SKU: CF.CM9740
ISBN 9781491161203. UPC: 680160919789. Key: Bb major. English. Siegfried Sasson.
Everyone suddenly burst out singing; And I was filled with such delight As prisoned birds must find in freedom... These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the Great War finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he was feeling dull-minded and depressed. Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent. One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to. The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality. The appearance of suddenly in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush. There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet's bold choices of action words - burst, winging, and shaken. Then there's alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance. Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11) Find/freedom (measure 21-22) Winging/wildly (measure 23) Setting/sun (measures 47-49) Was/wordless (measures 65-75) Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text. And just as O is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting - in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder - ...O, but Everyone Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will Never be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about. May the singing never be done.Everyone suddenly burst out singingAnd I was filled with such delightAs prisoned birds must find in freedom…These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the “Great War†finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he “was feeling dull-minded and depressed.†Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent.One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to. The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality.The appearance of “suddenly†in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush.There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet’s bold choices of action words – burst, winging, and shaken.Then there’s alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance.Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11)Find/freedom (measure 21-22)Winging/wildly (measure 23)Setting/sun (measures 47-49)Was/wordless (measures 65-75)Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text. And just as “O†is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting – in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder –…O, but EveryoneWas a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing willNever be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about.May the singing never be done.
SKU: BP.1063
Douglas Starr SATB anthem for Good Shepherd Sunday features a triple meter feel that helps accentuate the classic text. The addition of the alto solo adds a unique element of interest.
SKU: BT.BANEWB001
English.
Great Songs for Singing Groups and Community Choirs. This collection contains 6 starters, 12 original songs (mostly a cappella), word sheets and 2 teaching aid cds. The starters, songs & word sheets can be photocopied for the sole use of your choir and the cd tracks can be duplicated and given to your singers to help them learn their part. Also included in the book are tips for teaching the songs and creating a successful, happy choir.
SKU: HL.35032399
UPC: 888680792800. 6.75x10.5 inches. Don Besig/Nancy Price.
A universal message of sharing the love of Christ in adventurous obedience to His guiding Spirit brings purpose to this sermon in song. The anthem begins with a hymn-like opening of dignity and reverence. The tune soon begins to flow, calling the child of God to service: “Help us be Your hands in a world that needs compassion. Help us feed the hungry and comfort those in need.” A strong challenge to the modern church clothed in memorable themes and strong harmonies. A song for our time!
SKU: LO.99-2317L
UPC: 000308123678.
Creative uses of different choral textures help convey the message of the anticipation of the Savior’s birth and the celebration of that blessed event in this energetic arrangement by Tom Fettke. Combining two carol favorites, “O Come, All Ye Faithful†and the “Ukranian Bell Carol,†it features both easy, 2-octave ring and sing handbells and a more substantive 3-octave handbell score. Ring in the Christmas season with this distinctive arrangement, sure to be a favorite of singers and listeners alike. (From the cantata “A Great and Mighty Wonder.†SATB — 65/1970L; SAB — 65/1971L).