SKU: GI.G-8346
UPC: 785147834601. English. Text Source: Revised Order of Mass 2010, Lectionary for Mass, entrance song by Rodrick Bell, 1961-1994. Text by Roderick Bell.
For SATB, cantor, piano, and assembly this new Mass by Kenneth Louis is exactly the kind of uplifting gospel praise that adds a festive dimension to your worship celebrations. Quick, syncopated rhythms and joyful melodies infused throughout capture both the ear and the heart inviting your assembly to lift their voices in glory.
SKU: HL.48021234
ISBN 9781458423542. UPC: 884088642037. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Text: in Latin compiled from the charter of the University, and from older orations in praise of Basle by Bernhard Wyss.Publisher: Boosey & HawkesDifficulty level: 4 (for chorus)Britten's genius lifts this work above being just a worthy celebration of the 500th anniversary of the foundation of Basle University. It is tongue-in-cheek and mockingly non-academic while referring all the time to academic musical forms and formulae. It is written in two parts (everything is in the statutory Latin including the titles of the parts - Pars I and Pars II). The titles of the movements show Britten's intention to show off a wide variety of techniques. Here are some examples: Chorale/Alla Rovescio (the theme is given and responded to with the same melody upside down)/Recitativo/Tema seriale con fuga/Canone ed ostinato. There is a good deal of humour here.There are seven movements in Pars I and six in Pars II. The tenor soloist is given three florid recitatives, accompanied only by a piano, which act as bridges between other orchestrally accompanied movements. Of these the most noteworthy are the Arioso con canto popolare for soprano solo with tenors and basses who hum a student song; another terrific Britten scherzo; and a wonderfully raucous final pair of movements (Canon ed ostinato and Corale con canto) where Britten seems to be aping the Vivat Regina! cries in Parry's I was glad or encouraging the kind of noisy 'I'm from the best university' kind of student touchline shout. This has outrageously high notes for the tenors (top B) which further endorse this feeling. There are real echoes of the Spring Symphony (see separate entry) final movement here which are further underlined by the last section of the Cantata which brings in the bells, piano, huge percussion and the inevitable chorale in which the choir sings 'that a free academy may thrive in a free community, for ever the ornament and treasure of illustrious Basle'.This may not be Britten at his most soul-searching but, as always, there is plenty here to enjoy, especially if the work is not taken too seriously. It is a celebratory, occasional piece and it could be well taken up by other academic establishments celebrating big anniversaries. The chorus parts are not very difficult, though they do present challenges for the choir - not least in having tenors capable of those very high notes at the end. The Tema seriale con fuga is sinewy and needs careful tuning. It also has the subject regularly given upside down after its initial sounding by the basses. All good fun.Duration: 21 minutesPaul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011.
SKU: ST.CN17P
ISBN 9790220224744.
This setting of Videntes stellam aims to explore the extremes of emotion surrounding the revelation of Christ. The piece begins by depicting the vision of the star and the journey of the Kings, utilising a bright harmonic language in the organ and emphatic, cascading outbursts of praise from the choir, periodically interrupted by more reflective iterations of the text. Following a final declaration of exaltation and joy, the piece concludes with a peaceful and reverential picture of the giving of gifts to the infant Jesus, fading away as the organ takes up the original theme under the final statement of '... myrrham' from the choir. Suitable for evensongs or concerts throughout the whole of the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons. Videntes stellam was the 2013 winner of the New Music for St Paul's Cathedral Composition Competition.
SKU: LP.765762131422
UPC: 765762131422.
Talented newcomers Shelly Johnson and Jayme Thompson teamed up with the incomparable Russell Mauldin to bring you this joyful and effervescent vocal offering. Fresh singable lyrics and an easy-to-learn melody are wrapped in Mauldin's accessible harmonies lush orchestration and pulsating rhythms to present an utterly captivating new song that choirs praise teams and congregations will be singing for years to come. A must-have for your choral library!
SKU: LP.765762178908
UPC: 765762178908.
SKU: HL.35003554
UPC: 747510051756. 7x10.5 inches.
A rhythmic setting of the resurrection story, Stan Pethel's driving and energetic Christ is Risen, Sing Hallelujah! is a marvelous “jump start” for your early service. Excitement and electricity fill the air from the first chord to the final “Hallelujah,” and that sense of uncontainable joy will linger long after the song has ended. Particularly suited for contemporary worship, this intoxicating message of resurrection praise is easily approachable by small or large, youth or adult mixed ensembles. The verses are generally unison, bursting into parts on the chorus, “Christ is risen, sing hallelujah!” Great joy for Easter morning!
SKU: GI.G-9513
UPC: 785147951308. English. Text Source: Tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt.; Translation: Catherine Winkworth. Text by Michael Weisse.
Alleluia! Wake the hearts and minds of each singer and listener with this Eastertide song in praise of Christ. The arrangement provides a rousing addition to your Sunday celebrations. Joyful! The percussion part is for tambourine and hand drum.