Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1256869

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,Christmas,Folk,Singer/Songwriter. Octavo. 8 pages. Nicholas White Music #850256. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1256869).

A gentle setting for chorus and keyboard, rich in melody and harmony, of Dorothy Parker's poem. 

The things she knew, let her forget again-
The voices in the sky, the fear, the cold,
The gaping shepherds, and the queer old men
Piling their clumsy gifts of foreign gold.

Let her have laughter with her little one;
Teach her the endless, tuneless songs to sing,
Grant her her right to whisper to her son
The foolish names one dare not call a king.

Keep from her dreams the rumble of a crowd,
The smell of rough-cut wood, the trail of red,
The thick and chilly whiteness of the shroud
That wraps the strange new body of the dead.

Ah, let her go, kind Lord, where mothers go
And boast his pretty words and ways, and plan
The proud and happy years that they shall know
Together, when her son is grown a man.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1255178

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,Classical,Sacred,Traditional. Octavo. 8 pages. Nicholas White Music #848743. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1255178).

In his O Salutaris, Nicholas White provides us a very expressive and beautiful Eucharistic motet. This traditional Latin text has been set for SATB choir and organ. The text of the O Salutaris Hostia is taken from the last two verses of Verbum Supernum, one of the five Eucharistic Hymns written by St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) at the request of Pope Urban IV (1261-1264) when the Pope first instituted the Feast of Corpus Christi in 1264. This beautiful text is most frequently sung in its liturgical contact at Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament or as a Eucharistic motet at Mass.

O Salutaris Hostia
Quae caeli pandis ostium.
Bella premunt hostilia;
Da robur, fer auxilium.

O Saving Victim opening wide
The gate of heaven to all below.
Our foes press on from every side;
Thine aid supply, Thy strength bestow.

Uni trinoque Domino
Sit sempiterna gloria:
Qui vitam sine termino,
Nobis donet in patria. Amen.

To Thy great name be endless praise
Immortal Godhead, One in Three;
Oh, grant us endless length of days,
In our true native land with Thee. Amen.

This motet is dedicated to the St. Cecilia Choir of Chicago's historic St. John Cantius Church. The composer, Nicholas White, directed the premiere of his new motet, O Salutaris, on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the Latin High Mass at St. John Cantius Church.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1253610

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,Christmas,Latin,Religious. Octavo. 88 pages. Nicholas White Music #847251. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1253610).

GLORIA was written in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus, and was completed on July 20th, 2015. The first performance took place on March 19th, 2016 in Hartford, CT, and a second performance on April 3rd, 2016 in The Chapel of St. Peter & St. Paul, St. Paul’s School, Concord, NH. For this performance, Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus were joined by members of The Chapel Choir of St. Paul’s School, and members of The Boston Cecilia, Boston, MA. 

Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus Gabriel Löfvall, music director 
The Chapel Choir of St. Paul’s School Nicholas White, music director 
The Boston Cecilia Nicholas White, music director 

GLORIA is in twelve movements and is scored for two soprano soloists, bass soloist, SATB choir (with divisi) and the following chamber orchestration: 

Flute 
Oboe
Clarinet
Horn
Cello
Harp
Organ
Percussion (one player)
Timpani.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1254707

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,Classical,Religious,Traditional. Octavo. 60 pages. Nicholas White Music #848298. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1254707).

Forming an effective choral requiem of sorts, the seven movements of Nicholas White's IN SURE AND CERTAIN HOPE  were written for The Tiffany Consort in 2006. With texts from the Book of Common Prayer, the piece offers an alternative to the more traditional requiem settings, and may be performed by chorus, soloists, and organ (with optional cello) or with strings only.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1253243

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,Classical,Latin. Octavo. 8 pages. Nicholas White Music #847003. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1253243).

Written for Father Scott A.Haynes,SJC and the choir of St. John Cantius Parish, Chicago, IL

Florete Flores (“Send forth flowers as the lily�) is Nicholas White’s musical setting of Ecclesiasticus 39:19-21. Florete Flores and quotes the traditional Gregorian plainsong melody at the opening of the piece, in a dialogue between the two soprano parts, and uses an ostinato figure in the underneath parts to support the meandering melody. Quickly conjuring a sense of mystery, this short motet proceeds with challenging melodic material for the upper voices, supported by hauntingly repetitive harmonies from the altos, tenors and basses. An effective communion motet for any occasion.

Florete flores quasi lilium:
et date odorem, et frondete in gratiam:
et collaudate canticum,
et benedicite Dominum in operibus suis.

Send forth flowers, as the lily,
and yield a smell, and bring forth leaves in grace,
and praise with canticles,
and bless the Lord in his works.

(Ecclesiasticus 39:19-21).

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1257177

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,Christmas,Contemporary,Holiday. Octavo. 12 pages. Nicholas White Music #850497. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1257177).

A vigorous and engaging setting for chorus and organ of Amy Lowell's poem A Winter Ride.

Who shall declare the joy of the running!
           Who shall tell of the pleasures of flight!
          Springing and spurning the tufts of wild heather,
           Sweeping, wide-winged, through the blue dome of light.
          Everything mortal has moments immortal,
           Swift and God-gifted, immeasurably bright.

          So with the stretch of the white road before me,
           Shining snowcrystals rainbowed by the sun,
          Fields that are white, stained with long, cool, blue shadows,
           Strong with the strength of my horse as we run.
          Joy in the touch of the wind and the sunlight!
           Joy!  With the vigorous earth I am one.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1258628

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,Broadway,Classical,Musical/Show,Opera. Octavo. 60 pages. Nicholas White Music #851885. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1258628).

White's dramatic setting of Edgar Allan Poe's epic 18-stanza poem is scored for four soloists, strings, and piano, with optional parts for chorus. With a duration of under 30 minutes, The Raven is the perfect addition to any chamber music program requiring sizzling, haunting, and emotionally charged entertainment.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1254727

Composed by Nicholas White. 20th Century,Christian,Classical,Traditional. Octavo. 12 pages. Nicholas White Music #848313. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1254727).

White's setting of George Herbert's well-known hymn/poem was composed for chorus, oboe and piano/organ in 1998.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1255159

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,A Cappella,Classical,Sacred,Traditional. Octavo. 36 pages. Nicholas White Music #848724. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1255159).

A setting for unaccompanied choir of the full mass (including Credo) and based upon the hymn chant Jesu dulcis memoria. See also White's motet setting of Jesu dulcis memoria as a partner piece.

1. Kyrie
2. Gloria
3. Credo
4. Sanctus
5. Benedictus
6. Agnus Dei.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1254722

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,A Cappella,Contemporary,Religious. Octavo. 4 pages. Nicholas White Music #848308. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1254722).

A choral setting of Jesu Dulcis Memoria, based upon the plainsong melody. The timeless and memorable melody of Jesu, Dulcis Memoria is richly harmonized with a descant that floats heavenward. See the You Tube description for full text and details. Pairs well with White's MISSA: Jesu Dulcis Memoria, or as an individual motet or concert piece.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1254713

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Religious. Octavo. 8 pages. Nicholas White Music #846853. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1254713).

A setting for chorus and organ, or strings, of George Herbert's poem
 
AH, my dear angry Lord,
  Since Thou dost love, yet strike;
Cast down, yet help afford;
  Sure I will do the like.

I will complain, yet praise;
  I will bewail, approve:
And all my sour-sweet days
  I will lament, and love.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1254923

Composed by Nicholas White. 20th Century,Classical,Sacred,Traditional. Octavo. 56 pages. Nicholas White Music #848510. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1254923).

A full, six movement Latin setting of the Magnificat text, also incorporating an Ave Maria. The piece was written in 1997, and is scored for soprano soloist, chorus, brass, percussion, and organ. Also available for full orchestra. Scores and parts available separately.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1252913

Composed by Nicholas White. 21st Century,Classical,Sacred. Octavo. 24 pages. Nicholas White Music #846689. Published by Nicholas White Music (A0.1252913).

Commissioned by Chorus Abilene, in celebration of their 25th Anniversary.