Format : Octavo
SKU: HL.144042
ISBN 9781495030062. UPC: 888680060688. 5x5 inches. Pamela Stewart/John Purifoy.
This moving cantata is a worship service of contemplation and reflection. Based on the classic Evensong service, the work is appropriate for choirs looking for a something that is both traditional and yet very innovative. A profound blending of message and music, the writers have provided a moving invitation to quietly consider the advent moment from an ancient yet relevant perspective, while the narration for multiple readers and congregation poignantly weaves everything together. Though brief, this powerful work will be an inspiring moment as your church prepares for the Christmas event. Truly inspired!Songs include: 'Tis the Winter of Our Longing; O Come, Thou Wisdom; O Come, Thou Branch of Jesse's Tree; O Come, Thou Key of David; O Savior, Open Heaven Wide; Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus; Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Score and Parts (fl, ob, eng hn, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.
SKU: HL.144043
ISBN 9781495030093. UPC: 888680060695. 5x5 inches. Pamela Stewart/John Purifoy.
SKU: HL.4005138
UPC: 888680694340. 9.0x12.0x0.065 inches.
Featuring tuneful themes and moderate tempos, Eagles Awake! is a perfect overture for contest or festival. The middle slow section has a short solo for trumpet along with interesting harmonies, before returning to the faster rhythmic theme and a dynamic conclusion. Very attainable for young players and skillfully constructed to sound great. Dur: 2:50.
SKU: HL.48023324
UPC: 888680033248. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This Ojibwa text, adapted by the composer, explores the beloved “flower of the forest, Sky-treading bird of the prairie, wonderful fawn-eyed one.” Opening with a joyful fanfare-like exclamation of the word “Awake” and ending as though in soaring flight, this is an excellent selection for advanced women's choir repertoire.
SKU: HL.4005137
UPC: 888680694333. 9x12 inches.
Featuring tuneful themes and moderate tempos, Eagles Awake! is a perfect overture for contest or festival. The middle slow section has a short solo for trumpet along with interesting harmonies, before returning to the faster rhythmic theme and a dynamic conclusion. Very attainable for young players and skillfully constructed to sound great. Duration: 2:50.
SKU: HL.48022566
UPC: 884088677732. 9x12 inches.
Beginning with silence and gradually building throughout to a powerful and dramatic close, this distinctive work from Dana Wilson explores the various facets of the word “awakening” as it applies to the waking of an individual, a day, or possibly even a philosophical idea. Wonderfully imaginative, Awakening... makes use of striking colors and sonic devices including surrounding the audience with percussion near the climatic finish. Duration: 5:00 (Grade 4)Recorded by the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble – Stephen Peterson, conductor
SKU: CF.FPS58F
ISBN 9780825864407. UPC: 798408064402. 9 X 12 inches.
Designed to showcase the percussion and trumpet sections of the band, Wake Up for Christmas has an inherently funny premise: that kids need to be awakened on Christmas! Mixing bits of Reveille with settings of two familiar Christmas time songs, Jingle Bells and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, as well as fragments of assorted other seasonal tunes, this selection should bring a smile to the face of even the most committed Scrooge. The combining of all the elements at the climax is an inspired touch that ends this cheerful seasonal novelty with a bang!
SKU: HL.44010659
UPC: 884088510459. 9.0x12.0x0.063 inches.
