Rooted in Love

SKU: AU.9780806698090

ISBN 9780806698090.

From the writer of hymn texts such as O Blessed Spring and Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen comes this second collection of expressive texts for worship. Like her first collection (O Blessed Spring, 1997), each of the approximately 30 hymn texts comes paired with a tune that matches it well-some familiar, some new. These poetic, deeply rooted lyrics will serve worshiping assemblies well, and are recommended for composers looking for fresh material on which to base new hymn tunes and anthems.

SKU: AP.6-780376

ISBN 9780486780375. English.

Safe within their cocoons, butterflies only become vulnerable when they emerge to enchant the world with their beauty. Madama Butterfly has been breaking hearts for over a century with its tragic tale of an innocent Japanese girl who abandons her faith and her family to marry an American naval lieutenant. Giacomo Puccini created a dozen operas, many of them rooted in his fascination with exotic lands and foreign cultures. Inspired by a London performance of one-act play by American playwright David Belasco, the composer developed an emotionally charged musical score to accompany this tale of devotion, tradition, and sacrifice. The opera's most famous aria, Un bel dí vedremo (One beautiful day, we will see), in which the heroine professes her faith in her lover, ranks among the most popular works in the soprano repertoire. Dovunque al mondo (Throughout the world) characterizes Butterfly's American officer with a musical theme based on The Star Spangled Banner. Other highlights include the endings of each of the three acts: the extended love duet Vogliatemi bene (Love me, please.); the wordless beauty of Coro a bocca chiusa, (Humming Chorus); and the climactic aria Con onor muore (To die with honor). This authoritative 1906 edition of one the world's most beloved operas features the original Italian lyrics.

SKU: PR.114412930

UPC: 680160571604. 8.5 x 11 inches. Text: Li Bai. Li Bai. Three poems by Li Bai (701 - 762).

It's a privilege to write a new work for my friend, the pipa master Ms. Wu Man to perform in the 05/06 concert season. Remembering the first time we worked together in 1991, Wu Man premiered my solo piece The Points on the age-old Chinese traditional instrument, with her adventurous virtuosity and sensibility in the piece with new musical concept and language, at the NewWorkOctober concert series at Columbia University in New York, presented by New Music Consort. I have been very happy to keep track with her new experiment and success in the new music field since then. Again, in 2001, I have composed a trio for her to play with Yo-Yo Ma and Young-Nam Kim, commissioned by the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota for the Hun Qiao project. Wu Man loved the piece so much that she commissioned me another new work to perform this time. In Chinese cultural tradition, in which I am deeply rooted, music is a part of an organic art form, along with poetry, calligraphy and painting. I am glad that Wu Man suggested to create our new work together with visual artist Catherine Owens. We are going to combine the art forms together in one. I got my inspiration from three ancient poems, which are drawn in Chinese calligraphy, with exaggerated dancing lines and shapes in layers of ink. The music would go with image projection in Chinese painting according to the poems. Written for Wu Man and commissioned by the Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR, the duet Ancient Dances is written for pipa and a set of percussion instruments (including a pair of naobo, finger cymbals, and bongos; a Japanese high woodblock, a triangle, 3 Beijing Opera gongs in small, medium and large sizes, a suspended cymbal and a conga). It consists of three movements of music - Cheering, Longing, and Wondering, in which the music abstractly represents various expressions, in different textures and tempi, inspired by the text in the three Chinese poems by Li Bai from Tang Dynasty: 1) Riding on My Skiff; 2) Night Thoughts; 3) The Cataract of Mount Lu. The flying lines, as like mysterious and vivid ancient dances, bring the music, the calligraphy, and the painting all together in our work. --Chen Yi.
It's a privilege to write a new work for my friend, the pipa master Ms. Wu Man to perform in the 05/06 concert season. Remembering the first time we worked together in 1991, Wu Man premiered my solo piece The Points on the age-old Chinese traditional instrument, with her adventurous virtuosity and sensibility in the piece with new musical concept and language, at the NewWorkOctober concert series at Columbia University in New York, presented by New Music Consort. I have been very happy to keep track with her new experiment and success in the new music field since then. Again, in 2001, I have composed a trio for her to play with Yo-Yo Ma and Young-Nam Kim, commissioned by the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota for the Hun Qiao project. Wu Man loved the piece so much that she commissioned me another new work to perform this time.In Chinese cultural tradition, in which I am deeply rooted, music is a part of an organic art form, along with poetry, calligraphy and painting. I am glad that Wu Man suggested to create our new work together with visual artist Catherine Owens. We are going to combine the art forms together in one. I got my inspiration from three ancient poems, which are drawn in Chinese calligraphy, with exaggerated dancing lines and shapes in layers of ink. The music would go with image projection in Chinese painting according to the poems.Written for Wu Man and commissioned by the Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR, the duet Ancient Dances is written for pipa and a set of percussion instruments (including a pair of naobo, finger cymbals, and bongos; a Japanese high woodblock, a triangle, 3 Beijing Opera gongs in small, medium and large sizes, a suspended cymbal and a conga). It consists of three movements of music - Cheering, Longing, and Wondering, in which the music abstractly represents various expressions, in different textures and tempi, inspired by the text in the three Chinese poems by Li Bai from Tang Dynasty: 1) Riding on My Skiff; 2) Night Thoughts; 3) The Cataract of Mount Lu. The flying lines, as like mysterious and vivid ancient dances, bring the music, the calligraphy, and the painting all together in our work.—Chen Yi.

SKU: GI.G-8651

ISBN 9781622770656.

Visi t 2013 Midwest Clinic Page 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Dizzy Gillespie, a master entertainer and one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. This book celebrates the relationship and influence Dizzy had with Arturo and his family. Through amazing photographs and stories, this book tracks the remarkable story of how the two met in Cuba during a very restrictive period and the eventual role Dizzy would play in Arturo’s flight to freedom. It also recounts the modest start and parallels that exist between the two musicians as well as their career developments. Throughout his career Dizzy Gillespie faced a huge challenge to achieve success as a black man born in the South with limited education. He endured the hardship of the Great Depression as well as the humiliation and restrictions of the deep-rooted racism and segregation of the time. Decades later, Arturo Sandoval suffered his own bonds of tyranny when he was forbidden the freedom to perform the music he loved. While serving his three years of obligatory military service in Cuba, he was jailed for three months for listening to the “Voice of America” program hosted by Willis Conover on a short wave radio. Both Dizzy and Arturo were angered and demoralized by their individual circumstances, yet both found ways to persevere no matter the political or social consequences of the times. One does not have to look far to realize the level of affection that quickly grew between Dizzy Gillespie and Arturo Sandoval. Their relationship was not only one of mentor-protégé, but also a father-son type of kinship. Dizzy never had a son until he met Arturo. In Arturo’s words, were it not for Dizzy “ maybe I would have ended up in jail, or worse, because nothing good could have happened to me if I stayed there.” One of Dizzy’s greatest achievements and contributions to music was not only the discovery, but the encouragement and promotion of Arturo Sandoval. Arturo Sandoval's life was the subject of the film For Love or Country.

SKU: GI.G-CD-537

Rooted in Rob's experiences as a parish music minister and featuring a great intergenerational choir, Music in the Air offers practical, yet inspired, music for the liturgy. This collection features Rob's Mass of Plenty, which was first introduced in GIA's children's hymnal, Singing Our Faith. Mass of Plenty is based on the spiritual Plenty Good Room and boasts a fantastic Gloria! On this recording the mass is set with Eucharistic Prayer II for Children. Exciting new arrangements of the popular spirituals Over My Head (Music in the Air), Rise Up Shepherd, and Plenty Good Room are also included. Two new psalm settings and a communion processional round out this solid collection.  .

SKU: ST.B934

ISBN 9780852499344.

This , the ninth of a series of books begun in 1983, contains Brian Wren's 36 most recent hymns (2009 to 2012). It is nicely presented and laid out in a user-friendly way. The hymns are divided into five thematic sections: Jesus from Cradle to Cross; Easter Hymns; Church and Mission; Praise; and Metrical Psalms. This last section, rooted in (though not bound by) the Old Testament, is often influenced by Isaac Watts and will be of more use to some than others; it concludes with a tremendous rendering of Psalm 8; a paean of praise which all will love, set to a stirring tune.

Each section is prefaced with a single page introduction listing the contents and, in some instances, giving an interesting insight into Brian Wren's theology and thinking which provides food for contemplation. Each hymn is printed in words format with all the necessary information for inclusion in an order of worship. Every hymn is also printed with full score music for accompaniment interlined with the words. The book is slightly larger than A5, and there are various useful indexes.

The tunes range from ancient to modern, some very familiar, including Candler (better known as Ye Banks and Braes). A number are of a metre where alternative tunes are available. Those tunes which are new vary in ease of use; some will be readily picked up, others would prove challenging for occasional use in a small congregation but could be used as music group items.

These are hymns which need to be read as a whole and require thought. The words are chosen with care and notable as much for those not used as those included e.g.: 'Christ, untameably alive,/ breathe your life upon us - / Compass, Governor and Guide, / with us and beyond us,/ Sky and Sunlight, / spreading Vine./ Spring of Living Water,/ Truth and Wisdom, Way and Word,/ here, and then hereafter.' These hymns will be useful in worship as either sung or read pieces, and will also prove an invaluable resource for private devotion.

Robert Canham, Reform

SKU: GI.G-VHS-479

In Rooted in Love, Brother Roger told of what had inspired the foundation of Taizé and the beginnings of the Community. Servants of Trust is given over to the welcoming of young people, it leads Taizé's founder to talk of the life of faith, of prayer, listening, and of the challenges facing Christians today. For the last thirty years, young people from all over the world have been coming to Taizé in ever greater numbers. Why? How did the Community come to open wide its doors and to travel the world, gathering hundreds of thousands of young people into its Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth? Brother Roger responds here to these questions, as he did in Part One.

SKU: GI.G-VHS-478

The astonishing adventure of Taizé can best be understood when we learn what has marked the life of its founder, Brother Roger. This video, which provides a kind of in-depth encounter with him, has no commentary. It is Brother Roger himself who tells his story and that of Taizé. Intense experiences in childhood, an adolescence marked by doubt and the rediscovery of prayer, the beginnings of a vocation, risks taken in the midst of war during the early years in Taiz?, the beginnings of the community and its deepest inspiration, meetings with Pope John XXIII-these are some of the steps that Brother Roger retraces here.

SKU: GI.G-012618

UPC: 641151126180. Spanish.

The 2006 UCMVA Unity Awards Spanish Album of the Year! This Spanish-language CD is a result of collaboration by several people whose deep spirituality, love of the church, and passion for social justice is expressed abundantly and performed exquisitely by Jorge Rivera. Listen and you'll hear the passionate rhythms of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as thoughtfully-composed, rousing texts that challenge and inspire. Deeply rooted in a Vincentian spirituality and in the energy of Hispanic Young Adult Ministry in the U.S., Reinventando el Amor features several outstanding tracks, including No Temas Migrante (a justice anthem for immigrants) and the title track which was used as a theme song for the Summer 2006 Encuentro held at the University of Notre Dame. Lyrics for No Temas Migrante appear below, under Table of Contents.

SKU: AP.36-52711050

ISBN 9781628762013. UPC: 679360706787. English.

The word "hymn" comes from the Greek "hymnos", meaning a festive song.  To hymnologists (people who study hymns), the HYMN is the poetry, the lyrics, which is then set to a HYMN TUNE.  Many wonderful hymn tunes have been used over the centuries with several completely different sets of words.  The name of a hymn tune seldom matches the name of its hymn, and most people refer to hymns by their poetic names rather than their tune names.  However, some hymn tunes are so powerful, so flexible and so rooted in the collective social consciousness that they transcend whatever poetry is put with them.  Several tunes in this set have been used for many poems, most of which are unfamilar.  But we know the melody instantly!  Written for two violins and piano, both a viola and cello part are include to substitue for the 2nd violin.  Hymns (tunes) include: 1. All Glory, Laud and Honor (St. Theodulph), 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns (Diademata), 3. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (Austria), 4. I Love to Tell the Story (Hankey), 5. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (St. Denio), 6. O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Axnon), 7. O Worship the King (Lyons), 8. Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty (Lobe Den Herren).

These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.

SKU: AP.47435S

UPC: 038081542119. English.

This arrangement of lovely ballads, vigorous fiddle songs, and simple shaped-note tunes is deeply rooted in early-American folk traditions. The three Christmas tunes The Babe of Bethlehem, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, and Star in the East will carry you to the wind-swept, snow-covered Appalachian Mountains. Beautiful orchestral scoring will provide a full sound for any ensemble.

SKU: AP.47435

UPC: 038081542102. English.

This arrangement of lovely ballads, vigorous fiddle songs, and simple shaped-note tunes is deeply rooted in early-American folk traditions. The three Christmas tunes The Babe of Bethlehem, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, and Star in the East will carry you to the wind-swept, snow-covered Appalachian Mountains. Beautiful orchestral scoring will provide a full sound for any ensemble.

SKU: FG.55011-412-8

ISBN 9790550114128.

Jouk o Linjama's skilled transcription for organ brings the much-loved Requiem by Joonas Kokkonen to new platforms; it is now possible to perform the work with soloists (2), SATB choir and organ. Kokkonen's Requiem is music of light and hope, no judgement day images are included, but rather warm consolation. The Requiem was composed while and after the composer's wife passed away. There are nine movements in total, text in Latin, and it is firmly rooted in the Requiem tradition. The work ends in an E major chord with word Lux, light, being sung.