SKU: HL.49017958
ISBN 9790001170017. UPC: 884088520014. 0.066 inches. Latvian.
Peteris Vasks' strong attachment to his Latvian home country shows particularly in his choral music. Nature, customs and traditions as well as the idea of freedom are the central themes of the texts he sets to music, while carefully using modern techniques of choral singing as well. Alternating with traditional, even archaic singing, the music creates a multi-faceted, immediately effective sound image in the listener's mind.These three songs for female choir centre on the themes of man, nature and transience, and home in aphoristic brevity. Vasks wrote music on these folk poems which contains rewarding tasks for the choir and opens up a fascinating world of sound to the listener.
SKU: HL.49044491
ISBN 9790001201872. 7.5x10.75x0.013 inches. German.
Like almost all of his predecessors, the long-time choir director at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Georg Christoph Biller, has composed a plethora of major sacred choral works. The fact that the passionate choir director is perfectly familiar with the human voice also shows in his arrangement of Martin Luther's chorale 'Verleih uns Frieden' for four-part men's a-cappella choir (TTBB). This church music gem, which is ideal for church services and can well be mastered even by amateur choirs, reveals once again Biller's credo of conveying a message with his music that can be understood by everyone. He uses a clear tonal language which combines tradition and modern music in an artistic, yet at the same time intuitive way.
SKU: GI.WW1792
UPC: 785147023661. Latin. Text Source: Traditional Latin.
With a free chant opening flowing into modern harmonies, this beautiful work from Jacob Narverud will become a favorite of your singers and audiences. Narverud's ability to craft a beautiful and timeless melody shines here in this work for more advanced mixed choirs. A great addition for any program, especially when a reverberant acoustic is availble.
SKU: GI.WW1830
UPC: 785147031468. Latin. Text by Titus Lucretius.
Lucretius' ancient words describe strickingly modern notions about nature, humanity, and creation. Contemporary harmonies are interwoven with passages evoking Renaissance motents, chant, and madrigals. A challenging and artistic work from Jason Saunders.
SKU: GI.WW1752
UPC: 785147014362. English. Text by Stephen C. Foster.
A simple expression of empathy for those less fortunate, Hard Times, offers a universal message that we can perservere through difficult times. This setting for men's chorus with guitar and strings is a dynamic and modern interpretation. The arrangement can be used with a soloist or with a section of tenors. Guitar lead sheet available for free download. Recording: University of Kentucky Men's Chorus, Jefferson Johnson, conductor, Eric Poore, soloist.
SKU: GI.WW1917
UPC: 785147035664. English. Text by Charles Anthony Silvestri.
Written in memory of choral singer, clarinetist, and friend George Olin, this is a modern arrangement of the LOBE DEN HERREN hymn tune, with a new, ecumenical text written by poet Charles Anthony Silvestri. The text focuses on the richness of life and creation and the joy that is found in all aspects of life.
SKU: LO.55-1199MD
ISBN 9780787765644.
This deeply moving collection from Jay Rouse includes six songs that glory in the cross of Christ. Highly appropriate for use throughout the Easter season, it is just as impactful year-round. It includes the classic Annie Herring Easter Song in an easily learned contemporary style; a gospel setting of the much-loved hymn My Savior’s Love; two modern worship anthems, Broken Bread, Broken Life and Jesus Crucified; the beloved Dottie Rambo song I Will Glory in the Cross; and an elegant setting of the timeless hymn Beneath the Cross of Jesus. Optional narrations from gifted writer Rose Aspinall will bring the truths of scripture to life in a refreshing way. There’s an eternal mystery in the cross, that instrument of death and grace. Hanging there by His own choosing, the Son of God purchases life for you and me..
