SKU: LO.10-5747L
ISBN 9780787778019.
Here is a setting of this classic hymn unlike any you've heard before. Molly clothes this well-known melody in a gentle, folk-like style featuring a rhythmic piano accompaniment, beautiful choral layering, and unexpected harmonic surprises. This one will require a little work, but it will be well worth the effort.
SKU: BP.2155
This a cappella call to prayer is both tender and intense and will soon become a favorite with choir and parishioners alike. Whether at worship or in a prayer meeting, the essence of praying for each other comes to life with this simple but powerful text.
SKU: JK.00957
Mark 4:39-41, Psalm 48:14.
Beautiful piece of the Savior's life, singing words of encouragement for men to become like Christ--arranged for mixed chorus (SATB) and piano accompaniment:If I reach out and calm a troubled heart or let another heal the rift in me, if in distress, I take another's part as Jesus took ours in Gethsemene, then I embrace the Savior's loving art, and honor Him throughout eternity.Composer: Gaylene Anderson Lyricist: Susan Noyes Anderson Difficulty: Medium / medium acc. Performance time: 4:00Reference: Mark 4:39-41, Psalm 48:14.
SKU: CA.3113903
ISBN 9790007181192. Language: German/English. Text: Rube, Johann Chr.
Bach's chorale cantata with its opening text Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott recht kindlich kann verlassen (Tis well with him who on the Lord trusts just like a child) BWV 139 was performed for the first time on 12 November 1724 in the main Leipzig church service. The cantata text, based on the hymn of the same name by Johann Christoph Rube (1665-1746), is in praise of trust in God. In the opening chorus, full of depth of feeling, the hymn melody is heard throughout; this is followed by a lively tenor aria Gott ist mein Freund (God is my friend) with a musical depiction of the adversary raging in vain, and in the bass aria Das Ungluck schlagt auf allen Seiten (Misfortune assails me on every side) Bach presents both drama and Baroque imagery. One of the two solo violin parts for the tenor aria is lost, so our edition offers a reconstruction. The virtuoso violin part of the bass aria was evidently based on a part for violoncello piccolo, now lost. The edition provides for performance by violin or violoncello. Score available separately - see item CA.3113900.
SKU: HP.C6205
UPC: 763628162054. Mary McDonald. Psalm 23, John 12.
Original anthem with words by Dorothy A. Thrupp This familiar hymn text is fashioned into a beautiful ballad with a new melody that captures the strength and essence of the good Shepherd - blessed Jesus. Its powerful build-up to the refrain makes this exciting and enjoyable to sing. The strong, thematic shepherd motif is found both in Psalm 23 and John 12, making this useful for many worship occasions.
SKU: CF.CM9740
ISBN 9781491161203. UPC: 680160919789. Key: Bb major. English. Siegfried Sasson.
Everyone suddenly burst out singing; And I was filled with such delight As prisoned birds must find in freedom... These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the Great War finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he was feeling dull-minded and depressed. Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent. One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to. The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality. The appearance of suddenly in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush. There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet's bold choices of action words - burst, winging, and shaken. Then there's alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance. Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11) Find/freedom (measure 21-22) Winging/wildly (measure 23) Setting/sun (measures 47-49) Was/wordless (measures 65-75) Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text. And just as O is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting - in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder - ...O, but Everyone Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will Never be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about. May the singing never be done.Everyone suddenly burst out singingAnd I was filled with such delightAs prisoned birds must find in freedom…These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the “Great War†finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he “was feeling dull-minded and depressed.†Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent.One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to. The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality.The appearance of “suddenly†in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush.There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet’s bold choices of action words – burst, winging, and shaken.Then there’s alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance.Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11)Find/freedom (measure 21-22)Winging/wildly (measure 23)Setting/sun (measures 47-49)Was/wordless (measures 65-75)Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text. And just as “O†is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting – in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder –…O, but EveryoneWas a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing willNever be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about.May the singing never be done.
SKU: HL.365826
UPC: 840126962178. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. James 3:18, John 16:33, Numbers 6:26, Psalm 85:8.
A classic hymn is remembered and arranged with sensitivity in this lovely rendition. This text affirming the promises of God's peace and protection is a favorite of many and the music is like an old friend, comfortable and satisfying. The arrangement is filled with lovely moments to savor and the piano writing is decorative, yet supportive. Remind your congregation again of this treasured hymn and its message of hope and grace.
SKU: GI.G-9042
UPC: 785147904205. English. Text by Shirley Erena Murray.
The meaningful text of this piece creates images of the heart, mind, and soul coupled with a lilting melody. The flute part adds to the sweet simplicity of this piece. If you like this composer and author combination, you’ll want to take a look at Songs between Friends: Seventeen Hymn Tunes by Carlton Young for Texts by Shirley Erena Murray, G-9221.
SKU: HL.466851
UPC: 196288070795. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Every so often an arranger takes a familiar folk song and redresses it so incredibly that it feels like a brand new piece. Such is the case with this arrangement. It is both old and new all at once; an intimate friend you can fall in love with all over again. The harmonies are lush and delicate at the same time. Choirs will love singing this piece and it is an excellent choice for advanced high school, college, and community choirs.
SKU: HL.49016999
ISBN 9790220130588. 8.25x11.75x0.055 inches. English.
Appointed Master of the Queen's Music in 2004, Max, as he is fondly known, has now written four Christmas Carols for Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. At just under four minutes in length this traditional-style carol uses the words of long standing friend George Mackay Brown's poem 'Hamnavoe Women and the Warbeth Bell'. It’s not the first time Max has chosen to use texts by the poet who, like Max, lived on the Orkney Islands.
SKU: HL.49046375
ISBN 9781540084590. UPC: 840126908251.
Peter Gabriel's 1992 Gospel Ballad; as performed by Vocal Line. A new choral series that sets a new standard: Familiar traditionals are replaced by legendary pop and jazz classics, the arrangers - among them Jens Johansen, Bertrand Groger, Oliver Gies, Thierry Lalo, Dylan Bell - rank among the great figures of the European choral scene, and the book comes along in an absolutely choir-friendly format: as a handy, modern separate edition at an affordable price - a valuable addition for all jazz, pop and gospel ensembles looking to add new pieces to their repertoire. further editions: Straighten up and Fly right / Smells Like Teen Spirit / African Call / Blues on Sunday / As.
SKU: BA.BA06851
ISBN 9790006496723. 34.3 x 27.3 cm inches.
Over the years Janácek’s uvre has increasingly received the recognition it so richly merits and performances of his works are becoming more and more frequent. This development is, however, offset by a manuscript tradition so disorderly that some of Janácek’s works continue, as before, to be played in versions which are heavily adapted, corrupt or otherwise contrary to the composer’s intentions. Thus, a critical edition of Janácek’s music is indispensable for scholars and performers alike.This edition presents an authentic printed text based on all available sources for each work. In addition to the musical text, each volume also contains a critical report (Czech/German), a rendition of deleted or rejected versions, and a comprehensive appendix of facsimiles.
About Barenreiter Urtext
What can I expect from a Barenreiter Urtext edition?
MUSICOLOGICALLY SOUND - A reliable musical text based on all available sources - A description of the sources - Information on the genesis and history of the work - Valuable notes on performance practice - Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions ... AND PRACTICAL - Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them - A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format - Excellent print quality - Superior paper and binding
SKU: LO.55-1195L
ISBN 9780787764326.
In “Calvary’s Love,†Lloyd Larson and Jay Rouse offer an inspiring reminder of the gifts of love and life that are ours because of the price Jesus paid at Calvary. Flexibly conceived for Lent, Holy Week, or Eastertide programming, it may be performed as a whole, or each individual anthem may be presented during the weeks leading up to Easter, depending on your programming needs. Small and large choirs alike will find the choral writing appealing and versatile, and accompaniment options range from piano only to Ed Hogan’s powerful orchestration. Choirs and congregations will be encouraged by this musical telling of the timeless message of God’s sacrifice and love through Jesus. “Greater love has no one than this: that one lay down His life for His friends.â€.