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: OU.9780193950207

ISBN 9780193950207. 10 x 7 inches.

For SATTB and organ continuo. Sweelinck's setting of the Beatitudes is suitable for any Saint's day or the commemoration of the faithful departed. For the words 'Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake', Sweelinck used a powerful chain of suspensions over a rising bass.

SKU: OU.9780193950191

ISBN 9780193950191. 10 x 7 inches.

For SATTB and organ continuo. Continuing the Church Music Society series of Sweelinck motets, O sacrum convivium (O sacred banquet) is suitable for any Eucharist outside Lent. The middle section in triple time leads into a joyous 'Alleluia'.

SKU: AP.48359

UPC: 038081551821. English.

Originally part of his longer work Cantiones Sacrae, the canon on the famous text from Ecclesiastes (Vanity, vanity, all is vanity) was published by Dutch composer Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck in 1619. This arrangement features three equal voices and may be performed with or without the supportive piano accompaniment.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SKU: BT.SLB-00366600

SKU: BT.SLB-00366400

SKU: BT.ALB4728

Dutch.