SKU: HL.48021234
ISBN 9781458423542. UPC: 884088642037. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Text: in Latin compiled from the charter of the University, and from older orations in praise of Basle by Bernhard Wyss.Publisher: Boosey & HawkesDifficulty level: 4 (for chorus)Britten's genius lifts this work above being just a worthy celebration of the 500th anniversary of the foundation of Basle University. It is tongue-in-cheek and mockingly non-academic while referring all the time to academic musical forms and formulae. It is written in two parts (everything is in the statutory Latin including the titles of the parts - Pars I and Pars II). The titles of the movements show Britten's intention to show off a wide variety of techniques. Here are some examples: Chorale/Alla Rovescio (the theme is given and responded to with the same melody upside down)/Recitativo/Tema seriale con fuga/Canone ed ostinato. There is a good deal of humour here.There are seven movements in Pars I and six in Pars II. The tenor soloist is given three florid recitatives, accompanied only by a piano, which act as bridges between other orchestrally accompanied movements. Of these the most noteworthy are the Arioso con canto popolare for soprano solo with tenors and basses who hum a student song; another terrific Britten scherzo; and a wonderfully raucous final pair of movements (Canon ed ostinato and Corale con canto) where Britten seems to be aping the Vivat Regina! cries in Parry's I was glad or encouraging the kind of noisy 'I'm from the best university' kind of student touchline shout. This has outrageously high notes for the tenors (top B) which further endorse this feeling. There are real echoes of the Spring Symphony (see separate entry) final movement here which are further underlined by the last section of the Cantata which brings in the bells, piano, huge percussion and the inevitable chorale in which the choir sings 'that a free academy may thrive in a free community, for ever the ornament and treasure of illustrious Basle'.This may not be Britten at his most soul-searching but, as always, there is plenty here to enjoy, especially if the work is not taken too seriously. It is a celebratory, occasional piece and it could be well taken up by other academic establishments celebrating big anniversaries. The chorus parts are not very difficult, though they do present challenges for the choir - not least in having tenors capable of those very high notes at the end. The Tema seriale con fuga is sinewy and needs careful tuning. It also has the subject regularly given upside down after its initial sounding by the basses. All good fun.Duration: 21 minutesPaul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011.
SKU: GI.WW1915
UPC: 785147035763. English. Text Source: Traditional Work Song.
This work song portrays the conditions in which African Americans found themselves living and working during the post Civil War reconstruction. Written in a call-and-response style with rhythms that imitate the task of lining out a railroad track.
SKU: HL.428623
ISBN 9781705163191. UPC: 196288063940. 6.75x10.5x0.19 inches.
This choral compilation brings together beloved carols and new seasonal lyrics with celebrated music from Bach, Handel, Mozart and others. As a collection, you can use this resource throughout Advent and Christmas, or use the optional narration to present the entire work as a cantata. A full line of support products is available to enable your performance options. Score and Parts (instrumentation varies by song) available as a digital download. For the Accompaniment Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. HL00428625: Accompaniment Tracks Songs include: Canon de Noel; Procession of Light; A Classic Advent Flourish; Advent Alleluia; Celebration for Advent; He Shall Feed His Flock; An Etude Carol; Christ Is Born! Let Earth and Heaven Rejoice; Adoramus Te; Christmas Jubilate.
SKU: HL.48188411
Pergolese Per Cantare E Sonare Pj434 Canon (Turellier) 4pt/Pf(2gtr) Bk.
SKU: CF.CM9761
ISBN 9781491162491. UPC: 680160921249. Key: C major. English. Dale Peterson. Original.
The text Can Love Be Found in a Manger? was inspired by the four candles of the Advent Wreath which symbolically represent: hope, peace, joy, and love. Can we still find these emotions in an event of long ago? Yes! We find them in the manger, in a star’s bright light, in a baby’s first cry, and even “tonight†as we both sing and reflect.The questions asked by the text give an opportunity for the choir to sing beautifully arched phrases with the emphasis on the word found. Do not be reluctant to bring down the dynamics at the end of these phrases. It will be important for the singers to carefully follow the dynamic indications throughout the piece. Be especially careful of intonation and balance in measures 54-56. In measures 87-90, avoid singing the Stille Nacht fragment too loudly. In the last two measures, sopranos, tenors, and basses should yield to the altos as they move up on the final “tonight.â€Whe n sung with sensitivity and thoughtfulness, it is the composer’s wish that hope, peace, joy and love be found by singers and listeners.
SKU: BT.ALHE33718
French.
As one of the great Baroque composers, Antonio Vivaldi's (1678-1741) compositions remain hugely popular to this day. His motets, including Motetti a Canto Solo con Stromenti continue to be popular, large-scale performance works. Vivaldi is best remembered for his Four Seasons and for his Violin concertos. However, his motets number to over 60. The second volume of Motetti a Canto Solo con Stromenti contains the last three movements of the work. For allaspiring solo vocalists of the Baroque genre, Vivaldi's Motetti a Canto Solo con Stromenti cannot be missed.
SKU: LO.10-5832L
ISBN 9780787789787.
This best-selling anthem, now available for both SATB and Two-part choirs, by Becki Slagle Mayo explores the Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love promised by the prophecies of the coming Savior. The choral writing features many canonical moments as well as beautifully crafted homophonic sections, and the optional flute adds the perfect musical color to this meaningful piece.
SKU: CF.CM9733
ISBN 9781491161135. UPC: 680160919727. Key: Eb major. Traditional Latin.
Cantate Cantate Domino, cantate. Canticum novum, omnis terra, cantate. Cantate Domino, cantate. Et benedicite nomini ejus; Annuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus. Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus; in omnibus populis mirabilia ejus! Translation Sing to the Lord, sing. Sing a new song, all the earth, sing. Sing to the Lord, sing. And bless his name; Declare day by day his salvation. Declare his glory among the nations; his wonders among all people! Performance note Cantate was written to be performed as a concert opener (surrounding the audience, if possible), with Sopranos/Altos on one side (facing inward) and Tenors/Basses on the other (facing inward) to create an echo effect for the listener. Three-part divisi splits work best when voiced as SSA & TBB throughout.Cantate was written to be performed as a concert opener (surrounding the audience, if possible), with Sopranos/Altos on one side (facing inward) and Tenors/Basses on the other (facing inward) to create an “echo†effect for the listener.Three-part divisi splits work best when voiced as SSA & TBB throughout.