Handel: Messiah (Choruses)

17 Choruses for mixed voices from Handel's sacred works. Selected with introductory notes by Brian Kay. Rarely brought together, these diverse choruses demonstrate the enduring vitality of Handel's writing. / Chant Et Piano

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 remove their 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. / SATB Et Orgue

Composed in 1741 Handel’s Messiah has remained a popular choice for choir performances for nearly 275 years. With 3 Steps To Sing anyone can now learn and rehearse the piece at home regardless of their ability to read music.This easy-to-follow learning method for the Tenor part includes the following steps:Step 1 Visual Learning DVDA voice part recorded by aprofessional singer (Soprano Alto Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change colour in time with the music all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn yourpart.Step 2 Voice Part Rehearsal CDIn this second step a narrator guides you telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don’t get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score(available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes. Step 3 Chorus Backing Track CDPut what you’ve learned into practice with the third step the Chorus BackingTrack CD. Listen out for your part and sing along with the choir and background music it’s like singing with a real choir.

Composed in 1741 Handel’s Messiah has remained a popular choice for choir performances for nearly 275 years. With 3 Steps To Sing anyone can now learn and rehearse the piece at home regardless of their ability to read music.This easy-to-follow learning method for the Soprano part includes the following steps:Step 1 Visual Learning DVDA voice part recorded by aprofessional singer (Soprano Alto Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change colour in time with the music all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn yourpart.Step 2 Voice Part Rehearsal CDIn this second step a narrator guides you telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don’t get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score(available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes.Step 3 Chorus Backing Track CDPut what you’ve learned into practice with the third step the Chorus BackingTrack CD. Listen out for your part and sing along with the choir and background music it’s like singing with a real choir.

Composed in 1741 Handel's Messiah has remained a popular choice for choir performances for nearly 275 years. With 3 Steps To Sing anyone can now learn and rehearse the piece at home, regardless of their ability to read music.This easy-to-follow learning method for the Alto part includes the following steps:Step 1 - Visual Learning DVDA voice part recorded by a professional singer (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change colour in time with the music - all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn your part.Step 2 - Voice Part Rehearsal CDIn this second step a narrator guides you, telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don't get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score (available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes.Step 3 - Chorus Backing Track CDPut what you've learned into practice with the third step, the Chorus Backing Track CD. Listen out for your part and sing along with the choir and background music - it's like singing with a real choir. / Alto

Some of the most popular choruses and arias from Handel’s masterpiece well arranged for Piano and of moderate difficulty. Contents: And the glory of the Lord For unto us a child is born Gloryto God He shall feed his flock Hallelujah I know that my redeemer liveth.Messiah is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel witha scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible and from the version of the Psalms included with the Book of Common Prayer. After an initially modest public reception the oratorio gained in popularity eventually becoming one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music.

Warm-ups for Successful Performance-Handel's Messiah: Warm-Ups For Successful Performance has been specially designed to help choirs who are preparing to sing Handel's Messiah. This valuable resource is a must for every choral director responsible for guiding the performance of this cherished yet challenging work. The book is available as a Director's Score or Singer's Edition and each is broken into three sections: Part I provides an introduction to preparing Messiah and highlights Baroque performance practice and ideals practical considerations for the performance and other helpful information. Part II includes warm-ups for 20choruses. Part III includes appendices with a historical context of Messiah primary sources supporting Baroque style and expression and a recommended reading list. The Director's Score includes the full text and warm-ups with Piano accompaniments along with a code for accessing downloadable singer parts online. The Singer's Edition includes a handy folder-sized print edition of the vocal warm-ups.

Bass-Here is an accessible accompaniment for the SATB collection (#50489463) and with optional flexible orchestration for mix and match instrumental ensemble. Includes: Handel's ?Hallelujah Chorus? from Messiah Beethoven's?Hallelujah? from the Mount of Olives Handel's ?Hallelujah Amen? from Judas Maccabaeus Mendelssohn's ?He Watching over Israel? from Elijah and Haydn's ?The Heavens Are Telling? from TheCreation.This volume contains a part for Double Bass.

Cello-Here is an accessible accompaniment for the SATB collection (#50489463) and with optional flexible orchestration for mix and match instrumental ensemble. Includes: Handel's ?Hallelujah Chorus? from Messiah Beethoven's?Hallelujah? from the Mount of Olives Handel's ?Hallelujah Amen? from Judas Maccabaeus Mendelssohn's ?He Watching over Israel? from Elijah and Haydn's ?The Heavens Are Telling? from TheCreation.This volume contains a part for Cello.

Violin I/II-Here is an accessible accompaniment for the SATB collection (#50489463) and with optional flexible orchestration for mix and match instrumental ensemble. Includes: Handel's ?Hallelujah Chorus? from Messiah Beethoven's?Hallelujah? from the Mount of Olives Handel's ?Hallelujah Amen? from Judas Maccabaeus Mendelssohn's ?He Watching over Israel? from Elijah and Haydn's ?The Heavens Are Telling? from TheCreation.This volume contains parts for Violin I and Violin II.

Horn in F-Here is an accessible accompaniment for the SATB collection (#50489463) and with optional flexible orchestration for mix and match instrumental ensemble. Includes: Handel's ?Hallelujah Chorus? from Messiah Beethoven's?Hallelujah? from the Mount of Olives Handel's ?Hallelujah Amen? from Judas Maccabaeus Mendelssohn's ?He Watching over Israel? from Elijah and Haydn's ?The Heavens Are Telling? from TheCreation.This volume contains a part for Horn In F.

Clarinet-Here is an accessible accompaniment for the SATB collection (#50489463) and with optional flexible orchestration for mix and match instrumental ensemble. Includes: Handel's ?Hallelujah Chorus? from Messiah Beethoven's?Hallelujah? from the Mount of Olives Handel's ?Hallelujah Amen? from Judas Maccabaeus Mendelssohn's ?He Watching over Israel? from Elijah and Haydn's ?The Heavens Are Telling? from TheCreation.This volume contains a part for Clarinet.

Viola-Here is an accessible accompaniment for the SATB collection (#50489463) and with optional flexible orchestration for mix and match instrumental ensemble. Includes: Handel's ?Hallelujah Chorus? from Messiah Beethoven's?Hallelujah? from the Mount of Olives Handel's ?Hallelujah Amen? from Judas Maccabaeus Mendelssohn's ?He Watching over Israel? from Elijah and Haydn's ?The Heavens Are Telling? from TheCreation.This volume contains a part for Viola.

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.