SKU: HP.8978

UPC: 763628189785.

Christmas Musical The message of Christmas is a message of joy - and becomes the central theme that is woven throughout this 37-minute musical by Lloyd Larson. Easily learned, this work contains eight selections of both new and familiar carols and spirituals, including Keith Getty's powerful song, 'Joy Has Dawned. ' The work is dynamically arranged for SATB choirs and orchestra, and is filled with the joy of the season, which congregations will find appealing, as the message embraces the hope that we have in both the good days and the bad - that joy has dawned upon the world - giving us something to celebrate!

A Christmas musical composed & arranged by Lloyd Larson, orchestrated by Ed Hogan. Included parts: Conductor's Score, 2 Flutes, Oboe (or Soprano Sax or Clarinet)*, 2 Clarinets, Bassoon (or Bass Clarinet)*, 3 Horns (or Alto Sax or Clarinet)*, 3 Trumpets (or Alto Sax)*, 2 Trombones (or Tenor Sax or Baritone T.C.)*, Tuba, Percussion, Harp, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola (or Clarinet)*, Cello, Double Bass/Electric Bass, String Reduction, *Alternate Parts on CD-ROM.

SKU: OU.9780193417663

ISBN 9780193417663. 10 x 7 inches.

For cambiata 1, cambiata 2, baritone, and piano. An original composition on a traditional and well-loved text, this is a pulsating, rhythmic piece that displays Tarney's keen sense of texture and lines that appeal to young singers. The harmonic language is folk-inspired but with exciting chromatic shifts.

SKU: MN.50-2511

UPC: 688670525117. Scripture: Psalms 46.

Written in the immediate days following the World Trade Center disaster, this Psalm 46- based anthem highlights the power and providence of God. Though towers fall in the heart of the city, the Lord is always near provides current and timeless imagery of the power, love, and faithfulness of God. The music is strong and most powerfully communicated with an excellent baritone soloist and full orchestra.

SKU: CF.CM9777

ISBN 9781491164488. UPC: 680160923380. Key: Bb major. English. Marjorie Pickthall.

Text: excerpt from Brading by Marjorie PickthallHere, where the legions parted; Here, where the shields were laid, Wild orchid, honey-hearted, Grows in the wind-swept shade.Here, where the soldiers rested; Here, where they set their spears, The little larks, brown-breasted, Fall down like falling tears.Here, where the swords came after; Here, where the ships went by,The sea-winds send their laughter Between the downs and the sky.Program note:Between the downs and the sky is a meditation on the text and the notion of here. Reflective and commemorative in nature, the poem speaks to themes of remembrance and our shared connections to humanity translated through the natural world. Pickthall pairs anthropomorphized images of nature against the impacts of human violence and strife.I am drawn to the location-less setting of “here”. We are left with a certain placeless-ness in the poem. “Here” could mean anywhere and everywhere; it could also mean right in front of us in this exact moment. “Here” is also a call to attention, here where we witness, where we notice, where we are called to. Here, where we love, where we mourn, where we hope to become whole.Musically, “here” is metamorphosed through various ostinati gestures as if to depict memory, reflections, echoes which reverberate long after the initial source, a heart beat, relentless waves pounding shores, etc. The work also juxtaposes extreme high and low registers particularly in the piano writing to capture the title image of the “here” found in-between the downs and the sky.The work moves in and out of unison, two part, and optional three part writing; from m. 45 to the end, the middle line baritone part is completely optional. The music functions the same with or without the inner voice part. This is done to aid in the accessibility of the work, to make the music as approachable and successful to groups of all abilities.

SKU: FG.042-07953-9

ISBN 979-0-042-07953-9.

Erik Bergman composed this work in 1984. It draws its text from two episodes in the Kalevala. In the music Bergman creates tension with a speech chorus, an element he first introduced in the Finnish choral music. The parts of Lemminkainen and his mother are taken by the baritone and mezzo-soprano soloists and the narration is primarily entrusted to the speaker. The musical language is a blend of the primitive and the sophisticated. The climax of the work is the battle scene, entertaining in its ingenuity and artistry.

SKU: AU.9781506492414

ISBN 9781506492414. 7x10.25 inches.

Thomas Paulson provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce new hymnody to your congregation in this accessible setting of a hymn from All Creation Sings. Written for two-part mixed chorus, the melody is sweeping and lyrical and the baritone harmony is well-suited for both bass and tenor voice. The Ruth Duck texts highlights the need to seek truth and work toward justice. The flute score is included in the anthem.

SKU: ST.D97

ISBN 9790220222801.

First published in 1920, the Twelve Traditional Carols from Herefordshire have been entirely reset in a new and practical format, with the choral arrangements of the songs underlaid for all the verses and presented in open score alongside voice-and-keyboard versions for accompanied or solo performance. An acknowledged authority in the subject, Roy Palmer has provided fascinating notes on the texts and music. His preface places the collection in the context of Vaughan Williams's lifelong interest in folk song both as collector and creative artist, and of his collaboration with Ella Mary Leather, who did much to preserve the folklore heritage of her native county and of the gipsy tradition in particular. The Twelve Traditional Carols from Herefordshire have been recorded by baritone Derek Welton and pianist Iain Burnside on Albion Records ALBCD013.

SKU: CF.CM9086

ISBN 9780825866470. UPC: 798408066475. 6.875 X 10.5 inches. Key: Ab major.

The approach of spring inspires this lovely piece, with words and music by Ruth Elaine Schram. The essence of renewal in nature and life is always an appealing theme, and this tender song will be a great addition to Festival and Spring Concert programs.