Format : Vocal Score
Dean Rishel has artfully arranged this favorite spiritual is such a way that singers and listeners won't be able to keep still! This gospel swing version of “All Night All Day” showcases each voice part and featuresjazzy harmonies toe-tapping accompaniment and wonderful textures and colors that will really make your choir shine.
SKU: GI.G-8698
UPC: 785147869801. English. Text Source: Based on Psalm 134. Text by Timothy Dudley-Smith. Scripture: Psalm 134.
Nestor’s imaginative organ registration suggestions bring this anthem to life, with lyrical solo lines in the organ complementing the vocal writing. This is an excellent option for choirs needing to pick up an anthem quickly!
SKU: GI.G-8618
UPC: 785147861805. English. Text Source: Revelation 19:6, 11:15, 19:16. Scripture: Revelation 11:15, Revelation 19:6, 16.
The “Hallelujah†chorus is the final movement of part two of Handel’s Messiah, the part that comments on Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. The text of the chorus, assembled from Biblical passages by the oratorio’s librettist, Charles Jennens, is from Revelation 19:6, 11:15, and 19:16: “Hallelujah, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever. KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.†This edition has been prepared from the first published score in 1767, with comparisons to Handel’s autograph manuscript now housed in the British Museum. The text has been reproduced here without alterations. However, the beamings of the vocal parts have been modernized for ease of reading (the original material has flags instead of beams for every separate syllable). The piano accompaniment is a reduction of the orchestral material: the first and second violin parts are represented in the upper staff, with only occasional inclusion of the viola, trumpet, and timpani parts, the basso continuo, in its original form, is in the bottom staff. The GIA Historical Music Series edited by Dennis Shrock, presents repertoire suitable for performance by public school, college and university, church, and community ensembles, with the purpose of making available to today’s conductors lesser-known and previously difficult-to-procure historical masterpieces. The music, drawn from the Renaissance through the Romantic eras, is in performance editions based on the most current and rigorous scholarly research. The musical scores reflect original intent of notation, with all editorial markings and emendations clearly identified as such. In addition, preface material accompanying the music contains literal translations of foreign language texts and information regarding the lives of the composers, genres, and relevant performance practices. Dennis Shrock is Director of Choral Activities at Texas Christian University. He has been called one of the top choral scholars in the United States and has received a number of awards for his work. He received a bachelor's degree in music education from Westminster Choir College and both master's and doctoral degrees in choral conducting from Indiana University.
SKU: GI.G-8456
UPC: 785147845607. English. Text by Gilbert Keith Chesterton.
The alternation between minimalist accompaniment and the stark contrast of a cappella voices adds richness and depth to this Gilbert Keith Chesterton text. The close vocal harmonies convey reverence and awe.
SKU: OU.9780193393066
ISBN 9780193393066. 12 x 8 inches.
For SATB unaccompanied In this unaccompanied setting of Thomas A. Clark's poem, Jackson beautifully conjures up the atmosphere of the onset of nightfall. Featuring a wide range of rhythms, textures, and dynamics, this is a striking and complex piece, with highly imaginative word setting.
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New Horizons showcases the wealth of exciting, innovative, and occasionally challenging choral music being written today. It encompasses the whole gamut of small-scale choral genres, both secular and sacred, and includes pieces for upper-voice and mixed choirs. With titles by some of the most accomplished choral composers active in Great Britain and abroad, the series introduces new repertoire and fresh talent to a broad spectrum of choirs. New Horizons features composers with growing reputations for quality composition reflecting a strong individual voice. The series is continually expanding and should be the first place to look for attractive and performable contemporary choral music.
SKU: GI.G-007801
Voiced for SATB, assembly, guitar, and keyboard, you may choose the option of adding a children's choir to sing a solo on the final refrain, before the choir and and assembly return. The keyboard writing is simply beautiful and the vocals are intuitive, making this piece easy to learn. This would be a wonderful choice to sing over the four Sundays of Advent.
