sets. The first, Rites, Psalms, and Service Music, contains music for the Liturgy of the Hours and rites of the church along with recordings of new and revised Mass settings. The second, Hymns, includes over 160 selections of newly composed music, recently authored texts, and lesser-known hymns and songs that are appear- ing for the first time in Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition. Lastly, the third CD set, Lectionary Psalms, recorded by M. Roger Holland II and a group of professional singers from New York has 48 psalms from the final section of the hymnal. These psalms use texts from The Revised Grail Psalms set by some of today’s finest African American composers. The recorded tracks in these three CD sets follow the order of the hymnal and are numbered using the actual hymnal numbers. The recordings are a compilation of tracks recorded specifically for this project and of existing tracks drawn from previous projects that are, nonetheless, fully compatible with this one. In all, we have recorded approximately 300 of the items in Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition.
SKU: HP.C5050B
UPC: 763628144678. Words by Reginald Heber. Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 4:8-11, Revelation 5:3, Ezekiel 10:20, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Samuel 2:2, Ephesians 4:18, Lamentations 2:3, Luke 1:49, Psalms 143:8, Psalms 145:10, Psalms 22:3, Psalms 5:3, Psalms 89:5, Psalms 99:3,5,9.
Familiar hymn text by Reginald Heber Utilizing the familiar and magnificent text by Reginald Heber from the classic hymn, this choral setting by Mark Kellner begins with pageantry and builds with intensity and excitement, encouraging listeners and singers alike to worship our great and awesome God. The separate brass packet (which includes rhythm and percussion) is a thrilling alternative to the full orchestral accompaniment.
SKU: HP.C5050O
UPC: 763628144654. Words by Reginald Heber. Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 4:8-11, Revelation 5:3, Ezekiel 10:20, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Samuel 2:2, Ephesians 4:18, Lamentations 2:3, Luke 1:49, Psalms 143:8, Psalms 145:10, Psalms 22:3, Psalms 5:3, Psalms 89:5, Psalms 99:3,5,9.
SKU: HP.C5050
UPC: 763628052089. Words by Reginald Heber. Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 4:8-11, Revelation 5:3, Ezekiel 10:20, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Samuel 2:2, Ephesians 4:18, Lamentations 2:3, Luke 1:49, Psalms 143:8, Psalms 145:10, Psalms 22:3, Psalms 5:3, Psalms 89:5, Psalms 99:3,5,9.
SKU: GI.G-CD-924
THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF RECORDINGS FROM LEAD ME, GUIDE ME—SECOND EDITION It includes the CD set titled Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edtion: HYMNS. This collection of recordings is designed to enhance the exploration of Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition and to be of help to parishes in the learning of new music. There are three distinct CD sets. The first, Rites, Psalms, and Service Music, contains music for the Liturgy of the Hours and rites of the church along with recordings of new and revised Mass settings. The second, Hymns, includes over 160 selections of newly composed music, recently authored texts, and lesser-known hymns and songs that are appear- ing for the first time in Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition. Lastly, the third CD set, Lectionary Psalms, recorded by M. Roger Holland II and a group of professional singers from New York has 48 psalms from the final section of the hymnal. These psalms use texts from The Revised Grail Psalms set by some of today’s finest African American composers. The recorded tracks in these three CD sets follow the order of the hymnal and are numbered using the actual hymnal numbers. The recordings are a compilation of tracks recorded specifically for this project and of existing tracks drawn from previous projects that are, nonetheless, fully compatible with this one. In all, we have recorded approximately 300 of the items in Lead Me, Guide Me—Second Edition.
SKU: CA.3912419
ISBN 9790007139322. Key: D major. Language: German/English.
This nine-movement psalm composition allows all the participants to shine, in some cases with rich virtuosity: the string ensemble in the opening Sonata; the solo singers and choir in the chaconne-like first vocal movement, Singet dem Herrn; also the solo singers in two duets (alto + tenor, soprano + alto), an alto solo and an extensive bass solo; the choir in two further movements - a fugue on the 6th verse of the psalm Es stehet herrlich und prachtig fur ihm and the concluding movement in two sections, Betet an den Herrn, which ends with a brilliant fugue on Es furchte ihn alle Welt. This is a festive sacred work suitable for many occasions (including weekday Epiphany psalm services and for services on the 4th Sunday after Easter). The present edition presents the source material in revides form, transcribed into current editorial and performance usage. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3912400.
SKU: CA.3912414
ISBN 9790007055813. Key: D major. Language: German/English.
This nine-movement psalm composition allows all the participants to shine, in some cases with rich virtuosity: the string ensemble in the opening Sonata; the solo singers and choir in the chaconne-like first vocal movement, Singet dem Herrn; also the solo singers in two duets (alto + tenor, soprano + alto), an alto solo and an extensive bass solo; the choir in two further movements - a fugue on the 6th verse of the psalm Es stehet herrlich und prachtig fur ihm and the concluding movement in two sections, Betet an den Herrn, which ends with a brilliant fugue on Es furchte ihn alle Welt. This is a festive sacred work suitable for many occasions (including weekday Epiphany psalm services and for services on the 4th Sunday after Easter). The present edition presents the source material in revides form, transcribed into current editorial and performance usage. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3912400.
SKU: CA.3912405
ISBN 9790007055776. Key: D major. Language: German/English.
This nine-movement psalm composition allows all the participants to shine, in some cases with rich virtuosity: the string ensemble in the opening Sonata; the solo singers and choir in the chaconne-like first vocal movement, Singet dem Herrn; also the solo singers in two duets (alto + tenor, soprano + alto), an alto solo and an extensive bass solo; the choir in two further movements - a fugue on the 6th verse of the psalm Es stehet herrlich und prachtig fur ihm and the concluding movement in two sections, Betet an den Herrn, which ends with a brilliant fugue on Es furchte ihn alle Welt. This is a festive sacred work suitable for many occasions (including weekday Epiphany psalm services and for services on the 4th Sunday after Easter). The present edition presents the source material in revides form, transcribed into current editorial and performance usage. Score available separately - see item CA.3912400.
SKU: CA.3912411
ISBN 9790007055783. Key: D major. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.3912412
ISBN 9790007055790. Key: D major. Language: German/English.
SKU: GI.G-6390B
English.
Every choir needs a leader to inspire, train and direct it. That person needs all kinds of musical, social, and administrative skills, and these are all explored in depth in The Voice for Life Guide to Choir Training. Here is a comprehensive manual dedicated to the theory and practice of choir training, drawn from the collective knowledge and wisdom of seasoned practitioners in the field. Conceived for experienced leaders and novices alike, it systematically addresses the many different aspects of choir training from conducting and rehearsal management to legal, financial, worship and pastoral issues. It offers countless practical strategies that will be of enormous assistance to all choir trainers and directors, whether or not they are running a Voice for Life scheme. Choir training is a challenge and it demands commitment, but it is hugely rewarding. The Voice for Life Guide to Choir Training will equip musicians in this role with all the skills they need to develop their talents – and those of the singers in their care – so that everyone can grow in confidence and skill, give pleasure and enrichment to those who hear them, and help to inspire the worship of the gathered community. From the Table of Contents: Part 1: Face to face with the choir, Introduction, Rehearsal management, Planning, Warm-ups, Developing technique, Developing musicianship, Working on repertoire Part 2: Behind the scenes, Introduction, The purpose of the choir, Setting up a choir, Recruiting and retaining singers, Jobs within the choir, Choir in context, Legal and administrative matters, Financial matters, Health and safety, Safeguarding Part 3: The choir in public, Introduction, The choir in worship, The content of church services, Different types of church music, Preparing worship music with the choir, Hymns, Worship songs, Anthems, Settings of the Mass, Singing the psalms, Chant from the Taizé tradition, World music, Improving congregational singing, The choir in performance, Repertoire selection, Copyright and licensing, Arranging and composing for choir Part 4: You as a choir trainer, Introduction, Managing your time, Understanding people, Leadership skills, Communication skills Part 5: The choir trainer’s toolkit, Introduction, Some thoughts about music literacy, Conducting skills, Positioning the choir, Keeping it all together, Focus the choir!, Energize the choir!, Working with young singers, Changing and developing voices, Voice change in older singers, Falsetto, Vibrato, The individual voice and its registers, Getting a good sound: intonation, Getting a good sound: blending, Troubleshooting, Music reference, Photocopiable resources, Voice for Life publications and resources, Other RSCM publications and resources, Index.
SKU: MN.50-6086
UPC: 688670560866. English. Psalms 95:1-2, Psalms 43:3, Psalms 90:1-2, Matthew 5:8, Wisdom 1:7.
This collection of six short introits places the singers in dialogue with an equally compelling organ accompaniment. The moods vary and the texts are general in nature, insuring that you can find one exactly suitable for the way you'd like to begin worship.
SKU: CA.3910549
ISBN 9790007244279. Language: German/English.
The Advent cantata Machet die Tore weit has long been one of the most frequently performed of Telemann's sacred works. Among the copies of this cantata which have been handed down is a copy by J. S. Bach which bears testimony to the high respect he paid to his then more celebrated colleague from Hamburg: It is a copy of the score in the hand of the Thomaskantor which was made for a performance in Leipzig on Avent Sunday in 1734 (therefore during the same period as the first performance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio). Of the four solo singers the soprano and bass, each of whom has an aria, are indispensable. The brief alto solos in the opening chorus can be sung by a member of the choir, and the tenor recitative can be sung by the soprano soloist. This work is now available in carus music, the choir app! Score and part available separately - see item CA.3910500.
SKU: CA.3123006
ISBN 9790007165420. Key: C major. Text language: German/English.
This motet, no matter how popular it is, presents Bach scholars with a few puzzles: is it really by Bach? Somehow the text doesn't fit with the notes, at least not so that it's comfortable to sing. And is the musicologists' problem the same for the choral singers? Not, of course not in the Alleluia fugue: in that, there really is something to worry about ... year of composition unknown. Score available separately - see item CA.3123000.
SKU: CA.3123049
ISBN 9790007242190. Key: C major. Language: German/English.
This motet, no matter how popular it is, presents Bach scholars with a few puzzles: is it really by Bach? Somehow the text doesn't fit with the notes, at least not so that it's comfortable to sing. And is the musicologists' problem the same for the choral singers? Not, of course not in the Alleluia fugue: in that, there really is something to worry about ... year of composition unknown. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3123000.
SKU: CA.2780200
ISBN 9790007167783.
Today Monteverdi's Selva morale et spirituale (1641) stands entirely in the shadow of his famous Vespers 1610. The editions from 1610 and 1641 both include music for the Mass and Vespers, but each of these collections was composed under much different circumstances during Monteverdi's lifetime. If the works of 1610 are a bold combination of traditional compositional techniques and avant garde music, which were intended by this weary Court Composer at Mantua as an application portfolio for a new job, the 1641 collection is the only church music by the mature Monteverdi which was published after almost thirty years in his position as Music Director of St. Mark's Cathedral: the latter, a kind of best of collection from his many years of experience as a church musician. In Venice the composer had not only a fabulous, but a large ensemble at his disposal (finally, about 35 singers, alone)! The big effect in this music is the combination of soloistic and weighty tutti sections, it makes the music, with its clearly defined sections and, for the most part homophonic choral passages more easily performable than the Vespers for today's choirs. The new edition, comprised initially of three volumes, also includes those works from the Selva Morale (a Mass and two Magnificats) which have already been published by Carus, as well as all further liturgical compositions for use in the church. The present volume, Salmi I, contains each of the first of the multiple settings of the psalms, as well as the Credidi. The edition is based on the methods employed in the much acclaimed Carus edition of the Vespers: * It contains a detailed foreword with suggestions for notation, scoring and for the liturgical use of individual compositions. * For the present edition four of the five surviving printed copies, as well as contemporary manuscript were consulted. Facsimiles illustrate special characteristics of the edtion of 1641. A Critical Report makes clear all of the editorial decisions made in the edition. * All of the pieces are printed untransposed and using the original note values. * All of the pieces are available in single editions with complete performance material. * Vocal scores of all works with obbligato instruments facilitate rehearsal. * Instrumental parts for collaparte accompaniment of tutti-sections (including text underlay).
SKU: CA.2780400
ISBN 9790007167790.
Today Monteverdi's Selva morale et spirituale (1641) stands entirely in the shadow of his famous Vespers 1610. The editions from 1610 and 1641 both include music for the Mass and Vespers, but each of these collections was composed under much different circumstances during Monteverdi's lifetime. If the works of 1610 are a bold combination of traditional compositional techniques and avant garde music, which were intended by this weary Court Composer at Mantua as an application portfolio for a new job, the 1641 collection is the only church music by the mature Monteverdi which was published after almost thirty years in his position as Music Director of St. Mark's Cathedral: the latter, a kind of best of collection from his many years of experience as a church musician. In Venice the composer had not only a fabulous, but a large ensemble at his disposal (finally, about 35 singers, alone)! The combination of soloistic and weighty tutti sections makes a big effect in this music, it makes the music, with its clearly defined sections and, for the most part homophonic choral passages more easily performable than the Vespers for today's choirs. The new edition, comprised initially of three volumes, also includes those works from the Selva Morale (a Mass and two Magnificats) which have already been published by Carus, as well as all further liturgical compositions for use in the church. Volume III, Motetti, Salve Regina, Himini, contains compositions for 1 to 3 voices and basso continuo, some with two violins (the psalms are included in both the Salmi I and Salmi II volumes). The edition is based on the methods employed in the much acclaimed Carus edition of the Vespers: * It contains a detailed foreword with suggestions for notation, scoring and for the liturgical use of individual compositions. * For the present edition four of the five surviving printed copies, as well as contemporary manuscript were consulted. Facsimiles illustrate special characteristics of the edtion of 1641. A Critical Report makes clear all of the editorial decisions made in the edition. * All of the pieces are printed untransposed and using the original note values. * All of the pieces are available in single editions with complete performance material. * Vocal scores of all works with obbligato instruments facilitate rehearsal. * Instrumental parts for collaparte accompaniment of tutti-sections (including text underlay).
SKU: CA.2780300
ISBN 9790007171698.
Today Monteverdi's Selva morale et spirituale (1641) stands entirely in the shadow of his famous Vespers 1610. The editions from 1610 and 1641 both include music for the Mass and Vespers, but each of these collections was composed under much different circumstances during Monteverdi's lifetime. If the works of 1610 are a bold combination of traditional compositional techniques and avant garde music, which were intended by this weary Court Composer at Mantua as an application portfolio for a new job, the 1641 collection is the only church music by the mature Monteverdi which was published after almost thirty years in his position as Music Director of St. Mark's Cathedral: the latter, a kind of best of collection from his many years of experience as a church musician. In Venice the composer had not only a fabulous, but a large ensemble at his disposal (finally, about 35 singers, alone)! The big effect in this music is the combination of soloistic and weighty tutti sections, it makes the music, with its clearly defined sections and, for the most part homophonic choral passages more easily performable than the Vespers for today's choirs. The new edition, comprised initially of three volumes, also includes those works from the Selva Morale (a Mass and two Magnificats) which have already been published by Carus, as well as all further liturgical compositions for use in the church. Salmi II contains the additional settings of the multiple settings of the psalms and also the psalm Memento (each of the first of the multiple settings of the psalms are to be found in the Salmi I volume). The edition is based on the methods employed in the much acclaimed Carus edition of the Vespers: - It contains a detailed foreword with suggestions for notation, scoring and for the liturgical use of individual compositions. - For the present edition four of the five surviving printed copies, as well as contemporary manuscript were consulted. Facsimiles illustrate special characteristics of the edition of 1641. A Critical Report makes clear all of the editorial decisions made in the edition. - All of the pieces are printed untransposed and using the original note values. - All of the pieces are available in single editions with complete performance material. - Vocal scores of all works with obbligato instruments facilitate rehearsal. - Instrumental parts for collaparte accompaniment of tutti-sections (including text underlay).
SKU: KJ.6368
UPC: 084027046715.
John Helgen's newest piece for women's choir, Lift Up the Name of the Lord (Ed. 6368) was written in honor of conductor Sigrid Johnson at the time of her retirement from leading the Manitou Singers of St. Olaf College for 32 years. With text based on Psalms 66 and 67, the piece is set in a gospel style which will feature your singers as well as your piano player. Initial refrains and bridge section are succeeded by a breakdown section featuring the altos, with sopranos layered in above, building to a powerful ending. A perfect choice to for the beginning or ending of your program! All State selection in the following states: Florida Minnesota Alabama.
SKU: MN.56-0003
UPC: 688670220029. English.
Every purpose under the heaven, arranged for an accompanied mixed voices choir with soprano and tenor solos, is a musical tribute to one of the most important cultural landmarks of Western civilization - the 1611 King James Bible. Written in celebration of the Bible's 400-year anniversary, Goodall has brought together ten of the most expressive passages, from Genesis to Revelation, to create an oratorio that is at once steeped in historic grandeur and utterly relevant in today's society. Musically, it displays all the hallmarks of Goodall's well-loved style - soaring melodies, rhythmic vitality and perfectly crafted lines. However, this work offers singers and audiences something more: an opportunity to introduce new generations to the expressive power and ancient truths of this historic text.Commissioned as a gift to the United Learning Trust, Every purpose under the heaven is suitable for young singers, choral societies and church choirs of all abilities. It may be accompanied by piano, using the reduction provided, or chamber orchestra. Contents:1. In the beginning2. There is a season3. I will lift up mine eyes4. Thee and me5. Fulfilled in one word6. I was a stranger7. Blessed8. Nover faileth9. The light of the world10. A new heaven, a new earthJohn 1:1, 4-5, 14; Genesis 1:1-2, 14, 16, 20; Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 4-8; Psalms 121:1-3, 5-8; Ruth 1:16-17; John 15:12-13; Galatians 5:15; Matthew 16:26; Matthew 25:35-40; Matthew 5:3-11; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8; John 8:12; Timorthy 1:7; Hebrews 11:1; 2 Corint.