SKU: HL.48022582
UPC: 884088690007. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Written from the point of view of a young chorister, this Hatfield original tells the story of a young girl who wants to join her friends in the choir. The effect this has on her and her parents is profound. A perfect recruiting piece or first concert of the year. Optional steel drum or melody instrument part in vocal score. Duration: ca. 4:00.
SKU: MN.56-0041
UPC: 688670220463. English. Psalms 150.
May of 2012 saw celebrations for the refurbishment of Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian, Scotland, including the first performance of this piece performed by the National Youth Choir of Scotland. Set for SATB choir, organ, and harp, the text is Psalm 150 from The Scottish Psalter of 1650. Full of exuberant syncopations, the music reflects the jubilance of the Psalm.
SKU: MN.56-0042
UPC: 688670220470. English.
Commissioned by The Voices Foundation in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the ending of World War II, this most somber and dramatic piece uses texts from David Geraint Jones and William Shakespeare to chronicle the recollections and reflections of a soldier, which are not for the faint of heart. Thinking back on a more carefree past, the ââ¬Åspeakerââ¬Â assures his love that the future will again hold quiet and wonder. However, the price to be paid in between the past and the future is in blood and death. The soldier predicts poppies swaying over him as he lies freed of pain, yes, but also of passion. And he concludes, ââ¬ÅYour peace is bought with mine, if but the echo of your laughter reaches me in hell.ââ¬Â.
SKU: MN.50-5207
UPC: 688670552076.
A musical meditation on the relationship between singing and believing. The repeated section is intended to accompany spoken narration, which may include prayers, psalm verses, a creed, or quotations about music, faith, and/or belief. Creativity is encouraged. A truly unique composition.
SKU: MN.50-6132
UPC: 688670561320. English. Psalms 150.
This setting of Psalm 150 was the winner of the 2019 Fyfe Prize sponsored by the Sewanee Church Music Conference. Big and joyful with a rollicking organ accompaniment, the music bounces motives back and forth energetically, between the sections of the choir and between the choir and the organ. A wonderful piece for a festival or celebration. Duration: 3:45.
SKU: MN.56-0006
UPC: 688670220050. English.
A condensed version of the composers seminal work in memory of Anne Frank.
SKU: MN.56-0048
UPC: 688670220517. English.
SKU: MN.56-0075
UPC: 688670220784. Latin.
This mass setting was commissioned by the Friends of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford and first performed on Ascension Sunday, 1994. Suitable for both church and concert use, the music is both lyrical and dramatic. The ââ¬ÅSanctusââ¬Â begins quietly, with divided sopranos trading off on a major second in a mysterious and meditative way. Parts add and build until the basses enter with a cantus firmus of sorts. The major second continues to figure prominently in the ensuing material. The movement ends with a simple melody repeated in unison (ââ¬ÅHosanna in excelsisââ¬Â) fading away into the distance. Duration 3:55.
SKU: MN.50-6095
UPC: 688670560958. English.
This lush, spacious piece for double choir is set to the text of the Cherubikon, the troparian normally sung at the Great Entrance in the Byzantine liturgy. It symbolically incorporates those present into the presence of the angels gathered around God's throne. Beautiful sonorities and a wide dynamic range paint the text.
SKU: MN.80-330
UPC: 688670803307. English.
Scored for unaccompanied SATB choir with tenor soloist, the text is appointed in the Book of Common Prayer to take place during the footwashing. The piece is useful at any Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday service. Brief sections of chordal chanting on text give this a liturgical and formal feel. The choral writing surrounding the chant is sonorous and beautiful. Duration: 2:30.
SKU: MN.56-0017
UPC: 688670220180. English, German.
Setting both English and German texts, Sure of the Sky, Sure of the Sun ââ¬â Des Himmels sicher, der Sonne sicher is a haunting and moving reflection on the futility of war.àThe 5-minute piece for SATB choir and brass was premiered at one of the UKââ¬â¢s three main World War I centenary commemoration events on August 4, 2014. It was launched by the London Symphony Chorus, Schleswig-Holstein Festival Chor and Coldstream Guards, at a twilight event attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, and a number of world leaders, all gathered together in the tiny woodland cemetery of St Symphorien near Mons, Belgium ââ¬â the resting place for the first and last British, and the last Commonwealth, soldiers to die on the Western Front.The texts are ââ¬ÅMay, 1915ââ¬Â by Charlotte Mew (1869-1928) and ââ¬ÅTo a Missing Friendââ¬Â by Goldfeld, a German Jewish soldier killed in action, the poem was discovered by Jewish military historian, Peter C Appelbaum. Duration: 5:00Instrumental Parts include: B-flat Cornet, B-flat Flugelhorn, E-flat Tenor Horn/French Horn in F, Euphonium, Tubaà.
SKU: MN.56-0074
UPC: 688670220777. Latin.
This mass setting was commissioned by the Friends of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford and first performed on Ascension Sunday, 1994. Suitable for both church and concert use, the music is both lyrical and dramatic. The mood of the text is faithfully represented in the setting, yet with a lot of originality. The setting is sometimes declamatory, sometimes mysterious, with a ââ¬ÅCrucifixusââ¬Â which is hushed and reverent. Material from the ââ¬ÅKyrieââ¬Â returns at ââ¬ÅEt resurrexit.ââ¬Â Sections of this movement are in eight parts. Duration 7:16.
SKU: MN.56-0056
UPC: 688670220593. Latin.
Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. Like movement 2, also called ââ¬ÅRevelation,ââ¬Â this movement is a rapid, homophonic declamation of the Latin text set for SATB and accompaniment. The music is a dynamic crescendo from pianissimo to fortissimo, painting the text. Duration 1:18.
SKU: MN.56-0076
UPC: 688670220791. Latin.
This mass setting was commissioned by the Friends of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford and first performed on Ascension Sunday, 1994. Suitable for both church and concert use, the music is both lyrical and dramatic. The ââ¬ÅBenedictusââ¬Â is for SATB divisi and begins with a short 6/8 declamation, then moves into a section where the rhythmic idea is set in a sort of off-the-beat fashion, with all parts divisi playing against each other. A unison section with the off-the-beat motif follows. A majestic ââ¬ÅHosannaââ¬Â follows. The ââ¬ÅAgnus Deiââ¬Â is set in a rubato triple meter in a homophonic style with close chords (also divisi.) At the ââ¬Åmiserere,ââ¬Â the choir 1/choir 2 call and response motif from the ââ¬ÅGloriaââ¬Â returns. That same motif continues into the ââ¬Ådona nobis pacem,ââ¬Â as the movement (and the entire Mass) ends with a long decrescendo into a quiet call, ââ¬ÅPacem.ââ¬Â Duration 7:33.
SKU: MN.56-0047
UPC: 688670220500. English.
SKU: MN.56-0039
UPC: 688670220449. Latin.
St. Ignatius of Loyolaââ¬â¢s powerful prayer of surrender, set here in Latin, begins, ââ¬ÅReceive, O Lord, all my liberty. Take my memory, understanding, and entire will.ââ¬Â Set for SATB and piano, the music is powerful and assured. The piano punctuates with chords, now calm, now dramatic, and is occasionally silent altogether. First performed in the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, in November of 2009 by the musicians of St. Aloysiusââ¬â¢ College, Glasgow.
SKU: MN.56-0063
UPC: 688670220661. English. Matthew 25:35-40.
SKU: BP.BP2316
6.88 x 10.5 inches.
Molly Ijames' arrangement of this newly written Christmas hymn frames the nativity story in a haunting narrative about the darkness of waiting and the coming of Christ's light. Each stanza explores different aspects and metaphors of the darkness/light themes, vividly brought to life by the musical text-painting of the setting. For SATB chorus and piano, with optional string orchestra and percussion.
SKU: MN.80-325
UPC: 688670803253. English.
The text is from The Book of Common Prayer, the music is original. A melismatic chant-like opening builds steadily to a dramatic declamation of the text Therefore let us keep the feast. Then the chant line continues softly in the accompaniment as the final alleluias are sung. The organ accompaniment is quite sufficient but can be augmented with Brass Quintet. From Mass of the Resurrection (ECS 8325).
SKU: MN.56-0055
UPC: 688670220586. English.
Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. For soprano solo and SATB choir, this movement begins with the choir on the English text by Phineas Fletcher (1633). A 32-measure soprano solo follows, which covers the majority of the English text. The soloist then begins the ââ¬ÅRecordare,ââ¬Â a calm, descending melodic line with the choir singing the opening ââ¬ÅDrop, dropââ¬Â motif as accompaniment. The choir then concludes with the slow, descending lines ââ¬ÅJesu pie, Jesu pie.ââ¬Â Duration 4:04.
SKU: BP.BP2324
UPC: 748769023242. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.
Kyle Pederson's gift for songwriting is on full display in this heartfelt prayer for peace. Folk and classical styles blend seamlessly as the choir both asks for shalom, then offers shalom to the listener, to friends and family, to those we don't know, and even to our enemies: ...heal us all that we may know the wholeness of your great shalom..
SKU: XC.HRMG2144
UPC: 785147106951.
This stunning a cappella work is carefully crafted to bring it well within reach for many choirs. A wonderfully lush and sonorous tonal palette is sprinkled with moments of prepared dissonance and close harmonies. The middle section quotes the Requiem chant tune. A perfect contrasting pairing with Trottaââ¬â¢s rhythmic and popular Dies Irae..
SKU: GI.WLG168
UPC: 785147020769. English. Text Source: Scripture.
Here's a winner for groups of all ages in school, church, or community settings. In the gospel style of Engelhardt's Go Tell It on the Mountain!, the energetic piano, horns, and rhythm section provide a strong drive to this perfect Christmas closer or encore. MP3 is SSA version.
SKU: GI.WW1607
UPC: 888680603496. English. Text by Emily Dickinson.
A multi-movement work for choir, piano, and cello from Alice Parker using several Emily Dickinson poems. Expertly crafted vocals that are both complex and singable. The piano is supportive and yet exists as its own entity. The cello soars above as a heavenly voice. A fantastic selection for high school, university, and community choirs.
SKU: CA.4066103
ISBN 9790007311896. Key: G minor / g major. Latin.
Antonio Lotti was employed at St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice for almost his entire life. In 1717, however, he was lured for two years to Dresden by the Saxon court as a composer of operas. A score of his Kyrie in G minor and his Gloria in G major, combined under the title Missa Sapientia, was later found amongst the personal belongings of Dresden court composer Jan Dismas Zelenka.Zelenka was not the only one person impressed by the Mass: at least two other illustrious composers had copies made, namely Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. Indeed, the Mass is a magnificent piece, following the concertante style of the time, with a brilliant yet warm string sound (2 violins and 2 violas). Score available separately - see item CA.4066100.
SKU: HL.1481436
UPC: 196288215707. 9.0x12.0 inches.
Billie Eilish has done it again! The highly-anticipated third album from the nine-time GRAMMY� winner features a sound that redefines and explores genre boundaries, trends and soundscapes, immersing listeners into a full spectrum of emotions. From the mature �Lunch� to �Birds of a Feather� and �Chihiro,� there's plenty of hits to keep this record in the rotation for many years to come! Our matching folio features all 10 tracks arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, including: Birds of a Feather � Bittersuite � Blue � Chihiro � The Diner � The Greatest � L'Amour de ma Vie � Lunch � Skinny � Wildflower.
SKU: HL.48025359
ISBN 9798350118605. UPC: 196288193814. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Third in a series of songs which set medieval sacred lyrics to music for treble chorus (I. Ad Amore, II. O frondens virga), this piece features driving and propulsive rhythms which feel entrancingly relentless. Close harmonies conjure color and shimmering textures throughout.
SKU: MN.50-1246
UPC: 688670512469. English.
Composer Tom Trenney has written an original melody to bring out the lyrical aspects of this well-known hymn text.
SKU: MN.50-0168
UPC: 688670501685. English.
A lovely setting of a poem centered on the transition to the afterlife. A great, accessible work for a memorial service for many choirs.
