Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This major concert work cosists o five movements. 1st movement: La Laguna del ShimbeSituated high up in the Andes mountains in Northern Peru are the Huaringas, a group of lagoons in isolated and mysterious surroundings. The water has healing powersand for centuries traditional healers have settled there in small villages. From far the sick come to the Huaringas to be treated in nightly rituals, in which the hallucinating juice of the San Pedro cactus gives the prophet a look inside hispatient. The biggest lagoon is the “Laguna del Shimbe”, one of the countless wells of the immense Amazon stream. 2nd movement: Los AguarunasFurther downstream in Northern Peru we come across the rain tribe of Los Aguarunas. It’s a proud, beautiful andindependent race, which has never succumbed to domination, not even from the Incas. They live from everything the forest has to offer: fish, fruit, plants, . . . . They also grow some crops and live as semi-nomads. They take their fate into their ownhands and after having made contact with modern civilisation, they have integrated new elements into their lives without betraying their own ways. 3rd movement: MekaronMekaron is an Indian word meaning “picture”, “soul”, “essence”. The Indians are theorigina inhabitants of the Amazon region. They either live in one place as a group or move around a large region. They all have their own political system, their own language and an intense social life. At the same time they are master of music andmedicine. “Everywhere the white man goes, he leaves a wilderness behind him”, wrote the North American Indian leader Seatl in 1885. As a result of these contacts with the whites, the disruption of most Indian societies began. (In this century alone, 80 tribes have vanished completely). 4th movement: KêêtuajêThis is the name of the initiating ceremony of the Krahô tribe in the Brazilian state of Goias, in which young boys and girls enter adult life. They are cleansed with water, painted with redpaint and covered with feathers, after which the ritual dance holds the entire tribe spell-bound. 5th movement: Paulino FaiakanIn 1988 the Indian chiefs Faiakan and Raoni Kaiapo came to Europe to protest against the building of the Altamira dam inBrazil. As a result of the dam the Indians would be driven from their traditional land and enormous artificial would be created. The project was supported financially by, amongst others, the European Community. In February 1989 the Indian tribesaround Altamira held a protest march for the first time in their history together. Amongst other things they paid tribute tot Chico Mendez, who, murdered in 1988, was the leader of the rubber syndicate and a fierce opponent of the destruction of theBrazilian rain forest. Brazilian and world opinion was awakened. The building of the dam was -albeit temporarily - stopped. / Niveau : 6 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This major concert work cosists o five movements. 1st movement: La Laguna del ShimbeSituated high up in the Andes mountains in Northern Peru are the Huaringas, a group of lagoons in isolated and mysterious surroundings. The water has healing powersand for centuries traditional healers have settled there in small villages. From far the sick come to the Huaringas to be treated in nightly rituals, in which the hallucinating juice of the San Pedro cactus gives the prophet a look inside hispatient. The biggest lagoon is the “Laguna del Shimbe”, one of the countless wells of the immense Amazon stream. 2nd movement: Los AguarunasFurther downstream in Northern Peru we come across the rain tribe of Los Aguarunas. It’s a proud, beautiful andindependent race, which has never succumbed to domination, not even from the Incas. They live from everything the forest has to offer: fish, fruit, plants, . . . . They also grow some crops and live as semi-nomads. They take their fate into their ownhands and after having made contact with modern civilisation, they have integrated new elements into their lives without betraying their own ways. 3rd movement: MekaronMekaron is an Indian word meaning “picture”, “soul”, “essence”. The Indians are theorigina inhabitants of the Amazon region. They either live in one place as a group or move around a large region. They all have their own political system, their own language and an intense social life. At the same time they are master of music andmedicine. “Everywhere the white man goes, he leaves a wilderness behind him”, wrote the North American Indian leader Seatl in 1885. As a result of these contacts with the whites, the disruption of most Indian societies began. (In this century alone, 80 tribes have vanished completely). 4th movement: KêêtuajêThis is the name of the initiating ceremony of the Krahô tribe in the Brazilian state of Goias, in which young boys and girls enter adult life. They are cleansed with water, painted with redpaint and covered with feathers, after which the ritual dance holds the entire tribe spell-bound. 5th movement: Paulino FaiakanIn 1988 the Indian chiefs Faiakan and Raoni Kaiapo came to Europe to protest against the building of the Altamira dam inBrazil. As a result of the dam the Indians would be driven from their traditional land and enormous artificial would be created. The project was supported financially by, amongst others, the European Community. In February 1989 the Indian tribesaround Altamira held a protest march for the first time in their history together. Amongst other things they paid tribute tot Chico Mendez, who, murdered in 1988, was the leader of the rubber syndicate and a fierce opponent of the destruction of theBrazilian rain forest. Brazilian and world opinion was awakened. The building of the dam was -albeit temporarily - stopped. / Niveau : 6 / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par PART ARVO. Composed in 1990, and revised in 1991, for SATB Choir or soloists with organ accompaniment, Pärt's setting of The Beatitudes is one of only a handful of works ('Litany' and 'And One of the Pharisees' also falling into that category) composed in English. Taken from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, as found in Matthew 5:3-12, The Beatitudes provide a fitting structure for Pärt's setting. Each verse states a godly quality and the blessing attached to it; all except the last verse begin with the word 'blessed'. The Beatitudes was premiered on 25 May 1990 at the Nathanaelkirche, Berlin, by the Theatre of Voices choir, conducted by Paul Hillier. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which before you. The gospel according to St. Matthew, 5, 3 - 12 / Musique contemporaine / Répertoire / Choeur Mixte SATB et Orgue

from A Time for Alleluia-Uses: Advent Lent Palm SundayScripture: Isaiah 43:16-21; Luke 3:1-6; Isaiah 40:1The words of Isaiah the prophet jump from the pages of this anthem as a celebration of God's promise to send aRedeemer. This is a good choice for the season of Advent or Lent as it asks the believer to “prepare the way” for the arrival of Christ and the lectionary offers opportunities for these words of preparation to beincorporated into worship. The memorable harmonic progression on the words “Comfort Ye my People” is a rich and expressive moment for the choir and gentle quiescent codetta is a restrained touch that adds an elegantfinale to this scripture based anthem of encouragement. Multiple usages!

A Call to Worship-Uses: Advent Call to Worship General Scripture: Genesis 28:16-17 Psalm 121:1 Isaiah 2:1-5 I Timothy 3:15 Galloping confidently forward this rhythmic praise anthem is filled with inviting lyrics and music. A syncopated opening theme announces the confident intent of the piece calling the faithful to gather for worship with great rejoicing. Contrasting sections add variety and incorporate the prophetic passages of Isaiah's vision of a world where peace is at last the inheritance. A jubilant piano accompaniment builds security and drives the choir to a convincing ending. A great up-tempo Advent call to worship!

Par LOSTPROPHETS. The Betrayed is the fourth studio album by the Welsh alternative rock band Lostprophets, released in January 2010. This artist-approved matching songbook contains the sheet music to all the songs from the album, arranged for guitar tab, and includes the singles It's Not The End Of The World, But I Can See It From Here, Where We Belong and For He's A Jolly Good Felon. Since the album was first talked about in 2006, Lostprophets have stated numerous times that the album would be darker, more apocalyptic, grittier and lyrically less optimistic and more cynical than their previous efforts./ Tablatures / Guitare Tablatures

Uses: Advent Call to Worship Introit Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 Mark 1:3 The words of the prophet become song in this carefully written sacred choral designed for choirs of any size. Perfect as a processional the voices can be divided into any combination maximizing the performance options. There are optional parts for children's voices and the ring and sing handbell part makes this a multi-generational and multi-ministry work. The four Advent candles are clearly presented with a verse for each to the popular carol tune O Come Little Children. Beautiful and useful!

Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for their 2012 convention here is the first major work from the pen of Rosephanye Powell. With text from the Book of Jeremiah the four movements follow the prophet's feelings of abandonment and redemption by God. Powell combines this ancient text with music that draws simultaneously from the African American musical heritage as well as the classical music traditions.

Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for their 2012 convention here is the first major work from the pen of Rosephanye Powell. With text from the Book of Jeremiah the four movements follow the prophet's feelings of abandonment and redemption by God. Powell combines this ancient text with music that draws simultaneously from the African American musical heritage as well as the classical music traditions.

Cette série a été conçue pour compléter les traditionnelles instructions vocales et fonctionne parfaitement en tant que littérature préparatoire pour le premier livre de Solos et le premier livre de Solos Partie II. Chaque pièce est en anglais et a une portée limitée vocale ainsi que d'un accompagnement au piano qui est jouable par un pianiste étudiant. Les pièces incluent des mélodies, de chansons folkloriques, les chansons humoristiques et chansons populaires adaptées époque et sont toutes les mesures appropriées pour les solos du concours. Le CD d'accompagnement comprend des accompagnements professionnellement enregistrées. Table des matières Soprano: Alice Blue Gown · April Showers · Butterflies (Schulz) · Cradle Song (Brahms) · Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel (Humperdinck) · The False Prophet (Scott) · Florian's Song (Godard) · Golden Slumbers (English folksong) · It Was a Lover and His Lass (Austin) · Ladybird (Schumann) · The Lilac Tree (Gartlin) · The Little Sandman (arr. Brahms) · My Little Heart (Weckerlin) · The Nightingale (Alabieff) · Oh! Dear, What Can the Matter Be? (16th Century) · Oh, Pretty Birds (Rigel) · The Rosebush (Himmel) · The Sweetest Flower that Blows (Hawley) · Two Marionettes (Cooke) · The Willow Song (16th Century) · The Willow Tree (arr. Reimann) · The Winter It Is Past (arr. Hopekirk). / Soprano Et Piano

Par MIDDLETON JOSEPH / BEVAN MARY. 25 popular works for soprano voice with piano accompaniment featuring selected works from the major exam board syllabuses, spanning Grades 5 to 8 and beyond. Includes a preface and performance notes by Mary Bevan and Joseph Middleton, and a digital version of the book to view on any device./ Recueil / Soprano et Piano

Written for unaccompanied SATB choir. The composer writes The Open Secret is a hadith or traditional saying of the Prophet Mohammad attributed to Ali Ibn Abi Talib. The profundity of this hadith moved me to makethis setting for SATB choir. The music is intended to be used in a Christian context to promote an understanding of the depth and beauty of Islam.

This edition of Schumann's Woodland Scenes has been prepared and annotated for the ABRSM by Howard Ferguson.