This dazzling menagerie of festive carols from the cantata And There Was Light will add sparkle to your Christmas program. The seasonal spirit is alive and well from the first notes of the extended introduction to the final triumphant chords. Arranged for success, these colorful carols celebrate the birth of Christ with a glorious sweep of sound and message. A must-do finale for Christmas concerts!
Songs include: Ding Dong! Merrily on High; While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Joy to the World.
Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
Score and Parts for Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, perc, kybd) also available as a digital download.
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This favorite worship song of gratitude and devotion is accessible to most SATB or SAB choirs. From “I know You had me on Your mind when You climbed up on that hill” to “I'll gladly lay down all my crowns for the name by which I'm saved,” the lyrics express the profound love of Christ for us and our willing response to that love. Performance Time: Approx. 3:55.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD and Instrumental ePak (Parts for Violin I & II, Viola, Cello and String Bass).
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Newly engraved, this is the classic G. Schirmer edition now with English and German texts. Available separately, the VoiceTrax CD features a full performance with vocals, full orchestra accompaniment and individual part-predominant tracks to assist in rehearsal and individual practice. Duration: ca. 5:45.
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Carmina Burana, first performed in 1937, is based on an important collection of thirteenth-century poems found in the monastery of Benediktbeuren.
Carl Orff made selections from this collection and in robust and delicate musical colors painted a manifold picture of life.
“Everything I have written up to now, and which you have unfortunately printed, you can shred into pulp. My collected works begin with 'Carmina Burana'.” Carl Orff wrote to his publisher after the premiere. And so it was that his work caused a sensation in the whole world and continues to delight people of all cultures. The 'Carmina Burana' is written for solo singers, chorus and orchestra.
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for two part children's voices and instruments
Scoring: Treble instr 1, Treble instr II, bass instr, 2 perc (timps, sd or tamb, cymb, susp cym, trng, tamb or castanets), keyboard. Optional parts, transposed if necessary, for 2 cl; tpt, hn, trbn; va
Text: Psalm 150 in English
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Difficulty level: 1-2
This setting of the great psalm of praise which concludes the Psalter is typical of Britten's compositions for schools. It was composed for the centenary of Britten's own prep school - Old Buckenham Hall School (called South Lodge School when he was there) - which he attended between 1923 and '28. As can be seen from the scoring details above it is intended that as many children as possible can be involved in the performance by playing a variety of instruments which are not specifically detailed. So, there are two 'treble instrument' parts which might be anything from a recorder to a violin or flute and a 'bass instrument' which might be a 'cello or a bassoon - and so on. The voice parts divide into four (a canon at 'let everything that hath breath praise the Lord') but are basically in two parts and there is a great deal of unison singing.
As one might expect, Britten makes full use of the different forms of praise 28described in the verses of the psalm to colour his composition. The delightful, dancing 7/8 rhythm of 'Praise him with the sound of the trumpet' makes an irresistible, light-hearted and toe-tapping section before the culminatory 'Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord'. A Gloria gives the work a suitably climactic ending.
This is another brilliant, flexible and involving work for children. At only six minutes duration it can form a magical item in a school concert without the additional challenges of scenery/choreography which some of his other works for young people can involve.
Duration: 6 minutes
Paul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011
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Harlan's setting of this classic folk hymn is simple, yet full of emotion and meaning. You will find it useful not only for Holy Week services, but also for communion and any service of the cross. Available separately: SATB, BonusTrax CD. Score and parts (fl, ob, eng hn, bn, timp, perc, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 1:50.
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This is a classic pop/rock song first recorded in the 1950s by Tony Bennett and subsequently made popular by Bobby Vinton. This arrangement is lush, with modern harmonies and optional strings. A great ballad for your pop concert or show choir.
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“Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision, always had high, high hopes.” These lyrics from the chorus of this Panic! at the Disco hit remind all of us that dreams are worth having and holding on to--a wonderful message for your young singers. This music is high energy with driving rock rhythms.
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This American folk song tells the story of a girl wearing a yellow ribbon around her neck until her far-away love returns to her. The story, told in unison and easy part-singing, will delight your young singers. The piano mimics a fiddle player at a country dance, but the optional fiddle part lets you have the real thing if desired! A bright performance piece from the American folk song heritage.
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Selected for the David Dickau Signature Series, this love song opens with touches of counterpoint this English folk song before moving into the familiar refrain. The balance of accompaniment and a cappella moments make this an excellent work for developing balance and blend.
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