Songs of Praise for Organ by television music composer Herbert Chappell was commissioned by the BBC in 1980 as the signature theme for the long running television programme of the same name and continued to be used until the late 1980s. This piece is lively toccata underpinned by a hymn-like melody and is suitable for organists of moderate abilities and may be used as a thrilling recital piece. 'I decided it should be a lively toccata; this I underpinned with a broad-shouldered hymn-like melody rather than a choral. It was recorded for television by Simon Preston at the organ of Christ Church Oxford and quickly became somethingif a favourite with organists all around the world (possibly because it sounds impressively virtuostic and makes a lot of noise but is not that difficult to play). For example it brought a spirited conclusion to the service that celebrated with a pack congregation the life of Dame Thora Hird for so many years the presenter of the programme on BBC television.' Herbet Chappell 29th September 2010
SKU: HP.C6231P
UPC: 763628262310. Keith Getty;Stuart Townend; Edward Mote.
Medley of songs by Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, Eric Liljero, Rueben Morgan, & Jonas Myrin Originally, this appeared in Joel Raney and Lloyd Larson's best-selling Lenten cantata, 'Hope in the Shadows,' code no. 8801. This medley pairs the popular Keith Getty song with the praise chorus, 'Cornerstone' and 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.'.
SKU: BR.CHB-5363-00
ISBN 9790004412930. 7.5 x 10.5 inches.
The choirbook Women of Our World is more than a simple song collection: In easy two- to three-part arrangements for women's voices, 40 pieces in 25 different languages from more than 30 countries are gathered here. Singable transcriptions for each piece as well as pronunciation guides and translations in the appendix enable an immediate access. Introductory texts inform on the origin and cultural background of the songs; chord symbols allow an instrumental accompaniment, too. Unique for choirbooks of this kind though are the contributions from women of international origin living in Germany; they are presented in portraits and describe their personal relation to singing in a choir. Women of Our World is the result of the yearslong work of editor Hayat Chaoui with international song repertoire as choir leader, singer and consultant. An interview with Mrs. Chaoui on the origin of the edition is found on our blog (German only).This praiseworthy resource could be used to support a range of choral projects, especially perhaps where songs might usefully be taught by rote. (Joy Hill, Choir & Organ)Awarded the German Music Edition Prize 2021/22.
