An American Celebration: SATB: Vocal Score

No. 4 - In Search of Hope-In Search Of Hope from Garden of Light (A Millennium Symphony) for soprano mezzo-soprano tenor baritone chorus and orchestra was commissioned for the Third Millennium Celebration by Walt Disney Pictures premiered in October 1999 by the New York Philharmonic conducted by Kurt Masur with the New York Choral Artists and The American Boychoir. Arranged for Soprano Mezzo Soprano Tenor Baritone SATB Choir and Piano accompaniment.Named one of 75 ‘American Masterpieces of Choral Music’ by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Einstein On The Beach the opera from which Knee Play 1 was extracted was a seminal work that broke all the rules being non-linear non-narrative episodic dreamlike and five hours long.Knee Play 1 is one of the number songs composed for scene changes simply set to Organ and using numbers and solfege syllables as text. American composer Philip Glass is widely known as one of themost celebrated influential and prolific of the modern composers. He is frequently referred to as a minimalist though he prefers to call himself a composer of ‘music with repetitive structures.' Glass' operas among them the renowned Einstein On The Beach are performed across the globe and he has created work for small and large ensembles film and experimental theatre and founded his own performing group ThePhilip Glass Ensemble.This four minute piece is the first Knee Play from Einstein On The Beach and is scored for SATB chorus and Organ.

Novello New Choral Series-In Out of the south cometh the whirlwind chant-like melodies and colourful organ writing combine to explore the relationship between God and the natural world. Awarded a 2011 King James Bible Composition Award the work uses rich language from the Book of Job to chart a trajectory from doubt toward belief. At the opening lyrical melodies build from a single pitch to proclaim the majesty of the ?wondrous works of God.? But doubt painted with nervous lines in the altos and basses soon invades only to be diffused by a beautiful voice from beyond a treble solo. Their faith restored the choir joyfully celebrates God?s power and mystery and the anthem ends inquiet contemplation.The Novello New Choral Series is an inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers offering pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Zachary Wadsworth (b.1983) is a prizewinning young composer whose works have been hailed as ?astonishingly confident? and ?mesmerizing? (News & Observer). His song cycle Pictures of the Floating World was premiered at the Lincoln Center and his opera Venus and Adonis was recently staged by the Boston Metro Opera. His works have been published by E.C. Schirmer and Alliance Music recorded on Gothic Records and broadcast on NPR?s Performance Today and BBC Radio?s The Choir. A winner of the 2011 King James Bible Composition Awards Zachary has also received prizes from the American Academy of Arts and Letters ASCAP and the Lotte Lehmann Foundation. A native of Richmond Virginia he currently lives in Calgary Alberta.'Zachary Wadsworth's Out of the South Cometh the Whirlwind is a highly imaginative and compelling

American singer/songwriter Andy Grammer evokes themes of friendship and roots with this 2014 single. The banjo-tinged verse explodes into a thrilling stadium-flavored refrain that will electrify your singers and audience. A wonderful send-off song for your graduates or any celebration concert.

This set of pieces by Alice Parker to poetry by Nancy Wood was commissioned by the American Composers Forum for the ChoralQuest program allowing middle school choirs to discover music of varying moods and rhythms. The first in theset “What I Am I Must Become” creates a thoughtful quiet mood through four riddle-like statements. “Song Woman” celebrates the voices and lives of women through cheerful lighter motion and the final song“When Trouble Comes to Me” gives voice to the young men gathering up their energy and strength and offering a positive outlet for their emotion. Free interdisciplinary curriculum for the piece is available fordownload at choralquest.com .'

Native American Song-poems-This five movement work for SATB choir is based on five different Native American peoples. The sequence starts with ?Falling ? a lullaby and ends with ?Rising ? an image of spirits gently swaying on their final journey above. Between these two lie ?Waking ? a celebration of the joy of being alive ?Singing ? which expresses the experience of attending deeply to the natural world and ?Leaving ? in which images of autumn remind us poignantly that we must all one day depart from this earth.

A Sacred Cantata based on Early American Songs-From the composer who brought you Tapestry of Light The Rose of Calvary and The Lenten Sketches comes a new work filled with the music of grace. The life of Christ is dramatically presented in this choral cantatathat tells the gospel story using American folk songs and hymns. Filled with time-honored tunes and texts this masterfully arranged work will connect with the congregation and choir alike.Divided into three sections– Ministry Humility and Victory – this cantata can be done progressively throughout Lent Holy Week and Eastertide or it can be performed as one large celebration of the life of Christ. The miracle and blessing ofChrist's earthly ministry the humility of His passion and the victory of His resurrection fill this work with emotion and power. Thoughtful narration and spectacular orchestrations crown the cantata with variety and skill.Optional moments for congregational participation are included to incorporate your community of faith. A full line of support products is available.

No. 3 - Is There a Place?-Is There A Place from Garden of Light (A Millennium Symphony) for soprano mezzo-soprano tenor baritone chorus and orchestra was commissioned for the Third Millennium Celebration by Walt Disney Pictures premiered in October 1999 by the New York Philharmonic conducted by Kurt Masur with the New York Choral Artists and The American Boychoir. Arranged for Soprano Mezzo Soprano Tenor Baritone SATB Choir and Piano accompaniment.

No. 1 - Home-Home from Garden of Light (A Millennium Symphony) for soprano mezzo-soprano tenor baritone chorus and orchestra was commissioned for the Third Millennium Celebration by Walt Disney Pictures premiered inOctober 1999 by the New York Philharmonic conducted by Kurt Masur with the New York Choral Artists and The American Boychoir. Arranged for SATB Choir and Piano accompaniment. Winner of the 1st Prize for Octavo SheetMusic (Single Titles) in the 2006 Paul Revere awards for graphic excellence in the music industry.

Following the success of the best-selling “Sunrise Resurrection ” the writing duo of J. Paul Williams and Joseph Martin revisits the celebratory style of the early American folk hymn with their spirited Hymn ofRising! The Easter vigil is captured in all its anticipation with this festive anthem. Perfect for Easter sunrise services or as an opener to your resurrection celebration “Hymn of Rising!” offers churches ofevery size a unique musical expression of pure joy.