SKU: MN.50-4403
UPC: 688670544033.
Hymn anthem with varied choral textures and exciting organ accompaniment. Especially for smaller choirs.
SKU: MN.50-3404
UPC: 688670534041.
Powerful effective Fred Kaan text. Appears in new Methodist and Presbyterian hymnals. Early American folktune REDEMPTION strong partner with minor key. Lean harmony, easy singability. Youth and adult choirs.
SKU: HL.49044155
ISBN 9790001191005. German.
Hermann Schroeder (1904-1984) is one of the most important composers of Catholic church music in the 20th century. Apart from more than 100 organ works and masses, he also wrote numerous motets. The present four-part motet Freu dich, du werte Christenheit for mixed a cappella choir (SATB) was written in 1975. This old Resurrection song from the 16th century is based on a setting by the Franco-Flemish composer Johannes des Cleve (around 1529-1582) which has been skillfully transferred by Schroeder to the modern age with subtle harmonies. The tenor voice sings the cantus firmus and is embedded in archaic-seeming sounds typical of Schroeder by the other voices. This three-verse Resurrection song of about five minutes is perfect for church services at Easter.
SKU: MN.70-102
UPC: 688670701023. English.
Movement II from the Suite on the NativityBased on 14th and 15th century German carol tunes for SATB chorus, SA voices (children's chorus) and chamber orchestra (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet in C, Harp, Timpani, Chimes, Glockenspiel, Triangle, and Strings) in six movements. Performance time of entire suite approximately 15 minutes.
SKU: MN.56-0055
UPC: 688670220586. English.
Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. For soprano solo and SATB choir, this movement begins with the choir on the English text by Phineas Fletcher (1633). A 32-measure soprano solo follows, which covers the majority of the English text. The soloist then begins the ââ¬ÅRecordare,ââ¬Â a calm, descending melodic line with the choir singing the opening ââ¬ÅDrop, dropââ¬Â motif as accompaniment. The choir then concludes with the slow, descending lines ââ¬ÅJesu pie, Jesu pie.ââ¬Â Duration 4:04.
SKU: HL.14001659
ISBN 9781846091919. UPC: 884088447694. 6.75x9.75x0.002 inches.
Richard Allain's setting of a 16th century carol with text by Wedderburn, for SATB chorus. A Piano accompaniment is provided for rehearsal purposes.
SKU: MN.56-0049
UPC: 688670220524. English.
Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. The “Kyrie†uses Francis Quarles’ “Close now thine eyes and rest secure†as the opposing English text. After the choir begins the requiem text in Latin (“Requiem aeternam†through the “Kyrie eleison,â€) the soprano soloist has a 27-measure solo in which the English text appears. Then the solo is repeated over choir accompaniment and the opening Latin text reappears to close the movement. Duration 9:13.
SKU: MN.56-0108
UPC: 688670221255. English, Latin. Psalms 142; Jeremiah 3:48, 52, 56.
Invictus: A Passion addresses one of the world’s most powerful stories through the lens of the modern world. The texts, written or inspired by women, describe not only human suffering and persecution but also the human capacity for love and humility in the face of tyranny. Composer Howard Goodall is uniquely suited to bring these texts to life with music of emotional clarity and sweeping force. This excerpt is scored for soprano solo, SATB choir and piano. This fourth movement of the larger work is inspired by the extraordinary story of Irena Sendler née Krzyżanowska, a Polish nurse and head of Å»egota, the Polish Council to Aid Jews in the Second World War, whose personal interventions saved the lives of approximately 2,500 Jewish children in the Warsaw Ghetto, smuggling them to safety, acts of humanitarian bravery that eventually caused her arrest and torture by the Gestapo. She is honoured as Righteous Amongst the Nations at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem. The Latin texts of this movement are taken from the Book of Lamentations (“My eye hath run down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people. My enemies have chased me and caught me like a bird, without cause…â€) and from Psalm 142, the Old Testament being the meeting-point of Sendler’s Catholicism and the Jewish tradition of those whose lives she saved. Duration 6:19.
SKU: MN.56-0109
UPC: 688670221262. English, Latin. John 20:1.
Invictus: A Passion addresses one of the world’s most powerful stories through the lens of the modern world. The texts, written or inspired by women, describe not only human suffering and persecution but also the human capacity for love and humility in the face of tyranny. Composer Howard Goodall is uniquely suited to bring these texts to life with music of emotional clarity and sweeping force. This excerpt is scored for soprano solo, tenor solo, SATB choir and piano. The text is by Christina Georgina Rossetti, Isaac Watts (“When I survey the wondrous cross,â€) and drawn from John 20:1 (this text in Latin). The music is serene, acknowledging the grief of those who are left to mourn. Duration 6:57.
SKU: MN.60-6008
UPC: 688670660085. English. Colossians 3:1-4, 12-17.
This concertato on a new hymn with text and tune by Michael Costello is scored for SATB and organ with optional congregation, oboe, trumpet, and strings and was written for the Sacred Music Program of Lenoir-Rhyne University. Three stanzas, with full introduction and interlude before the final stanza (unison with descant). During stanza two (which is for SATB choir without congregation), the tune LAUDA ANIMA is interpolated (instrumentally) between the hymn phrases.
SKU: GI.WW1846
UPC: 785147030065. Latin. Text Source: Traditional Latin.
A late 16th-century motet by Raffaella Aleotti, a composer believed to be the first woman to have sacred music appear in print. Using text from Song of Solomon, Aleotti employs elements of both Renaissance and Baroque styles to convey the poetic idea of Arise, my love. Score with optional continuo is available separately.
SKU: MN.50-6411
UPC: 688670564116. Scripture: Psalms 130.
Commissioned by the All Souls Episcopal Church Choir and performed at the Region VII American Guild of Organists Convention.
SKU: MN.50-8122
UPC: 688670581229. English.
This piece begins with an exciting fanfare from the organ before the choir enters with a burst of energy and sound. An exuberant setting of this great text by George Herbert. Appropriate as an Introit or anthem.
SKU: MN.50-9908
UPC: 688670599088.
Original canon for any advanced treble choir. Pounding rhythm of voices and driving accompaniment make for dramatic effective work.
SKU: MN.56-0063
UPC: 688670220661. English. Matthew 25:35-40.
SKU: MN.50-7078
UPC: 688670570780. English.
Around 1880, the inspiration for this text and tune came to a circuit-riding minister named Josiah Alwood while he was riding his horse! The revival-style tune is sweet and deserves to be better known. Speaking of a home far beyond the skies, this anthem is perfect for All Saints or memorial occasions. Featuring three males soloists (low, medium and high voices) sometimes set against standard SATB writing, this is fun to learn and sing.
SKU: MN.60-4003A
UPC: 688670005343.
Martin Franzmann translation with MIT FREUDEN ZART tune. 32-measure brass/organ introduction. Accessible, straight-forward, satisfying.
SKU: MN.56-0064
UPC: 688670220678. English. Matthew 5:3-11.
SKU: MN.50-6413
UPC: 688670564130. Scripture: Revelation.
Settings the canticle Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain from the book of revelation. Commissioned by the All Souls Episcopal Church Choir and performed at the Region VII American Guild of Organists Convention.
