The Stabat Mater is considered to be of 13th century Franciscan origin. In the 15th century it was used as a sequence in connection with the new mass of the compassion of the Virgin Mary and became an official part of the Roman liturgy in 1727.Picturing the darkest hour in the passion story the poet poignantlydescribes Mary the mother of Christ broken by suffering weepingat the foot of the cross.The setting by Pergolesi composed in Naples Italy shortly before hisdeath from tuberculosis at the young age of 26 is recognized as amasterpiece. Pergolesi has cleverly combined 2 styles: the learnedcounterpoint of the style Antico and the new decorative languageof the Neopolitan opera. Composer/critic Jean-Jacques Rousseau calledthe opening movement 'the most perfect and touching duet to come fromthe pen of any composer'. The final amen can be heard at the end ofthe movie Amadeus. Mozart greatly admired the music of Pergolesi.The complete work was first published in London in 1749. The excerptsthat were chosen for this edition work extraordinarily well withyoung treble voice choir.Included In Collection:1. Stabat Mater Dolorosa- Mvt 1.2. Quae Moerebat Et Dolebat- Mvt 4.3. Fac Ut Ardeat Cor Meum- Mvt 8.4. Inflammatus Et Accensus- Mvt11.5. Quando Corpus- Mvt12. (Includes Mvnt 'Amen')

Words and Music by F. Mercury J. Deacon B. May R. Taylor and D. Bowie-The full cast of Smash covered this 1981 classic by Queen as their characters built up to the episode on The Tonys. A fantastic opener for any concert and a great showcase for multiple soloists!

Also known as 'The Banks O'Doon' Ye Banks And Braes is a Scottish song written in 1791 by Robert Burns. In this song a young woman wanders the banks of the Doon river in Ayrshire. She is surrounded by the beauty of nature yet laments the cruelty that the world has shown to her - she can no longer take delight as she once did in the plants and flowers as they remind her of happier times spent by the 'bonnie' banks with her lover. The man that she cared for stole her innocence and left her and now she feels as if even the birds are mocking her with their chants. This setting for SA choir by Chris Hutchings breathesnew life into the traditional tune. The poignant lyrics are complemented by a beautiful gently rolling melody. Burns wrote three versions of Ye Banks And Braes all published the same year. This setting uses the lyrics that are currently known as the third version: 'Ye banks and braes o' bonnie Doon How can ye bloom sae fresh and fair; How can ye chant ye little birds And I sae weary fu' o' care!'

Look At Us Now is the perfect concert opener from Terre McPheeters. A high excitement two-minute bundle of musical energy sure to get your concert off to a great start. Rhythmically and melodically it's easy to learn. The brass/rhythm SoundTrax will excite your group and your audience.