SKU: HL.287825
UPC: 888680908331. 6.75x10.5 inches.
“Solfege Mambo” draws heavily upon Latin American traditions of syncopation, staccato movement and rhythmic expression. With a text that teaches as well as entertains, this piece practically begs you to get up and dance!
SKU: HL.295121
UPC: 888680945572. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
It's a tradition to bring audience members up on the stage to dance for the final, jovial medley in the 1967 musical Hair. Roger Emerson's arrangement of the songs made famous by The 5th Dimension will have your audiences practically sprinting to the stage to join in the celebration!
SKU: M2.MOS-69449
ISBN 9790203755678.
1955 erschien aus der Hand der franzosischen Nonne Carmen Bernos de Gaszold ein Gedichtband unter dem Titel Prieres dans l'Arche - Gebete aus der Arche. Diese Gebete werden den Tieren in den Mund gelegt, die mit Noah, in der drangvollen Enge der Arche vereint, das Ende der Sintflut erwarten. Die Dichterin folgt einer Tradition - man denkt an Asop, La Fontaine und Goethe - wenn sie im Wesen der Kreaturen Spiegelungen menschlicher Schwachen, Fehler und Tugenden erkennt. Denn die in der Wasserwuste gefangenen Tiere reden so fromm, furchtsam, selbstgerecht und banal, wie es menschlich ware. Und auch das Allzumenschliche - Hoffart, Leichtsinn, Neid - kommt zu Wort. Nur dass die Ichbefangenheit der betenden Tiere ihrer Unschuld keinen Abbruch tut. Ihre bedingte und bedrangte Natur findet Gedanken, die uns ein sympathisierendes Lacheln abgewinnt. Der Zyklus schien mir zur Vertonung geeignet, weil er ein religioses Thema unpratentios und originell vortragt und ein Stuck ermoglicht, das die ubliche Trennung zwischen weltlich und geistlich uberschreitet und Konzertsaal und Kirche in Anspruch nehmen kann. Zur Besetzung: Der Frauenchor muss aus den vier ublichen Stimmlagen 1. und 2. Sopran, 1. und 2. Alt bestehen, wobei auch noch Stimmteilungen vorkommen. In Nr. 9 Gebet der Taube wird noch ein (aus dem Chor zu bildendes) Soloquartett gebraucht. Der Instrumentalpart besteht aus einer Oboe und einem Streicherquintett (1. und 2. Violine, Viola, Violoncello und Kontrabass). Die Besetzung soll solistisch sein, kann aber bei den Streichern (und wenn die Klangbalance zum Chor dies wunschenswert macht) zu einem kleinen Kammerorchester erweitert werden. Der Charakter der Instrumente, ihre Techniken und Farben, erlauben mir realistische Klangmetaphern und physiognomische Parallelen - so, wenn das Cello im Duett mit dem Alt die hochmutige Giraffe in grossintervalligen Sprungen deutet, die rasende Geschaftigkeit der Ameise sich in schnellen Violinbariolagen ausdruckt oder die Oboe ein naturalistisches Rabengekrachz horen lasst. Der Zyklus beginnt mit dem Gebet des Noah. Man stelle sich das Gedrange und Geschrei vor, dass die Arche erfullt, die hochgehenden Wogen, den prasselnden Regen, und mitten darin den Urvater Noah, dem sich der Ausruf entringt: Herr, was fur ein Zirkus! Seine Ausbruche korrespondieren mit dem auf- und niederwogenden Streichersatz, bis der Sturm sich legt, die Wogen sich glatten und Noah in der mehrmals gedehnten Phrase Es dauert lange seine Ergebung und Hoffnung ausdruckt. Nach dem pharisaischen Gebet der Giraffe ergreift die Schildkrote das Wort. Ihr Instrument ist die Bratsche. Ihre schnaufende Kurzatmigkeit hindert sie, ihr Gebet zusammenhangend zu sprechen. Der fleissigen Ameise - sie erbost sich sehr uber die Grille, deren Wirtshausmusik sie unterbricht - folgt der Hahn mit hellen und scharfen Tonen. Er ist es, der die Sonne aufgehen lasst; man kann es in dem sich auffaltenden Klang der Coda horen. Der vergessliche Schmetterling taumelt in immer neu variierten Oboenfiguren durch die glasernen Sommerklange von Streicherflageoletts, bis es ihm einfallt, was er sagen wollte: Amen. Das Schwein bekennt sich zu seiner schnuffelnden und grunzenden Natur, die, von den Streichern mit rauhem Bogendruck gezeichnet, in der Coda durch eine stille F-Dur-Kantilene eine sonderbare Verklarung erfahrt. Vor uns die Sintflut ruft der Rabe, und sein durchdringender Oboenschrei ubertont das Wogen und Schwanken der Streicher, die hier Motive aus dem Gebet des Noah wieder aufnehmen. In der darauf eintretenden Stille bieten die Instrumente verschiedene Themen an, die folgenlos verschwinden - um nach dem Altsolo Die Arche wartet sich in einem ruhig-feierlichen a-cappella-Satz mit alternierendem Soloquartett wieder zusammenzufinden und das Werk in reinem Es-Dur beschliessen. Alfred Koerppen.
SKU: C4.9790-902250542
ISBN 9790902250542. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.
Dedicated to Dr Marla Hughes, Woodside's Fauxbourdon Service successfully continues the compositional form established by the Tudors, who in turn built on the old tradition of alternatum.
SKU: GI.G-8802
UPC: 785147880202. Latin. Text Source: From the Latin Mass.
Agnus Dei is a standard Latin text from the Mass, and is part of the Ordinary (the five or six sections of the Mass that remain the same from day to day). With the repetition of the first line of text, the heartfelt prayer of petition and yearning is in three parts. This setting follows the tradition of using similar music for the first two statements, with some contrast in the music for the concluding dona nobis pacem..
SKU: MN.50-6129
UPC: 688670561290. English.
This text in the Sacred Harp tradition was first published in 1891, and is filled with enthusiasm for singing and the joy of faith. The musical setting is new, but hearkens back to early American shape-note singing. The harmonies are straightforward, and the rhythmic piano accompaniment serves to maintain the energy of the message. Duration:3:15.
SKU: LO.15-4084H
ISBN 9780787789930.
Utilizing the expressive nature of vowels and consonances, this piece is a extraordinary exercise in musical expression through diction and choral technique. The text consists of made up words that are inspired by various world languages and historic tradition. Brad Nix has set this text with a driving, contemporary groove that is propelled by the percussion ostinato. Allow these words to inspire imagination in your performance as you choose how to interpret in musical performance!
SKU: ST.MB89
ISBN 9790220222573.
The third and final volume devoted to the anthems of S. S. Wesley completes the canon with 23 original works written in the period between his departure from Exeter Cathedral to become organist of Leeds parish church in 1842 and 1874, the likely date of his final essays in the genre. Moving towards a greater simplicity of style, with less counterpoint and dissonance, but emphasising elements of colour, timbre and texture, these works are in general conceived on a more modest scale than earlier pieces such as The Wilderness. Even so, they show the composer continuing to experiment with the Anglican verse anthem, the evolution of which had been the cornerstone of a creative achievement without equal in the history of the English cathedral tradition between Purcell and Stanford.
SKU: FG.55011-412-8
ISBN 9790550114128.
Jouko Linjama's skilled transcription for organ brings the much-loved Requiem by Joonas Kokkonen to new platforms; it is now possible to perform the work with soloists (2), SATB choir and organ. Kokkonen's Requiem is music of light and hope, no judgement day images are included, but rather warm consolation. The Requiem was composed while and after the composer's wife passed away. There are nine movements in total, text in Latin, and it is firmly rooted in the Requiem tradition. The work ends in an E major chord with word Lux, light, being sung.
SKU: HL.49009654
ISBN 9783795761189. 5.25x7.5x0.168 inches.
With more than 1,200 titles from the orchestral and choral repertoire, from chamber music and musical theatre, Edition Eulenburg is the world's largest series of scores, covering large part of music history from the Baroque to the Classical era and looking back on a long tradition.
SKU: GH.GE-10834
ISBN 9790070108348. 185 x 262 mm inches. Text: Birgitta Wennerberg-Berggren (Swedish).
Originaltext efter Franciskansk tradition.
SKU: GH.N01338
ISBN 9790070025317. 185 x 262 mm inches.
SKU: GI.G-7946
UPC: 785147794608. English. Text by Charles D. Coleman. Scripture: Psalm 46:1–2.
This one almost gives you double your money, because the highly developed “Alleluia†that begins and ends this piece totally stands on its own and has countless uses in worship. But in the middle, there's a motet-like section on the text “God is our refuge and strength . . . we shall not fear.†It, too, could stand on its own. But put it all together and it is a strong a cappella choral anthem that would be at home in any tradition.
SKU: GI.G-9904
UPC: 785147990406. English. Text Source: William W. How, 1823&ndash,1897, alt. Text by William Walsham How.
From the second installment of the best-selling Revival series (Revival II: octavo collection, G-9900, spiral edition, G-9900S), Tony Alonso’s arrangement of the ever-popular SINE NOMINE offers a fresh treatment for contemporary ensembles with guitar- and piano-based bands. What a great way to invite your community into the tradition of hymn singing! Listen to the recording and see the score in the video below:.
SKU: PR.312418650
ISBN 9781598064117. UPC: 680160605811. Octavo inches. English. Text: Spiritual. Spiritual.
From the blog of Opera Roanoke: The four spirituals are densely packed portraits resonant with the black church tradition... Weaving together a fabric of history and presence, pain and struggle, exile and homecoming, Goin’ Home is an engaging musical canvas whose complex palette is challenging as it is rewarding.
SKU: GI.G-8164
UPC: 785147816409. English. Text source: Psalm 84, alt. Scripture: Psalm 84.
During the month of November, the sentiments of Psalm 84 seem to be perfect for many lectionary-based traditions. Whether calling to mind our deceased loved ones, invoking the intercession of the saints, or focusing on the “last things,†this piece reminds believers that their true home is in heaven. For cantor or soloist.
SKU: BR.CHB-5264-02
ISBN 9790004412015. 7.5 x 10.5 inches.
Mozart wrote the Missa brevis in B flat major K. 275 in 1777. In keeping with the tradition of the genre, the movements are short and succinct. Mozart sometimes even further compresses the work by having different textual passages sung simultaneously. The orchestral scoring is also accordingly concentrated. Alfred Einstein described the expressive content of the mass as intimate, lyrical, almost private and characterized it on the other hand as a work full of delicacy and conspicuous polyphony and, above all, of chromatic agitation and boldness.The autograph of the work is no longer extant. Franz Beyer's Urtext edition is based on one of the most important sources of this work.
SKU: HL.282853
UPC: 888680790233. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Elena of Avalor is the story of a young Latina princess who is thrust upon the throne of her family's kingdom after her parents, the King and Queen, are killed. The song draws upon the Latin American tradition of “Parranda Navideña,” in which a group of friends surprise an unsuspecting individual with holiday song, instrument-playing, and refreshment!
SKU: GI.G-9911
UPC: 785147991106. English. Text Source: Based on Psalm 23, Issac Watts, 1674–1748, alt. Text by Isaac Watts. Scripture: Psalm 23.
From the second installment of the best-selling Revival series (Revival II: octavo collection, G-9900, spiral edition, G-9900S), Tony Alonso’s arrangement of the ever-popular RESIGNATION offers a fresh treatment for contemporary ensembles with guitar- and piano-based bands. What a great way to invite your community into the tradition of hymn singing! (The first volume of Revival is also available: octavo collection, G-9405, spiral edition, G-9538.).
SKU: HL.35032558
ISBN 9781540041531. UPC: 888680900458. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
This Shango song from Trinidad reflects the Yoruba tradition of West Africa. Followers believe God is everywhere – thus we are all a part of God. A cappella with percussion, the singing should be considered a rhythmic instrument as well when performing this exciting multicultural work.
SKU: LO.15-1100
UPC: 000308024364.
At long last, the burning issue of where to find a good pig song has been sensitively addressed with this season's pig masterpiece. A tuneful setting of the Three Little Pigs story, which will leave your audience, not to mention the wolf...howling! Memorable melodies and clever lyrics. Plenty of unison. Ample opportunity for solos. Choice of two different story endings. Naturally lends itself to costuming and staging. Creative and hilarious. Also available for Unison Chorus 15/1101.
SKU: LP.ME-62A
ISBN 9780834174726.
An inspiring dramatic musical for the Easter season from the team that brought us Bow the Knee creators Chris Machen and Kim Messer with arranger and orchestrator Richard Kingsmore. The ministry life death and resurrection of Jesus - as seen through the eyes of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea - are the focus of this touching work. More than Just a Man provides a compelling glimpse into the controversy surrounding the Messiah and his triumphant resurrection. A powerful evangelistic tool for churches of all traditions and perfect for the Easter season.
SKU: M2.MOS-69449-60
ISBN 9790203755692.
SKU: GH.GE-11113
ISBN 9790070111133. 185 x 262 mm inches.
Sangerna i detta hafte kommer fran vitt spridda musikaliska traditioner. Du hittar folkliga sanger fran Afrika, Argentina, Filippinerna, Irland, USA, Karibien m.m. i en brokig blandning. En nyhet i korsammanhang ar att nagra sanger ur sefardisk (spansk-judisk) tradition fatt plats, vilket ger orientalisk krydda at musiken. De medvetet enkla arrangemangen ar gjorda for SAB-kor, anpassade till manga korers verklighet, namligen med farre man an kvinnor. Med nagot undantag ar sangarna helt a cappella, aven om ett improviserat och varsamt ackompanjemang naturligtvis kan ha sin givna plats om sa onskas.
