John Rutter's much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24) is here included in the John Rutter Anniversary Edition with an illuminating composer's note and useful performance hints. As sung at the wedding of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry in May 2018.
Mit über 1.200 Titeln aus Orchester- und Chorliteratur Kammermusik und Musiktheater ist die Edition Eulenburg die größte Partiturreihe der Welt. Sie deckt einen große Teil der Musikgeschichte vom Barock bis zur klassischen Moderne ab und blickt auf eine lange Tradition zurück.
Handel’s Utrecht Te Deum (HWV 278) received its first performance in St Paul’s Cathedral on 7 July 1713 during the celebrations for the Treaty of Utrecht. It is among his first compositions for the Anglican Church and accordingly he set the words of the Te Deum an ancient ecclesiastical hymn of obscure origins in English translation (‘We praise thee O God’). The score …
The new “Jonathan Talberg Choral Series” features advanced music of distinction for festival use. Dr. Talberg (Cal State Univ. Long Beach) is one of the new names on the guest conducting circuit with an ear forexcellence. Composer Joshua Chai provides a truly original sound to the poetry of e. e. cummings. Demanding yet rewarding.
Set in multiple voicings this traditional railroad work song tells the dramatic story of John Henry who died with his hammer in his hand! A driving piano accompaniment keeps this work on track to be a powerful performance your singers will love. Set in multiple voicings this traditional railroad work song tells the dramatic story of John Henry who died with his hammer in his hand! A driving pi…
Mit über 1.200 Titeln aus Orchester- und Chorliteratur Kammermusik und Musiktheater ist die Edition Eulenburg die größte Partiturreihe der Welt. Sie deckt einen große Teil der Musikgeschichte vom Barock bis zur klassischen Moderne ab und blickt auf eine lange Tradition zurück.
For the Chichester festival of 1965 Leonard Bernstein was commissioned to write these psalms. The world premeiere took place on May 7th 1965 in the Philharmonic Hall New York. Scored for SATB and Organ or Piano accompaniment.
Infant Holy Infant Lowly. A treasured carol is tastefully adorned with gentle beauty in this luminous arrangement. With respect for the core material, the piece creates a distinctive holiday spirit ideal for sanctuary or concert use. Unlike many SAB voicings, the men's part is not too high, making this a thoughtful choice for ensembles where parts above the staff would tax the vocal resources of …
Paperback-Sarah Quartel's God Will Give Orders/Sweet Child for SSAA solo Cello Djembe and Piano. This evocative anthem from the larger work Snow Angel is a piece of two halves. Opening with a haunting Cello line the first section ('God Will Give Orders') is mystical and ethereal until a vibrant figure from the Djembe lifts the music into the second section ('Sweet Child') which is uplifting…
Giuseppe Verdi was always fascinated by the plays of Shakespeare and wrote three operas based on them. The music for 'Macbeth' whose libretto is by Francesco Maria Piave and Andrea Maffeiis is dramatic and very difficult for the singers particularly the soprano playing Lady Macbeth. This is the Schirmer Edition of the Vocal Score with Italian and English text - the English translation is by W…
The Peter Aston Editorial Library prides itself in introducing otherwise unknown English works. From Handel's Israel in Egypt comes this too often overlooked classic.
Oh watch the stars. for SATB (with divisions) and piano or orchestra This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative versesby David Warner celebrating Christ's birth have been included for performance during the Christmas season.
Everlasting Arms-This soulful combination of “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” and “Lean on Me” works well in this stellar arrangement from Pepper Choplin. Your basses will love the added vocal line that features them on the final refrain! Rhythm parts (pno syn gtr b dm) available as a digital download. Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27a; Psalm 18:1-13; Philippians 2:14
The quirky style of The Look perfectly complements the nature of Sara Teasdale's poem which reminisces on past romances. The melody is catchy and colourful with a stylistic ornament that gives the piece a carefree feel and a jazzy characterful piano part creates driving syncopations.
Here's a medley that couldn't be happier. It includes a swinging classic ('Forget your troubles and just get happy...') and a gospel standard ('Oh happy day...when all my sins were washed away...'). Put the two together and it's a recipe for a smile. The lyrics make it appropriate for all age groups and the songs are ideal for any concert.
Here's a churnin' and burnin' tune that's hot hot hot! The 1972 pop hit by Elvis Presley has been covered by dozens of other artists and will be an awesome feature for show and pop groups everywhere! Available separately: SATB SAB TTB ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:25.
It was the sound that changed rock music forever! The #1 hit from 1966 by the Beach Boys in a great arrangement by Ed Lojeski. Available for SATB SAB TTBB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.
