Angel Song

Parts for String Quartet No.3 'Angel's Music' by Bent Sorensen (1988) Premiered by the Arditti String Quartet at the Danish Radio Concert Hall 16 November 1988. Score available: KP00250 The composer writes: 'Even when I was writing Adieu, I knew that I wished to write Angels Music. The title existed in an incomplete form in my mind and gradually more and more ideas and a few outlines became clear. The actual work on Angels Music was started in Rome, where I spent the autumn of 1987 staying at The Danish Academy. Whether this stay has influenced the quartet or not is impossible to say. however, it is true to say that, in the Roman churches I visited, I saw countless angels playing in the top of frescoes and altars. Without these angels, together with the many crackled-gold paintings in this city and my general fascination with the Italian renaissance painter Fra Angelico, (in fact there are only a few paintings by him in Rome, but even his name..!) I am not sure my quartet would have been what it is. Anyway I do feel that there is a bit of Italy in the piece. The angels apart there are, in the short rhythmic agitating part of the quartet, reminiscences of the Italian medieval Trotto dance, and in the most expressive part ofthe piece there are flashes of Puccini-like music. From the very beginning of my work on the quartet, the distant, extremely muted sound in the high register which opens the piece, was on my mind. A sound satiated with a dense heterophonic and polyphonic texture of elegiac melody and vibrating trills. I imagined that little songs (maybe angel songs) could be created in this density, these songs constantly echoing themselves. Gradually as this sound got a more and more concrete musical and instrumental form, I felt, that not only should the little songs be created, played and die out in an echo, but also that the general pattern of the quartet should give the feeling of music which, from the distance, is getting closer and closer, culminates and at last disappears like an echo. Related to this, the general pattern of Angels Music is divided into three: a pre-echo, culmination and echo.. The relationship between the three part is 5: 6: 4. The reason why I can say this precisely and prosaically is that it was necessary to me to mark the overall guidelines before I started to compose. I had to do this in order to enable the relationships to crawl from the small cells into the general pattern.'

String Quartet

SKU: HL.14030980

Parts. Composed by Bent Sorensen. Music Sales America. Classical. Set of Parts. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #KP00249. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14030980).

ISBN 9788759871973. 12.0x16.0x0.285 inches.

Score available: KP00250 The composer writes: 'Even when I was writing Adieu, I knew that I wished to write Angel's Music. The title existed in an incomplete form in my mind and gradually more and more ideas and a few outlines became clear. The actual work on Angel's Music was started in Rome, where I spent the autumn of 1987 staying at The Danish Academy. Whether this stay has influenced the quartet or not is impossible to say. however, it is true to say that, in the Roman churches I visited, I saw countless angels playing in the top of frescoes and altars. Without these angels, together with the many crackled-gold paintings in this city and my general fascination with the Italian renaissance painter Fra Angelico, (in fact there are only a few paintings by him in Rome, but even his name..!) I am not sure my quartet would have been what it is. Anyway I do feel that there is a bit of Italy in the piece. The angels apart there are, in the short rhythmic agitating part of the quartet, reminiscences of the Italian medieval Trotto dance, and in the most expressive part of the piece there are flashes of Puccini-like music. From the very beginning of my work on the quartet, the distant, extremely muted sound in the high register which opens the piece, was on my mind. A sound satiated with a dense heterophonic and polyphonic texture of elegiac melody and vibrating trills. I imagined that little songs (maybe angel songs) could be created in this density, these songs constantly echoing themselves. Gradually as this sound got a more and more concrete musical and instrumental form, I felt, that not only should the little songs be created, played and die out in an echo, but also that the general pattern of the quartet should give the feeling of music which, from the distance, is getting closer and closer, culminates and at last disappears like an echo. Related to this, the general pattern of Angel's Music is divided into three: a pre-echo, culmination and echo.. The relationship between the three part is 5: 6: 4. The reason why I can say this precisely and prosaically is that it was necessary to me to mark the overall guidelines before I started to compose. I had to do this in order to enable the relationships to crawl from the general pattern almost fractionally into the smallest cells of the music, or more correctly; crawl from the small cells into the general pattern.'.

SKU: CA.744400

Composed by Peter Schindler. Contemporary Choir Music. Secular choral music. Full Score. Carus Verlag #CV 07.444/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.744400).

ISBN M-007-24692-1. Text: Peter Schindler; Eduard Morike; Maik Brandenburg; Hugo Ball; Friedrich Ruckert; Adelheid Wette.

Poets and composers have regularly been inspired by angels for texts, images or melodies. Peter Schindler has set to music an angel song cycle based on the wonderful lyrics of Hugo Ball, Martin Luther, Eduard Morike, Friedrich Ruckert, from Des Knaben Wunderhorn, as well as Psalm 91, which can be performed at any time of the year, as a whole or partially, as a concert interlude or an encore, and of course during Christmastime. The six angel songs can be performed with different vocal settings (1- to 4-part S, SA, SSA or SATB) and piano accompaniment. All four vocal versions can be combined as desired and sung simultaneously, as well as - additionally or alternatively - with string quartet/quintet. For each song there is a descant notated in C or B flat ad lib. In this way, the songs can be compiled individually for singers of all ages and easily rehearsed and performed. All possibilities are open for the joint concert experience of adult and children's choirs.

By Joel Raney. Value Pack (10 listening CDs). Published by Hope Publishing Company

By Joel Raney. For instrumental parts ( violin 1-2, cello, clarinet, trumpet, horn, electric bass, percussion ). Score and parts. Published by Hope Publishing Company

By Joel Raney. Preview Pack (book and listening CD). Published by Hope Publishing Company

By Joel Raney. For SATB choir. Choral octavo. Published by Hope Publishing Company

SKU: WD.080689568237

Composed by Marty Hamby. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Octavo. Word Music #080689568237. Published by Word Music (WD.080689568237).

UPC: 080689568237.

The theme of angels bringing Good News is an important part of the Christmas story. Angel Medley, from Marty Hamby’s The Arrival, is the perfect combination of familiar “angel” songs (Angels We Have Heard on High and Angels, from the Realms of Glory) paired with Paul Baloche and Brenton Brown’s popular Emmanuel.

Choir Secular SoundPax

SKU: AP.37912

Composed by Lee Pockriss. Arranged by Jay Althouse. This edition: SoundPax. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Pop; Secular. Part(s). 26 pages. Alfred Music #00-37912. Published by Alfred Music (AP.37912).

UPC: 038081423845. English. Words by Lyn Duddy.

Your ladies' angelic voices will sound heavenly on this pop hit single from 1962, originally sung by Shelley Fabares. A winsome, romantic lyric and a fun arrangement especially for your gals.

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

(The Incomparable Artistry of Angel Romero). By Angel Romero. Guitar Recorded Version. Softcover. Guitar tablature. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Congregational Song Accompaniments for Organ). By Various. For organ. General. Organ Music

SKU: M7.VOGG-428

Composed by Reamonn. Sheet music. Songbook. Voggenreiter #VOGG 428. Published by Voggenreiter (M7.VOGG-428).

ISBN 9783802404283. German.

Das Songbook der Senkrechtstarter der deutschen Musikszene. Mit ihrem ersten Album Tuesday und den Megahits Supergirl und Josephine katapulierte sich Reamonn von null auf Platz Eins der Single- und LP-Charts und spielten sich mit ihren fulminanten Live-Auftritten in die Herzen ihrer Fans. Mit ihrem zweiten Album Dream No. 7 knüpften Reamonn nahtlos an ihren riesigen Debüt-Erfolg an. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Band entstand dieses Songbuch mit allen Songs beider Alben. Neben allen Texten mit allen Gitarrenakkorden findet ihr viele wichtige Details zu den Songs wie prägnante Solomelodien oder Sound-Erklärungen. Der Anhang bietet den Pianisten unter Euch die Klavierbegleitungen zu allen Songs mit notierter Melodiestimme. Ein absolutes Muss für jeden Reamonn-Fan!

Choral (Listening CD)

SKU: HL.293402

A Cantata for Christmas. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Cantata, Christmas, Christmas/Advent Sacred. CD. Duration 3000 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.293402).

ISBN 9781540051042. UPC: 888680936198. 5.0x5.0x0.075 inches.

This cantata is a celebration of light. Filled with time-honored carols and expressive original songs, this work will dazzle and inspire. The first half of the cantata is dedicated to hopeful prophecies associated with the coming Light of the World. With the birth of Jesus, the second part moves forward to declare the tidings of great joy and is crowned with an opportunity for the congregation to join in singing, Joy to the World. Brant Adams and Robert Sterling shine as orchestrators of this truly festive work. Glorious! Songs include: A Festive Call to Christmas; Celebration of Light; Come, Golden Light; Dazzling Joy; Beautiful Name; Dreamer of Stars; Angel Song; Silver and Shadows; Joyous Carols of Christmas. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn, 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, perc, kybd str) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Choral (Studiotrax CD)

SKU: HL.293400

A Cantata for Christmas. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Cantata, Christmas, Christmas/Advent Sacred. CD. Duration 3000 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.293400).

ISBN 9781540051028. UPC: 888680936174. 5.0x5.0x0.197 inches.

This cantata is a celebration of light. Filled with time-honored carols and expressive original songs, this work will dazzle and inspire. The first half of the cantata is dedicated to hopeful prophecies associated with the coming Light of the World. With the birth of Jesus, the second part moves forward to declare the tidings of great joy and is crowned with an opportunity for the congregation to join in singing, Joy to the World. Brant Adams and Robert Sterling shine as orchestrators of this truly festive work. Glorious! Songs include: A Festive Call to Christmas; Celebration of Light; Come, Golden Light; Dazzling Joy; Beautiful Name; Dreamer of Stars; Angel Song; Silver and Shadows; Joyous Carols of Christmas. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn, 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, perc, kybd str) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

RehearsalTrax CDs (Part-Predominant, Reproducible) Choral (REHEARSAL TX)

SKU: HL.293405

A Cantata for Christmas. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Cantata, Christmas, Christmas/Advent Sacred. CD. Duration 3000 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.293405).

ISBN 9781540051073. UPC: 888680936228. 5.0x5.0x1.059 inches.

This cantata is a celebration of light. Filled with time-honored carols and expressive original songs, this work will dazzle and inspire. The first half of the cantata is dedicated to hopeful prophecies associated with the coming Light of the World. With the birth of Jesus, the second part moves forward to declare the tidings of great joy and is crowned with an opportunity for the congregation to join in singing, Joy to the World. Brant Adams and Robert Sterling shine as orchestrators of this truly festive work. Glorious! Songs include: A Festive Call to Christmas; Celebration of Light; Come, Golden Light; Dazzling Joy; Beautiful Name; Dreamer of Stars; Angel Song; Silver and Shadows; Joyous Carols of Christmas. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn, 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, perc, kybd str) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Preview Pack (SATB Book/Listening CD) Choral (Preview Pak)

SKU: HL.293404

A Cantata for Christmas. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Cantata, Christmas, Christmas/Advent Sacred. Softcover with CD. Duration 3000 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.293404).

ISBN 9781540051066. UPC: 888680936211. 6.75x10.5x0.388 inches.

This cantata is a celebration of light. Filled with time-honored carols and expressive original songs, this work will dazzle and inspire. The first half of the cantata is dedicated to hopeful prophecies associated with the coming Light of the World. With the birth of Jesus, the second part moves forward to declare the tidings of great joy and is crowned with an opportunity for the congregation to join in singing, Joy to the World. Brant Adams and Robert Sterling shine as orchestrators of this truly festive work. Glorious! Songs include: A Festive Call to Christmas; Celebration of Light; Come, Golden Light; Dazzling Joy; Beautiful Name; Dreamer of Stars; Angel Song; Silver and Shadows; Joyous Carols of Christmas. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn, 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, perc, kybd str) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

By Celeste Clydesdale. This edition: Musical. Modern Christian: Christmas. Level: Children. Choral Book. Published by Word Music.

Choral (CHOIRTRAX CD)

SKU: HL.284830

Carols for Christmas Series. Arranged by John Leavitt. Sacred Choral. Christmas, General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 160 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.284830).

UPC: 888680867492. 5.0x5.0x0.19 inches. Luke 1:26-38.

This lesser-known carol receives special treatment in an artful rendition. Offered with the option of a charming chamber orchestration, the seasonal offering is ideal for community choir concerts or lessons and carols programs. The text presents the angelic visitation to Mary and fills an important liturgical slot for church choir directors. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Choral (SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.1418816

Arranged by John Leavitt. Sacred Choral. Christmas, General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. Duration 160 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1418816).

UPC: 196288197973. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. Luke 1:26-38.

This lesser-known carol receives special treatment in an artful rendition. Offered with the option of a charming chamber orchestration, the seasonal offering is ideal for community choir concerts or lessons and carols programs. The text presents the angelic visitation to Mary and fills an important liturgical slot for church choir directors. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.