Format : Vocal Score
Simple elegant and useful for all age levels this setting of the traditional Irish Blessing is a perfect closing selection for concert festival or graduation. A lovely work for sacred use as well. Available separately: SATB SSA 3-Part Mixed 2-Part PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.
SKU: MN.50-6109
UPC: 688670561092. English.
Canon Michael McCarthy, Director of Music at the National Cathedral, has written original music to the traditional text which begins May the road rise to meet you…. A brief tenor solo begins the piece, which has a lovely melody and an undulating organ accompaniment. The choir ends the setting with an elaboration of the material which the soloist sang at the beginning. Duration 3:00.
SKU: XC.HRMG1741
UPC: 785147101857. Text source: Traditional.
May the roads rise up to meet you, may the winds be always at your back... until we meet again. A lovely a cappella texture with straightforward rhythms and close harmonies. Whether chosen for its moving text, its educational value, or soaring optional descant, this piece is a wonderful choice for both worship and concert settings. Â .
SKU: AP.46557
UPC: 038081531328. English. Words from Traditional Irish; music by Glenda Franklin.
These two a cappella settings of blessings from Ireland will warm your heart. The straightforward chorale-style rendering puts the focus clearly on the text, while allowing for artistic liberty with tempo and dynamics. Sung separately or as a set, what a fitting finale or encore to any performance.
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.