SKU: CF.CM9635

ISBN 9781491157077. UPC: 680160915637. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: E major. English, English. Abram Joseph Ryan (1838-1886).

Victor Johnson captures the mystery and nuance of the bittersweet poem, Wake Me a Song, by American poet, Abram Joseph Ryan. Nuance, text, and Johnson's rich harmonies paired with intertwining textures make this a noteworthy addition to any program. Also available for SATB Voices (CM9561).
About the Author Abram Joseph Ryan was born Matthew Abraham Ryan on February 5, 1838 in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a young man, Ryan and his family moved west St. Louis, Missouri, where he was educated at the Christian Brothers School. He studied for the priesthood at Niagra University in New York State and was ordained a priest in the Vincentian order on November 1, 1856. He taught theology, first at Niagra university and then at the diocesan seminary in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, until the beginning of the war between the states. Father Ryan enlisted in the army on September 1, 1862, and served as a chaplain throughout the conflict, carrying the wounded to safety and performing last rites on the battlefield. His first piece of poetry was inspired by the death of a younger brother while serving in the army. After the war, he established a weekly literary magazine in which most of his poetry was published. He also put out several volumes of poetry, including Father Ryan's Poems and A Crown for Our Queen. Father Ryan died on April 22, 1886 at a Franciscan monastery in Louisville, Kentucky. About the Song Wake Me A Song is an inspired and sensitive setting of the 19th-century poem by Abram Joseph Ryan. It features sweeping melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a flowingly beautiful accompaniment. To master a performance of this selection, singers must perform very expressively, paying close attention to such musical aspects as phrase shaping, the rise and fall of the melodic line, blending and proper intonation between sections. One strategy that could be used to ensure proper phrasing is the idea of Painting the Phrase. The singer should make a motion as if they have a paintbrush in their hand and paint the melodic line and phrase shape as if they are painting with a nice, flowing brush stroke. One could think about painting a rainbow or an arch to show the rise and fall of the line and/or phrase. The director can also show this gesture while conducting to reinforce this concept.
About the AuthorAbram Joseph Ryan was born Matthew Abraham Ryan on February 5, 1838 in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a young man, Ryan and his family moved west St. Louis, Missouri, where he was educated at the Christian Brothers School. He studied for the priesthood at Niagra University in New York State and was ordained a priest in the Vincentian order on November 1, 1856. He taught theology, first at Niagra university and then at the diocesan seminary in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, until the beginning of the war between the states.Father Ryan enlisted in the army on September 1, 1862, and served as a chaplain throughout the conflict, carrying the wounded to safety and performing last rites on the battlefield. His first piece of poetry was inspired by the death of a younger brother while serving in the army. After the war, he established a weekly literary magazine in which most of his poetry was published. He also put out several volumes of poetry, including Father Ryan's Poems and A Crown for Our Queen. Father Ryan died on April 22, 1886 at a Franciscan monastery in Louisville, Kentucky.About the SongWake Me A Song is an inspired and sensitive setting of the 19th-century poem by Abram Joseph Ryan. It features sweeping melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a flowingly beautiful accompaniment.To master a performance of this selection, singers must perform very expressively, paying close attention to such musical aspects as phrase shaping, the rise and fall of the melodic line, blending and proper intonation between sections.One strategy that could be used to ensure proper phrasing is the idea of “Painting the Phrase.” The singer should make a motion as if they have a paintbrush in their hand and “paint” the melodic line and phrase shape as if they are painting with a nice, flowing brush stroke. One could think about painting a rainbow or an arch to show the rise and fall of the line and/or phrase. The director can also show this gesture while conducting to reinforce this concept.

SKU: HL.14018993

ISBN 9788759850978. 7.25x10.25x0.061 inches. Latin.

This set of three motets for unaccompanied male choir sets the Latin words for the De Profundis, Ave Maria and Laudate and manifests Lewkovitch's fascination both with chant and with modality.Contemporary Danish composer, conductor and Organist Bernhard Lewkovitch has followed a rare path among modern composers. From 1947 he was Organist at St Ansgars Kirches and later remained connected with the Catholic Church by working as an Organist. Clearly he is inspired by the Catholic liturgy and sees his great output of ecclesiastical music as a vocation and a great responsibility. For many years his work by inspired by Gregorian chant and was composed in church modes, then inthe mid 1950's he began to expand into modern bitonality and polytonality, culminating in Il cantico delle creature in 1962/3 in which there was no conventional notation and no fixed pitch. After that, Lewkovitch had somewhat of a hiatus, later returning again to the inspirations of the mid1950's.

SKU: GI.WW1764

UPC: 785147020165. Latin. Text source: Song of Solomon. From Song of Solomon.

Using the Latin Pulchra es amica mea text from Song of Solomon, this composition is a great selection for high school men’s choruses and above. With music inspired by the aurora borealis atmospheric lights, this song will render a most impressive performance.

SKU: MN.50-6811

UPC: 688670568114. English. Psalms 133.

A TTBB setting of the composer's very popular SATB version (50-6810). An original text inspired by Psalm 133 is set for a cappella TTBB choir and soloist. Due to lovely writing and sensitive voice leading, this sounds more complex than it is. Your choir will love this calm, sonorous music.

SKU: HL.402731

UPC: 196288057727. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Luke 1:35, Matthew 2, Psalm 46:10.

Inspired by the classic carol Silent Night, this newly composed sacred nocturne moves beyond its source material and delivers an exquisite portrait of Christmas grace. A memorable melody propels the piece forward with gentle phrasing while a flowing piano part offers colorful support. The development section offers contrast as the angelic chorus breaks forth with luminous praise. An optional chamber orchestration beautifully wraps this message of hope in a sonic blanket. Very special! Score and Parts (fl, ob, cl, bn, hn, vibes, aux perc, pno, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

SKU: JK.00352

Doctrine and Covenants 4:2-3, Doctrine and Covenants 20:17-19.

Powerful choral medley (TTBB) combining music and lyrics from four beloved children's songs--I Hope They Call Me On a Mission, I Will Be Valiant, We'll Bring the World His Truth, and Called to Serve.
Performed in the October 2014 Priesthood Session of LDS General Conference. Also available as SATB arrangement #01754.
Composer: Various
Arranger: T. Chemain Evans and Ryan K. Eggett
Lyricist: Various
Performance Time: 4:45
Reference: Doctrine and Covenants 4:2-3, Doctrine and Covenants 20:17-19

SKU: JK.00295

1 Nephi 2:10, Alma 57:27.

Majestic anthem for men's chorus (TTBB) and piano. This energetic piece was performed March 31, 2012, in the Priesthood Session of General Conference.
Composer: Alfred M. Durham
Arranger: Thomas L. Durham
Lyricist: Ruth May Fox
Difficulty: Medium
Performance time: 2:40
References: 1 Nephi 2:10, Alma 57:27

SKU: JK.01563

Psalm 82:6, Mosiah 4:15, Doctrine and Covenants 14:7.

Harmonic anthem for a cappella mixed men's chorus (TTBB), recently developed for Ray Smith and BYU Synthesis 2010.
Composer: Mildred T. Pettit
Arranger: Charles Cardin
Lyricist: Naomi Randall
Difficulty: Medium
Performance time: 2:30
Reference: Psalm 82:6, Mosiah 4:15, Doctrine and Covenants 14:7.

SKU: JK.01033

Matthew 6:6, Alma 33:3-11.

Arranged for men's chorus (TTBB) and organ, with flowing accompaniment and organ interlude between verses. Arranged for the Brigham Young University-Idaho Men's Chorus, performed at the April 2014 Priesthood Session of General Conference. Full audio accompaniment mp3 also available (01033acc.mp3).
Composer: Hans Henry Petersen
Arranger: James C. Kasen
Lyricist: Hans Henry Petersen
Difficulty: Easy / medium acc.
Performance time: 4:20
References: Matthew 6:6, Alma 33:3-11