By Jacques Brel. Arranged by Stéphane Ung. Lead Sheet, Score. 6 pages. Published by Valkyria Music Publishing

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.887268

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Michelle Willis. Christmas,Contemporary,Renaissance,Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Teton Music #3138323. Published by Teton Music (A0.887268).

Lucious harmonies make this familiar, 15th century Christmas carol fresh again. The piece begins with percussive 'dings' and 'dongs' as they mimic the ringing of church bells. The remainder of the piece splits into four part women's harmony with flowing, moving lines in each vocal part. Excellent selection for church, school or professional ensembles. May be sung in English or French.

Duration: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

English Lyrics

Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella!
Bring a torch, to Bethlehem come!
Christ is born. Tell the folk of the village
Mary has laid him in a manger.
Ah! Ah! beautiful  is the Mother!
Ah! Ah! beautiful is her child!

Who is that, knocking on the door?
Who is it, knocking like that?
Open up, we've arranged on a platter
Lovely cakes that we have brought here
Knock! Knock! Knock! Open the door for us!
Knock! Knock! Knock! Let's celebrate!

It is wrong when the Baby is sleeping,
It is wrong to speak so loud.
Silence, now as you gather around,
Lest your noise should waken Jesus.
Hush! Hush! see how the Baby slumbers;
Hush! Hush! see how the Baby sleeps!

Softly now unto the stable,
Softly for a moment come!
Look and see how charming is Jesus,
Look at him there, His cheeks are rosy!
Hush! Hush! see how the Child is sleeping;
Hush! Hush! see how he smiles in dreams!

French Lyrics

Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle
Un flambeau, courons au berceau.
C’est Jésus, bonnes gens du hameau,
Le Christ est né, Marie appelle
Ah! Ah! Que la mère est belle
Ah! Ah! Que l’Enfant est beau.

Qui vient là frappant de la sorte
Qui vient là frappant comme ça.
Ouvrez donc j’ai posé sur un plat
De bons gâteaux qu’ici j’apporte.
Toc! Toc! Ouvrez-nous la porte
Toc! Toc! Faisons grand gala.

C’est un tort quand l’Enfant sommeille
C’est un tort de crier si fort.
Taisez-vous l’un et l’autre d’abord,
Au moindre bruit Jésus s’éveille
Chut! Chut! Il dort à merveille
Chut! Chut! Voyez comme Il dort.

Doucement dans l’étable close
Doucement venez un moment
Approchez! Que Jésus est charmant,
Comme Il est blanc, comme Il est rose
Do! Do! Que l’Enfant repose
Do! Do! Qu’Il rie en dormant.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.733023

Composed by Sholom Kalib. Children,Jewish. Octavo. 78 pages. Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings #2347255. Published by Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings (A0.733023).

When commissioning Rejoice and Sing it was our intention not only to have a concert work written for our Youth Chorale but also a work that would be an instrument in teaching Hassidism, for what better way is there to teach Hassidism than through its music. We also wanted to demonstrate that authentic Hassidic music can be arranged in a sophisticated musical manner without having to sacrifice the inherent folk nature and simplicity that is so indicative of Hassidic song. We were most fortunate in securing the talents of Sholom Kalib to carry out this project with us. Dr. Kalib from youth has been steeped with a unique blend of love and understanding of traditional Jewish music and a very high degree of general musicianship. He succeeded in turning these basically simple tunes into a highly inventive musical work without sacrificing the legitimate qualities of the material with which he was working. It is hoped that those using this arrangement will find the same degree of success that we have had in our many performances.

 

We wish to acknowledge with appreciation the following who made this work possible: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Liebowitz of Dayton, Ohio who sponsored the commissioning of this work; Rabbi Jack Riemer, the board of directors and the members of Beth Abraham Synagogue, Dayton, Ohio for their support and help in many projects of the Youth Chorale; the devoted and hard working members of the Beth Abraham Youth Chorale who gave birth to this work and who, through their many unique accomplishments, have carried the message to their community and to communities throughout the United States that Jewish youth is indeed vibrant and very much alive.

 It is our fervent hope and prayer that this work will be a significant addition to the great heritage of Hassidic music and that those who will utilize it will indeed have an opportunity to Rejoice and Sing.

The melodies included are:

Tzahali Vôroni (Bobov)

Nigun

Rom'mu (Rabbi M. Twersky)

Ëmôsai (Lubavitch)

Bilvôvi (S. Brazil)

Kol Tsôhôlô (B. Z. Schenker)

Hodu (Modzitz)

Hinë Ma Tov

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.732063

Composed by Traditional French. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Thomas Quigley #4641885. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.732063).

Exquisite! Renaissance overtones, mellifluous harmonies, subtle dynamic and textural colors feature in this impressive arrangement. Suitable for most levels and relevant for students studying French. A unique Christmas concert item. .

Choral 3-Part Chorus,Choir,Choral - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1448064

By M-A.G. de Saint Amant (Poet). By ?rthvr. 21st Century,A Cappella,Baroque,Chamber,Contemporary. 3 pages. Arthur #1028002. Published by Arthur (A0.1448064).

A setting of the poem L´Hiver des Alpes by M-A.G. de Saint Amant, for 3 solo voices or women's choir.
You are free to transpose the score.

If you would like to perform the piece publicly (live concert or internet), please contact me.

Here you can find the audio recording of this piece for download:
https://arthvr000.bandcamp.com/album/vocal-music-poetry-settings

Poem Text:

Ces atomes de feu qui sur la Neige brillent,
Ces étincelles d’or, d’azur et de cristal
Dont l’Hiver, au Soleil, d’un lustre oriental
Pare ses cheveux blancs que les vents éparpillent ;

Ce beau Coton du Ciel, de quoi les monts s’habillent,
Ce Pavé transparent fait du second Métal,
Et cet air net et sain, propre à l’esprit vital,
Sont si doux à mes yeux que d’aise ils en pétillent.

Cette saison me plaît : j’en aime la froideur ;
Sa Robe d’Innocence et de pure candeur
Couvre en quelque façon les crimes de la Terre.

Aussi l’Olympien la voit d’un front humain ;
Sa colère l’épargne et jamais le tonnerre
Pour désoler ses jours ne partit de sa main.

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1030299

Composed by Traditional Melody. Arranged by César del Caño. 20th Century,A Cappella,Classical. Octavo. 5 pages. Cesar del Cano #6358089. Published by Cesar del Cano (A0.1030299).

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· Polyphonic a cappella work for three mixed voices (S, A, T/B) with divisi.

· Approximate duration: 2:30

· Pages (5): Cover (1), Score (2, 3, 4), Lyrics (5). Original lyrics (in Galician Languaje), translation (Spanish & English) and other details. This last page also contains various links which can be accessed from the pdf edition.

· A video-score from YouTube is attached.

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[ENG]

Camiña Don Sancho is a so-called border romancillo, from Galicia (Spain), popularized in the 14th century through minstrels, and which constitute poetic documents of the history and intrahistory of two opposing communities (Christian and Muslim). It talks about more or less true facts and famous historical figures belonging to the common history of León and Galicia (former independent kingdoms, currently Spanish autonomous communities).

In it, once again, the figure of King Don Sancho appears linked to the myth of the young captive in the Iberian peninsular Muslim territory, and whom he is preparing to liberate. The original melody is built in the Phrygian mode, one of the medieval musical modes, on which this polyphonic version is also made, finally taking it to the point of the so-called gypsy and Arabic scales; hence its title: Frixia (in Galician languaje)

[ESP]

Camiña Don Sancho es un romancillo de los llamados fronterizos, popularizados en el S. XIV a través de los juglares, y que constituyen documentos poéticos de la historia e intrahistoria de dos comunidades enfrentadas (la cristiana y la musulmana). Habla de hechos más o menos verídicos y de personajes pertenecientes a la historia común de León y Galicia.

En él, una vez más, aparece la figura del Rey Don Sancho ligada al mito de la joven cautiva en el territorio musulmán peninsular, y a quien él se dispone a liberar.

La melodía original está construida en modo frigio, uno de los modos musicales medievales, sobre el que está realizada también esta versión polifónica, llevándola finalmente al punto de las llamadas escalas gitana y arábiga; de ahí su título.

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Composer data:

Website: https://www.cesardelcano.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cesardelcano.esp

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr9iLxVNyr-9eBzCd-zlZE_Iyxavn_WhT

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Choral Choir (SAT) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.868833

Composed by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741). Arranged by Sergei PICHUGIN. Baroque,Concert,Instructional,Opera,Standards. Octavo. 5 pages. Really Good Music, LLC. #4610147. Published by Really Good Music, LLC. (A0.868833).

Trovo negli occhi tuoi is an aria from the opera L'Atenaide, composed in 1728 by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741). It has been realized from the manuscript of the opera and arranged by Sergei Pichugin for voice and piano. The aria may be an invaluable addition to the repertoire of vocal teachers and students.

It is available in the key of A minor (E4 – F5) for high voice.