SKU: CA.4000718
ISBN 9790007057671. Language: Latin/English.
Dixit Dominus (Ps 109), a psalm setting for double choir, is one of Vivaldi's most significant sacred works. In it, he takes up the old Venetian polychoral tradition, combining its compositional techniques with those of the instrumental concerto, the cantata and the opera. The broadly conceived cycle of movements, consisting of eight psalm verses and the doxology, is characterized by an expansive arch of tonalities connecting the two framing outer movements in D major (these are also thematically related): Dixit Dominus and Gloria Patri. The contrasting and varied inner movements are perfect examples of Vivaldi's skill in vividly portraying linguistic figures in music. Score and part available separately - see item CA.4000700.
SKU: WD.080689540677
UPC: 080689540677.
For many of us, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, a time to be spent with family and friends...a festive, happy time. But for others, the same holiday season only serves to underscore the loneliness,pain, and hopelessness of their own lives.In our story, Susanna King's bright spirit and love for life overrides her circumstances; you see, Susanna has been recently diagnosed with cancer. But in spite of bad news and challenging times, she lives with the joy of Christmas in her heart.This is an emotion-filled story, rich with heart. It comes alive with great new songs that are sometimes powerful, sometimes celebratory, sometimes poignant; sometimes happy, sometimes sad; songs that propel the story along while speaking to our hearts with the love language of God's Christmas story...the birth of our Savior, Jesus.Designed to bring your music and drama ministries together, Shepherds and Kings proclaims a strong, vibrant message about the power of love--our love for one another, our love for God, and most importantly, God's desire that ALL would come to know of His great love for us. Share the hope and good news of Christmas with your church and community this year, through your presentation of Shepherds and Kings.Song Titles: Christmas All Over the World (Opener) * Underscore 1 (Susanna Arrives) * Underscore 2 (Mattiello's) * We All Need Christmas * Hopes and Fears (Duet) * Mercy for Me * Everlasting Light * Underscore 3 (Accusations) * Prince of Peace * Underscore 4 (Realization) * Winter White * Shepherds and Kings * Christmas Makes Us One (with We All Need Christmas; Christmas Makes Us One; O Come, All Ye Faithful and Shepherds and Kings).
SKU: CA.4007250
ISBN 9790007240059. German/English.
Psalm texts inspired Mendelssohn throughout his composing career. In 1837 Robert Schumann judged Mendelssohn's setting of Psalm 42 as the highest level that he has achieved as a composer of church music, indeed the highest level that modern church music has ever reached. With this arrangement of Mendelssohn's cantata Wie der Hirsch schreit (As the hart longs) smaller choirs and choirs with more limited resources of space or finance can now perform this popular work. The original symphonic wind and brass forces have been reduced from 15 to 5 wind and brass forces. All the vocal parts (soloists and chorus) are identical with the original version, so that the vocal scores and chorus scores of that version can be used. Can be performed by smaller choirs with smaller instrumental forces Usable with the vocal scores and choral scores from the original version. Complete performance material available on loan. carus plus: the work is also available in carus music, the choir app, and the practice CD series Carus Choir Coach. Score available separately - see item CA.4007200.
SKU: CA.4048313
ISBN 9790007218782. Key: E flat major. Language: Latin.
The Gloria, composed in early 1822 at the age of 13, is Mendelssohn's first creative venture in the field of church music on a larger scale. It is a direct result of his composition studies under the director of the Berlin Singakademie Carl Friedrich Zelter, but was no longer wholly a student work because the young composer hoped that Zelter would provide him with an opportunity to perform this work with the Singakademie. The enthusiasm for Handel and Bach which was sustained by the performances at the Singakademie influenced Mendelssohn's early creative style. In the Gloria Mendelssohn sought to emulate the model of the large-scale baroque cantata. The concluding fugue, the mysterious Qui tollis and lyrical solos ensembles in the place of solo arias give testimony to Mendelssohn's great talent and willingness to experiment. Score and part available separately - see item CA.4048300.
SKU: PR.411411350
ISBN 9781491101117. UPC: 680160614738. 9 x 12 inches. Psalm 34:7; Daniel 6:19; Luke 2:8; John 20:11; Revelation 8:1. Psalm 34:7; Daniel 6:19; Luke 2:8; John 20:11; Revelation 8:1.
A major new sacred cantata by Pasatieri, In the Light of Angels is scored for an orchestra of period instruments, as commissioned by David Hartman, Music Director of The Mostly Baroque Players. The premiere performance took place at First Church of Christ Congregational (Glastonbury, CT), with New York based opera soloists Soprano Elizabeth Kennedy and Mezzo-Soprano Toby Newman, the combined children's choirs of First Church of Christ, and the Mostly Baroque Players Chamber Orchestra. We are pleased to make available a piano/vocal reduction. Performance materials are available on rental.
SKU: GI.G-9847
UPC: 785147984702. English. Text Source: Psalm 100, KJV Scripture: Psalm 100.
Clayton White composed a four-movement cantata on Psalm 100 (inspired by the soundtracks of biblical epics from his childhood). This anthem is a reduction of the cantata’s movements, which are described in the notes in the octavo. The sections are contrasting, finally building to a climax and ending with a joyful noise to fill the sanctuary!
SKU: GI.G-10354
UPC: 785147035411. English. Text by Langston Hughes.
This piece, with words by Langston Hughes, is from Margaret Bonds’ cantata Simon Bore the Cross. The cantata pulls into sharp focus individuals of African descent who were integral components of the gospel story: King Balthazar and Simon of Cyrene. A moving piece for Good Friday.
