SKU: CY.CC2823
James Haynor has arranged three short liturgical works by Thomas Tallis for Trombone Quartet. Tallis was the first English composer to set English words to music for the Church.1. If you love me2. Verily, verily I say unto you3. Gloria PatriNumber 1. is his most famous anthem, written in English as decreed by King Henry VI.Number 2, also an anthem, but to be used during the Anglican communion service.Number 3, Gloria Patri is a Doxology or short hymn of praise to God used by Catholics and high Anglicans.These three short works total about 3 1/2 minutes in length.The music is appropriate for moderately advanced performers, the first player should have a good high C (the first part is in tenor clef).
SKU: SS.50001520
Partite is a continuous--that is, connected--set of variations on the chorale melody Herzliebster Jesu, was hast do verbrochen translated in some modern hymnals Ah Holy Jesus, how has Thou offended?. The basic form of the work is rather traditional--a theme played by bass trombone preceded by an introduction and followed by a series of variations. A more fundamental aspect, however, is the shape created by a succession of moods: the introduction is questioning, or perhaps questing; the statement of the theme is quiet but troubled; the three variations following become gradually more mocking and sarcastic, but are overcome by the serene and accepting final section, which incorporates one of J.S. Bach's most moving harmonizations of the chorale. Partite was commissioned by the University of Georgia Trombone Choir, Dr. Phillip Jameson, Director. It is dedicated to the memory of Mark A. Lea. Copyright 1987.
