If there ever was a piece that describes a text in song, this is it. Sara Teasdale's descriptive words about the clouds become sound in this exquisite composition. Accompanied by piano and celesta, a glockenspiel part is also provided for those who have no access to a celesta. Great for festivals or a concert at any season, this is a piece that is a joy to share.
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This anthology of 72 music examples, consisting of the Teacher's Manual, Pupil's Questions, Music Book and two recordings on CD or cassettes, is intended to provide comprehensive resource materials for the listening component of the GCSE music syllabuses. The extracts have been selected especially to illustrate the periods, styles and rudiments of music encompassed within the syllabuses, and the four components of the publication produced to ensure maximum assistance to the teacher in the classroom. Selected contents: MUSIC IN THE LATE RENAISSANCE O quam gloriosum est regnum • T. Morley: MUSIC IN THE BAROQUE ERA: H. Purcell: Hark, each tree (from Ode for St Cecilia's Day) • A. Vivaldi: Second Allegro (from Op. 3 No. 11) • G.F. Handel: Lascia ch'io • J.S. Bach: Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag (BWV 629) • F. Couperin: Le Petit-Rein MUSIC IN THE ROMANTIC PERIOD: F. Schubert: Am Meer (from Schwanengesang) • H. Berlioz: Un Bal (from Symphonie fantastique) • F. Chopin: Mazurka (Op. 7 No. 5) • R. Schumann: Fantasiestück (Op. 73 No. 1) • R. Wagner: Prelude (to Tristan and Isolde) • R. Strauss: Epilog (from Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche) • MUSIC IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: B. Bartók: Third movement (from Sonata for two Pianos and Percussion) • K. Stockhausen: Zyklus • C. Berberian: Stripsody • JAZZ AND POP: F. Molton: Peace in the Valley • Bix Beiderbecke and his Gang: Jazz Me Blues • The Platters: Only You • E. Fitzgerald: Mack the Knife • S. Getz and A. Gilberto: The Girl From Ipanema and more. MORE»
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Uses: Lent, General, Revival, Commitment
Scripture: Psalm 130:1; Luke 14:33
In this anthem, a treasured hymn text is retooled with a new melodic approach that highlights an expressive message of divine healing and spiritual restoration. Thoughtful piano writing supports the arching tunes, while beautiful harmonies underscore the transformative moments in this poem's message of commitment and consecration. Duration: ca. 3:37.
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This gem from the classic Walt Disney movie Lady and the Tramp in an exuberant concert-opening setting by Roger Emerson is pure magic! An absolute winner!Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
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In a faraway land of sand and sun, they tell a tale of a magical lamp, a genie, an evil sorcerer, a princess and a poor street boy whose destinies meet 'neath the stars of an Arabian night. Share the magic of this timeless tale in a spectacular medley from Walt Disney's Aladdin. Songs include Arabian Nights, One Jump Ahead, Friend Like Me, Prince Ali, A Whole New World.
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Bruno Mars is the number one selling artist worldwide for 2011 by digital sales and a tremendous young talent. Experience the range of his talent with this 6-minute medley that showcases his success. Opening reflectively with a snippet of “Lighters,” it moves into the Grammy-winning “Just the Way You Are,” and then transitions into a quicker pace with the reggae-infused Billionaire, The Lazy Song, Nothin' on You and Grenade. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed. 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available as a digital download (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 5:50.
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This Kander and Ebb song from Cabaret and sung by Kristin Chenoweth and Lea Michele in Glee packs a powerful emotional punch and will be a fantastic selection for SSA choirs in high school and up. Duration: ca. 3:00
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The famous Love Theme from The Godfather, this soft samba setting offers plenty of options to showcase your ensemble skills: blend, style, rhythm and a full group scat interlude, for a great vocal jazz change of pace!
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This hymn's straightforward melodic rhythm is easily grasped by young and old. Jubilant repetitious use of “allelulia, amen” give this hymn of praise a joyful quality. The text was written by Christian Bateman whose clerical training includes the Moravian church.
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