Vagn Holmboe (1909-1996) was a 20th century composer in the neo-classical style widely recognised as the most important Danish composer since Nielsen. He is best known for his symphonic works solo concertos and chamber music but his choral a cappella compositions are worthy of the same merit. Vagn Holmboe’s Domine Libera Animam Meam & Nimium habitavit anima mea Op.59b from his second collection of Liber Canticorum. The texts are taken from the Old Testament and the music is scored for unaccompanied SATB Choir.

Small Sacred Concertos II. The "Kleine geistliche Konzerte" (Small Sacred Concertos), published in two parts in 1636 and1639, are among the best-known and well-loved compositions of Heinrich Schütz. Both parts constitute a collection of vocal pieces in a broad range of styles written for only a few voices with basso continuo. Most of the texts are in German, but some are also in Latin. The first volume presents a broad spectrum of vocal scoring, musical forms and texts: there are solo concertos in the Italian style, traditional four-part motets, well-known Psalm texts set to music, hymns as well as mystically contemplative meditative literature. The concertos' monodic qualities and high level of virtuosity - especially in the compositions with German text - made Schütz a household name shortly after the "Kleine geistliche Konzerte" were published in print. As the works required no large ensembles, they could be performed for different occasions and in various locations: particularly during the Thirty Years' War they could be heard at court, in cities or in villages but also in schools or at home. Unlike the 1963 edition of the "Kleine geistliche Konzerte" (BA 3664, BA 3665, BA 3666) as part of the New Schütz Edition, this new volume presents the works for the first time in their original form and order. A historic-critical evaluation of all relevant sources yields new information regarding the composer's intentions, the printing process and the works' reception. Furthermore, the edition includes a reconstruction of an earlier version that has not been published until now. This edition is geared towards musicologists, as well as professional musicians and amateurs with a keen interest in early music.

Dai 'Cento Concerti Ecclesiastici' Op. Xii A Una, Due, Tre E Quattro Voci E Organo. Par VIADANA LUDOVICO GROSSI DA. A UNA, DUE, TRE E QUATTRO VICI E ORGANO (O. TONETTI)/ Répertoire / Choeur et Instruments Divers

This powerful choir and congregation hymn arrangement brings voices brass handbells and timpani together. Written in the classic concertato format the opening and closing flourishes act as festive bookends to this celebrated hymn of gratitude and praise. Proper part-writing ensures success and will build the confidence of your singers. Grand! Score and Parts (tpt 1-2 tbn 1-2 timp) available as a digital download. Part for Handbells (3 oct.) also available as a digital download.

tomo III. Par GABRIELI ANDREA. The Concerti di Andrea, et di Gio: Gabrieli [. . . ] continenti musica di chiesa, madrigali, et altro, per voci, et stromenti musicali, à 6. 7. 8. 10. 12. et 16 were published posthumously in Venice in 1587. Vol. III of this four-volume critical edition includes fourteen 6-, 7- and 8-part madrigals. Undoubtedly, these materials were largely conceived for use on special occasions – though, to date, it has been possible to identify nothing but an invitation to a banquet, a composition in praise of an unspecified «Sienese gentlewoman», and a homage to Henry of Valois who, in 1574, passed through Venice en route from Poland to his coronation at Reims as king of France. ThePreface, in English and Italian, historically contextualizes the repertoire, briefly describes the poetic texts (discussed in greater detail in vol. III of the Historical and Critical Introduction to the Complete Works), and provides a panorama of the compositional techniques applied by Gabrieli to this variegated sequence of madrigals, which include several «dialoghi» and other double-choir compositions. / Classique / Date parution : 1905-07-09/ Répertoire / Choeur

This combination of a Felix Mendelssohn tune to the Charles Wesley text is a classic! Known for his creative ability in setting hymns in a concertato style Walter Pelz develops an exciting arrangement for large choir with organ brass timpani and even the congregation. This would make a terrific processional for your holiday concert.

Based on the hymn tune Dix this concertato is set for mixed choir with keyboard optional handbells and violin. Opening in unison for all voices additional verses include a variety of choral textures with a rich accompaniment and decorative violin obbligato. Great for Thanksgiving earth day or general use.

From our popular Fanfare and Concertato series comes this confident call of faith. The journey of promises in the text place the people of God marching to life everlasting. Though intended for choir and congregation the anthem works just as well as a standalone. Accompany with the optional brass and handbells and make this a wonderful worship exclamation a festive opportunity for all. Superb! Score and Parts (tpt 1-2 tbn 1-2 timp) and Parts for Handbells (3 oct.) each available as a digital download.