This Day 'hodie'

SKU: HL.157308

UPC: 888680609115. 5.0x5.0x0.16 inches.

Several contrasting sections alternate with the rhythmic main theme of this original work. An excellent selection for younger or developing choirs, your students will develop many important choral skills as they rehearse and perform this piece.

SKU: CF.CM9756

ISBN 9781491162446. UPC: 680160921195. Key: E minor. Latin, English.

Personent Hodie is a medieval Christmas carol from the larger work Piae Cantiones—a published collection of songs intended for cathedral schools in 16th century Finland. The original tune uses modality and plainchant to evoke the mysterious character of Christmastide.This rhythmic setting of Personent Hodie expresses the tune in compound meter, resulting in a joyful energy. The optional hand drum and finger cymbals complement the melody with an exciting, dance-like pulse.“Ideo, gloria in excelsis Deo!”Therefore, glory be in the highest to God!Ideas for study and reflection: How might word stress be used to enhance overall musicality? What syllables should be stressed vs. unstressed? What dynamic markings are indicted in the score, and where do they occur? Listen to a recording of the original “Personent Hodie” written in 4/4 time. How are the two settings different? .

SKU: CF.CAS95

ISBN 9781491142141. UPC: 680160630202. Key: G major.

Hodie Christus Natus Est, by Jan Pieters Sweelinck (1562-1621), is an extremely popular Renaissance a cappella choral work that has been transcribed for string orchestra. Although the work is usually associated with the Christmas season, it is a timeless piece that can be programmed at anytime during the school year.
Hodie Christus Natus Est by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) is an extremely popular Renaissance a cappella choral work that has been transcribed for string orchestra. Although the work is usually associated with the Christmas season, it is a timeless piece that can be programmed at any time during the school year. The string parts mirror the voice parts, but are in the more comfortable key of G major, rather than the original B≤ major. String teachers may want to consult with their choral counterparts to determine if combining their groups might provide a unique experience for all of their students.All the string parts remain in first position. The work contains the less common alternating meters of ëand ò, and will provide students with insight into the unique rhythmic style of the Renaissance period. A piano part is included for rehearsal purposes.Performance suggestions: By listening to a recording of the original vocal performance and focusing on the lyrics, students will understand where to use a connected legato bowing style for running eighth-note passages and for the longer note durations, as expressed in the lyric “Ho-di-e, Ho-di-e” that alternates with a light detached style “No-e, No –e, No-e.” A most recent YouTube link is suggested here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2rAkZE5UU0.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

SKU: GI.G-9685

UPC: 785147968504. Latin. Text Source: Antiphon for Christmas Day Vespers.

Kevin Memley’s celebratory setting of the familiar Latin text (“Hodie Christus natus est”) has a sprightly, memorable tune and vivacious rhythms punctuated with crisp tambourine, triangle, and drum accompaniment. The percussion will help the choir negotiate the frequent meter changes in the score. Also available in a setting for SSAA, G-9686. The percussion part is for tambourine, triangle, and drum. Listen to a performance of Hodie by Kevin A. Memley.

SKU: LO.45-1645H

ISBN 9780787779290.

This reproducible collection features 6 Latin settings for unison and two-part choirs. Full of musically diverse selections, this collection will guide your young choirs as they build a strong foundation of choral technique. From Mary Lynn Lightfootâ??s jubilant Cantate Hodie! (Sing Today) to Greg Gilpinâ??s haunting Sanctus and Mark Burrowsâ?? elegant Lux Aeterna, this collection contains musical styles for a vast range of programming needs. Translation and pronunciation guides precede each piece throughout the collection. The text and music pairings in this collection will offer â??easy winsâ? along with slightly more challenging repertoire as your ensemble advances. Featuring unison, optional two-part, and two-part pieces, you can use this collection time and again as your singersâ?? skills develop.

SKU: ST.CN13P

ISBN 9790220224706.

As in his other carol for Choral Now, Follow the star, Edmund Jolliffe in Christus natus hodie paints a Christmas scene in his own words: a joyful image of children tucked up in bed on a snowy Christmas Eve while dreaming of Santa's reindeer hauling a sledge-full of presents through the sky. The bluesy swing idiom perfectly suggests the mood of sleepy expectation, with more lively duets in scat style. Listen out for the echoing church bells of Christmas morning and an exultant chorus for divisi trebles to 'Celebrate this special day'.

SKU: CY.CC2783

Hodie Christus natus est (Today Christ is Born) is an a cappella double-choir choral motet from Gabrieli's famous Sacrae symphoniae of 1597. Mr. Chasanov has arranged this music beautifully for a 10-part brass ensemble of two 5-part choirs (double brass quintet).

The music is full of remarkable rhythmic counterpoint demanding full concentration from the performers.

The 4 minute arrangement is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.

This is an ideal choice to be used for general recitals or as a jubilant work for the Christmas period.

Instrumentation:
4 Trumpets in B-flat
2 Horns in F
2 Trombones or Euphoniums
2 Tubas (or Bass Trombones)
substitute Trombone parts for the Horn parts.

SKU: LO.15-3428H

ISBN 9780787754297.

The traditional, time-honored Hodie Christus natus est text comes alive in this spirited musical interpretation, expertly written for your mature women's ensemble with frequent tonal shifts that add to the forward movement and excitement throughout. Equally appropriate for school or church, this dynamic piece makes a strong opener for your concert or women's set.

SKU: CA.1003713

ISBN 9790007301651. Key: D minor. Latin.

Christoph Schönherr’s six-minute “Hodie Christus natus est” provides just the right mood for Christmas time. Starting with the Magnificat antiphon of the same name, this beautiful, accessible work for modest instrumental forces combines stylistic elements of Gregorian chant and jazz.

SKU: CA.1003711

ISBN 9790007301637. Key: D minor. Latin.

Christoph Schönherr’s six-minute “Hodie Christus natus est” provides just the right mood for Christmas time. Starting with the Magnificat antiphon of the same name, this beautiful, accessible work for modest instrumental forces combines stylistic elements of Gregorian chant and jazz.