Canticles of the Sky

Six Canticles of Creation-John Rutter's The Gift Of Life - Six Canticles Of Creation for mixed choir (double choir for movement 3) with orchestra or chamber ensemble. The Gift of Life is a six-movement choral celebration of the living earth and its creation. Setting a variety of sacred texts including new words by the composer the work includes the mystical 'Hymn to the Creator of Light' for double choir as its central canticle. The surrounding movements offer a kaleidoscope of moods from the spirited 'O all ye works of the Lord' to the majestic 'O Lord how manifold are thy works' and culminating in the inspirational 'Believe in life'. Theaccompaniment is available in two versions: full orchestra or chamber ensemble.

Les bonnes raisons ne manquaient pas pour m'encourager à composer un concerto pour trombone basse et Orchestre d'Harmonie. Cette composition concrétise, en premier lieu, l'amitié fraternelle qui me lie au tromboniste basse Ben van Dijk depuis trente-cinq ans, et coïncide avec mes trente ans de carrière de musicien professionnel (1er mai 2007). D'autre part, j'ai souhaité apporter ma contribution au répertoire solo pour trombone basse, bien pauvre en oeuvres lyriques qui exploitent pleinement les capacités mélodiques et musicales de l'instrument. Enfin, ce concerto est un hommage à Piet van Dijk (1920-2003), le père de Ben, qui fut un musicien dans l'âme et un être extraordinaire. En tant que professeur de trombone et d'euphonium, il a joué un rôle essentiel dans ma carrière future de musicien et je lui en serai toujours reconnaissant. Un festival ambitieux autour du trombone offrait le cadre idéal pour la création de mon oeuvre : le festival Slide Factory 2007 organisé à Rotterdam par les membres du New Trombone Collective, ambassadeurs idéaux pour la littérature contemporaine pour le trombone. La création de Canticles (Cantiques) fut une expérience enthousiasmante, enrichie par l'étroite collaboration avec Ben van Dijk. D'ailleurs, je tiens à le remercier chaleureusement pour ses excellentes suggestions, son savoir-faire et sa passion. Je suis convaincu que cette pièce trouvera sa place dans les salles de concert ! Canticles est une oeuvre de commande pour le Fonds des Compositeurs néerlandais 'Fonds voor de Scheppende Toonkunst? (Fonds pour la création musicale) à la demande du New Trombone Collective. La première mondiale a eu lieu le 6 mai 2007 à l'église St. Laurens à Rotterdam dans le cadre du festival Slide Factory 2007. Ben van Dijk, trombone basse, était accompagné par la Musique Militaire Royale Navale des Pays-Bas placée sous la direction d'Ivan Meylemans. ' / Johan de Meij, Amsterdam, mai 2007. La réduction pour Trombone basse et Piano a été réalisée par le compositeur lui-même. / Trombone Et Piano / 36 pages / niveau : Moyenne Force / Partition

A Passion Cantata-Capturing the varying moods and colors of Passion Week Lenten Canticles contains classic well-known Lenten texts and melodies seamlessly woven together with the spoken word. Available separately: SATB Instrumental Pak (Scoreand Parts for Chamber Orchestra) ChoirTrax CD Preview CD CD 10-Pak and Preview Pak. Duration: ca. 36:00.

The Marlborough Canticles were first performed by Marlborough College Choir at St George’s Chapel Windsor in April 1996. A work that combines beautiful lyrical melodies with gentle swaying dance rhythms to tremendous effect. Arranged for SATB (Divisi) with Organ Accompaniment.

Columba Canticles by Laurence Roman is a 41 minute long piece for Narrator SATB Chorus Uillean pipes Harp String Orchestra (Violins I & II Violas Cellos Double basses).I. Kyrie The Choir VestryII. Gloria in ExcelsisIII. The Chapter HouseIV. The Nave The Bell TowerV. SanctusVI. Sunday School Agnus Dei

Oxford Choral Classics: English Church Music assembles in two volumes around 100 of the finest examples of English sacred choral music. The second volume presents a wealth of service material suitable for use throughout the year. The evening canticles are given due space with seventeen settings including those by Byrd Gibbons Purcell Walmisley Stanford Noble Howells Walton and Tippett. Also included are settings of the Te Deum and Jubilate Deo alongside seven settings of the Preces and Responses and two additional early Lord's Prayers. The selection is completed with three supplementary items: a set of previously unpublished Psalm chants byHowells John Sanders's Good Friday Reproaches and a written-out Order for Compline.Robert King has prepared completely new editions of all the pre-twentieth-century works going back to the earliest and most reliable manuscripts or printed sources. Playable keyboard reductions have been added for the majority of unaccompanied items.

(Preview CD Pak)-Capturing the varying moods and colors of Passion Week Lenten Canticles contains classic well-known Lenten texts and melodies seamlessly woven together with the spoken word. Available separately: SATB Instrumental Pak (Scoreand Parts for Chamber Orchestra) ChoirTrax CD Preview CD CD 10-Pak and Preview Pak. Duration: ca. 36:00.

A Cantata for Christmas-Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary or concert hall with music and light. With Scripture narration carols and candles this compelling cantata tells the treasured story of Christ's birth. Filled with variety yet rooted in a traditional music vernacular there are tasteful classical references in the arrangements as well as opportunities for congregational singing. From the hushed whisper of the Candlelight Processional to the festive arrangements of some of our most beloved carols this work has something for everyone. An optional quiet ending is offered for churches wanting a more devotional closing. A full line ofsupport products is offered including a stunning orchestration by Brant Adams. Includes: Prologue Processional Prepare and Celebrate Advent Longing Come Long-Expected Jesus Awake! Arise! Rejoice! Carols of Joy and Hope Joy to the World A Christmas Madrigal Turn Your Heart to Christmas A Festive Christmas Flourish Silent Night Holy Night.

A Cantata for Christmas-Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary or concert hall with music and light. With Scripture narration carols and candles this compelling cantata tells thetreasured story of Christ's birth. Filled with variety yet rooted in a traditional music vernacular there are tasteful classical references in the arrangements as well as opportunities for congregational singing. From the hushedwhisper of the “Candlelight Processional” to the festive arrangements of some of our most beloved carols this work has something for everyone. An optional quiet ending is offered for churches wanting a more devotionalclosing. A full line of support products is offered including a stunning orchestration by Brant Adams. Includes: Prologue; Processional; Prepare and Celebrate; Advent Longing; Come Long-Expected Jesus; Awake! Arise! Rejoice!;Carols of Joy and Hope; Joy to the World; A Christmas Madrigal; Turn Your Heart to Christmas; A Festive Christmas Flourish; Silent Night Holy Night.