SKU: MN.50-4999
UPC: 688670549991. English.
This setting incorporates the traditional Irish tune ST. PATRICK. The instrumental parts have the feel of an Irish folk song and the original text is a prayer for unity and peace.
SKU: AP.50227
UPC: 038081573977. English. Andy Beck.
Here's a heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic piano figure supports graceful vocal lines and occasional harmonic crunches in this warm closer or send-off song by Andy Beck. Concludes with a musical quote from Amazing Grace to bring a final smile, chill, or tear.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: XC.HRMG2376
UPC: 785147111252.
Irish Blessing features straightforward rhythm and close harmonies of this a cappella setting of a traditional text is a favorite with conductors and choirs alike. Whether chosen for its moving text, its educational value or soaring optional descant, this piece is wonderful choice for both liturgical and concert settings. The comforting refrain Until We Meet Again. unfolds to reveal a rich (and accessible) harmonic palette that allows choirs to work on tuning chords. The optional descant is a wonderful way to showcase a soloist or small group.
SKU: HL.14009177
7.0x10.5x0.04 inches.
A choral arrangement for this popular traditional irish ballad. Arranged for full SATB mixed choir by T.C. Kelly.
SKU: MN.50-8012
UPC: 688670580123. English.
The beloved text attributed to St. Patrick is set imaginatively for SATB and organ. Mostly homophonic choral phrases have a harmonic interest and momentum that belie their difficulty level. They alternate with organ phrases that solo out the melody of the traditional Irish tune SLANE. Written for the installation of a new Létourneau organ, the piece is best served by creative registrations.
SKU: BP.BP2311
6.88 x 10.5 inches.
Kyle Pederson's simple yet heartfelt new melody for this traditional Irish blessing will resonate with your choir as well as your audience. Additional text by the composer adds depth to the already-lovely text: May you know grace and mercy; may you serve as you've been served; may you forgive as you've been forgiven, may you love as you've been loved. An optional guitar (or harp/synth) part provides atmosphere and a wistful, enchanting quality to the SATB and piano parts. .
SKU: GI.G-9822
UPC: 785147982203. English, Greek. Text Source: Revised Order of Mass 2010, Lectionary for Mass
“We are, inescapably, filled with Ruah, the Holy Spirit, from our first breath to our last. As Paul reminds the early church in Romans 8:9 ‘you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you.’ Paul is reminding us that we are filled with the Ruah of God and so should choose to live accordingly.†                                  – Ian Callanan (from the Introduction)  Drawing on the rich tradition of composer Ian Callanan’s musical background Ruah: Mass of the Breath of God is filled with Celtic themes and motifs. With the exception of the Our Father, the entire Mass is composed in the key of D, the key in which traditional Irish instruments are tuned, making the setting as accessible as possible. The recording models the sound of full Celtic instrumentation, though the setting is just as effective when simple accompaniment is used.  Ruah utilizes the Eucharistic Prayer for Children, yet the choice is by no means meant to be limiting. This is a setting composed with the entire assembly in mind, encouraging all to take a deep breath, then sing with the Ruah of God.
