The Wellspring

SKU: FG.042-08465-6

ISBN 979-0-042-08465-6.

In Poseidon, commissioned by the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington and Mstislav Rostropovich, Bergman turns to the Greek god of the sea and lord of the earthquake as a symbol for primaeval power and the wellspring of creativity. In the ocean depths - the subconscious - power stirs and rises to the threshold of consciousness. It projects itself into the second movement's eruption of energy, after which follows recovery and calm. Composed in 1992.

SKU: LO.15-3253H

ISBN 9780787715465.

From the creative wellspring of Mark Burrows comes this adorable song about Octavia the Octopus, who wants nothing more than to sing! Complete with solo opportunities, a catchy tune, and comfortable vocal ranges, this crowd pleaser is the perfect match for any developing choir.

SKU: FJ.B1819

UPC: 241444421758. English.

This outstanding work traces the emotional arc of finding renewal in the midst of exhaustion. A recurring four note motive interacts with a beautiful, lyrical melody. As the piece develops, the melody is ultimately transformed into a shout of sheer joy. A perfect opportunity for teaching your students about motivic development while offering ample opportunities for musicality and expressive playing.

About FJH Young Band

Appro priate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5

SKU: FG.042-08334-5

ISBN 979-0-042-08334-5.

These five miniatures by the Finnish composer Juhani Nuorvala dwell on echoes and 'shadows' formed around the notes, and timbral distortions made by colouring loudly!played notes with extremely quiet 'ghost tones'. These combinations are then transformed into the chordal domain. The first movement acts as a wellspring to which the others look for their source.

SKU: FJ.B1819S

English.

This outstanding work traces the emotional arc of finding renewal in the midst of exhaustion. A recurring four note motive interacts with a beautiful, lyrical melody. As the piece develops, the melody is ultimately transformed into a shout of sheer joy. A perfect opportunity for teaching your students about motivic development while offering ample opportunities for musicality and expressive playing.

About FJH Young Band

Appro priate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5

SKU: FG.042-08702-2

ISBN 979-0-042-08702-2.

This work was commissioned by the Hungarian Radio for a concert expressly in memory of Bela Bartok. The composer's name was an inspiration and, through the notes B (flat), E and A along with their transpositions, lies at the basis of the work. Ever-present is the spirit of Bartok himself: a composer who oscillated between the quest for the original wellspring of music on the one hand and sophisticated refinement on the other.

SKU: PR.576014980

UPC: 680160407903.

SKU: GI.G-1046

UPC: 785147004622.

For the Taizé Community, prayer together, three times a day, is a vital way to return to the wellsprings, to renew hope, and to get ready to take on practical commitments. This CD, like the other recordings made in Taizé, shows how this prayer is renewed while yet remaining constant throughout the years. Many of the songs presented here are new: they were written by brothers of Taizé between 2012 and 2017 and are recorded here for the first time. Others have been part of the community’s prayer for many years. A few come from a much older tradition: for example, the hymn Ô vous qui dans l’obscurité (You who in darkness) comes from the German evangelical churches of the 17th century, the litany Ô Sagesse (O Wisdom), which calls for the coming of Christ, is based on antiphons of the age-old tradition of the Latin Church. These last two pieces are sung at Taizé especially during the season of Advent. Most of these songs focus on an essential reality that can be internalized more and more deeply, as the words are tirelessly repeated. The simplicity of these repetitive forms makes them easy to sing in many situations, but they can nevertheless achieve great breadth and depth, especially when the voices of a large assembly are united with solo singers and instruments. To help use these songs in prayer groups or parishes, practical suggestions as well as the musical scores are available online and in books listed on the Taizé website www.taize.fr/en.