SKU: CY.CC2755
Bruckner's Pange Lingua motet, composed in 1868 is a hymn by the thirteenth-century theologian, St. Thomas Aquinas. The setting of the simple hymn is chorale-like, with the same music used for all three verses, and a lovely Amen being added to mark its finish. The text haunted Bruckner since his early years and he wrote a few settings of it during his lifetime. The music with all of its simplicity has some unexpected dissonances. Mr. Sauer's lovely arrangement of about 3 minutes in length is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC3095
ISBN 9790530110720. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Bruckner's Ave Maria (WAB 7) written in 1882 for solo alto voice and organ is lush and contains a plainchant section in the middle of the A-B-A form work. Jeff Reynolds' arrangement has added an optional Contrabass part to the bottom of this splendid 4-part work for Trombone ensemble and also added tuning marks to guide performers towards perfect just ensemble tuning. This 3 minute work is appropriate for moderately advanced performers (tenor clef in part 1 and top note is a high B-flat).
SKU: CY.CC3116
ISBN 9790530110942. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Asperges me (Cleanse me, O Lord) WAB 4, is a sacred motet in 4-parts composed in 1843/44 while Bruckner was staying in Kronsdorf as an assistant school teacher. This work, beautifully arranged by Ralph Sauer in the original key of F is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC3109
ISBN 9790530110867. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Tantum ergo (Let us raise) WAB 43 was originally set for SATB choir with Organ, composed in 1845 and is the second of Bruckner's eight settings of this hymn. This short work has been beautifully arranged for 4-part trombone ensemble by Ralph Sauer. For moderately advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC3113
ISBN 9790530110904. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Ralph Sauer has arranged three Bruckner chorales for four-part Trombone Ensemble, taken from three of his lesser-known choral works. 1. Iam lucis orto sidere (Now that the daylight fills the sky) WAB 18 2. In jener letzten der Nachte (In this last of nights) WAB 17 3. Dir, Herr, dir will ich mich ergeben (You, Lord, I want to surrender to you) WAB 12 They are beautiful examples of the magical harmonies of the great master. For intermediate level performers.
SKU: CY.CC3102
ISBN 9790530110799. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Tota pulchra es (You are full of beauty) is a sacred motet composed in March of 1878 for solo tenor voice, choir and organ. Ralph Sauer has brilliantly arranged the music for 4-part Trombone Ensemble. The music is about 5 minutes in length and is appropriate for moderately advanced performers. The top part requires a strong high register.
