Handel Coronation Anthems in Urtext editions for the first time'Zadok the Priest?(BA 10258) and 'The King shall rejoice?(BA 10259) are the best-known of the four coronation anthems that Handel wrote for the crowning of George II in London (1727). HWV 258 accompanied the king's anointment, HWV 260 his actual coronation.Thanks to their festive and majestic structure befitting the occasion as well as…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. The majestic hymn ‘Coronation’ is presented here in a setting that creates an atmosphere of dignity and praise. The music is written in a ‘classical’ style, interweaving original interludes with three complete verse settings. / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Handel Coronation Anthems in Urtext editions for the first time'Zadok the Priest?(BA 10258) and 'The King shall rejoice?(BA 10259) are the best-known of the four coronation anthems that Handel wrote for the crowning of George II in London (1727). HWV 258 accompanied the king's anointment, HWV 260 his actual coronation.Thanks to their festive and majestic structure befitting the occasion as well as…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. A beautiful offertory-style addition to the brass band repertoire. This endearing traditional English melody, originally collected and harmonised by Raph Vaughan Williams, is now included in many of today’s hymn books. An uplifting piece for schools or church concerts, this skilfully crafted arrangement also makes a delightful warm-up piece. / Niveau : 3 / Musique pour célébra…

Of Noblest Cities is intended for a choir of between 12 and about 40 voices, although it may also be given by just six singers, one to a part (SSATBB). The piece can be performed unaccompanied, if no suitable organ is available, simply by leaving approximately two crotchet beats of silence between the end of the last note of one verse and the beginning of the next. Underlying the melody is a simpl…

Par SCARLATTI DOMENICO. The Salve Regina, also known as the Hail Holy Queen, is a Marian hymn and one of four Marian antiphons sung at different seasons within the Christian liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church. The Salve Regina is traditionally sung at Compline in the time from the Saturday before Trinity Sunday until the Friday before the first Sunday of Advent. The Hail Holy Queen…

Par BUXTEHUDE DIETRICH. This six-verse hymn is based on the melody “Herzlich tut mich verlangen, ” which Buxtehude used both for the solo cantata Herzlich tut mich verlangen BuxWV 42 and for a chorale prelude entitled Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder BuxWV 178. Apart from the “Amen, ” with coloratura decoration, the text is set in a simple four-part texture. The accompanying violins are used in the pre…

A Fantasy on the Hymn Tune 'Helmsley'. Par SPARKE PHILIP. With Clouds Descending est une fantaisie basée sur le profond cantique de l’Avent Helmsley associé depuis longtemps à un autre cantique de l’Avent – Lo ! He Comes with Clouds Descending de Wesley. Le cantique est divisé en une introduction et trois couplets complets de Helmsley, entourant une section centrale plus lente dont la mélodie est …

Themes from one of America's foremost composers of movie music. Titles include: Theme from Close Encounters of the Third Kind * Duel of the Fates (from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace) * Theme from E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial) * Flight to Neverland (from Hook) * Hymn to the Fallen (from Saving Private Ryan) * The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme from The Empire Strikes Back) * Theme fro…

Par MARTIN BARNABY. Philip Moore draws on a lifetime's experience of music for Anglican worship to present Bishop Ken's classic evening hymn in darker, more subjective hues than those of Tallis's Canon, to which it is usually sung congregationally. In particular, a penitential note of strained serenity is struck in this nocturnal plea for repose of body and soul. The voices move quietly in comfort…

The poem and original hymn-like music of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' by James and J. Rosamond Johnson, reverberate through the decades of the civil rights movement. Originally performed for Booker T. Washington in 1900, it is sometimes called the 'African-American National Anthem.' This setting, by Bob Phillips, teaches 6/8 and uses chromatic alterations in first position. A vocal lead sheet is i…

Choralkantate. Par REGER MAX. Reger´s cantata for Good Friday, based on the famous Passion hymn by Paul Gerhardt, was composed in 1904 and belongs to a group with 4 further choral cantatas – Reger´s independent and most comprehensive contribution to a key family of protestant church music. The Carus edition of these works is intended to make Reger´s choral cantatas accessible for musical practice …

Par PERGOLESI GIOVANNI BATTISTA. The ?Stabat Mater? is a 13th-century Catholic hymn to Mary which has been set to music by many composers throughout history. Composed in the final weeks of his life, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi originally scored it for solo soprano and alto voices, accompanied by strings and basso continuo. The haunting first movement, ?Stabat Mater Dolorosa,? is full of anguish an…

String Orchestra. Par . This lush and gorgeous setting of the beloved hymn for string orchestra is an excellent showcase for your string orchestra's musicianship. With scoring that mirrors early level literature and shifting in the 1st violins that includes high E naturals, this piece offers a comfortable addition for more developed orchestras while also providing a rewarding and attainable challe…

Liste des titres : The March From '1941' ? Theme From 'schindler's List' ? Born On The Fourth Of July ? Seven Years In Tibet ? Theme From 'superman' ? The Duel ? Hymn To The Fallen ? Duel Of The Fates ? Theme From Angela's Ashes ? Scherzo For Motorcycle And Orchestra ? Harry's Wondrous World ? Nimbus 2000 ? Hedwig's Theme ? Across The Stars (Love Theme From Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones) ? Catch…