SKU: CF.CM9731
ISBN 9781491161111. UPC: 680160919703. Key: C major. English.
Johannes Brahms, born May 7, 1833 in Hamburg, Germany and died April 3, 1897 in Vienna where he lived most of his life. Brahms is one of the most famous composers of the Romantic period (1830-1920) although his music has many elements of the Classical period (1750 to 1830) as he followed many of the practices of Classical composers Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. In addition to being a composer, he was also well-known as a pianist and conductor. Brahms began writing the Requiem (also known as the German Requiem, Opus 45) soon after his mother died in February 1865 which caused him great grief. In April of that year, he completed the first, second and fourth movements and completed the rest of the seven movements in May of 1868. How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place (Wie Lieblich sind Deine Wohnungen) was the fourth movement of his seven movement work. Originally written for SATB voices in E-flat major, this seamlessly similar arrangement for SAB voices, now in C major, affords all voices comfortable ranges. Although, it is approximately 5 minutes and 30 seconds in length, it is perceived to be much shorter because of the contrasting stylistic sections within the work. How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place is one of the most beautiful choral pieces by Brahms, perhaps in the entire Romantic period. Although Brahms wrote the original piano reduction, in this edition, it has been made more accessible for pianists with a wide range of skills. Pay close attention to the dynamic markings throughout the piece, making them apparent to the voices, conductor, and audience. I hope you enjoy singing this beautiful and timeless piece by Johannes Brahms! Russell Robinson, Arranger .Johannes Brahms, born May 7, 1833 in Hamburg, Germany and died April 3, 1897 in Vienna where he lived most of his life. Brahms is one of the most famous composers of the Romantic period (1830-1920) although his music has many elements of the Classical period (1750 to 1830) as he followed many of the practices of Classical composers Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. In addition to being a composer, he was also well-known as a pianist and conductor. Brahms began writing the Requiem (also known as the German Requiem, Opus 45) soon after his mother died in February 1865 which caused him great grief. In April of that year, he completed the first, second and fourth movements and completed the rest of the seven movements in May of 1868. How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place (Wie Lieblich sind Deine Wohnungen) was the fourth movement of his seven movement work. Originally written for SATB voices in E-flat major, this seamlessly similar arrangement for SAB voices, now in C major, affords all voices comfortable ranges. Although, it is approximately 5 minutes and 30 seconds in length, it is perceived to be much shorter because of the contrasting stylistic sections within the work. How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place is one of the most beautiful choral pieces by Brahms, perhaps in the entire Romantic period. Although Brahms wrote the original piano reduction, in this edition, it has been made more accessible for pianists with a wide range of skills. Pay close attention to the dynamic markings throughout the piece, making them apparent to the voices, conductor, and audience.I hope you enjoy singing this beautiful and timeless piece by Johannes Brahms!Russell Robinson, Arranger .
SKU: HL.252333
UPC: 888680717087. 9.0x12.0x0.029 inches.
Using the traditional Latin “Sanctus” text along with homophonic choral writing, this new original work provides developing singers the opportunity to experience techniques used in more advanced classical choral music.
SKU: CF.CM9706
ISBN 9781491160022. UPC: 680160918621. Key: D minor. English. Sara Teasdale, adapted by Meredith Tompkins.
Sara Teasdale was a celebrated American poet who lived at the turn of the twentieth century, known for her classical style and pure, openhearted writing. At the young age of twenty-three, she became a published author and went on to release a total of eight award-winning collections of poetry in her lifetime. Love-Free is a reflective poem that appears in Part I of Rivers to the Sea, published in 1915. In the text, the narrator experiences a range of emotions centering around lost love and the desire to either separate from or rekindle it. Reminiscent of an antique music box, the text is paired with a waltz-like accompaniment in a lilting 3/4 pattern. Melodic exploration of the natural minor scale is achieved through mostly step-wise motion and some carefully placed, text-painted leaps ranging from a minor third to a sixth. With some unison, SA, and SSA sections, this piece can show off the wide array of colors and textures available to treble choirs.Sara Teasdale was a celebrated American poet who lived at the turn of the twentieth century, known for her classical style and pure, openhearted writing. At the young age of twenty-three, she became a published author and went on to release a total of eight award-winning collections of poetry in her lifetime. Love-Free is a reflective poem that appears in Part I of Rivers to the Sea, published in 1915. In the text, the narrator experiences a range of emotions centering around lost love and the desire to either separate from or rekindle it. Reminiscent of an antique music box, the text is paired with a waltz-like accompaniment in a lilting 3/4 pattern. Melodic exploration of the natural minor scale is achieved through mostly step-wise motion and some carefully placed, text-painted leaps ranging from a minor third to a sixth. With some unison, SA, and SSA sections, this piece can show off the wide array of colors and textures available to treble choirs.
SKU: AP.48292
UPC: 038081551159. English.
Taken from Haydn's masterwork Heiligmesse, this shortened edition has also been transposed to make it more accessible. The setting of the compact Latin text explores many of the conventions of the Classical period, including energized homophonic choral lines, structured musical form, and stark dynamic contrasts.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: HL.48180052
3 Part Mixed A Cappella Choral.
SKU: VD.ED13780
ISBN 9790202027806. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: VD.ED13778
ISBN 9790202027783. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: VD.ED26331
ISBN 9790202013311. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: VD.ED18976
ISBN 9790202039762. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: VD.ED15261
ISBN 9790202032619. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: HL.48024471
ISBN 9781784543839.
Composed for the Childrens Chorus of Opera North, this is an upper voice setting of Thomas Hardys poem of the same name ('Christmas Eve, and twelve of the clock'). The swaying jazz waltz style and chromatic, but very singable melody combine to create an effective and unique carol to add some variety to a choirs Christmas programme. The vocal parts are very approachable, with unison verses and two or three-part wordless refrains (sung to 'oo').
SKU: AP.46562
UPC: 038081531373. English.
This lovely arrangement of a brief, but artfully crafted movement from one of Mozart's masterworks is highly recommended for intermediate singers. With only a short phrase in Latin to learn, plenty of opportunities exist for exploring melodic stress and dynamic contrast in the rehearsal setting. Lilting and lyrical.
SKU: VD.ED29998
ISBN 9790202019986. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: HL.49007537
ISBN 9790001081016. UPC: 073999576863. 9.0x12.0x0.036 inches. German.
Choral part.
SKU: VD.ED22785
ISBN 9790202047859. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: VD.ED22784
10.63 x 7.48 inches.
SKU: HL.142431
UPC: 888680048846. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Adapted from the andante cantabile movement of Beethoven's Sonata Pathétique, this work includes expressive original lyrics to create an evocative winter soundscape.
SKU: VD.ED20185
ISBN 9790202041857. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: HL.49045655
ISBN 9783795712327. 7.5x11.0x0.318 inches.
With its three-part settings for mixed choir, the Chor zu dritt series is aimed at the large number of choirs which cannot do fulljustice to the mainly four-part choral literature with its division in high and deep male voices.Complementing Vol. 5, O little Townof Bethlehem, the choir expert Wilfried Fischer continues his successful series with Christmas music in Vol. 6, Machet die Tore weit. Baroque cantata settings and motets for the Christmas season by renowned composers like Bach and Telemann were arranged for three-part choir, some with accompaniment. These arrangements enable choirs with a small number of male voices to sing even large-scale works in Christmas concerts. Content J.S. Bach: Gloria in excelsis Deo J.S. Bach: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her Bach: Freut euch, liebe Christen all G.F. Handel: Halleluja G.P. Telemann; Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern G.P. Telemann: Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe D. Buxtehude: In dulci jubilo V. Lubeck: Willkommen, susser Brautigam A. Hammerschmidt: Machet die Tore weit A.M. Brunckhorst: Sollten wir uns heut' nicht freuen A.M. Brunckhorst: Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe W.C. Briegel: Stimmet Hosianna an P.F. Buchner: O, welch ein Jubel H. Schutz: Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt H. Schutz: Dank sagen wir alle Anonymus: Ich will den Namen Gotte loben A. Gumpelzhaimer: Gloria sei dir gesungen G.P. Telemann: Ich will den Herrn loben allezeit.
SKU: AP.47544
UPC: 038081542379. English.
A warm adagio introduction breaks into a joyous Hosanna chorus in this 44-measure homophonic masterwork. Taken from Schubert's Mass No. 4, this edition offers sensible vocal ranges, editorial dynamic and metronome markings, plus a complete IPA guide for the brief Latin text. The orchestral parts have been reduced to a playable piano accompaniment while preserving the Classical characteristics of the original work.
SKU: VD.ED19056
ISBN 9790202040560. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: VD.ED18975
ISBN 9790202039755. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: VD.ED17658
ISBN 9790202036587. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
