SKU: GI.G-CD-835
Down To Earth helps children to make a connection between the comfortable and uncomfortable parts of their lives and God. The songs are perfect for school assemblies, linking with themes for Christian Festivals, and for Religious Education. “Religious Eduication needs to be authentic in the ways it portrays religion. Buy this CD, and use it with your 7- to 11-year-olds, and you will hit that target†– RE Today (UK) Down To Earth has been produced by Fischy Music—an established and well-respected music charity working throughout the UK and beyond. Fischy Music is well-known for their singing and song-writing workshops, concerts, teacher training sessions, and music recordings. Their overall mission is to promote the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of children and families. Fischy Music is a charity with over 11 years' experience and their resources are used in thousands of schools across the world. Down To Earth fills a gap in resources that are available to schools— music that can be used in a Christian setting which is thoughtful and reflective, yet catchy and fun. The songs are easy to pick up and incorporate multi-cultural elements as well as contemporary influences.  Down To Earth is suitable for Elementary school children and is available as a standalone CD or as a CD-ROM Resource Pack (which includes teaching notes, backing tracks, lyric sheets, and videos showing signs and actions and piano/guitar music arrangements).  .
SKU: GI.G-CD-834
SKU: HL.428627
ISBN 9781705163238. UPC: 196288063988. 5.0x5.0x0.925 inches.
This choral compilation brings together beloved carols and new seasonal lyrics with celebrated music from Bach, Handel, Mozart and others. As a collection, you can use this resource throughout Advent and Christmas, or use the optional narration to present the entire work as a cantata. A full line of support products is available to enable your performance options. Score and Parts (instrumentation varies by song) available as a digital download. For the Accompaniment Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. HL00428625: Accompaniment Tracks Songs include: Canon de Noel; Procession of Light; A Classic Advent Flourish; Advent Alleluia; Celebration for Advent; He Shall Feed His Flock; An Etude Carol; Christ Is Born! Let Earth and Heaven Rejoice; Adoramus Te; Christmas Jubilate.
SKU: LP.765762205802
UPC: 765762205802. Orchestrated by Tim Cates.
When the stars burn down and the earth wears out...we will rise and all applaud! Singing blessing and honor and glory and power forever to our God! These words, penned by Jonathan Lee and Jennie Lee Riddle, are but a bit of the majestic lyrics found in this anthem about the Second Coming. Gary Rhodes' masterful arrangement for solo with choir will surely make this song a favorite.
SKU: HL.428626
ISBN 9781705163221. UPC: 196288063971. 5.0x5.0x0.1 inches.
SKU: HL.49033110
ISBN 9783795755980. German.
The modern guitar method for young people and adults offers the recipe for success when it comes to melody playing, picking and chord accompaniment. It does not make a difference if you are an absolute beginner or if you already know a few chords. For with the pieces that you have always wanted to play, you also learn to play the guitar: plucking, melody and song accompaniment, and the major chords and rhythms with which you can play the best 50 folk and pop songs. The CD as a training partner guarantees a lot of fun and success: You can listen to the songs as they are supposed to sound. Fade out one of the channels! You then have 3 possibilities to play along: melody, picking or rhythm.
SKU: HL.49041963
ISBN 9783795751074. German.
Diese Schule richtet sich an Schuler und Lehrer, die eine aktuelle Rock- und Pop-Gitarrenschule im Anfangerbereich suchen. Der Autor hat eine Schule entwickelt, die nicht nur mit einer E-Gitarre, sondern ebenso mit einer Konzert- oder Westerngitarre spielbar ist. Jedem Band liegt eine CD bei, die neben E-Gitarren auch mit Konzert- und Westerngitarren eingespielt worden ist. Die CD ist fur die Schuler besonders interessant, weil sie die Lieder, Notenwerte, Rhythmen etc. auch zu Hause anhoren konnen - und dadurch den Spielstoff besser nachvollziehen. Die Titel sind vor allem zu Beginn sehr langsam, um dem Spieler ein Mitspielen zur CD zu gewahrleisten. Die nachfolgenden Lieder steigern sich im Tempo allmahlich. Die Rock & Pop Gitarrenschule lehnt sich im methodischen Aufbau an bewahrte klassische Schulen an. Die Schuler lernen in diesem Band verschiedene Rock- und Popstile und Spieltechniken kennen anhand von Songs wie: El Condor Pasa, Sailing, Lady In Black, I Just Called To Say I Love You, Freiheit.
SKU: AP.47738
UPC: 038081544311. English.
Made popular by American Idol star David Archuleta and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on their Glad Christmas Tidings album, this original carol tells the Christmas story from the perspective of two animals in the stable. And the night skies rang as the angels sang, when love came down to the earth. Appropriate for both school and church.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The 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.49046823
ISBN 9783795714895. UPC: 196288031628. 9.0x12.0x0.402 inches.
This book teaches the techniques of all the main branches of country fiddle. It brings structure, clarity, and purpose to your learning, and allows you to fluidly play through a country song, differentiating between the intro, the backing, the fills on verse and chorus, the fiddle solo, and the outro, all in a style appropriate to the type of song. Old time, early string band music, western swing, bluegrass, honky tonk, Cajun and commercial country are all covered here. You will also learn about specific players from the history of country, so that you can absorb and master the techniques which they pioneered. The style of the book is practical and down-to earth, but also entertaining, spiced with anecdotes from the many colourful characters we meet along the way, be they heroes or villains!
SKU: LO.99-3112L
UPC: 000308133516.
The disciple John penned these words: This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins (I Jn 4:9-10). With this incomparable love as its central theme, Wondrous Love recounts the earthly life and ministry of Jesus, which ultimately led Him down a path of sacrifice and death on the cross. This blending of original and familiar melodies along with poignant and scripture-based narration provides a compelling rendition of the events leading to the cross. Flexibly conceived for Lent and/or Holy Week, each individual anthem may be presented during the weeks leading up to Easter, or Wondrous Love may be performed as a whole with or without the resurrection finale. Small and large choirs will equally appreciate Lloyd Larson’s beautiful choral writing, and accompaniments ranging from piano only or full orchestra to professionally recorded CDs offer numerous options for your unique programming needs.
SKU: LO.30-3415L
UPC: 000308146608.
Score and set of instrumental parts plus CD with printable instrumental parts for What Love Is This? (55/1185L) The Passion story vividly expresses God's endless love for the world as Jesus willingly lays down His life so that all might experience eternal life. What Love Is This? is a moving musical and worship experience for choir and congregation alike as it walks through the last days of Christ's earthly life, from the jubilant entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and the difficult days of rejection and crucifixion to the triumphant resurrection of Easter Sunday. The fullest spectrum of music is represented in this dramatic thirty-five-minute work from composers Lloyd Larson, Mary McDonald, Brad Nix, Marty Parks, and Larry Shackley. A single speaker weaves the narrative between anthems ranging from celebratory to contemplative. The musical options with both SATB and SAB versions available ensure that this can be done by choirs large or small. The accompaniment options from piano to orchestra or accompaniment track provide maximum flexibility for virtually any worship setting.
SKU: LO.99-3666L
UPC: 000308145793.
10 pack of performance CDs for What Love Is This? (55/1185L) The Passion story vividly expresses God's endless love for the world as Jesus willingly lays down His life so that all might experience eternal life. What Love Is This? is a moving musical and worship experience for choir and congregation alike as it walks through the last days of Christ's earthly life, from the jubilant entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and the difficult days of rejection and crucifixion to the triumphant resurrection of Easter Sunday. The fullest spectrum of music is represented in this dramatic thirty-five-minute work from composers Lloyd Larson, Mary McDonald, Brad Nix, Marty Parks, and Larry Shackley. A single speaker weaves the narrative between anthems ranging from celebratory to contemplative. The musical options with both SATB and SAB versions available ensure that this can be done by choirs large or small. The accompaniment options from piano to orchestra or accompaniment track provide maximum flexibility for virtually any worship setting.
SKU: BT.DHP-1043551-140
The Book of Urizen is Jacob de Haan his first Symphony for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the samename (which the poet illustrated himself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision, first movement and The Creation, second movement of The Book of Urizen are available by following editionnumber: DHP 1043551. The Web, the third movement of The Book of Urizen is available by the following edition number: DHP 1125252. Download the audio samples here: track 1, track 2, track 3In The Book of Urizen - Jacob de Haan zijn eerste symfonie voor harmonieorkest, zangstem (sopraan) en een mannelijke spreekstem - wordt gebruik gemaakt van geluidscollages. De compositie is ge nspireerd op het gelijknamigegedicht van William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision, het eerste deel en The Creation, het tweede deel van The Book of Urizen zijn beschikbaar via volgend editienummer: DHP 1043551. The Web, het derdedeel van The Book of Urizen is verkrijgbaar via editienummer: DHP 1125252. Download audiofragmenten hier: track 1, track 2, track 3The Book of Urizen ist Jacob de Haan seine erste Symphonie für Blasorchester, Gesang (Sopran) und (männliche) Sprechstimme, in welcher Botschaften durch Geräuschcollagen wiedergegeben werden. Als Inspirationsquelle dienteder gleichnamige Gedichtzyklus des großen englischen Dichters und Malers William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision, erster Satz und The Creation, zweiter Satz von The Book of Urizen sind unter der folgendenEditionsnummer erhältlich: DHP 1043551. The Web, der dritte Satz von The Book of Urizen , ist unter der folgenden Editionsnummer erhältlich: DHP 1125252. Laden Sie hier die Audiosamples herunter: track 1, track 2,track 3En 1794, l’écrivain, peintre, graveur, enlumineur, visionnaire et philosophe mystique anglais William Blake (1757-1827) dénonce dans The Book of Urizen (Le Livre d’Urizen), la loi de fer du monde moderne. Dans The Book ofUrizen - la première symphonie de Jacob de Haan pour Orchestre d’Harmonie, Soprano et un récitant - des collages sonores sont utilisés. The Vision, la première partie et The Creation, la deuxième partie de TheBook of Urizen sont disponibles sous le numéro d'éditionsuivant: DHP 1043551. The Web, la troisième partie de The Book of Urizen est disponible sous le numéro d'édition suivant: DHP 1125252. Télécharger lesextraits audio ici: track 1, track 2, track 3The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustratedhimself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827), who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not just a poet and a writer, but he was also a graphic artist, a painter, an illustrator, a spiritualist, areligious visionary, and a mystic philosopher. For the performance of this work, a professional sound system, including two microphones and a CD player, is needed. The three sound collages are three separate tracks on the enclosed CD and can beplayed easily at the right moment. The Book of Urizen bears resemblance to Genesis and Exodus, of which the contents form the basis of the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith. Blake adhered to the principle that all religions are in fact one,and that deities reside in human beings. In The Book of Urizen this is represented in “The Net of Religion,†which is spanned over the earth by Urizen. The sound collages, compiled by Jacob de Haan in the studio, find their origin inJerusalem, the Holy City, where the afore-mentioned faiths “come together.†In the first movement of this composition, The Vision, Urizen prepares his vision of the world, and he presents this to the “Eternals.†His vision is rejected,and Urizen locks himself up in his own abstract world. When he does emerge again, he is confronted with rage by the gathered Eternals. Urizen flees the wrath of the Eternals, “the flames of eternal fury,†and enwombs himself in his own world. Whenthe Eternals see Urizen in his “stony sleep,†they wonder if this is death. The blacksmith Los is torn by grief because of the isolation of Urizen. It brings him to rouse his fires, prepare his forge, and to give Urizen’s world concrete form. In thesecond movement, The Creation, Urizen’s world, but also man, woman, and child are created. Los is horrified with the appearance of Urizen’s body. He mourns and pities Urizen, and from his blood a female form comes into being, with thename Enitharmon. The Eternals, fearful of the female form, decide to erect a tent to obstruct their view to eternity. Enitharmon and Los beget a son, called Orc. Los baptizes him as a child of the “fallen world.†Orc is fed at Enitharmon’s breast,which makes a girdle of jealousy restrict Los’ chest. He takes the child to the top of the mountain and chains him down. The cries of Orc awaken Urizen, who explores his world creating instruments of scientific measurement to do so. Los encircles theface of Enitharmon from the sight of Urizen and Orc. She then populates the earth by giving birth to an enormous race.The Web, third movement of The Book of Urizen is now available: DHP 1125252.
SKU: GI.G-CD-585
This ground-breaking new collection for young people, grades K–8, features all the music found in the Silver Burdett Ginn school catechetical series, Blest Are We. All music (grades 1–6) found here will be included in the new hymnal, Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition. Using Blest Are We music in classrooms and religious education settings is a great unprecedented way to connect youth activities to the larger Sunday Eucharist. This eight-CD set is available for this collection and includes both fully performed tracks as well as instrumental backing tracks for each song. There are also bonus meditation and catechetical tracks—perfect for classroom learning! CONTENTS: Blest Are We - We Praise You DAMEANS - Come All You People ARR. BELL - He Came Down ARR. BELL - If You Believe and I Believe ARR. BELL - Laudate Dominum BERTHIER - You Have Put on Christ HUGHES - Psalm 51: Be Merciful, O Lord HAUGEN - Go and Listen to the Word of God BATASTINI - Eat This Bread BERTHIER - Celtic Alleluia O'CARROLL / WALKER - We Are One ARR. FOSTER - Jesus, Heal Us - Gather Round This Table HAUGEN - Jubilate Servite BERTHIER - Bring Forth the Kingdom HAUGEN - All You Works of God HAUGEN - Blest Are They - O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God GAELIC HYMN - Hands of Healing HAUGEN - Song of the Body of Christ - The Lord's Prayer CHANT - Sing Out, Earth and Skies HAUGEN - Who Calls You by Name - I Am the Bread of Life / Yo Soy el Pan de Vida TOOLAN - The Hand of God - The Summons BELL - I Say Yes / Digo SÃ, Señor PEÑA - Wade in the Water SPIRITUAL - Let Us Go Rejoicing JONCAS - We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder SPIRITUAL - Creator of the Stars of Night CHANT - With You by My Side - Come, Emmanuel ALONSO - We Are the Hope TATE - In Remembrance of You TATE - Hold Us in Your Mercy: Penitential Litany COONEY/DAIGLE - Send Us Your Spirit - Hope at the Crossroads MAHLER - We Are Called - Give Us Your Peace MAHLER - I Have Been Anointed ROSE WARNER - Shelter Your Name ROSE - Send Down the Fire HAUGEN - We Have Been Told - Gloria CHANT - Glory to God (from Mass of Creation) HAUGEN - Come to the Table ALONSO - God Is ROSE - Set Your Heart on the Higher Gifts WARNER.
SKU: PR.416415760
UPC: 680160636532. 9 x 12 inches.
The 1712 Overture stands out in P.D.Q. Bach's oeuvre for two reasons, among others: it is by far the most programmatic instrumental piece among those by the minimeister of Wein-am-Rhein so far unearthed, and 2) its discovery has led to a revelation about the composer's father, Johann Sebastian Bach, that has exploded like a bombshell on the usually serene musicological landscape. The overture is based on an anecdote told to P.D.Q. Bach by a cousin, Peter Ulrich. Since P.U. Bach lived in Dudeldorf, only a few miles down the road from Wein-am-Rhein, he was P.D.Q.'s closest relative, and he was, in fact, one of the few members of the family who was on speaking terms with P.D.Q. The story, related to P.D.Q. (fortunately for us posterity types) in a letter, may be summarized thus: The town of Dudeldorf was founded by two brothers, Rudi and Dieter Dudel, early in the 18th century. Rudi remained mayor of the newborn burg for the rest of his long life, but Dieter had a dream of starting a musicians' colony, an entire city devoted to music, which dream, he finally decided, could be realized only in the New World. In 1712, he and several other bagpipers sailed to Boston, never to return to Germany. (Henceforth, Rudi became known as der deutscher Dudel and Dieter as the Yankee Dudel). Unfortunately, the head of the Boston Musicians' Guild had gotten wind of Dudel's plans, and Wilhelm Wiesel (pron. VEE-zle), known none too affectionately around town as Wiesel the Weasel, was not about to share what few gigs there were in colonial America with more foreigners and outside agitators. He and his cronies were on hand to meet Dudel's boat when it pulled into Boston Harbor; they intended to prevent the newcomers' disembarkation, but Dudel and his companions managed to escape to the other side of the bay in a dinghy, landing with just enough time to rent a carriage and horses before hearing the sound of The Weasel and his men, who had had to come around the long way. The Germans headed West, with the Bostonians in furious pursuit. soon the city had been left far behind, and by midnight so had the pursuers; Dieter Dudel decided that it was safe for him and his men to stop and sleep until daybreak. When they awoke, they found that they were in a beautiful landscape of low, forested mountains and pleasant fields, warmed by the brilliant morning sun and serenaded by an entrancing variety of birds. Here, Dudel thought, her is where I will build my colony. The immigrants continued down the road at a leisurely pace until they came upon a little church, all by itself in the countryside, from which there suddenly emanated the sounds of a pipe organ. At this point, the temptation to quote from P.U. Bach's letter to P.D.Q. cannot be resisted: They went inside and, after listening to the glorious music for a while, introduced themselves to the organist. And who do you think it was? Are you ready for this -- it was your old man! Hey, no kidding -- you know, I'm sure, that your father was the guy to get when it came to testing new organs, and whoever had that one in Massachusetts built offered old Sebastian a tidy sum to go over there and check it out. The unexpected meeting with J.S. Bach and his sponsors was interrupted by the sound of horse hooves, as the dreaded Wiesel and his men thundered on to the scene. They had been riding all night, however, and they were no spring chickens to start with, and as soon as they reached the church they all dropped, exhausted, to the ground. The elated Germans rang the church bells and offered to buy everyone a beer at the nearest tavern. There they were taught, and joined in singing, what might be called the national anthem of the New World. The melody of this pre-revolutionary patriotic song is still remembered (P.D.Q. Bach quotes it, in the bass instruments, near the end of the overture), but is words are now all but forgotten: Freedom, of thee we sing, Freedom e'er is our goal; Death to the English King, Long live Rock and Ross. The striking paucity of biographical references to Johann Sebastian Bah during the year 1712 can now be explained: he was abroad for a significant part of that year, testing organs in the British Colonies. That this revelation has not been accepted as fact by the musicological establishment is no surprise, since it means that a lot of books would have to be rewritten. The members of that establishment haven't even accepted the existence of P.D.Q. Bach, one of whose major works the 1712 Overture certainly is. It is also a work that shows Tchaikowsky up as the shameless plagiarizer that some of us have always known he was. The discovery of this awesome opus was made possible by a Boston Pops Centennial Research Commission; the first modern performance took place at the opening concert of the 100th anniversary season of that orchestra, under the exciting but authentic direction of John Williams.
SKU: PR.41641576L
UPC: 680160636549. 11 x 17 inches.