SKU: GI.WW1713
UPC: 785147013662. English.
Movement 1 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.
SKU: GI.WW1935
UPC: 785147038467. Latin. Text Source: Traditional Latin.
This beautiful motet by William Byrd epitomizes Byrd's mature style characterized by warm harmonic language, variation of musical texture, and effortless counterpoint. Transcribed from the 1589 Cantiones Sacrae, minimal but effective editorial work makes this a tremendous edition for more advanced SATB choirs.
SKU: GI.WW1744
UPC: 785147017264. English. Text by Thomas Hood.
The stars are with the voyager wherever he may be…so love is with the lover's heart. This lovely sentiment in Thomas Hood's text has been thoughtfully treated by composer Eric William Barnum. This unaccompanied work will be a nice challenge for advanced high school choirs and above, offering a wonderful melodic line supported by interesting part-writing.
SKU: GI.WW1734
UPC: 785147016168. English. Text by William Blake.
The Ecchoing Green is the second movement from Carrapatoso’s two-movement work, Diptych of Innocence and Light. One of Portugal's most prolific composers, Carrapatoso's artistry and brilliance is capured in this work for more advanced TTBB chorus. With a flowing and supportive piano accompaniment and a beautiful William Blake text, this will be a good addition to any TTBB concert program.
SKU: GI.WW1862
UPC: 785147036661. English. Text by Robert Bode.
The Song We Sing sets three new poems by Robert Bode for SATB choir and piano four-hands. Compelling and incredibly unique, William Averitt's compositional voice shines through in both excitement and beauty.
SKU: GI.WW1669
UPC: 785147008361. English. Text Source: Traditional American Songs and Hymns.
The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on four American folk songs and hymns in this multi-movement work. Challenging but achievable vocal lines are paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. A great chance for your audience and singers to experience these well-loved songs in a completely new way. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series. 1. Wayfaring Stranger 2. When I Can Read My Title Clear 3. Let Me Go 4. The Promised Land.
SKU: GI.WW1747
UPC: 785147017769. English. Text by Robert Bode.
Whisper of the Dance was written as a response to William Averitt's choral song cycle, Deepness of the Blue. The deeply artistic poetry by Robert Bode is an homage to the great Langston Hughes. For four-hand piano and mixed voices, this is an advanced work for collegiate, community, and professional choirs. Incredibly effective and will make a great closer.
SKU: GI.WW1708
UPC: 785147014560. English. Text by William C. Dix.
Deeply moving, Child of Light speaks of the wonder of the Christ child living among us on the earth. A sensitive and supportive piano accompaniment underlines a timeless melody, and makes this a perfect option for church and community choirs or for your school Christmas program. The optional audience participation on What Child Is This adds a level of beauty and reverence.
SKU: GI.WW1470
UPC: 884088641191. English, German, Latin. Text Source: Traditional Latin.
This edition of the work from the early 1600's offers great versatility for the singers. The SSAATTB setting for young choirs and beyond allows the treble parts to be sung by soloists or a smaller mixed choir. Instruments may also be substituted for voices. For a bigger performance you may combine several choirs and add optional strings to the continuo.
SKU: GI.WW1743
UPC: 785147017165. English. Text by James Whitcomb Riley.
Days Gone By features incredibly rich music that paints the picture of the beautiful text by James Whitcomb Riley. Nostalgia abounds in this work that explores themes of nature and memory of a simpler time. A flowing piano accompaniment supports vocal lines that offer both accessible and teachable moments.
SKU: GI.WW1867
UPC: 785147039761. English. Text by William Wordsworth.
This calm and contemplative work expresses a sudden clarity of purpose in life's journey. Appropriate for Christmas and Epiphany or any time of the year.