SKU: GI.G-5632
ISBN 9781579991579. English. Text source: Various authors. Text by Various.
Martin E. Marty, Emeritus Professor at the University of Chicago, says it best in the forward of this new hymn tune collection, “Teach Our Hearts is full of music that will indeed belong in cathedrals and inspire their choirs. But I am here called upon to witness to the fact that everything in this book is singable among smaller worshipping communities, where volunteer choirs help lead ordinary congregations-if there are such-in singing.†54 new hymns, songs and carols are presented here texts by a plethora of well-known writers. CONTENTS: BEFORE THE FRUIT IS RIPENED BY THE SUN • YOU, LORD, ARE BOTH LAMB AND SHEPHERD • YOU ARE SALT, WHICH, SHAKEN OUT • THE HILLS ARE STILL • GO TO THE WORLD • FAR FROM HOME • TO BETHLEHEM TWO STRANGERS • O RISEN CHRIST • LORD, HELP US WALK • A WOUNDED MAN • BESIDE THE ALIEN RIVER • FOR THE MUSIC • MEET THE WOMAN WHO ANOINTED • O GOD, WHOSE HEALING POWER • YOU ARE CALLED • FAR MORE THAN PASSION • ONE WITH GOD • GLORY GILDS THE EASTERN • CREATING GOD • LOVING SPIRIT • O GOD, YOU KNOW US • WHEN JESUS CAME • ALL PRAISE BE TO GOD • REMEMBER AND REJOICE • A CHRISTMAS PRAYER • ALL PEOPLE JOIN • BECAUSE CHRIST LIVES • CRASHING WATERS • MOTHERING GOD • HOW SHOCKING • IT STARTED WITH • O GOD WHO MADE • THEY CAME, A MILLING CROWD • THOUGH WE MAY SPEAK HYMN • WE PRAISE YOU, GOD! • WEEP FOR EVE • MARTHA MARY • MAY GOD’S LOVE BE FIXED • THE TEMPLE RANG • TELL ME AGAIN • AS WE GATHER AT YOUR TABLE • COME, JOIN IN CANA’S FEAST • IN ALL OUR GRIEF • HOLY GOD • BLEST BE THE GOD • NOW, O LORD, DISMISS YOUR SERVANTS • SHADOWS FROM THE CROSS • STAY WITH US, LORD • REST, O CHRIST • THESE THINGS DID THOMAS • COME TO TEND GOD’S GARDEN • AND DID YOU RISK YOURSELF, O CHRIST • BLESS THE LORD IN PSALM AND CHORUS • CHRIST, YOU FORMED THE CHURCH.
SKU: SU.32040040
Mezzo-Soprano & Piano Duration: 17' Composed: 2014 Published by: Amy Mills Music, LLC These three art songs can be performed independently or in sequence, at any time of the year. Stuart McAlpine’s profound text explores three men from the Christmas story, Joseph, the Inn-keeper, and Simeon. The creative and beautiful musical settings allow for powerfully dramatic interpretation and performance. To Joseph (who taught me how to look at art) The singer sings to Joseph, …you beheld a work of art, the making of a holy heart… and watching through Joseph’s eyes, when hung at last, its meaning was decreed. (4:40) The Inn-keeper’s Lament McAlpine brilliantly explores the possibility…what if the inn-keeper who turned away Mary & Joseph later became the inn-keeper who accepted the injured man brought in by the Good Samaritan? This powerfully dramatic piece depicts the Bethlehem inn-keeper’s bravado, Caeser’s decree was heaven sent, as guests raised glasses, I raised rent! But as the enormity of his mistake became apparent, in later years he bemoans, …if I’d known then what I know now… and finally declares at the end, I know now! (7:50) Simeon’s Last Prayer Simeon sings of being summoned to the temple where he holds his infant Savior. …then as grandfathers do, rejoiced as if he were my one-and-only too. As he leaves he whispers his final prayer, …dismiss your servant, to find You face-to-face. (4:30) Difficulty Level: Baritone/Mezzo-Soprano 6 (Professional) (Baritone Range: low A (optional low G) to high F# (optional high G,A) (Mezzo Range: low A (optional low G) to high G (optional high A) Piano 6 (Professional)(Same level as Debussy or Ravel) See also the version for Baritone Voice and Piano See composer website for audio sample.
SKU: SU.32040041
Baritone Voice & Piano Duration: 17' Composed: 2014 Published by: Amy Mills Music, LLC These three art songs can be performed independently or in sequence, at any time of the year. Stuart McAlpine’s profound text explores three men from the Christmas story, Joseph, the Inn-keeper, and Simeon. The creative and beautiful musical settings allow for powerfully dramatic interpretation and performance. To Joseph (who taught me how to look at art) The singer sings to Joseph, …you beheld a work of art, the making of a holy heart… and watching through Joseph’s eyes, when hung at last, its meaning was decreed. (4:40) The Inn-keeper’s Lament McAlpine brilliantly explores the possibility…what if the inn-keeper who turned away Mary & Joseph later became the inn-keeper who accepted the injured man brought in by the Good Samaritan? This powerfully dramatic piece depicts the Bethlehem inn-keeper’s bravado, Caeser’s decree was heaven sent, as guests raised glasses, I raised rent! But as the enormity of his mistake became apparent, in later years he bemoans, …if I’d known then what I know now… and finally declares at the end, I know now! (7:50) Simeon’s Last Prayer Simeon sings of being summoned to the temple where he holds his infant Savior. …then as grandfathers do, rejoiced as if he were my one-and-only too. As he leaves he whispers his final prayer, …dismiss your servant, to find You face-to-face. (4:30) Difficulty Level: Baritone/Mezzo-Soprano 6 (Professional) (Baritone Range: low A (optional low G) to high F# (optional high G,A) (Mezzo Range: low A (optional low G) to high G (optional high A) Piano 6 (Professional)(Same level as Debussy or Ravel) See also the version for Mezzo-Soprano and Piano See composer website for audio sample.
