Format : Sheet music
Description Today's Choral Classics is a special collection of pieces from the most exciting talents in choral composition today. From the church to the concert hall, it is the perfect volume for choruses seeking a contemporary choral repertoire, rich in accessible, modern arrangements in a variety of styles. Featuring Paul Mealor's Wherever You Are , a Christmas No. 1 for The Military Wives choir, and Ubi Caritas , his specially commissioned piece for the royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; serene miniatures by John Tavener and Eric Whitacre; simple gems by Richard Rodney Bennett and Richard Blackford; and more substantial works by Judith Weir, James Whitbourn, Tarik O'Regan and Nico Muhly; choirs of all styles, sizes and abilities will discover a wealth of variety of inspiring pieces to delight singers and audiences alike. Today's Choral Classics is a fantastic addition to any music library or choral resource, and provides a solid and accessible basis for any contemporary choral concert programme. Songlist A Blue True Dream Of Sky [Weir, Judith] A Boy And A Girl [Whitacre, Eric] A Good-night [Bennett, Richard Rodney] Alleluia Jubilate [Whitbourn, James] Ave Verum [Noon, Timothy] Crucem Tuam Adoramus, Domine [Lukaszewski, Pawel] Kyrie [Blackford, Richard] Mother Of God, Here I Stand [Tavener, John] Nunc Autem Manet [Duggan, John] O Vera Digna Hostia [O'Regan, Tarik] Quanta Qualia [Hawes, Patrick] Set Me As A Seal [Muhly, Nico] The Lord's Prayer [Tavener, John] This Marriage [Whitacre, Eric] Ubi Caritas [Allain, Richard] Ubi Caritas [Mealor, Paul] Wherever You Are [Mealor, Paul]
SKU: GI.WW1672
UPC: 785147008668. German. Text by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
This touching text has been beautifully set by composer Blake Wilson. Goethe's words, Thou that from the heavens art, Every pain and sorrow stillest, poignant for the world today, come a live through a gorgeous melody and simple, yet sophisticated harmonizations. Would make a beautiful concert closer. .
SKU: LO.10-4942S
ISBN 9780787758448.
Nancy Hill Cobb's setting of Charles Wesley's classic Easter text is majestic and triumphant, beginning and ending with glorious “Alleluias.†Christ the Lord is risen today, all creation join to say: alleluia!
SKU: HL.1428504
UPC: 196288202707.
Experience the captivating allure of this pop-inspired composition crafted for double-choir and two soloists. Picture your choirs positioned antiphonally across the stage, immersing the audience in a dynamic sonic experience. As the piece crescendos to a powerful climax, the unforgettable finale beckons, inviting you to embrace the last four measures repeatedly. Then, revel in the classic fade-out - a rare gem reminiscent of the timeless musical nuances that gracefully taper, a feature less prevalent in today's popular music landscape.
SKU: LO.10-5734MD
ISBN 9780787777838.
Mary McDonald’s signature choral arranging shines brightly in this setting of this classic song written by Morris Chapman and recorded by many artists including Sandi Patty. Focusing on the significance of Jesus being born to fulfill God’s promises and to set us free the song also dwells on the importance of his birth still today and for all eternity.
SKU: LP.765762145528
UPC: 765762145528.
Your Great Name is a new and exciting musical that is perfect for Easter or for any powerful service of praise anytime in the church year! Created and arranged by Gary Rhodes and orchestrated by Tim Cates this collection by some of the most popular artists and songwriters is truly an event! From quiet and worshipful moments to lively and exuberant celebrations this musical worship experience lifts high the name of Jesus. You will love the arrangements of some of today's most popular worship songs like Jesus Saves Your Great Name Always and Oh the Blood and will be swept away by new arrangement of classic favorites like Because He Lives and O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus..
