SKU: A0.1009727

The interesting and easy play on the word gloria between triple and duple meters lends a feeling of a multiple angelic host. The final section of the piece moves from F minor to F major and closes with a 3 against 2 (hemiola) ending. The Angels announcing the birth of a King sang Gloria, sang Gloria. Then let us rejoice with the Angels and sing Gloria, gloria, gloria. The Shepherds then keeping their flocks in the night, heard Gloria, heard Gloria. An Angel then spoke of the wondrous birth, sang Gloria, gloria, gloria. The Angels saw Him robed in flesh,this Prince of Peace and Righteousness. Upon the manger they did see our Lord the Incarnate Deity. The Angels announcing the Lord of the Earth sang Gloria. sang Gloria. Then let us now sing of His wonderful birth, sing Gloria, gloria, gloria. sing Gloria..

SKU: A0.575713

My song Rupert the Chocolate Angel (Ruprecht der Schoko-Engel / Rupert l'ange au chocolat) (a parody of (or antidote to) that ubiquitous Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer song) uses a new melody which is strangely reminiscent of the reindeer song but is actually quite different. The words were also written by the composer. It has gone though several versions These include: 1 an SAB version in German and English (in which the bass part can also be played by a bass instrument if preferred) (in which the sound sample is performed by the composer in English and then in German) 2 a version for unison choir or solo voice and various accompaniments in English (in which the sound sample is performed by the composer) 3 a version for unison choir or solo voice and various accompaniments in French (in which the sound sample is performed by the composer in English) 4 a version for unison choir or solo voice and various accompaniments in German (in which the sound sample is performed by the composer in English) The pdf files for the unison choir/solo voice versions contain the original song (one line melody in E-flat and C and G with guitar chord names) and versions for piano and for piano and percussion, in the original key of E-flat.

SKU: LO.10-1520S

UPC: 000308034233.

William Kirkpatrick's captivating tune for Away in a Manger is used in this rich choral setting with eloquent accompaniment--ideally suited for combined choirs. The flowing melody for children's voices (or soloist) may also be performed without the SATB part. An unforgettable work--and one of this composer's most distinguished efforts.