For centuries, composers have been inspired by the beautiful O Magnum Mysterium text depicting the birth of the new-born King among the lowly animals and shepherds. This setting for unaccompanied SATB divisi by Morten Lauridsen, one of America's most loved and most performed living choral composers, is rich in colour, deeply spiritual and intensely moving. It is rated as 'reasonably straightforward' to sing so suitable for the majority of choirs. A Piano part is included in the score for rehearsal purposes only. / Choeur

Description Noel! is an exciting collection for mixed voice choirs, selected and edited by David Hill. The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: the polyphony of Victoria and Byrd, via Bach, familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages, and works by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Judith Bingham, John Tavener and Judith Weir. Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find here new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating works for the Christmas season, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. Songlist Adam Lay Ybounden [Ord, Boris] Away In A Manger [Anon] Away In A Manger [Kirkpatrick, W.J.] [Hill, David] Balulalow [Warlok, Peter] Bethlehem Down [Warlock, Peter] Ding Dong! Merrily On High [Wood, Charles] Epiphany [Bingham, Judith] God Is With Us [Tavener, John] God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen Hark! The Herald Angels Sing [Mendelssohn, Felix] [Hill, David] I Sing Of A Maiden [Berkeley, Lennox] Illuminare, Jerusalem [Weir, Judith] In Dulci Jubilo [Bach, Johann Sebastian] In The Bleak Midwinter [Walker, Robert] It Came Upon The Midnight Clear [Sullivan, Arthur] It Came Upon The Midnight Clear [Willis, Richard Storrs] Jingle Bells [Pierpont, J.] [Allwood, Ralph] Jingle Bells [Pierpont, James Lord] Long The Night [Massey, Roy] Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child [Leighton, Kenneth] No Small Wonder [Edwards, Paul] Noel Nouvelet [Jackson, Stephen] O Come, All Ye Faithful [Wade, John Francis] [Hill, David] O Come, All Ye Faithful [Wade, John Francis] [Willcocks, David] O Little Town Of Bethlehem [Vaughan Williams, Ralph] [Armstrong, Thomas] O Magnum Mysterium [Lauridsen, Morten] O Magnum Mysterium [Victoria, Tomas Luis De] Of The Father's Love Begotten [Lloyd, Richard] Once In Royal David's City [Gauntlett, Henry John] [Alexander, Cecil] Once In Royal David's City [O'donnell, James] Out Of Your Sleep [Nelson, Robin] Rocking [Hill, David] See, Amid The Winter's Snow [Goss, John] Silent Night [Gruber, Franz] Silent Night [Gruber, Franz] [Mohr, Josef] Sing Lullaby! [Hill, David] So Said The Angel [Skellern, Peter] Still, Still, Still [Gant, Andrew] The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came [Pettman, Edgar] The Clouded Heaven [Bingham, Judith] The Kings [Nicolai, Philipp] [Cornelius, Peter] The Lamb [Tavener, John] The Twelve Days Of Christmas [Carter, Andrew] There Is No Rose [Bax, Arnold] [Dawkes, Hubert] There Is No Rose [Joubert, John] This Day Christ Was Born [Byrd, William] Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day [Gardner, John] We Three Kings Of Orient Are [Hopkins, John Henry Jr.] We Wish You A Merry Christmas [Allwood, Ralph] While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Avec un son à la fois moderne et médiévale, ce site remarquable du texte familiers latine commence à l'unisson et évoque le plain-chant, et se déploie progressivement dans des harmonies plus large et plus moderne langage harmonique. Pas indûment difficile en termes de tessiture vocale, il est facilement accessible à de bonnes chorales secondaire mixte pour des concerts ou des festivals, à tout moment. Disponible séparément: SATB, SSAA a cappella. Durée: env. 03:00. Enregistré par VocalEssence, Philip Brunelle, chef d'orchestre. / Chant Et Piano

B-Dur-Francesco Durante's Magnificat in B flat major is one of his most important works and also one of the most siginifcant settings of the Magnficat text here in cantata form. This work displays a mastery of the polyhonic style and though the use of certain pre-classical 'modern' elements its various forms never sound archaic rather the work presents a synthesis leading to a unique style. For a performance during the Christmas season Christmas hymns can be inserted between each of the individual movements. Six arrangements of such hymns are also available as octavos (Carus 10.270/06): - Johann Crüger: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland - Cornelius Freundt: Wie schön singt unsder Engel Schar - Johann Sebastian Bach: Uns ist ein Kindlein heut geborn - Erhard Bodenschatz: Joseph lieder Joseph mein - Johann Crüger: Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen - Gregor Joseph Werner: Der Tag der ist so freudenreich The string parts for these movements are included in the parts Carus 10.270/11-14.

Klavierauszug-Antonio Vivaldi's Magnificat in G minor for SATB and Piano.The office as a priest and the long years as musical director of the Ospedale della Piet (a large orphonage in Venice) both occasioned and inspired him to compose church music in large variety. The Magnificat RV 160 has come down to us in two versions. The first version is dominated by the choral concept in the second version the texts of Et exultavit Quia respexit Quia fecit Esurientes and Sicut locutus est are each given new and extended solo arias that as the manuscripts reveals were tailored to voices of girls from the Ospedale who are mentioned by name in the autograph.

Pour soprano ou mezzo-soprano solo, choeur SATB et orchestre ou deux ensembles de chambreMinimum recommandé pour les forces de chaîne de l'orchestre de chambre sont 2.2.2.1.1.Scores complet, partitions vocales et parties instrumentales sont disponibles en location. John Rutter est né à Londres en 1945 et a étudié la musique au Clare College, Cambridge. Ses compositions embrassent la musique chorale, orchestrale et instrumentale, et il a édité ou co-édité plusieurs anthologies chorale dont quatre pour des volumes de Carols chorales avec Sir David Willcocks et l'Oxford Choral Classics série. De 1975 à 1979, il a été directeur de la musique au Clare College, et en 1981 il a formé son propre choeur, les Cambridge Singers. Il partage maintenant son temps entre la composition et la conduite et est recherché comme un chef d'orchestre invité pour le leader mondial des chorales et orchestres. / Chant/Vocal/Choeur / 88 pages / niveau : Assez difficile / Partition

A Service Blessing. A final prayer for those who offer their song as an offering of praise, this brief piece moves beyond music to encourage hearts and lives in service to the Lord. A simple melody gently bathes the anthem with a sense of innocence and sincerity. Well-balanced unison and four-part writing is supported by a pleasant and effective accompaniment. A precious and reverent way to end a worship gathering!

Singing Men On Sunday Morning. Fred Bock began this popular series, followed by Dick Bolks, and now Richard A. Nichols. Perfect for Father's Day or when the men are singing in church, this single choral includes an introit: Let the Whole Creation Cry, a call to prayer: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us, an anthem: God of Our Fathers, and a benediction: Holy, Holy, Holy. It is a full service packaged into one choral.

Not One Falls. Speaking timeless truths to troubled times, this new sacred song envelops the listener in the promise of security and hope. An impressive ballad-styled melody and accompaniment are only the beginning with this piece. Shimmering chords punctuate the solo writing and add a level of beauty rarely seen in this style. The challenge to embrace a hopeful world and work together to bring about the peaceable kingdom is a challenge that every church needs to hear. Ministry and artistry! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, perc 1-2, timp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Songs of Grace and Hope. Filled to the brim with recognizable tunes and texts, this hymn montage is a splendid piece for slim Sundays. Anchored by a newly composed song, the anthem opens with confidence and moves through some of the most beloved grace-inspired gospel hymns in the sacred canon. Lilting with joy and assurance, the music navigates quickly and easily between the songs. Your congregation's hearts will be smiling as you remind them of the promises of God through this cheerful menagerie of praise. Songs include: What a Wonderful Savior; Grace Greater than Our Sin; Wonderful Grace of Jesus.

Create in Me. Nick Strimple has composed a set of three easy anthems, and lacking in difficulty is absolutely true. But elegant and distinguished also describes these settings of familiar texts. This setting of Psalm 51 is for unison choir or solo voice and organ accompaniment.

Praise the Lord All Nations!. For a festival gathering of singers, this would be an amazing choice. After a neoclassic introduction, the main theme sounds with sacred vigor. Pure energy carries the sequential tune through a series of praiseworthy acclamations, O praise the Lord, all nations. Praise the Lord, all people. A contrasting middle section featuring Tallis' Canon is a delightful surprise, bringing texture and a noble quality to crown this fine work. Joyful!

Living Faith. An expressive melody rises and falls prayerfully in this engaging paean of promise, securely carrying a message of hope. The song speaks to our faith and God's grace, teaching us to trust in the unfailing providence of the Almighty. The SAB voicing is deceiving: the anthem is rich and emotive, decorated by a helpful yet highly expressive piano accompaniment. Ending with quiet commitment, this piece would make a splendid epilogue to a sermon calling for a deeper walk of devotion.