SKU: SU.80300188
The carol text is by the same sixteenth-century poet--Robert Southwell--as the better-known This Little Babe. Like its sister text, it explores an unusual metaphor for the infant Jesus--in this case, a refining fire which purifies the believer. The strophic setting, with soprano solo, is dissonant and chromatic, with edgy rhythms: a fine selection to balance against sweeter Christmas settings. SSAA a cappella. Medium-Difficult. SSAA, a cappella Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.
SKU: SU.80300148
This mellifluous setting is achingly sweet but never sappy, with distinctive writing for all parts and an independent keyboard accompaniment. An unusually good match of a 12th century hymn text (known in English as Jesus, the very thought of thee) and its musical setting. Latin, with full translation. SSAA and keyboard. Medium. SSAA, piano Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.
SKU: HL.48024903
UPC: 840126930771.
This setting of Ave Regina c''lorum (Hail, O Queen of Heaven), one of the four Marian antiphons with origins in the 4th century, is ajoyous work for upper voices, suitable for children's or women's choirs. It is full of energy and, although it is largely homophonic, the rhythmic interplay between the parts creates interesting textures which combine with Arnesens recognisable, beautiful harmonic language. The jubilant outer sections contrast with a slower, more mysterious middle section where the text speaks of the Virgin Marys beauty. A joy to both sing and listen to, this new piece will make an attractive addition to a concert or service.
SKU: MN.50-1141
UPC: 688670511417. English.
This piece begins simply and blossoms into a rich choral tapestry as the music develops. The solo cello adds a meaningful touch. The familiar FOREST GREEN melody is used throughout.
SKU: MN.70-900
UPC: 688670709005.
Four poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley:The Invitation,Hymn of Pan, With Music Sweet as Love from To a Skylark, andMusic, When Soft Voices Die. Notable addition to repertoire for capable women's choirs. Added-note triads, and non-triadic constructions (such as sonorities built from seconds), create colorful harmonic base. Melodic writing basically lyrical. SSA a cappella.
SKU: MN.PMVS-116A
UPC: 688670001468.
SKU: AP.49714
UPC: 038081568010. English. Words by Andrew Marvell.
A tour de force cornerstone of choral literature. Lloyd Pfautsch's remarkable setting of the 17th-century poem by Andrew Marvell continues to be a popular choice with contest, festival, and collegiate choirs. Lawson-Gould is proud to present new voicings of this a cappella staple, as realized by contemporary composer/conductor Jacob Narverud. Notably authentic, with the original vocal lines still intact.
SKU: MN.50-3092
UPC: 688670530920. English.
A setting for SSAA voices of the early-American tune INVITATION from William Walker's Southern Harmony. This energetic and pleasing setting features a double text option: one that is appropriate for Advent using the text Comfort, Comfort Now My People and the other, more widely known version for general use.
SKU: HL.48025426
ISBN 9781835680032. UPC: 196288207559.
Silent night: This arrangement of the traditional carol by Franz Gruber and Joseph Muhr (translated into English by John Freeman Young) was written by Anna Lapwood and the Pembroke College GirlsÂ? Choir for their end of term party for the families of the choristers. The aim was to produce an arrangement manageable for the youngest choristers whilst stretching the older ones with some slightly jazzy harmonies. It was written in one 75-minute rehearsal, and performed to the parents straight after. The choir has written a new pieceat the end of every term since. Gaudete: This arrangement of the 16th-century carol was written during a full weekend of group composition with Anna Lapwood and the Pembroke College Girls' Choir, a process with which they had experimented previously. The choir decided to create rhythmic impetus and drive, which is delivered from the outset in the introductory material. This figure is repeated under the refrain for the first three verses, while the verses themselves are presented in simple unison. The final verse is harmonised and crescendos towards the uplifting key change for the final refrain, giving a sense of climax, which may be highlighted further with an optional tambourine.
SKU: GI.WW1742
UPC: 785147017066. Malay. Text Source: Traditional Singaporean Folk Music. Indonesian Folk Song.
Dayung Sampan is a Singaporean folk song brought to the country in the nineteenth century from Indonesia. Written for an advanced women's chorus, this exciting uptempo work will be a fun challenge for your singers. Dayung Sampan IPA Pronunciation Guide  .
SKU: HL.48024232
ISBN 9781540012296. UPC: 888680715922. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Drawing from the Sami culture, a Nordic society dating from the 2nd century, here is a truly multicultural anthem. With a strong influence from the Sami “Yoik” tradition along with Norse elements and contemporary Western musical norms, this beautiful setting of the Latin text “Kyrie” is an amazing new setting of this traditional text. There is a lovely section for a soloist or small group with a clear line but with space for improvisation as well.
SKU: HL.129169
UPC: 888680017316. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Simon Bolivar, a giant figure in the history of Latin America, dedicated a special place in his upbringing to Hipolita, a humble slave who was Bolivar's wet nurse and mother figure. Venezuelan poet laureate Andres Eloy Blanco captures a confrontational scene between Hipolita and Bolivar's mother. Venezuelan conductor and composer Maibel Troia translates the intensity of the moment in a highly rhythmic and dramatic composition that combines accented repeating melodies with chromatic harmonies, building towards a climatic finale. Gentry Publications is pleased to present one of the jewels of the 20th century Venezuelan choral repertoire.
SKU: MN.56-0043
UPC: 688670220487. English.
â??Wide Worldâ? was commissioned by Sing Up and The Sage Gateshead for â??VoiceOver: Through Time and Spaceâ??. The music has a breathless excitement which matches the text, which centers around what the future holds and the idea that one can be whatever one decides to be. Younger singers could use this as a graduation piece, but it is suitable for many circumstances and ages. While technically SSAA, much of it is in two parts, with occasional divisi on each staff.
