SKU: HL.123573
UPC: 884088960421. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This delicate unison setting of the well-known Irish Blessing is both simple and lyrical, providing an emotional connection between singers and listeners. The rise and fall of each musical phrase builds momentum to the fourth phrase, allowing the melody to soar. Ideal benediction for concert or service!
SKU: AP.48325
UPC: 038081551487. English. Traditional Irish and Old English Blessings.
Followin g the success of her Two Irish Blessings, Glenda Franklin shares this creative a cappella set that is ideal as a concert finale, encore, benediction, or graduation selection. Whether performed individually or in tandem, each of these brief movements offers a sincere farewell wish sung in polished choral harmony.
About Alfred Choral Designs
Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: HL.293759
ISBN 9781540052063. UPC: 888680939168. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Several traditional Irish blessings beautifully combined with a simple vocal arrangement. The piano accompaniment is thoughtfully contemporary which brings great appeal to younger singers. A lovely way to add an encore performance to your program.
SKU: AP.46557
UPC: 038081531328. English. Words from Traditional Irish; music by Glenda Franklin.
These two a cappella settings of blessings from Ireland will warm your heart. The straightforward chorale-style rendering puts the focus clearly on the text, while allowing for artistic liberty with tempo and dynamics. Sung separately or as a set, what a fitting finale or encore to any performance.
SKU: CF.CM9703
ISBN 9781491160107. UPC: 680160918706. Key: D major. English. Traditional Scottish-Irish blessing.
Blessing of Light is an excerpt from a Scottish-Irish benediction of anonymous authorship, which may have originated from old Celtic traditions. The rich, poetic language encourages hospitality for both friends and strangers and a charge to cultivate the inner spirit as a beacon of light for others. This SAB-setting offers additional options for soprano or alto divisi and comfortable ranges for men. Drawing primarily from the soundscape of a gently sweeping Mixolydian mode, this piece is designed to remind the listener of the distant past and its connection to our present. Modes have been utilized in many cultures at least since the earliest days of recorded history. Ancient Greek musical modes were revived and explored during the Middle Ages, and are sometimes considered the fathers of the scales we use today in what is often labeled tonal music, or music rooted in Western European musical practices. Blessing of Light is an accessible introduction to modal harmony for mixed choirs. Modes are characterized by combinations of half or whole steps that form a unique scale. The Mixolydian scale in this piece, for example, is identical to the major scale with the exception of a lowered (or flatted) 7th scale degree. For ease of use in sight-reading, key signatures are indicated by the melodic tonal center with the chromatically altered lowered 7th. When introducing this piece, it may be beneficial for the conductor to begin with warm-ups or vocalizes utilizing the scales below.Blessing of Light is an excerpt from a Scottish-Irish benediction of anonymous authorship, which may have originated from old Celtic traditions. The rich, poetic language encourages hospitality for both friends and strangers and a charge to cultivate the inner spirit as a beacon of light for others. This SAB-setting offers additional options for soprano or alto divisi and comfortable ranges for men.Drawing primarily from the soundscape of a gently sweeping Mixolydian mode, this piece is designed to remind the listener of the distant past and its connection to our present. Modes have been utilized in many cultures at least since the earliest days of recorded history. Ancient Greek musical modes were revived and explored during the Middle Ages, and are sometimes considered the fathers of the scales we use today in what is often labeled “tonal music,†or music rooted in Western European musical practices.Blessing of Light is an accessible introduction to modal harmony for mixed choirs. Modes are characterized by combinations of half or whole steps that form a unique scale. The Mixolydian scale in this piece, for example, is identical to the major scale with the exception of a lowered (or flatted) 7th scale degree. For ease of use in sight-reading, key signatures are indicated by the melodic tonal center with the chromatically altered lowered 7th. When introducing this piece, it may be beneficial for the conductor to begin with warm-ups or vocalizes utilizing the scales below.
SKU: BP.1175
An SATB chorus by Arnold Sherman including: An Irish Blessing (on the recording); With Your Blessing: The Lord Bless and Keep You.
SKU: GI.WW1735
UPC: 785147016366. English. Text Source: Traditional Irish Blessing. Traditional Irish Blessing.
This Irish blessing inspires thoughts of returning home. Composer Christopher Wong has created a substantial work that will fit beautifully as a centerpiece for your program or as a moving and thoughtful closer. The Blessing features an expert accompaniment and wonderfully singable vocal lines.
SKU: HL.250701
UPC: 888680714819. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Two traditional Irish blessings – “Deep peace of the running wave to you” and “May the road rise up to greet you” – are artfully combined in this exquisitely crafted work by former King's Singer and composer Philip Lawson. A wonderful benediction for graduation, spring concert and worship settings.
SKU: GI.G-8707
UPC: 785147870708. English. Text Source: Trad. Irish.
This traditional Irish blessing employs creative and subtle text painting through the use of interesting harmonic textures and rhythmic passages. The a cappella SATB choral writing is within a comfortable range for each voice part.
SKU: GI.G-9133
UPC: 785147913306. English. Text Source: Trad. Irish blessing.
This timeless prayer of blessing is given a new treatment with subtle, attractive harmonies. There is some flexibility in presenting the piece, for example, a solo or small group could sing the soprano line, while the other parts are hummed underneath. In Palmer’s comments in the octavo, he offers guidance on executing the grace note figures sprinkled throughout.
