SKU: GI.G-8504
ISBN 9781579999674. English. Text by Liam Lawton.
    ‘It is in great simplicity that great beauty is revealed, and only then may we discover where God truly hides.  In this moving exploration of the path to understanding God’s presence, Liam Lawton considers how we can bring spiritual awakening and consolation into our lives, in every circumstance. Liam shares remarkable stories of human life and of the people and events that have touched him during his years of ministry, along with fascinating perspectives on his own spiritual awakening. These pages reveal a God who does not intrude upon human living but rather is available to enter into the very depth of it and become present to those who wish for “eyes to see, and ears to hearâ€. Here are stories of pain and beauty, challenge and consolation, but, above all, inspiration Liam Lawton is an award-winning, critically acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter, author and Roman Catholic priest, who was ordained in 1984. The poetic lyrics on his numerous platinum-selling albums are inspired by many sources, including the ancient texts of Celtic Ireland, from which he also draws inspiration for his haunting melodies. His music has been used in many an auspicious occasion, from the memorial services of 9/11 to concerts in such places as the Vatican, the White House, and The Chicago Symphony Hall. Liam’s choral music is used in choirs all over the English-speaking world and has been translated into Spanish, German, and Swedish.  He is author of the bestselling The Hope Prayer. Contents: A Time to Be Born, A Time to Plant, a Time to Uprood, A Time to Heal, A Time to Let Go, A Time to Weep, a Time to Laugh, A Time to Dance, A Time to Search, A Time to Keep, a Time to Throw Away, A Time to Share, A Time to Be Silent, A Time to Speak, A Time to Love, a Time to Hate, A Time for Peace, A Time to Embrace.
SKU: CF.YAS75
ISBN 9780825869600. UPC: 798408069605. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.
Bassist and string educator/composer George Sweet is a new addition to the Carl Fischer Music team. His music is fresh and unique, and Duncan's Tale is an enjoyable work with infectious rhythms and interesting melodies. It contains some nice harmonic twists that will really engage your students in the piece. We are proud to have the music of Mr. Sweet in the Carl Fischer Music catalog!.Duncan’s Tale is the story of a small Cairn Terrier who gets into various forms of “household mischief†while his owners are away. The piece offers the viola section a chance to play much of the primary melodic material, as opposed to purely accompaniment. Make sure that the accents in the main theme at m. 3 are played with full value. This provides a contrast to the staccato notes that accompany them. The melodic section that follows at m. 13 should be played in a warm legato style, contrary to the other sections. This is the point where the violas enter for the first time with the melodic material. At m. 21 a denser variation of the theme leads to an abrupt “half step†modulation. The viola interjections should be played with a “fiddle-like†quality. The piece then returns to the original material before fading out on the ostinato pattern that opens the piece. The final pianissimo pizzicato note represents the point when the “adventures†are over, as the owners have returned and Duncan hides.
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:--Occasionally extending to third position--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts--Viola T.C. part included--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels
