Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898552 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Concert,Renaissance,Sacred. Octavo. 9 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4266215. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898552). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-7 !Canzona alla terza Verbum supernum prodiens was composed late one night after I was inspired by the chant melody as found in the Hymnal 1982, hymn 63. Rather than compose on the computer as I usually do, I wrote by hand as I determined the best four-part canonic treatment for each of the phrases of the chant. Composing this was akin to assembling a puzzle, both in mindset (this note fits best here) and addictive quality (need to finish this now!). Originally conceived as a short organ piece, I quickly chose to add the English text from the Hymnal 1982 then text directly from the Liber Usualis, a Catholic book of Gregorian chants commonly used until the reforms of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II). This piece is similar in style to an Italian Renaissance canzona or early German Baroque kanon. It should be performed with performance practice of those eras in mind, including lifts after dotted notes, metric accents, and minimal vibrato, especially at cadences. Lines that end in a melisma should be performed by singing the final vowel and placing the consonant at the release of the final melisma note. The first verse may be sung in unison or as a solo as printed below. The verses may be sung in alternatum (odd verses, printed below: solo chant, even verses: choir). For a complete translation of the six Latin verses, refer to the next page. In the music’s text, I have retained all accent marks as found in the Liber Usualis. These should help inform text stress. The last two verses are suitable as a Communion anthem. This SSA Latin version was adapted from the original SATB version for the women of the Hillcrest High School choral program under the direction of Dr. Khristina Motley in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It reduces the original four-voice setting to three voices without sacrificing any canonic entrances. This SSA version is also suitable for performance by an advanced middle school choral ensemble or for TTB men.Also available as an organ solo or in English. SATB Latin/English versions coming soon!

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898554 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Concert,Renaissance,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4266219. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898554). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-7 !Canzona alla terza Verbum supernum prodiens was composed late one night after I was inspired by the chant melody as found in the Hymnal 1982, hymn 63. Rather than compose on the computer as I usually do, I wrote by hand as I determined the best four-part canonic treatment for each of the phrases of the chant. Composing this was akin to assembling a puzzle, both in mindset (this note fits best here) and addictive quality (need to finish this now!). Originally conceived as a short organ piece, I quickly chose to add the English text from the Hymnal 1982 then text directly from the Liber Usualis, a Catholic book of Gregorian chants commonly used until the reforms of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II). This piece is similar in style to an Italian Renaissance canzona or early German Baroque kanon. It should be performed with performance practice of those eras in mind, including lifts after dotted notes, metric accents, and minimal vibrato, especially at cadences. Lines that end in a melisma should be performed by singing the final vowel and placing the consonant at the release of the final melisma note. The first verse may be sung in unison or as a solo as printed below. The verses may be sung in alternatum (odd verses printed below: solo chant, even verses: choir). The first four verses form a complete anthem and the last two verses are suitable as a Communion anthem, or all six may be sung. The SSA Latin version was adapted from the original SATB version for the women of the Hillcrest High School choral program under the direction of Dr. Khristina Motley in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It reduces the original four-voice setting to three voices without sacrificing any canonic entrances. This SSA English version is also suitable for performance by an advanced middle school choral ensemble or for TTB men.Also available as an organ solo or in Latin. SATB Latin/English versions coming soon!

TTBB chorus - Digital Download SKU: BJ.1412 Composed by Emil Fredberg. Christian. Octavo. 41 pages. Bo Ejeby Forlag - Digital #1412. Published by Bo Ejeby Forlag - Digital (BJ.1412). 8.27 x 11.7 inches.A mass for male voices, composed for the Swedish ensemble Svanholm Singers. The mass was first performed in concert in 2019. The Kyrie movement is also available separately. This piece was inspired by the oldest notated sacred music. Gregorian chanting as well as use of fifths and fourths in relation to each other are the foundation of the tonal content. Through these tools a new, more modern tonal language emerges. - Emil Fredberg.

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942885 Composed by James W. Knox. Contemporary. Octavo. 21 pages. Knox Music #6383215. Published by Knox Music (A0.942885). THE PARTING BEFORE THE BATTLE was written by Thomas Moore (1779-1852) an Irish writer, poet and lyricist celebrated for his Irish Melodies. He is best remembered for the lyrics of The Minstrel Boy and The Last Rose of Summer and one of the first recognized champions of freedom in Ireland. As an impressionable young man with a quick Irish temper, the execution of a close college friend during the United Irishmen's Rebellion aroused in Moore a patriotic fervor that provided his greatest literary inspiration. Thomas Moore's best known work included a brilliant biographical masterpiece taken from the confidential memoirs of Lord Byron. His own Memoirs, Journal, and Correspondence are an invaluable social record of life in England and Ireland during the first half of the nineteenth century. James W. Knox, composer, depicts a battle of the brave Irish men and women who have courageously fought against those who seek destruction. The chorus should sing with great boldness and display a sense of honorable pride. To create a dramatic affect, James also used Erse or Gaelic with an ancient proverb, Ní neart go cur le chéile. (There is no strength without unity.) This text is used throughout the piece in addition to the poem. The proverb is set to the melody of Dies irae , which is a famous Gregorian chant dating back to the 13th century and is found as part of the Latin sequence in the Requiem. .

Choral Choir,Choral,TTBB Chorus - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1423371 By R.E.M. By Michael Mills, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, and William Berry. Arranged by Pakk Hui. Early Music,New Age,Rock. 11 pages. Pakk Hui #1004685. Published by Pakk Hui (A0.1423371). REM's smash hit Losing My Religion for TTBB with a small ensemble Gregorian Chant intro (a la Enigma). The arrangement then switches to the rock anthem that we all love. Full Score and band parts available separately.

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.984208 Composed by D. A. Jaquish. Arranged by D A Jaquish. 20th Century,Sacred,Standards. Octavo. 4 pages. D A Jaquish #4367208. Published by D A Jaquish (A0.984208). The Odes of Solomon are ancient texts from the Early Church in Antioch, ascribed to a Christian songwriter named Solomon.  When I first read this text (No. 14 of the odes) I was struck by how prescient the words were, fitting not only the needs and aspirations of early Christians but the cry of hearts today.In keeping with the tone and historicity of the words I chose a musical setting reminiscent of Gregorian chant, albeit with richer harmonies.  The mood is contemplative, prayerful, and could be used to effect in many types of worship services.

TTBB chorus a cappella - easy to intermediate - Digital Download SKU: S9.Q8447 2 Vertonungen. Composed by Hans Guenther Bastian. This edition: choral score. Schott Choral Music. Downloadable, Choral score. Schott Music - Digital #Q8447. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q8447). Latin.The famous researcher and music teacher also proves to be a longtime experienced expert of male-choir music: a concise and effective musical setting of the text from the Ambrosian hymn of praise based on the Gregorian chant. Explicitly recommended for church services and sacred concerts!

Choral Choir,Choral,TTBB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1411731 By Sam Smith. By Elvin Smith, James Napier, and Sam Smith. Arranged by Mickey McGroarty. 21st Century,A Cappella,Contemporary,Pop. 12 pages. McGroarty Publishing #993986. Published by McGroarty Publishing (A0.1411731). Commissioned for the University of Akron's All-Male A Cappella group Nuance, the group parts of this arrangement act as a conversation with the soloists, consoling and empowering them. References to gregorian chant from the Catholic Requiem (Mass for the Dead) can be found by the discerning musician.