Woodwind Ensemble Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.778282 Composed by Greg Danner. 20th Century,Contemporary. 80 pages. Avanti Music #2967835. Published by Avanti Music (A0.778282). Twitter, founded in March of 2006, is a social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to post short messages of no more that 140 characters. Because it works as an application on cell phones people can share information immediately.  In its short time, Twitter has become embedded in our increasingly networked society. The composition Twitter takes five famous tweets-some serious, others funny, and some historic and presents a musical interpretation.  In keeping with the idea that a tweet is a short message, each movement of Twitter is approximately 140 seconds long. 1.  There’s a plane in the Hudson.  I’m on the ferry going to pick up the people.  Crazy.  Janis Krums, 12:36 p.m. Jan15, 2009Janis Krums posted this text and the first photo of US Airways flight 1549 moments after the plane made an emergency landing in the Hudson River after hitting a flock of birds.  His quick action helped to notify rescue workers and the media.  2.  Today I interviewed a squirrel in my backyard and then threw to commercial.  Somebody help me.Conan O’Brien, 3:54 p.m. Feb. 24, 2009 Shortly after being dismissed from the Tonight Show and finding himself in-between jobs, Conan O’Brien joined Twitter.  As with many celebrities, a Twitter account can allow fans to stay in touch and feel connected.  What was amazing in this case was that in just two hours after this first tweet he had over 125,000 followers-the largest number ever in such a short time.  His number has since grown to nearly 3 million. 3.  ArrestedJames Buck, 9:30 a.m. April  10 A graduate student from the University of California-Berkeley, James Buck was covering an anti-government protest in Egypt.  Buck was caught up in a demonstration, and while being taken to jail had time to post a one-word tweet-arrested.  Within seconds colleagues in the United States got word of his arrest and notified the university, the US Embassy, and a number of press organizations on his behalf, leading to his freedom. 4.  We just made history.  All of this happened because you gave your time, talent and passion.  All of this happened because of you.  Thanks. Barack Obama, 11:34 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008 The Obama 2008 campaign was historic on a number of counts, and the use of technology and social media was one of them.  This tweet was sent to over 2.6 million followers just after the election. 5.  Are you ready to celebrate? Well, get ready: We have ICE!!!!! Yes, ICE, *WATER ICE* on Mars! w00t!!! Best day ever!! MarsPhoenix, 5:14 PM Jun 19th, 2008  NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has made an innovative use of twitter by sending messages from the Mars Phoenix lander’s point of view.   The message above is undoubtedly the most exciting news ever to be tweeted on behalf of an extraterrestrial robot.

French Horn Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.912494 Composed by Thomas R. Schadl. Classical,Contemporary. Individual part. 3 pages. Thomas R. Schadl #3877233. Published by Thomas R. Schadl (A0.912494). Written in two movements for trumpet, horn in F and organ, the work starts with a slower introduction that is written in the key of B major, the dominant key of E major. Moreover, the first movement has imitative passages that are present in all the three instruments. Following the first movement that is written in the 4/4 time, the next movement, composed in the 6/8 time and in E major, is performed gracefully in a style of a pastorale. Like the previous movement, the second part is contrapuntal but it differs in its extensive use of the dialogue between the horn and trumpet. In performing the sonata, there should be balance among the brass instruments and the organ in regard to sound intensity and the speed. The trumpet tends to overpower the horn in passages marked f or louder, and the organist may adjust the registrations to keep the sound from overpowering the other two instruments. If this piece were to be performed in large concert halls or churches, the time that takes air to leave the organ chest to the pipes may be longer. Choice of speed should be rehearsed carefully. The organ registration itself is merely a suggestion and should not be taken too literally due to the design of the organ and the acoustics of the hall or church. Sonata For Trumpet, Horn And Organ is suitable for concert use. This work may be performed at any time of the year, especially Christmas, Post-Easter and general use.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1294480 By Cheryl Prazak. By Composer: Andrew Barton Paterson and Lyric: Cheryl Prazak. Arranged by Jon Burr. Christian,Country,Praise & Worship. Score. 8 pages. Cheryl Prazak #884853. Published by Cheryl Prazak (A0.1294480). “Cast your bread upon the waters� - Ecclesiastes 11:1Lyricist Cheryl Prazak blends eclectic and nostalgic lyric themes with lively renditions of traditional tunes in her new release “Hearts Aflame.�Working with arranger/producer Jon Burr of arrangerforhire.com, and the wonderful vocalist Sammie Jane, these tracks were created for your enjoyment in the celebration of Christ.The album title and song Hearts Aflame were inspired by the 2023 Asbury Revival at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Hearts Aflame Heavenly breezes, blowing down from heaven’s shore,Do you not feel it, traversing the land?Good news is upon them, your Spirit has opened the door,And the young people have taken their stand.Spirit, take your flight, ‘cross our land tonight,Strongly your Spirit has breathed upon them.Their fire is burning bright, no way to dim its light tonight.They’ll take us to the cross, just follow them.Glorying in the Name, by whose grace they proclaim,One by one, heart to heart, and hand to hand.The young people will lead us, they can set the world aflame,As voice to voice they will cover our land.Spirit, take your flight, ‘cross our land tonight,Strongly your Spirit has breathed upon them.Their fire is burning bright, no way to dim its light tonight.They’ll take us to the cross, just follow them.Sprightly beams their light, casting out on us this night,Lights shining bright so that no man can dim.Leading on with great joy, they have become our guiding light,Taking us to the cross, just follow them.Spirit, take your flight, ‘cross our land tonight,Strongly your Spirit has breathed upon them.Their fire is burning bright, no way to dim its light tonight.They’ll take us to the cross, just follow them.Spirit, take your flight, ‘cross our land tonight,Strongly your Spirit has breathed upon them.Their fire is burning bright, no way to dim its light tonight.They’ll take us to the cross, just follow them.They’ll take us to the cross, just follow them.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.886128 Composed by Jason McChristian. Contemporary. Score and parts. 61 pages. Jason Gary McChristian #553001. Published by Jason Gary McChristian (A0.886128). This work is comprised of three series, each series contains four issues. It may be performed in a number of different ways; each issue or series may be performed separately or, the entire work, consisting of twelve issues and a Prologue, may be performed as a whole. In its entirety, the running time of Strange Myths and Wondrous Images is approximately forty-five minutes. Each issue represents an element: either an archetype, place, or an emotion, commonly found in comic book stories. As a whole, Strange Myths and Wondrous Images tells a particular story arc, one that is intentionally void of specific details, inviting the listener to imagine the particulars. Each series also contains its own sub-plot and emotional progression, while the formal structure suggests the traditional symphonic form. ​ Each issue has a duration of three to four minutes, limited to a small, but intensely expressive amount of thematic material. The challenge inherent in this limitation was to create enough contrast, yet not so much as to require more time to resolve it, therefore, each issue is self-contained. The Sage - ...A CALL FOR AID ECHOES ACROSS TIME AND SPACE. KNOWING THE STAKES, THE WISE-ONE PREPARES TO TAKE HER PLACE IN THE CHAOS.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918233 Composed by Rebecca Rea Sugar and Rebecca Sugar. Arranged by Samantha Hogan. Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. Coffee Seal Music #6117737. Published by Coffee Seal Music (A0.918233). This beautiful tune is from the Cartoon Network Show Adventure time and is sung by Marceline The Vampire Queen's mom during the miniseries Stakes.Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate- due to the fact that much of it is exposed part-writing. (ie. solos with only the tuba playing the bass). The parts themselves, for the most part, lie in the intermediate range on their own. It would certainly be accessible to a very good High school group or college level ensemble willing to own their parts.This arrangement for Brass Quintet clocks in at about 2'15'' plus depending on how many times you take the repeat.Purchase includes a Score and Set of Parts,For More Music or to ask questions about this arrangement, please contact me atwww.SamanthaHogan.com

Choir - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1266592 By dwsChorale. By Charles Villiers Stanford. Arranged by David Warin Solomons. 19th Century. Full Performance. Duration 82. David Warin Solomons #859267. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.1266592). Heraclitus by Charles Villiers StanfordPerformed by David Warin Solomons as the one-man choir dwsChorale.Callimachus of Cyrene (c. 310 BC – c. 240 BC) was a Greek poet, critic and bibliographer, of Libyan birth. He is considered the most influential figure of the Alexandrian school. He wrote this poem in memory of his friend Heraclitus. Εἰπέ τις, Ἡ�άκλειτε, τεὸν μό�ον �ς δέ με δάκ�υ    ἤγαγεν �μνήσθην δ᾿ �σσάκις ἀμφότε�οιἠέλιον λέσχῃ κατεδύσαμεν. ἀλλὰ σὺ μέν που,    ξεῖν᾿ Ἁλικα�νησεῦ, τετ�άπαλαι σποδιή,αἱ δὲ τεαὶ ζώουσιν ἀηδόνες, ᾗσιν � πάντων    ��πακτὴς Ἀίδης ο�κ �πὶ χεῖ�α βαλεῖ.2 millennia later, William Johnson Cory, 1823-92 wrote this version of the poem:They told me, Heraclitus, they told me you were dead;They brought me bitter news to hear and bitter tears to shed;I wept, as I remembered, how often you and IHad tired the sun with talking, and sent him down the sky.And now that thou art lying, my dear old Carian guest,A handful of grey ashes, long, long ago at rest,Still are thy pleasant voices, thy nightingales, awake;For Death, he taketh all away, but them he cannot take.... and this was set to music by Charles Villiers Stanford.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.808706 Composed by Fred Fisher. Arranged by F. Leslie Smith. Folk,Holiday,Jazz,Patriotic,Traditional. Score and parts. 40 pages. Sweetwater Brass Press #6215233. Published by Sweetwater Brass Press (A0.808706).      Orville and Wilbur Wright made their famous flight in late 1903; this song was published seven years later: Fred Fisher’s music with Alfred Bryan’s lyrics. The words form a narrative of a young man attempting to get his girlfriend to go up with him in his flying machine. And, that would take much more daring on her part than one might realize today. The year 1910 was still early days for aviation; most airplanes were still made of wood, wire and fabric and looked liked giant gliders. Supposedly, the Josephine of the song was Josephine Sarah Magner, reputed to be America’s first female parachutist. Magner married Leslie Burt Haddock, whose aviation career started in balloons, and made her first jump in 1905. During the next dozen years, she made more than 500 jumps. Pretty daring!     This arrangement is quirky and an absolute delight to play (and to listen to)! The first half is set in the song’s native ¾ time. The takeoff is the introduction, followed by the chorus, then the verse and again the chorus as the melody loops, rolls and spins through the five instruments. A middle section briefly quotes two other aerialist tunes-He flies through the air with the greatest of ease and Up in the air Junior Birdmen-and serves as a transition to cut time. A swing version of the chorus brings us in for a landing and final fade.     The arrangement begins in the key of C major and changes to G major during the transitional section. Suggested tempo is 76 bpm throughout. The arrangement comprises 202 measures: Horn in F plays the most notes, followed by Trombone and Tuba, while Trumpets get off relatively lightly. All notes are well within the normal playing range of the instruments; Trumpet 1 does, however, play A above its staff several times.     Completed in 2021, performance time for Come, Josephine in My Flying Machine runs about 3 minutes, 45 seconds. The arranger, Les Smith, will be happy to provide substitute parts (for example, treble clef baritone for trombone) at no charge; contact him directly at lessmith61@bellsouth.net. For more arrangements by Les, enter Sweetwater Brass Press (without the quotation marks) in the search box. (Also, purchase of this piece entitles you to your choice of another of his arrangements at no charge; send a copy of your purchase receipt directly to him at lessmith61@bellsouth.net.)

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012728 Composed by Monica Bergo. Contemporary. Score. 9 pages. Moni Bergo #5743167. Published by Moni Bergo (A0.1012728). Music and song composed by me  ♫ *'¨` * • .¸¸. As Dante (To hell and back)♫ ♫ *'¨` * • .¸¸. ♫ I'd recognize anywhere and millions  your  eyes when will my time I certainly find  it my rebellious soul that more chains will not have over the time and distances Your light will follow   and how Dante I will commence from the bottom the deepest hell between the screams of the damned three groans and sins between greedy and slothful but you're not here I feel that changes and transforms the essence takes shape love transfigures removes all fear I find you I swear I'll take you with me   memories, images in my mind 2 of us in the excerpt of apparent life for us that we are in hell were forged on us a tear and 100 sins I do not believe, do not watch and do not feel You that  rest and peace have reached and then suddenly appears to me your face We are in hell for us is heaven ... we rush wrists tied, I do not care You  squeeze  to hurt me   think of me stronger and shalt see my colors It was death to turn me but you can repaint me  and then I'll be whatever you want as in life if you want me  wind I breath and the evils I will comfort If you want me want rose scent the air and will blossom As Dante told We are  Paolo and Francesca 2 doves and then just and I find the joy of living smile reborn and fight to recover what in life we we never had happiness everyone is looking for and chase and then expect strange to say but I find it here On  flames on  hell as Dante that one day for that dark forest left   dance, dance white souls purgatory are never tired why the hell is a real torture but it is the paradise that do  more scares and how Dante but without Virgilio I try by myself to my best because Charonte accept my toll conceal my love and now we are already on journey   how strange my mind that does not have any rest It has no limits or boundaries and fear a little 'makes me is  my  curse as a mark on the skin but as  said one on  last Dante I go out to see the stars that day will come and then I swear I look for you and take you to a safe place Please , just remember  only my face and will not be hell will be heaven ...                                                                                              Monica Bergo

Solo Guitar - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.982523 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Daniel Clark. Baroque. Individual part. 26 pages. Daniel Clark #6435265. Published by Daniel Clark (A0.982523). This is a full transcription of Bach’s second violin partita for classical guitar, including the Allemanda, Corrente, Sarabanda, Giga, and the Ciaccona. The transcription is authentic to the original has been made strictly to the original violin manuscript. The partita has been arranged in D-tuning to take advantage of the resonance of the guitar, though the lower D on the guitar is never played since it is below the dynamic range of the violin, (taking into account the octave difference). Bach’s Ciaccona, or Chaconne, in d-minor for solo violin from the second partita is well known on the guitar thanks to Segovia’s arrangement. However, Segovia’s version takes a number of liberties in his arrangement that have the effect of blurring the contrapuntal voices through his decision to harmonise the chords into 6-strings wherever possible. This current arrangement takes the contrary position that it is better to clearly retain the different voices. The working dynamic range of the classical guitar and violin are similar, albeit with an octave difference in pitch. The fact that the classical guitar notation is written an octave higher than it is in relation to the notation for other instruments makes transcribing the violin work for guitar relatively straightforward.  Consequently, I have made no changes to the violin version. This transcription is exact, in the sense that the manuscript for the violin has been used as a basis for the transcription. The articulation of the arpeggios is suggested at the beginning of these sections, which are arranged to be idiomatic to the violin. These realisations can also be adopted on the guitar, though I have not written these out and leave it to the performer to interpret these passages.   

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1306290 By Muse. By Matthew Bellamy. Arranged by Stéphane Bournez. 21st Century,Rock. 75 pages. Stéphane Bournez #883943. Published by Stéphane Bournez (A0.1306290). Here is an exclusive arrangement of the Muse's song Will Of The People, for concert band, rock band (drums, bass guitar, guitar and lead voice) and choir!A great opening for your next show!This tune  has been described as an anthemic glam rock song, also featuring traits of progressive rock.The song commences with a crowd repeatedly chanting the will of the people; this is a feature that is repeated throughout the track, forming both the song's bridge and the backing vocals to the choruses.Lyrically, the song is an anti-establishment protest song, similarly to previous Muse single Compliance; however, in contrast to the gaslighting nature of the previous single attempting to convince the listener that the oppressor is the one in the right, the lyrics of Will of the People are from the perspective of the victim, calling for direct action to be taken against the oppressor. The song is intended to be a populist parody, almost the antithesis to 'Uprising', another Muse song with a similar anti-establishment theme that instead [takes] it seriously..

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: A0.1207451 Composed by Amphibia Cultural Legacy. Arranged by Amphibia Cultural Legacy. Broadway,Contemporary,Disco,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Rock. 3 pages. Amphibia Cultural Legacy #805618. Published by Amphibia Cultural Legacy (A0.1207451). Amphibia Cultural Legacy has released an instrumental cover of the True Quack Pack Theme Song based on the original music from DuckTales 2017. The body is a beautiful remix that features an orchestra and highlights the unique musical qualities of the original song. Listeners are sure to be impressed by how Amphibia Cultural Legacy has managed to capture the essence of the theme song while still putting its spin on it.The True Quack Pack Theme Song is an instantly recognizable tune that fans will love hearing played with such skill and precision. Amphibia Cultural Legacy's version is powerful and subtle, showcasing a deep understanding of creating a truly captivating piece of music. This instrumental cover is perfect for fans who want to experience something new while staying true to their favorite show's roots.The True Quack Pack Theme Song is one of the most memorable tunes from the hit show DuckTales 2017. Amphibia Cultural Legacy has taken this beloved theme song into something extraordinary with its instrumental cover remixed with orchestra. Fans of this iconic tune will be blown away by the new and improved version that takes the original music to a new level.From its inception, the Quack Pack! episode in DuckTales 2017 destiny to become legendary. The unforgettable theme song played a huge role in making this episode such a fan favorite. Now, thanks to Amphibia Cultural Legacy's incredible remix, fans can relive these memories even more beautifully and dynamically. The orchestra adds depth and complexity to a fantastic piece of music, creating a genuinely unmatched listening experience.

Euphonium,Flute,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1141957 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Chamber,Children,Classical. 65 pages. Sy Brandon #742334. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.1141957). “Allegories� is a five-movement composition based upon Aesop’s Fables. It was commissioned by and dedicated to Frank Meredith. The first movement “The Trumpeter Taken Captive� is a fable about how one’s actions affect the outcome. The trumpeter, who incites others to do battle, is as guilty as those who slay the enemy. The euphonium represents the trumpeter by playing battle tunes. Then the ensemble plays capture music, begging music, fatal music representing the slaying of the trumpeter (euphonium), and finally music representing the moral of the story. “The Boy Who Cried Wolf� is the basis for the second movement. The allegory is that nobody believes a liar. The flute plays a shepherd’s tune to represent the bored shepherd boy. The ensemble plays excited music three times as the boy cries wolf, the first two times just to amuse himself. After the third time when nobody responds to his cries, the flute plays a lament to end the movement. The third movement reflects the story of “The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg.� A golden euphonium melody accompanied by rich harmony represents the golden eggs laid by the goose. The ensemble then plays greedy music that is followed by a minor key lament as the farmer has killed his rich source of income because of his greed. A sweet dancing flute solo begins movement four appropriately named “The Fisherman and His Flute.� This short fable has the allegory of “timing is everything.� The poor fisherman expected the fish to jump out of the sea in response to his flute playing to no avail. When the ensemble plays a similar tune, it represents his success when he uses his net. The fisherman says “you bloody fish, when I played the flute you wouldn’t dance, but as soon I stopped, you started up.� The race between the “Tortoise and the Hare� is the subject of the last movement. The plodding euphonium represents the tortoise and the fast and agile flute represents the hare. The flute takes a nap in the middle of the movement and by the time the flute wakes up, it is too late to catch up with the slow and steady tortoise. The race is not always to the swift.

Euphonium,Flute,Percussion - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1141962 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Chamber,Children,Classical. 63 pages. Sy Brandon #742339. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.1141962). “Allegories� is a five-movement composition based upon Aesop’s Fables. It was commissioned by and dedicated to Frank Meredith. The first movement “The Trumpeter Taken Captive� is a fable about how one’s actions affect the outcome. The trumpeter, who incites others to do battle, is as guilty as those who slay the enemy. The euphonium represents the trumpeter by playing battle tunes. Then the ensemble plays capture music, begging music, fatal music representing the slaying of the trumpeter (euphonium), and finally music representing the moral of the story. “The Boy Who Cried Wolf� is the basis for the second movement. The allegory is that nobody believes a liar. The flute plays a shepherd’s tune to represent the bored shepherd boy. The ensemble plays excited music three times as the boy cries wolf, the first two times just to amuse himself. After the third time when nobody responds to his cries, the flute plays a lament to end the movement. The third movement reflects the story of “The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg.� A golden euphonium melody accompanied by rich harmony represents the golden eggs laid by the goose. The ensemble then plays greedy music that is followed by a minor key lament as the farmer has killed his rich source of income because of his greed. A sweet dancing flute solo begins movement four appropriately named “The Fisherman and His Flute.� This short fable has the allegory of “timing is everything.� The poor fisherman expected the fish to jump out of the sea in response to his flute playing to no avail. When the ensemble plays a similar tune, it represents his success when he uses his net. The fisherman says “you bloody fish, when I played the flute you wouldn’t dance, but as soon I stopped, you started up.� The race between the “Tortoise and the Hare� is the subject of the last movement. The plodding euphonium represents the tortoise and the fast and agile flute represents the hare. The flute takes a nap in the middle of the movement and by the time the flute wakes up, it is too late to catch up with the slow and steady tortoise. The race is not always to the swift.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB divisi) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1284578 By EAM. By Eduardo Andrés Malachevsky. 21st Century,A Cappella,Christian,Classical,Spiritual. 30 pages. Eduardo A. Malachevsky #875753. Published by Eduardo A. Malachevsky (A0.1284578). AUNQUE ES DE NOCHE (Although it is night)Lyrics taken from the «Dark Night of the Soul» by St John of the CrossFirst Price awarded score at the «Concurso Internacional de Composición Coral de Cámara de Pamplona», SPAIN 2010 Voicing: SSAATTBB & SSATB Soloists  |  Durata Circa: 9 min  |  Language: Spanish  |  Lyrics: St. John of the Cross  |  Score's pages: 23|  Score's meassures: 155 Score Preview & info  |  YouTube's Composer Channel St. John of the Cross wrote the poem when he was in jail in the Toledo prison (1578). Immerse in the dark and arid night, the torment and the anguish of the dungeon, he contemplates and reflects on that mystery so precious for himself: The mystery of the Holy Trinity. One and multiple at the same time, the image of ‘water’ (that flows and runs…) is the best that comes to his mind in this meditation in which the highest and more abstract perspectives of the faith becomes so close and takes flesh, so to speak, in the touching simplicity of this primary element, element of the life itself.The Vocal Ensemble is divided in two: a SSAATTBB Choir Ensemble of 8 voices (or more) and a SSATB Soloist Ensemble . Although this division, the whole ensemble works as a unity; consequently the soloists should be stand up mixed with the rest of the voices.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1349231 Composed by Todd Marchand. Christian,Sacred,Traditional. 16 pages. Con Spirito Music #933976. Published by Con Spirito Music (A0.1349231). Three Evening Canticles were written as part of a setting of choral evensong for Church of the Holy Apostles - Anglican, Fort Worth, Texas. Metrical, mostly homophonic, and conservative in technical challenges and ranges, these canticles are accessible for small choirs and those of moderate ability, yet musically satisfying for large and accomplished groups. Phos Hilaron (“O Gladsome Light�) is one of the earliest known Christian hymns (ca. 3rd-4th century) recorded outside of the Bible. Intended to be sung at the kindling of lights in the evening, it is sometimes known as the “lamp-lighting hymn� and has been adopted by some Anglican bodies as an optional invitatory canticle immediately preceding the psalm(s) appointed for the day.Magnificat (The Song of Mary) is a scriptural canticle based on an account in the Gospel of Luke (1:46-55). Mary, the expectant mother of Jesus, visits her cousin  Elizabeth, the expectant mother of John the Baptist, who will prophetically proclaim the coming of the Messiah. Elizabeth praises Mary for her faith and subjection to God’s will, and Mary responds, “My soul doth magnify the Lord ... for he that is mighty hath magnified me ... and his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations.� The Magnificat is said or sung immediately after the first lesson (scripture reading) in the service of evening prayer. Nunc Dimittis (The Song of Simeon) is also a scriptural canticle taken from Luke (2:29-32).  Simeon, a devout Jew, had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah. When Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem for the ceremony of redemption of the firstborn son, Simeon takes the child into his arms and says “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace ... for mine eyes have seen thy salvation.� The Nunc Dimittis is said or sung after the second lesson in evening prayer.Texts for these settings are from The Book of Common Prayer (2019), Traditional Language Edition, according to the use of the Anglican Church in North America, and they are largely the texts of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England.©Copyright 2023 Todd Marchand / Con Spirito Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved. For more sacred, patriotic, folk, and holiday music for instruments and voices, visit www.conspiritomusic.com