from Vesperae solennes de confessore K. 339-From the Solemn Vespers K. 330 this edition is a wonderful introduction to music of the classical era. The soprano solo and SATB choral parts are well within the capabilities of high school performers. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.

The 'Hallelujah' Chorus arguably the most famous choral work of the western classical tradition is the closing number of the second part of Handel's Messiah.Such is the strength of Handel's word setting that this empathic triumphal paean retains its appeal in spite of the cultural overexposure and controversy to which it has been subjected remaining a firm favourite with choirs.The premiere of Messiah was in Dublin in 1742 as the high point of a full season of Handel's work. It was a charity event held in aid of local causes and in order to get the maximum attendance at Neale's new music hall in Fishamble Street men were asked to removetheir swords and ladies the hoops in their dresses.The tradition of standing during performances of the 'Hallelujah' Chorus still indulged at some performances in Britains is said to have been started by King George II at the work's opening run in London in 1743.

Bernhard Lewkovitch (b. 1927) is a Danish composer born in Copenhagen to Ukrainian parents. Brought up in the Catholic Church he studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music but the vast majority of his choral workshave been intended for liturgical use making him somewhat of an outsider to the contemporary Danish classical music world. Twelve Motets from the Spanish Golden Age were collected edited and published in 1971 towards the end of the decade that was the only period Lewkovitch spent working outside the church. They are a testament to his commitment to rediscover and popularise historical compositions from the continentalrenaissance era even while he was experimenting with modern techniques in his own compositions.

Sparkling with an almost classical distinctive this a cappella choral is a wonderful up-tempo moment for your Christmas program. From the first rhythmic gestures of the theme to the engaging polyphonic transitions audiences will thrill at the energy and drive of this contemporary classic. Add the optional handbells for a truly festive touch. A great opener!

Vagn Holmboe (1909-1996) was a 20th century composer in the neo-classical style widely recognised as the most important Danish composer since Nielsen. He is best known for his symphonic works solo concertos and chamber music but his choral a cappella compositions are worthy of the same merit. Non Est Memoria Op 54a is from the first volume of his popular choral collection Liber Canticorum.

Par ARMAN HOWARD. Howard Arman, director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions of his choir in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du fröhliche [O, you joyful], Stille Nacht [Silent Night] and Lasst uns froh und munter sein [Let us be happy and cheerful]. The first volume includes five Christmas carols from the German-speaking regions. They range from simple but harmonically intriguing settings such as Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf [Dear nightingale, wake up] to eight-part sound paintings with bell-like chimes as in O du fröhliche and classical double choir settings such as Resonet in laudibus . The second volume includes five Christmas spirituals with English texts, forming a contrast to the solemn and festive character of the first. The choir can prove its swing and jazz qualities here; the stirring arrangements are a gain for classical Christmas concerts, too. Following the tradition of the spiritual, some settings also require soloists, which can, however, also be recruited from the choir if adequate singers are available. The first piece combines the spirituals It?s a Birthday and Wasn?t That a Mighty Day to form a medley, Ain?t That a Rockin? gives a moment of tranquility before the likewise rousing spirituals Mary Had a Baby and Little David conclude the volume. In both volumes, Howard Arman provides a short preface in German and English, explaining the background of each piece and giving advice on performance. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Recueil / Choeur Mixte a Cappella

Swedish/English-'My music is my own and I have never tried to be original. That has always been my motto and I have only tried to use music to express all the feelings which life has to offer. This has led people to describe my music as ?so sad that it sounds like birds who have lost their wings? but also as ?the happiest classical music that we have ever heard?. My compositions are almost all sacred. They express not only my own faith but also my appreciation and respect for the timeless texts that have been used for centuries and centuries.' - Mårten JanssonMårten Jansson (b. 1965) elected member of the Föreningen svenska tonsättare (the Societyof Swedish Composers) graduated from the Royal College of Music Stockholm (KHM) with an MFA degree in Music Education Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Voice. For more than ten years he was the music director and conductor of Carmen one of the most prominent womens? Vocal ensembles in Sweden. He currently teaches Choral conducting and music theory as well as giving Vocal tuition at the Bolandgymnasiet and Musikskolan in his home town of Uppsala.The Royal Swedish Court commissioned Maria (IV) for the celebration of the Mass on Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 17 2013). The music depicts Mary?s sorrow as the mother of a child that belongs not to her but to all mankind.

Jon Washburn Choral Series-This wonderful parable by Will Allen Dromgoole has a dreamy quality and the music reflects that with a mix of soft jazz and classical stylings. Syncopated vocal accompaniment creates an effect that feels like ripples on the surface of water. The acappella setting requires a very good choir.

With a beautiful new piano accompaniment created for those without a classical guitar player this original composition for the Dale Warland Singers is perfect for accomplished choirs. With sensitive determination choirs will create a magical atmosphere with this choral gem.

Joseph Martin's celebrated cantata Journey of Promises yields a glorious scriptural paraphrase for Advent or Palm Sunday usage. The musical vernacular of Lift Up Your Heads has a more classical appeal and yet it has thoseMartin touches that congregations find most appealing. The choral canon that closes the piece sounds much more difficult than it actually is so choirs will love singing it. Tasteful.

Uses: Easter Call to Worship IntroitScripture: Matthew 28:6; Mark 16:1-4; Luke 24:1-7Triumphant and majestic with a classical feel this jubilant choral fanfare is the perfect call to worship forEaster. Incorporating the hymn “Jesus Shall Reign ” this glorious anthem includes optional parts for brass percussion and congregation.

The Judith Clurman: Rejoice Honoring the Jewish Spirit Choral Series has included songs new and old original compositions and arrangements. Here is an arrangement of a very important Yiddish folk song that was almost lost during the Holocaust. Marko Rothmuller makes a very classical arrangement using dissonance and vocal counterpoint. Musically and textually we describe the Hasidic rabbi dancing in an ecstatic manner. The Judith Clurman: Rejoice Honoring the Jewish Spirit Choral Series has included songs new and old original compositions and arrangements. Here is an arrangement of a very important Yiddish folk song that was almost lost during the Holocaust. Marko Rothmuller makes a very

'Yankee Doodle' with variations is the most concise way to describe the piece commissioned by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra to commemorate Conneticut's participation in The United States Bicentennial. 'Yankee Doodle' a tune dating back to the Middle Ages in Holland and England (and used by the British as early as 1755 to poke fun at untrained American troops in the French and Indian war) is interwoven with other folk and national melodies to stitch a patchwork or a musical collage. It is a personal view of American history.'To explain my approach to They All Sang Yankee Doodle I must explain my own background because the piece is made up ofmusical memories imprinted from early childhood.My earliest musical memories are a juxtaposition of sounds - hymns and Bach chorales from the church next door where my mother was choir director; early twenties jazz from my oldest brother's dance band; classical piano from my middle brother and my mother's piano studio; and cowboy songs and turn-of-the-century ballads that I have always identified with my father. Concord California where I was born was once part of a land grant from the Mexican government and the Spanish-Mexican influence remained strong even as the town expanded from a sleepy settlement into an American microcosmos with a wide variety of ethnic groups. Over fifty years ago most of us who sang 'Yankee Doodle' in Concord could not trace our ancestry to the founding fathers. Those of us with Anglo-Saxon names were at the end of the Westward push our forefathers having left behind the Eastern cities a few generations before settling for a time mid-continent then restlessly pushing further West. Little is known of my paternal grandfather for instance except that he had come to California from Indiana walking across Nevada desert to become one of the first settlers in Mordoc Indian territory.Of course the native American the Indian was there to greet each new migration and it is his

A Matt Redman contemporary classic is creatively paired with a classic hymn with a neo-classical touch from the inimitable Joel Raney. The result is a freshly creative offering for blended worship. Optional chamber orchestration. Exceptional! / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

This oratorio for SATB soli SATB chorus and orchestra is a masterpiece from one of the most influential composers of the classical era.Vocal score including piano accompaniment arranged by Vincent Novello.