SKU: HL.49045286
ISBN 9790001195584. German.
This edition contains pieces of two almost forgotten composers, Bernd Lehmann's 'Abendsegen' and Felix Woyrsch's 'Bleibe bei uns', and is completed by a choral arrangement for mixed choir of Max Reger's 'Am Abend' from '12 Spiritual Songs' Op. 137.
SKU: GI.G-8618
UPC: 785147861805. English. Text Source: Revelation 19:6, 11:15, 19:16. Scripture: Revelation 11:15, Revelation 19:6, 16.
The “Hallelujah†chorus is the final movement of part two of Handel’s Messiah, the part that comments on Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. The text of the chorus, assembled from Biblical passages by the oratorio’s librettist, Charles Jennens, is from Revelation 19:6, 11:15, and 19:16: “Hallelujah, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever. KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.†This edition has been prepared from the first published score in 1767, with comparisons to Handel’s autograph manuscript now housed in the British Museum. The text has been reproduced here without alterations. However, the beamings of the vocal parts have been modernized for ease of reading (the original material has flags instead of beams for every separate syllable). The piano accompaniment is a reduction of the orchestral material: the first and second violin parts are represented in the upper staff, with only occasional inclusion of the viola, trumpet, and timpani parts, the basso continuo, in its original form, is in the bottom staff. The GIA Historical Music Series edited by Dennis Shrock, presents repertoire suitable for performance by public school, college and university, church, and community ensembles, with the purpose of making available to today’s conductors lesser-known and previously difficult-to-procure historical masterpieces. The music, drawn from the Renaissance through the Romantic eras, is in performance editions based on the most current and rigorous scholarly research. The musical scores reflect original intent of notation, with all editorial markings and emendations clearly identified as such. In addition, preface material accompanying the music contains literal translations of foreign language texts and information regarding the lives of the composers, genres, and relevant performance practices. Dennis Shrock is Director of Choral Activities at Texas Christian University. He has been called one of the top choral scholars in the United States and has received a number of awards for his work. He received a bachelor's degree in music education from Westminster Choir College and both master's and doctoral degrees in choral conducting from Indiana University.
SKU: MN.50-9078
UPC: 688670590788.
Two-stanza text sings of unfailing presence of God and power of prayer. Chordal, romantic style choral writing.
SKU: HL.49045241
ISBN 9790001161763. 7.5x10.75x0.168 inches. German. Author: Hermann Hesse.
An impressionist setting of five poems by Hermann Hesse which is characterized by influences from pop and jazz music, but from the Romantic era as well. Haaf set the texts in five movements, each of which being complete in itself, yet together forming an integral work.
SKU: GI.G-9958
UPC: 785147995807. English. Text Source: From I Loved You First, Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894, alt. Text by Christina Rossetti.
 The English Romantic poet, Christina Rossetti (1830–1894), is chiefly known for her mystic religious lyrics. Her limited number of love poems are mostly of an unhappy nature, rather like objective expressions of happiness denied. A certain steely stoicism within her caused her to turn away from love twice in her lifetime with two separate men. There is no evidence of resolute refusal of love in this poem, however. Here she profusely proclaims her deep love for another. Wayland Rogers has set the last five lines of I Loved You First to music. The setting is an excerpt from his song cycle, I-Thou , which was commissioned and premiered by Fourth Coast Ensemble in Chicago in 2018. About the Series: Doreen Rao, 2019 Robert Shaw Award recipient, launches her culturally inclusive choral series, Global Encounters for Young Voices, featuring accessible treble- and mixed-voice works for developing choirs.
SKU: MN.50-9852
UPC: 688670598524. English.
A SATB setting of the familiar Song of Solomon text framed by modern liturgy and for love is of God (1 John 4:7). All parts share in delivering and supporting the warm melody and rich harmonies, connected by a solo instrumental line. Emotionally moving, romantic style.
SKU: MN.50-3028
UPC: 688670530289. Latin.
From Petite Messe Solennelle, one of few functional choral works by master Italian figure currently available to choirs. Singable by any 4-part group of mixed voices. Latin and English text.
SKU: MN.50-7025
UPC: 688670570254. Scripture: Psalms 103, 102.
Text from Psalm 103 and 102. Lyrical melody, rich harmonies in Neo-Romantic style reminiscent of Barber or Bernstein. Concludes with free harmonization of REGENT SQUARE with Henry Lyte text based on Psalm 103. Opt. handbells add color(2 oct.-6 bells).
SKU: MN.50-6005
UPC: 688670560057. Text: Georgia Harkness.
Famous Georgia Harkness text with new tune, WOODLAND, by composer. 4 stanzas Unison or Two-Part Mixed, 1 stanza SATB. Last stanza with descant.