Through the Eyes of a Child is a song cycle for singers and listeners, both young and old. Whimsy and enchantment are reflected in “A Girl's Garden” (Robert Frost), “The Bells” (Edgar Allan Poe), and “Between Two Hills” (Carl Sandburg), as well as in the humor of “Polly Wolly Doodle”, an American folksong favorite. “The Bells” available: SATB, SAB/3-Part Mixed, SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 1:30. Song cycle available: Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 10:00.
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Celebrate the history of Broadway and our great heritage of musical theater in this marvelous choral medley by Mac Huff. From the music of Tin Pan Alley to state-of-the-art contemporary Broadway, you'll treasure the magic of an entire century of entertainment, laughter, and beautiful music! Available: SATB Director's Score, SAB Director's Score, 2-Part Director's Score, SATB Singer's Edition, SAB Singer's Edition, 2-Part Singer's Edition, Instrumental Pak, Preview CD, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 48:35.
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Emily Dickinson's poem proclaims that life is too short to waste on hatred and bitterness, and that people should live lives full of love. The musical setting provides powerful and colorful aural support to the poem. The title is startling, and the music begins with the same attitude. Santelmann uses choral statements to unravel the poem, sometimes homophonically, sometimes in contrapuntally. He uses dissonance artistically to accent words, both harsh and pleasant. This is a thoughtful selection appropriate for advanced high school and college choirs.
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for soprano, tenor and baritone solos, chorus, orchestra, chamber orchestra, boys' choir and organ
Scoring: 3 (3=picc), 2, ca, 3 (III=cl in Eb and bass cl), 2, dbl bn; 6, 4, 3, 1; timps, 4 perc (2 sd, td, bd, tamb, trgl, cymb, castanets, whip, Chinese blocks, gong, bells in C and F#, vibr, antique cymbals in C and F#); piano, grand org (ad lib); strings.
Chamber orch: fl (=picc), ob (=ca), cl, bn; hn; perc (timp, sd, bd, cymb, gong); harp, string quintet (2 vl, vla, vc, db)Chamber organ (or harmonium) to accompany boys' choir
Text: Missa pro defunctis and Wilfred Owen
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Difficulty level: 5
for soprano, tenor and baritone solos, chorus, orchestra, chamber orchestra, boys' choir and organScoring: 3 (3=picc), 2, ca, 3 (III=cl in Eb and bass cl), 2, dbl bn; 6, 4, 3, 1; timps, 4 perc (2 sd, td, bd, tamb, trgl, cymb, castanets, whip, Chinese blocks, gong, bells in C and F#, vibr, antique cymbals in C and F#); piano, grand org (ad lib); strings.Chamber orch: fl (=picc), ob (=ca), cl, bn; hn; perc (timp, sd, bd, cymb, gong); harp, string quintet (2 vl, vla, vc, db)Chamber organ (or harmonium) to accompany boys' choirText: Missa pro defunctis and Wilfred OwenPublisher: Boosey & HawkesDifficulty level: 5
His inspired idea was to mix the words of the Missa pro defunctis (Mass for the Dead) in Latin with the poems of one of the greatest of the First of the spirit War poets, Wilfred Owen. He uses nine of Owen's poems which form a kind of song cycle which weaves in and out of the formal sections of the Latin Mass.
When Britten's recording was released the following year it sold 200,000 copies within the first five months which was almost unheard of for a classical work, and possibly unique for a large-scale contemporary one. This was the moment of destiny for which Britten had been preparing all his adult life. The peace movements of the 1960s, the Cuban missile crisis, nuclear testing, anti-nuclear protests, the war-weariness of the seemingly endless conflict in Vietnam, all these things contributed to the public's readiness to hear this message which Britten so powerfully addressed.
Duration: 85 minutes
Paul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011
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This traditional spiritual is set in an easy gospel swing with three partner-style melodies that all combine in the final chorus for an audience-pleasing finish! Super easy to learn and lots of fun to sing, it's great for choirs of all levels! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, TBB, 2-Part, Combo parts (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm), ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
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What a fun folk song selection! This lively and novel arrangement uses an original song along with two American gems culminating as a partner song to make any cowboy proud. Add a fiddle, a few hand claps or movement and top it off with hats or yellow scarves and you've got teaching excitement that's a performance standout!
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From Lady Gaga, this colorful and dramatic dance-pop hit soared up the charts making it a perfect choice for show and pop groups looking to make a creative statement with their choreography and staging, leading to what else...applause!
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The Longest Night is a unique winter service of devotion that has a very special ministry focus. This introspective smaller work is intended to be a worship experience that encourages those going through times of sorrow and grief during the holidays. Inspired by the solstice, winter's longest night, this service of music, scripture and prayer brings light into the darkness and offers hope to those in deepest need. A small consort orchestration adds a fragile intimacy and brings a healing ambience to this singular service of song.
Songs include: Prelude (In the Bleak Midwinter); Be Still and Know; The Winter Weeps in Snowfall; He Shall Feed His Flock; The Healing Place; I Thank My God for You; In the Bleak Midwinter. Score and Parts (fl, ob/eng hn, fr hn, vibes, pno, vn, vc) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.
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Whether in popular song or in traditional carols, Christmas and winter go hand-in hand. Painting a picture of the stillness and holiness of the nativity, this stunning and inspired work will create a moment of sheer beauty in performance. With piano or optional harp.
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Joining two worship traditions into one powerful proclamation of faith, this octavo will be useful and meaningful to blended choirs. Lifting hearts and voices before the holiness of God, this popular praise song is perfectly wed to the traditional hymn by carefully combining strong unison singing with modern harmonies that soar with a distinctive power. A must do! Score and Parts (fl, hn, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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A delightful new melody complements the classic Charles Wesley hymn text. The 2-Part writing makes this accessible to choirs of all sizes.
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Uses: General, Pentecost
Scripture: Judges 3:10; Micah 3:8-10; Acts 2:1-5
A truly fresh approach to the Pentecost message, this octavo has a touch of an “islands” styling. A lightly syncopated theme in a minor key is first heard in unison and then given a richer treatment. Adding the flute and bongos will bring a unique flair to the work. “Holy Spirit, come today; fall this very hour. Rush into our empty lives, and fill us with Your power.”
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