Spirituals for Worship

Vocal score-African-American spirituals comprise one of the world's greatest and best-loved bodies of music appealing to performers and audiences accross all boundaries. The Oxford Book Of Spirituals is the first anthology to present a comprehensive survey of the genre's repertoire - it's principal composers themes and forms - in a way that is at once stylistically authentic historically meaningful and intended for practical use both in worship and in concert.

The spirituals created by the American Negro constitute one of the most beautiful folk song literatures in the world. Indeed in several respects the spirituals stand by themselves—- by reason of their sheer nobility of their melodies picturesque imagery the religious exaltation frequently evident in both text and music but it is the energy but it is the vitality of the rhythm that draws admirers and worshippers. This second collection contains 17 Spirituals all chosen to include both the most admired songs in this field and a representation of the widely divergent styles and their rhythms. Every song has been arranged here for Voice and Piano with optionalGuitar chords and Harmonica included in the notation.

Margaret Rizza has composed this sumptuous setting for congregation and Organ with optional Choir and instrumental parts. As is always the way with her music Broken for You is full of lovely singablemelodies perfectly reflecting the mood of the texts.Broken for You is published in two versions: the first for use with the new Common Worship texts of the Anglican Church the second for use in the RomanCatholic rite. There are SATB and Unison versions for each denomination.A FREE CD is included and a licence is available to photocopy the congregation's part.Margaret Rizza studied at the Royal College ofMusic London and completed her training in Italy. She has utilized her gifts as a world-class opera singer a broadcaster and a choral conductor throughout her career. Since 1986 Rizza has dedicated herself to theworld of spirituality and to the wider aspect of music in the community. She leads many retreats days of prayer days of music and meditation and vocal and choral workshops.

19 of the Best and Most Beloved Hymns & Spirituals-Hallelujah Ukulele: 19 Of The Best And Most Beloved Hymns & Spirituals is a truly special collection of gospel favorites drawn from the traditions of many faiths and cultures.Hallelujah Ukulele: 19 Of The Best And Most Beloved Hymns & Spirituals brings a delightful mix of treasured worship songs songs of praise and petition hymns of joy and thanksgiving spirituals that have given strength and endurance through life's journeys and challenges.Solemn and sacred songs are presented with glorious melodies and inspirational lyrics. Light-hearted and jubilant songs celebrate blessings received and the anticipation of heaven's?golden shore.? But there are sad numbers too that recall trials and suffering the oppression of slavery and bondage and the sustaining faith to overcome.Hallelujah Ukulele: 19 Of The Best And Most Beloved Hymns & Spirituals contains basic melodies with notes and tablature exciting creative harmonies chord symbols and large easy-to-read diagrams and selected solos and lyrics.If you've never tried gospel songs on your ukulele now is the time. You're in for a great treat a rich and rewarding experience to enjoy personally and to share with family and friends.

This team's original spirituals have long been a staple for church choirs across the country. They are always accessible to both larger and smaller choirs. They are always quite memorable and are always fun to sing. “SendDown Your Spirit Lord” is the newest addition to that stellar collection and is definitely not to be missed. For general worship or Pentecost this upbeat prayer asks for God's presence in all that we do; in good times andin bad. A new favorite!

A second collection of Spirituals by the late Moses Hogan that provides a wealth of repertoire for worship and concert performance. 28 wonderful gospel and religious songs all set for SATB full mixed choir and the track list includes: Blind Man Give Me Jesus and I Am A Poor Pilgrim. With a foreward by Mormon Tabernacle Choir Director Craig Jessop this new collection of Moses Hogan originals and arrangements is essential for every director's library and is a fitting tribute to to this great American composer and conductor.

Piano Collection-Audiences will thrill to the jazz sounds of “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” and the romantic classical quality of “I Need Thee Every Hour.” For the advanced pianist Vol. III in the Well-Tempered Praiseseries is perfect for use in all kinds of worship settings recitals and concerts. It contains a well-chosen mix of hymns spirituals and contemporary Christian songs as well as an original composition by Mark Hayes entitled “Joysong.”

Throughout their history African American spirituals have been sung in a variety of contexts from plantation fields to places of worship to concert halls. The genre has served the purpose of communicating messages of faith hope inspiration equality and freedom. This setting has special significance related to the Civil Rights Movement and the struggle for justice and equality.

Uses: General Call to Worship Scripture: Psalm 33:1-5 - Psalm 90:1 - Matthew 28:16-20 Here is a jubilant call to praise rich with both musical beauty and spiritual meaning. Brightly propelled by a rhythmic theme in 3/4 this anthem is well-suited as a call to worship or as special music for any service. The part-writing is effective and accessible. Highly recommended!

This unique choral will breathe a breath of fresh air into your worship celebration. Beautiful imagery and fresh harmonies characterize this new piece that focuses on spiritual growth. Good for graduation and confirmationobservances as well as general worship services Song of Growing is a highly useful anthem. Accompaniment on Lite Trax 2004 Vol. 2 (MD5240)

Craig Curry's communion chorus became a worship favorite when first introduced in the “Seasons of Praise” collection. This anthem setting merges his poignant praise chorus with the spiritual “Let Us Break BreadTogether ” meeting the mission statement of the Seasons of Praise series – to meld contemporary and traditional musical elements together. Have the choir sing the anthem then later have the congregation sing thepraise chorus. Again worship enhancements that make a difference. Accompaniment track available separately. Rehearsal Trax available separately.

Spiritual-Composer Bryan Greer arranges this popular spiritual for male chorus (TTBB) with piano. The enticing setting would work well for glee clubs church or community choirs. Consider it for a spring concert worship setting or American music month.

Par RAMEAU JEAN-PHILIPPE. Richer than ever – Rameau’s “Zoroastre” in the version of 1756. Opera in five acts. Rameau’s revised version of his opera “Zoroastre”, which could be heard and seen between 20 January 1756 and 26 March 1757 at the Académie royale de musique, was favourably received. Also from today’s point of view the work profits dramaturgically from many of the changes and seems altogether richer and more tightly woven than the original of 1749. The subject matter of the libretto, derived from Ancient Persian sources, is timeless: the struggle between good and bad. The good is embodied by the religious reformer Zoroastre, a representative of the supreme light being Orosmade. He is opposed by the ambitious magician Abramane who serves Ariman, the spirit of the dark. The opera includes some of Rameau’s most ecstatic and spiritual musical numbers, such as the episode of sun worship in Act 3 with the sublime „Hymne à la Lumière“, which, for unknown reasons, was not integrated in the revision of 1756. It is therefore included in Appendix 3 of this Bärenreiter edition. Incidentally, with “Zoroastre” the prologue, wh ich had been customary since the beginnings of French opera in the 1670s, was abandoned. Instead Rameau was the first to introduce an overture which set the scene for the entire drama and thereby anticipated Gluck’s opera reform by many years. Here we present the instrumental numbers for concert performance. - Based on the first scholarly-critical edition, published as part of “Opera Omnia Rameau” - Instrumental numbers in order of performance, but also grouped by key in the list of contents, enabling them to be combined freely into orchestral suites - Published with performance material on hire / Date parution : 2022-11-08/ Répertoire / Orchestre

Spiritual-This arrangement of a well-known gospel tune is given a fresh setting for soprano solo and mixed chorus a cappella. It works well in either a worship or concert setting.

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne acts as a spiritual magnet for hundreds of thousands seeking refreshment and renewal drawn to the ancient Christian site by the sense of God's presence. Prayer meditation and worship are at thecentre of the island community's life. Keith Duke encouraged by David Adam the priest-poet of Lindisfarne whose words he sets together with those of Ray Simpson and others has developed a musical language that has itsroots in Celtic music yet speaks too in the twenty-first century. Sacred Weave contains fourteen beautiful pieces sung by the group 'Celtic Voices' with instrumental accompaniment including Flutes Whistles Guitar Harp and Keyboard.