SKU: GI.WW1870
UPC: 785147033660. English. Text by Stephen C. Foster.
A simple expression of empathy for those less fortunate, Hard Times presents the universal message of perserverance through difficult times.
SKU: ST.CN26P
ISBN 9790220225390.
Rich ard Bullen's 'dark lullaby' The Oxen was commissioned by Choir & Organ magazine for the choir of St Paul's Cathedral, and it was featured in the September 2016 issue as part of the New Music series showcasing choral works by young composers. Although lilting rhythms evoke a mood of naivety and innocence, of children gathered in hushed excitement around the fireside on Christmas Eve as pictured in the first verse of Hardy's well-known poem, there is also an edge to the music that reflects its nostalgic, even bitter content. First published in The Times on 24 December 1915, this seasonal lyric can also be read as a lament for loss of innocence and of the simple urge to faith. We might also find in its reflection on the distance between the ideals of civilisation and its reality, a tragic separation that continues to this day. Part of the subtle resonance of the poem is its conversational manner. Each voice should therefore be phrased flexibly and feelingly in its contribution to the discourse, while the tempi should be judiciously chosen to enhance this overall effect according to the prevailing acoustic.
SKU: HL.1157478
ISBN 9781705187166. UPC: 196288120865. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Setting a traditional Huayno folk song and using the native language Quechua--a language that dates back to pre-Columbian times--here is a non-idiomatic choral arrangement that will stretch the best choirs. We look to series editor Richard Bjella for authentic settings, and this certainly meets our expectations.
SKU: GI.G-8413
UPC: 785147841302. English. Text Source: Excerpt from In the Holy Nativity of Our Lord. Text by Richard Crashaw.
Although the diatonic harmonies seem a bit unexpected at times, they are well worth any extra attention you might have to pay them! And the homophonic treatment of the piece allows the listener to comprehend and appreciate the seventeenth-century text, which tells of Jesus as the light dispelling the darkness.
SKU: GI.G-5126
UPC: 785147512608. Text Source: Psalm 126. Text by Martin J. Willett. Scripture: Psalm 126.
Steven Foster's 1855 tune is paired by this arranger with his own paraphrase of Psalm 126. The arrangement utilized various voicings, though predominantly SATB. Varied accompaniments lead to the third stanza that begins, “Lord, you flow as a river through dry and barren lands,†with a characteristically rippling piano part. Though the assembly can join in the refrain, this makes a solid stand-alone choir piece.Â
SKU: JK.01296
Beautiful arrangement for mixed chorus (SATB), giving comfort and guidance through troubled times: No cry so soft He cannot hear, and come to comfort me.Composer: Richard W. Smith Lyricist: Barbara Tanner Difficulty: Medium / medium acc. Performance time: 4:00.
