Sacred Inspirations

Par BRUCKNER ANTON. Great art in small forms ? Bruckner's smaller sacred works reveal a more personal side to the master symphonist and creator of large-scale orchestral masses. Throughout his life, Bruckner?s deep faith and dedication to the Catholic liturgy inspired him to write church music in smaller forms suitable for performance at Sunday services or in sacred concerts. The long phrases and shimmering sounds of Locus iste, the chromatic modulations and thrilling climaxes in Christus factus est (1884) and in Virga Jesse (1885), or the use of church modes in almost all the motets present a range of fascinating challenges to any choir.In addition to the well-known motets, the choral collection includes smaller sacred works such as short mass settings (a cappella or with organ) and simple liturgical songs and hymns, some with organ or occasionally with trombones. In addition, the volume presents two somewhat longer works from Bruckner?s youth: a Magnificat and a setting of Psalm 23, both with piano accompaniment.The Choral Collection Bruckner. Sacred Choral Music is an expanded new edition of the successful choral collection Anton Bruckner für Gottesdienst und Konzert (Sacred works for worship and concert, Carus 2.065).A detailed preface and several indexes supplement the musical scores in the editionCHORLEITUNG with information on the works and their liturgical usability. An affordable volume (editionCHOR) is also available for purchase, as well as separate editions in print and digital form.?,New expanded volume featuring 39 sacred choral works at all levels of difficulty?,For use both in worship and in concert / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Répertoire / SATB et Piano

The Vocal score for John Tavener's beautiful work Lament For Jerusalem arranged for Soprano Countertenor and SATB Chorus with a Piano Accompaniment. This score can be used for both the 'Original'and 'Jerusalem' versions of the work. The composition was commissioned by Father Arthur E. Bridge OAM for Ars Musica Australis and was first written in 2002. The 'Jerusalem' version was arranged for theChoir of London in 2004. Tavener himself calls the work 'a mystical love-song' that reflects the 'mystical sacred and sublime nature of the texts'.  Lament For Jerusalem isdivided into seven stanzas each of which contain Christic Judaic and Islamic inspirations making this work truly innovative and interesting. The piece is around 45 minutes long and it is recommended to be performed in a spacein which there are generous acoustics that will allow each individual voice as well as the collective whole to 'breathe' and dissolve into the air.  The work is a wonderful one receiving greatcritical acclaim upon its premiere and impressing audiences the world over for its soaring Soprano melodies and its left-field Middle-Eastern harmonies. The composition is one in a long line of Tavener pieces thatimmediately silences audiences and captivates their attention throughout.  Any performance of Lament For Jerusalem is guaranteed to be a special event and one that audiences willremember for a long time.

Seven inspirational arrangements transcriptions and compositions covering traditional Christian melodies from several centuries. These selections appear on the Parkening album Sacred Music for the Guitar. Includes: Preludium (Bach) - Our Great Savior - God of Grace and God of Glory (2 guitars) - Brethren We Have Met to Worship - Deep River - Jesus We Want to Meet - Evening Prayer.

Handel's masterpiece Messiah , the most frequently performed of his choral works, composed in 1741, edited by Watkins Shaw. An inspiring sacred oratorio with spontaneous melodies, and bright orchestration from the first aria Every Valley Shall Be Exalted , to the thunderous final Amen chorus. / Scores

This Celtic harp collection is filled with 47 all-time favorite songs of faith and inspiration. These time-honored songs are a valuable resource for many varieties of religious functions. Advanced beginning to intermediate harpplayers will enjoy the broad range of tunes including Celtic gospel hymns spirituals and popular inspiring pieces.

Moments of meditiation for solo Piano.Virginia Halberg is a longtime church musician and college-level piano instructor. These arrangements sometimes have a classical feel inspired by such composers as Beethoven Schubert and Debussy. At other times they are flavored with gospel or jazz techniques. Hymn texts are included for personal reference or inclusion in printed programs.

Blezzard Judith (Editor). Par BLEZZARD JUDITH. Ce volume présente une richesse du répertoire inestimable, original pour les chorales de voix supérieure. Bon nombre des pièces recueillies dans le présent volume sont publiées ici pour la première fois ou ne jouissent pas de la même exposition comme une grande partie du répertoire des voix mixtes. Le volume s'appuie sur le succès de 'Chorale Programme Series' la musique de Faber, dont certaines pièces ont été tirées. 30 'Masterworks sacré englobe de nombreuses époques et offre les deux accompagné et morceaux non accompagnés, il forme une collection dynamique et polyvalente convenant à une variété de services et de concerts à travers l'année. Ce volume est une ressource inestimable, tant pour les chorales de voix supérieure afin d'obtenir source d'inspiration et nouveau répertoire ainsi que pour mixtes chorales de voix qui veulent mettre en valeur le talent de leurs les chanteuses. 10-packs sont disponibles et offrent une économie de coûts importantes. Les oeuvres de 30 inclus dans le volume sont Adoramus te Christe (Paolo Agostini) - Die Ehre Gottes aus der Natur (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Adoramus te Christe (Jo.../ Recueil / Choeur (Unisson), Voix Hautes et Voix Egales

Lully, Lullay was written at the request of Philip Reed, music director of the Bury St Edmunds Bach Choir, which gave the first performance on 17 December 2011 at Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Suffolk. Inspired by the familiar medieval text of the Coventry Carol , it is sung a cappella and invokes the sense of a lullaby through its metre and lilting melody. The fragility and bittersweet tonality of the opening verse is reflected in the continuous interaction between the tonic and dominant keys and resolving dissonances. This develops into broader passages of increased range and dynamics during the second and third verses, where the melody is passed between the upper and lower voices, clearly invoking the poignancy of the text. The last verse returns to the original theme with subtle harmonic changes and a reflective final cadence. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Harriet Wybor was born in Leeds in 1986 and read music as an undergraduate at Durham University, followed by an M.A. in composition with Martyn Harry and António Pinho Vargas. Harriet's main compositional interests are sacred and secular contemporary choral and chamber music, and the relationship between music and time. Her work reflects a wide range of influences from renaissance choral music and medieval texts to 20th-century literature and art. Harriet has had works performed by the Northern Sinfonia (conducted by H K Gruber), Psappha, the Allegri String Quartet, St John's College Choir, Durham, the Bury St Edmunds Bach Choir and the Fishburn Band - broadcast on BBC Radio 2's Listen to the Band . After graduating from Durham University, Harriet continued her studies at the University of Edinburgh, where she read for an LL.M. in innovation, technology and the law. She has subsequently pursued a career in music publishing where she works in copyright and composes in her spare time. / Choeur SATB

10 Arrangements Combining Sacred and Classical Music-Timeless Hymns with Ageless Classics is an expressive collection in which each arrangement merges a well-loved hymn with a classical theme. Pianists who enjoy performing either sacred or classical music will enjoy how each beautiful melody complements the other. This inspired collection for advanced pianists can be used in a variety of church settings as well as for personal enjoyment. It is also suitable for weddings since it includes many classical pieces that are traditionally used for wedding preludes and processionals.

There is no rose of such virtue is an anonymous mediaeval text, already well known through beautiful settings by Britten (in his Ceremony of Carols), John Joubert and others. The poem is 'macaronic' (it presents a verse in English, followed by a varying Latin refrain). This new version follows the illustrious examples above by remaining strophic and presenting broadly the same music in a succession of slightly different guises. The first verse is a straightforward four-part setting, the second gives the melody to the tenors and surrounds them with hushed, wordless writing for the other parts, and the third explores a freely canonic relationship between the tenor and soprano lines before carrying the previous verse-endings to a higher, more exalted pitch and mood. The fourth verse then expands its texture in a free climactic passage evoking the songs of praise sung by the angels. This subsides towards the final verse, where the texture of the music attenuates again to four parts, and canonic writing (based on the first four notes of the original melody) permeates all of them. This slightly extended statement leads to a hushed final cadence. Francis Pott (b. 1957) began musical life as a chorister at New College, Oxford. He held open music scholarships at Winchester College and at Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he studied composition with Robin Holloway and Hugh Wood while pursuing piano studies privately in London with the distinguished British artist, Hamish Milne. Throughout the 1990s Francis was John Bennett Lecturer in Music at St Hilda's College, Oxford, and a lay clerk in the Choir of Winchester Cathedral. In 2001 he became Head of London College of Music, University of West London, later leading research across the University's Faculty of Arts and acceding in 2007 to its first Chair in Composition. Francis Pott has become recognised particularly for his sacred choral and organ music. This has been performed in concert and on radio in over three dozen countries worldwide, published by four major UK houses and released extensively on CD. Winner of four national composition awards, in 1997 he received first prize in the piano solo section of the S. S. Prokofiev Composing Competition, Moscow. In 2006 and 2011 he was a nominated finalist in the BASCA/BBC Annual Composer Awards. In summer 2012 he was winner of the international composing competition of the Cheltenham Festival, which sought new piano variations on the arioso song Bist du bei mir, well known in the arrangement by J. S. Bach. Francis lives with his wife and two children on the outskirts of Winchester. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

A Cantata Inspired by Spirituals-This major sacred work is musically inspired by traditional spirituals and tells of the ministry passion and resurrection of Jesus through familiar repurposed tunes narration and scriptures. Two endings are provided one for Holy Week and one with a jubilant Easter finale making this a versatile and inspiring work for a variety of Spring programming. From the rhythmic vitality of Ride On King Jesus to the languishing strains of They Crucified My Lord from the stately dignity of Give Me Jesus to the festive joy of Great Day this work delivers both ministry and artistry. Whether presented with Brant Adams' inspired orchestrations or with piano alone you will find AJourney to Hope a unique and effective cantata experience. Songs include: Prelude - The Call to Faith - The Call to Follow - Peace for the Journey - Ride On King Jesus - Come to the Welcome Table - Gethsemane - Jesus Walked to Calvary - They Crucified My Lord - Great Day! The Lord Is Risen! FULL ORCHESTRATION: Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 tba hp pno timp perc 1-2 vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and on CD-ROM. CONSORT ORCHESTRATION: Score and Parts (fl 1-2 cl tpt 1-2 tbn perc kybd strings) available on CD-ROM.

10 Inspirational Songs for Solo Voice-Greg Gilpin has compiled a book containing inspirational vocal solos that will touch the heart of both the singer and listener. Why We Sing: Ten Inspirational Songs for Solo Voice includes: Through the Eyes of a Child • All Things Bright and Beautiful • A Christmas Trilogy • I Hear Liberty Singing • In Many Wonderful Ways • Maybe We'll Meet Again • Rock Me to Sleep • The Face of Love • Think on Me • Why We Sing. These titles have been choral favorites and are now available for solo voice and an accompaniment CD. This solo collection can be used for both secular and sacred performances throughout the year and will certainly be a treasured addition to the vocal soloist's library.