SKU: GI.G-1118
A year ago, Westminster Williamson Voices joined a consortium called “The Scattered Light Consortium†along with Jo-Michael Scheibe at USC (the USC Thornton Chamber Singers) and Jamie Glasgow (The Glasgow School of Art Choir). I was attracted to the concept not only because of the composers who are dear friends, but because the pieces were set to poems by one of America’s greatest poets, Dana Gioia. When the two works arrived from composer Sarah Rimkus and Thomas LaVoy, I had, as they say, “the wind knocked out of me.†While both poems could be interpreted using a broader life perspective, they spoke to me and the choir in ways that were immediately deep and profound. Both poems provide light and hope to all of us who are living through this change at Westminster into something unknown. And then, shortly after this recording was completed, the pandemic struck and we were in isolation from our music-making family. We were thankful that we were able to complete this recording.  All of the music on the CD reflects our hope for the future as we climb a crooked ladder leading to, hopefully, a brighter new time for our beloved college, and our lives beyond the pandemic. Our desire is to see a glimmer of light behind what seems a very closed door. This CD offers music for personal reflection, with the hope that these sounds can provide for each of us “scattered†new light.  CONTENTS: In the Bleak Midwinter, Steve Pilkington • Kit Smart's Carol, Gerald Custer • Improvisation on Coventry Carol, Sam Scheibe, Christian Koller, Guillermo Passarin, Alex Tomlinson • Solitude, James Whitbourn • The Stars Now Rearrange Themselves, Thomas LaVoy • The Burning Ladder, Sarah Rimkus • Salvation to All That Will Is Nigh, Anthony Maglione • Brightest and Best, Sarah Rimkus • Coventry Carol, John Frederick Hudson • Magnificat, Peter Relph • Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent, Sam Scheibe.
SKU: HP.C5733HB
UPC: 763628257330. By Folliott Pierpoint & Conrad Kocher. James 1:17, Hebrews 13:15, 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Timothy 2:8, Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 3:16, Psalms 116:17, Psalms 148:3,9, Psalms 8:3.
Hymn by Folliott Pierpoint & Conrad Kocher The words of this 1863 text were penned as an expression of gratitude for God's gifts in creation and the church. Joel Raney has masterfully retained the familiar tune and text, yet takes it to resplendent heights in this inspired ballad setting, which includes a delightful optional part for 3-5 octaves of handbells with optional 3-5 octave handchimes.
SKU: LO.99-4044L
UPC: 000308154023.
Perfo rmance/accompaniment CD for 10/5332L Molly Ijames breathes life into this beloved hymn. Soaring vocal lines, rich sonorities, and dramatic key changes underscore the profound and enduring promise that God is faithful in all seasons of life. This truly inspired setting is equally effective with full orchestra or with solo violin and piano.
SKU: LO.30-3717L
UPC: 000308154887.
Orche stral Score and CD with Printable Parts for 10/5332L Molly Ijames breathes life into this beloved hymn. Soaring vocal lines, rich sonorities, and dramatic key changes underscore the profound and enduring promise that God is faithful in all seasons of life. This truly inspired setting is equally effective with full orchestra or with solo violin and piano.
SKU: CF.SPS71
ISBN 9781491143544. UPC: 680160901043. Key: G minor.
Nordanvind is a tour de force symphonic rhapsody that is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Composer Carl Strommen has composed these Viking-influenced melodies into a concert setting that brings out all of the history of the Scandinavian people. The piece is at times bold and aggressive, at other times beautiful. Carl employs all of the instrumental colors of the concert band to create a new work for more advanced ensembles.Modern Scandinavians are descendants of the Vikings, an adventuresome people who were known for their love of the sea, their naval prowess, and as fierce fighters . The Scandinavian Vikings were warriors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who traded, raided and settled in various parts of Europe, Russia, the North Atlantic islands, and the northeastern coast of North America .Starting around 1850, over one million Swedes left their homeland for the United States in search of religious freedom and open farm land . Augustana College was founded in 1860 by graduates of Swedish universities and is located on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois . Home of the “Vikings,†Augustana College is the oldest Swedish- American institution of higher learning in the United States . This powerful and lively piece takes inspiration from Swedish history and from Swedish folk songs and hymns .Havsdrake (Dragon of the Sea)The Nordanvind or “North Wind†blows a cold wind during a journey of a group of courageous Viking rowers . The “Dragon-ship†or long ships designed for raiding and war was a sophisticated, fast ship able to navigate in very shallow water . To musically portray these magnificent seafaring vessels, the director is encouraged to use an Ocean Drum (or a rain stick) during the introduction . Wind players may consider blowing air through their instruments to suggest the North wind . Adding men’s voices to accompany the haunting low brass and percussive “rower†sounds can be helpful in creating the dark and ominous portrayal of Viking adventurers .Slangpolska efter Byss - KalleIn Sweden, a “polska†is a partner dance where the dancers spin each other (släng in Swedish “to sling or tossâ€) . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is attributed to Byss-Kalle, who was a notable Swedish folk musician, specifically a nyckelharpa player . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is a traditional “polska†dance song most often played on the Nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle and is commonly heard in pubs and at festive events throughout Sweden . Approximately 10,000 nyckelharpa players live in Sweden today, and the Swedish and the American Nyckelharpa Associations are dedicated to this Swedish National instrument . The director is encouraged to share video and audio examples of the nyckelharpa playing the original Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle .Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Is a traditional Swedish melody, possibly of German roots, and was believed to be arranged as a hymn by the Swedish hymn writer, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg (1832–1903) . As a daughter of a Swedish Lutheran minister, she began writing poems as a teenager and is said to have written over 1,700 different texts . There are two different accounts as to the inspiration for this hymn . The first story is that Lina (as she was called) wrote the hymn to honor her father and to say thank you to him for raising her and protecting her . A second belief is of her witnessing the tragic death of her father . She and her father were on a boat, when a wave threw her father overboard . It was said that the profound effect of watching her father drown is what caused Lina to write the text to this hymn . Although this is a treasured song to people of Swedish descent everywhere, it speaks to all people about a father tending and nourishing his children, and protecting them from evil .SPS71FThe Augustana College Concert BandFounded in 1874, the Augustana Band program is one of the oldest continuously active collegiate band programs in the country . The Concert Band is one of two bands on campus and was formed more than thirty years ago . The Concert Band attracts students of every skill level and from a wide variety of majors . Students in the ensemble play a large part in choosing their music for performance, which include works from the standard repertoire, orchestral transcriptions, and the latest compositions from leading composers .Rick Jaeschke began his musical career as a clarinet player in the 1st US Army Band . He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University, a Masters of Music from James Madison University, and a doctorate from Columbia University in New York . He was also fortunate to study conducting with Donald Hunsburger and with Frederick Fennell .Dr . Jaeschke taught band and choir at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland, and for fifteen years, he was the district Music Supervisor in Armonk, New York, where he taught high school concert and jazz bands, beginning band, and music technology . During that time, the music program flourished, and the high school band consistently received Gold Medals in the New York State Festivals, as well as in national, and international festivals . As a clarinet and saxophone player, Dr . Jaeschke performed in the New York metropolitan area with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, the Putnam Symphony Orchestra, Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, and served as the concert master for the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony .For several years, Dr . Jaeschke served as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the District 204 schools in Naperville, IL, a district selected as One of the Best 100 Schools in America for Music . Currently, Dr . Jaeschke is an Associate Professor at Augustana College where he teaches music and music education courses, and directs the Concert Band . He has served on various educational boards, is a National edTPA scorer, and has presented at state, national and international music conferences . He lives with his family in Bettendorf Iowa, and enjoys any opportunity to explore the open water in his sea kayak .
SKU: BT.CMP-1065-05-400
ISBN 9789043124027. 9x12 inches. English.
Celtic Folk Songs for All Ages is a delightful collection of rich tunes and ballads specifically distinctive to the cultures of Scotland, Newfoundland, Ireland, and England. The accompaniment CD (included in the solo book) provides two tracks for each tune. The first track includes a sample performance of the solo with the accompaniment. The second track is just the accompaniment, allowing the soloist to play along. There is also a separate Piano accompaniment available.Een rijke verzameling van Keltische liederen en balladen uit Schotland, Newfoundland, Ierland en Engeland met kleurrijke begeleidingen. Op de bijgevoegde cd staan voorbeeld- en meespeeltracks. De pianobegeleiding is afzonderlijk verkrijgbaar.Inhoud: Aiken Drum • The Ash Grove • The Bluebells of Scotland • Loch Lomond • When Irish Eyes Are Smiling • Molly Malone • We'll Rant and We'll Roar e.a.Eine reichhaltige Sammlung von keltischen Liedern und Balladen aus Schottland, Neufundland, Irland und England. Die ursprünglich im Alltag gesungenen, eingängigen Lieder wurden mit klangfarbenreichen Begleitungen versehen. Auf der beiliegenden CD erklingen die Lieder einmal komplett mit Solo und Begleitung und einmal nur als Begleitversion zum Mitspielen. Die Klavierbegleitungen sind ebenfalls enthalten. Celtic Folksongs for All Ages rassemble des airs et des ballades aux riches tonalités des cultures écossaise, irlandaise, anglaise et terre-neuvienne. Sur le compact disc, vous trouverez une version intégrale de chaque oeuvre ainsi qu’une version où ne subsiste que l’accompagnement au piano. (Une version papier des accompagnements de piano est jointe au recueil) Affrontate un viaggio musicale attraverso la musica celtica. James Curnow e Timothy Campbell arrangiano ballate e melodie provenienti dalla Scozia, dall’Inghilterra e dall’Irlanda. Il CD incluso contiene l’accompagnamento al pianoforte come anche una versione demo eseguita da vari strumenti. Ascoltando le registrazioni complete vi farete un’idea di come meglio raggiungere la giusta interpretazione. Con Celtic Folksongs for All Ages allargherete sicuramente gli orizzonti musicali e culturali del vostro repertorio, e potrete stupire il pubblico con uno spumeggiante ed insolito bis. Le parti del pianoforte sono vendute separatamente.
