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Contemporary composer Amy Quate works in a wide variety of musical styles forms and media. Composed in 1982 and dedicated to saxophonist Debra Richtmeyer Light of Sothis creatively depicts the brightest star in heaven. Sothis now called Sirius is the star aspect of the goddess Isis whose light confines the cycles of nature which bring beauty prosperity and life. It is believed that Sothis blesses us with sacred illumination and it is this which Quate depicts in Light of Sothis. In three movements Grace Passion and Faith the Saxophone line has lyrical melodies contrasted with dramatic scalic passages covering the entire range of the instrument. Suitable for intermediate level saxophonists a performance Quate's Light of Sothis proves to be an enticing prospect.

Norwegian Lullaby is an authentic haunting folk song arranged for SATB choir. The piece comes with English text and a simple pronunciation guide for singing it in the original language. This piece was originally composed by Mathisson Offvid and later expertly arranged by Gunnar Eriksson.

This uplifting Christmas anthem of celebration is based on the traditional Moravian carol Kommet ihr Hirten (“Come All Ye Shepherds”) with original lyrics by Benjamin Harlan. Accessible for most choirs thisanthem is an excellent choice for call to worship or special programming during the Christmas season. Optional parts for triangle and finger cymbals are included in the score.Available separately: SATB and BonusTrax CD.Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.

The Akathist in the orthodox church is a hymn of thanksgiving or supplication used on special occasions and has a standard form comprising 13 sections each one made up of a Kontakion and an Ikos. For mixed choir of sopranos altos tenors baritones and basses.Large (A3) score. This is a special item which is made to order. Please e-mail our Mail Order Department for further information.

Uses: General Lent CommunionScripture: Psalm 46:10; Joshua 1:8This contemplative call to worship surrounds the sanctuary with a sense of quiet reflection. The message affirms the ideals of beingstill and discovering the wonder of God's presence in our hearts. The tender melody arches like a prayer and covers the piece with a spirit of expectancy. The piano part is a pleasing support for the carefully crafted vocals.

A jolly Christmas carol-This lively carol was commissioned in 2005 by Lichfield Cathedral Special Choir (now called the Cathedral Chorus) to celebrate the birth of Hannah Scriven and Holly Mason the daughters of the two cathedral organists at that time. The words were specially written by Tony Barnard the then Canon Chancellor at Lichfield and a member of the choir. This carol whilst not entirely foreign to my normal style touches more ‘country and western’/popular buttons than I am in the habit of touching. But I wanted to write a tuneful piece which swayed and danced and reflected the colourful imagery of Tony Barnard’s text. Recommended recording: Comeout Lazar – The shorter choral works of Paul Spicer (Regent REGCD280) by The Chapel Choir of Selwyn College Cambridge and Claire Innes-Hopkins (organ) directed by Sarah MacDonald. Text: This child of God who’s born on Christmas day whom shepherds view to whom kings homage pay is called to be a shepherd and a king. Sing alleluias praise this wondrous thing. This child of God is shepherd born to lead through pastures green by banks of golden reed; nor left nor right but ever on the way which leads to Calvary and endless day. This child of God this Son of David’s line is root of tree a shoot a fruitful vine it shelter gives to all who see the way which leads them to the cross and Easter day. This child of God this many spangled star is light’ning flash which dazzles near and far; bright light to guide our feet along the way that leads to Calvary and endless day. This child of God is called to save mankind to open eye and ear the heart and mind; to heal and make the lame man leap and play along the road that leads to Easter Day. This child of God let angel voices praise. Give God the glory live his loving ways. Let peace on earth o’er come our worldly strife through all who walk his road throughout their life. Tony Barnard

This Night Of No Moon for Ensemble was composed by Bent Sørensen in 1998-99. Programme Note: The title THIS NIGHT OF NO MOON is taken from the haiku poem by the female Japanese writer Ono No Komachi (834-880) about the emptiness without one’s beloved the night without a moon the night without hope.In this piece songs and melodies are hidden - songs and melodies for this title and for other Haiku poems by the same poet. The piece is in four movements and is commissioned Michio Nakajima Mirrk Art Forum for BIT-20. (Bent Sørensen)

Masters in This Hall. A truly dynamic interpretation of a wonderful French carol! Masters in This Hall, in its original form, is festive and full of life. This arrangement from Mark Hayes adds even more excitement! Unexpected harmonies and a fabulous accompaniment make this lively Christmas carol a must for the stage or sanctuary. Score and Parts (fl 1, fl 2/pic, ob, cl, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

This dynamic gospel song from the mid-60s enchants anew in this refreshing soulful arrangement. Choirs will enjoy the rhythmic energy that the accompaniment provides an the easily learned choral writing. It's useful for worship that celebrates the history life and faith of the church. This dynamic gospel song from the mid-60s enchants anew in this refreshing soulful arrangement. Choirs will enjoy the rhythmic energy that the accompaniment provides an the easily learned choral writing. It's useful for worship that celebrates the history life and faith of the church.

In one form or another Hurricane Katrina affected all our lives. In the fall of 2005 the Mississippi Bandmasters Association commissioned Richard Saucedo to write this work for wind band. In the words of the composer this is“a tribute to those who lost their lives to those who saved lives and to those who continue to persevere in the aftermath...” A wealth of musical effects-from the timpani “heartbeat” to the fury of thestorm to the sense of determined optimism-all contribute to make this an unforgettable concert experience. Includes extensive percussion scoring as well as piano and optional harp. Dur: 6:00 (Includes Full Performance CD)

Keith Christopher gives this classic contemporary song a fresh approach in this setting that sparkles with Easter joy. Quoting Christ the Lord Is Risen Today this celebratory anthem is quickly learned during the busyEaster season.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. ChoirTrax CD available. Instrumental ePak also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:50

This original composition is one of the commissioned Christmas carols in the ongoing collaboration between the American Composers Forum and the Plymouth Music Series of Minnesota (previously published Sweet Noel; The Virgin's Cradle Hymn). In this publication This Holy Christmas Night uses the two part mixed voices and the option of congregation participation. Easy.

Description This matching folio to Nickel Creek's Alison Krauss-produced sophomore release features note-for-note transcriptions of every instrument and vocal on the album's thirteen bluegrass songs. Includes a cover of Pavement's Spit on a Stranger and: Beauty and the Mess, Green and Gray, Hanging by a Thread, I Should've Known Better, House Carpenter, Smoothie Song, Speak, This Side, Young and more! Songlist Beauty And The Mess Brand New Sidewalk Green And Gray Hanging By A Thread House Carpenter I Should've Known Better Sabra Girl Seven Wonders Smoothie Song Speak Spit On A Stranger This Side Young

Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric “Sa nuit d'ete ” several melodic themes are supported by dense colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated simultaneously. Neruda's “Soneto de la Noche ” from his Cien Sonetos de Amor speaks of an eternal love that transcends death while reaffirming life. My a cappella setting of this gorgeous poem is predominantly quiet serene and folk-like utilizing direct harmonies accompanying long lyrical vocal lines. Agee's wondrous “Sure on this Shining Night” is set much like a song from the American musical theater a genre for which I have held a life-long esteem. Rilke's poignant “Voici le soir” recalls the opening bell sounds and jazz-tinged chords of the first movement and serves as an epilogue quietly concluding this cycle of night songs as darkness descends.