Completed in 1952, Poulenc often returned to traditional forms of French church music popular in the Renaissance, such as the motet, that had fallen out of favor in the late eighteenth century. Following the narrative of the nativity, Poulenc intended that the movements be performed together. Includes O magnum mysterium, Quem vidistis pastores dicite, Videntes stellam, Hodie Christus natus est.
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This modern day classic has been a huge hit for both Cyndi Lauper and Phil Collins. Now it's your turn! Originally published in the “Love Songs A Cappella” collection, published now as an octavo by popular demand. Available separately: SATB, SSAA.
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From the composer of Song of the Shadows, Harvest of Sorrows and The Weeping Tree comes a brilliant new innovative cantata for Holy Week, The Lenten Sketches. The work is a series of tableaus illustrating the pivotal final days of Christ's earthly ministry, the triumphal entry, the last supper, the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion. With a performance time of approximately 30 minutes, the cantata is easily integrated into a worship event. There is a full line of support products available to help facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work, PowerPoint visuals, a Bible study, practice hints, interpretive movement options, plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the cantata. Expertly orchestrated by Brant Adams, this important work is destined to become a Lenten classic. Outstanding!
Includes: Portrait of Grace; Behold the King of Zion Comes; From an Upper Room; Scenes from Gethsemane; Tableau of Sorrow; Pieta; Epilogue. Available separately: SATB book, iPrint Orch CD-ROM, Printed Orchestration, StudioTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-Pack listening CDs, Preview Pack (Book/Listening CD), RehearsalTrax CDs, Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 35:00.
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Your singers will have a blast performing this clever pairing of the wintertime favorite Frosty the Snow Man combined with Born too Hand Jive from the musical Grease. Sure to add a special sparkle to any holiday concert! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-PPart, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
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This anthem is based on the “Gloria” from Haydn's Heiligmesse “Holy” Mass No. 10 in Bb Major. It has been arranged for the 2009 International Haydn Festival in Vienna, Austria and will be performed by The Mark Thallander Foundation Festival Chorus, directed by Eric Dale Knapp.
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A soundscape that evokes the northern landscape of the Great Lakes and includes untraditional vocal sounds, improvisation, and the sounds of nature. With glockenspiel, wind chimes, and rainstick. Parts included. Duration: ca. 4:45.
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From the album Above It All from Phillips, Craig and Dean, this portrait of the Savior is an illuminating picture of grace. Pure praise, this worship-worthy piece is at home in a variety of settings. A solid theme delivers a gesture easily learned, but hard to forget. “We build You a throne of praise, let our worship raise You high. All our crowns laid at Your feet, as an offering, we cry holy.” Score and Parts (perc 1-2, pno, gtrs, synth/b, dm, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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version for SATB (1954) 9'
version for tenor solo, harp and chorus (1967, for the opening of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London) 11'
Text: William Plomer
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Difficulty level: 2-3
These colourful pieces form a masque in the opera which was performed for Queen Elizabeth I (Gloriana) on her visit to Norwich and performed by local people for her entertainment and in loyal homage. Each short scena represents a different group: Time, Concord, country girls, (S/A) young rustics and fishermen (T/B) and a finale in which all pay homage to their Queen. In the version for tenor solo with harp and chorus these movements are prefaced and linked by the soloist with harp who sets the scene for each movement and, in the final homage, joins the choir by adding a fifth vocal line (the harp also joins this movement) which transforms the piece.
These pieces make an ideal concert item and are not very difficult. They do however need reasonably agile sopranos/altos for the Country Girls movement, and a good balanced team of two tenors and two basses for the Rustics and Fishermen. As with many of Britten's choral works there is a lovely balance of moods between the movements which helps to make a satisfying whole. The Final Dance of Homage is particularly moving with its imitative lines moving between voice-parts and building to an impassioned climax before subsiding to a quiet ending.
Duration: SATB=9; Tenor/SATB=11 minutes
Paul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011
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Enjoy this joyful celebration of the music of the world with this multicultural original. It includes phrases in over fourteen different languages and a great world drumming accompaniment. A super concert opener!Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental ePak-Combo and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45
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Nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year, the PG-rated version of Cee Lo Green's smash hit song was famously covered by Gwyneth Paltrow and the Glee cast in Season 2. Sassy and fun! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available as a digital download (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:45.
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