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The Dissemination of Music in Seventeenth-Century Europe - Celebrating the Dueben Collection- Proceedings from the... The Dissemination of Music in Seventeenth-Century Europe - Celebrating the Dueben Collection- Proceedings from the International Conference at Uppsala University 2006 (English, German, Paperback, New edition)
Erik Kjellberg
R2,446 Discovery Miles 24 460 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In this volume fifteen musicologists from five countries present new findings and observations concerning the production, distribution and use of music manuscripts and prints in seventeenth-century Europe. A special emphasis is laid on the Duben Collection, one of the largest music collections of seventeenth-century Europe, preserved at the Uppsala University Library. The papers in this volume were initially presented at an international conference at Uppsala University in September 2006, held on the occasion of the launching of The Duben Collection Database Catalogue on the Internet. For the first time, the entire collection had been made acessible worldwide, covering a vast number of musical and philological aspects of all items in the collection.

For the Time Being - A Christmas Oratorio (Hardcover, New): W.H Auden For the Time Being - A Christmas Oratorio (Hardcover, New)
W.H Auden; Edited by Alan Jacobs
R575 R471 Discovery Miles 4 710 Save R104 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"For the Time Being" is a pivotal book in the career of one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century. W. H. Auden had recently moved to America, fallen in love with a young man to whom he considered himself married, rethought his entire poetic and intellectual equipment, and reclaimed the Christian faith of his childhood. Then, in short order, his relationship fell apart and his mother, to whom he was very close, died. In the midst of this period of personal crisis and intellectual remaking, he decided to write a poem about Christmas and to have it set to music by his friend Benjamin Britten. Applying for a Guggenheim grant, Auden explained that he understood the difficulty of writing something vivid and distinctive about that most cliched of subjects, but welcomed the challenge. In the end, the poem proved too long and complex to be set by Britten, but in it we have a remarkably ambitious and poetically rich attempt to see Christmas in double focus: as a moment in the history of the Roman Empire and of Judaism, and as an ever-new and always contemporary event for the believer. "For the Time Being" is Auden's only explicitly religious long poem, a technical tour de force, and a revelatory window into the poet's personal and intellectual development. This edition provides the most accurate text of the poem, a detailed introduction by Alan Jacobs that explains its themes and sets the poem in its proper contexts, and thorough annotations of its references and allusions."

Choral Voices - Ethnographic Imaginations of Sound and Sacrality (Hardcover): Sebanti Chatterjee Choral Voices - Ethnographic Imaginations of Sound and Sacrality (Hardcover)
Sebanti Chatterjee
R2,998 Discovery Miles 29 980 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Choral Voices: Ethnographic Imaginations of Sound and Sacrality is about sacred and secular choirs in Goa and Shillong across churches, seminaries, schools, auditoriums, classrooms, reality TV shows, and festivals. Voice and genre emerge as social objects annotated by tradition, nostalgia, and innovation. Piety literally and metaphorically shapes the Christian lifeworld, predominantly those belonging to the Presbyterian and Catholic denominations. Indigeneity structures the political and cultural motifs in the making of the Christian musical traditions. Located at the intersection of Sociology, Anthropology, and Ethnomusicology, the choral voices emplace 'affect' and the visual-aural dispatch. Thus, sonic spectrum holds space for indigenous and global musicality. This ethnographic work will be useful for scholars researching music and sound studies, religious studies, cultural anthropology, and sociology of India.

My Lord has Come (Sheet music, SSAA vocal score): Will Todd My Lord has Come (Sheet music, SSAA vocal score)
Will Todd
R92 Discovery Miles 920 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

for SSAA unaccompanied This heartfelt setting of words by the composer begins with a pianissimo drone over which the sopranos introduce the expressive melody. With lush harmonies, moments of dynamic intensity, and an overriding sense of awe, it would make an ideal centrepiece for a Christmas or Epiphany concert or service. A version for SATB is also available.

Music and Ceremonial at British Coronations - From James I to Elizabeth II (Paperback): Matthias Range Music and Ceremonial at British Coronations - From James I to Elizabeth II (Paperback)
Matthias Range
R760 Discovery Miles 7 600 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Coronations are the grandest of all state occasions. This is the first comprehensive in-depth study of the music that was performed at British coronations from 1603 to the present, encompassing the sixteen coronations that have taken place in Westminster Abbey and the last two Scottish coronations. Range describes how music played a crucial role at the coronations and how the practical requirements of the ceremonial proceedings affected its structure and performance. The programme of music at each coronation is reconstructed, accompanied by a wealth of transcriptions of newly discovered primary source material, revealing findings that lead to fresh conclusions about performance practices. The coronation ceremonies are placed in their historical context, including the political background and the concept of invented traditions. The study is an invaluable resource not only for musicologists and historians, but also for performers, providing a fascinating insight into the greatest of all Royal events.

Sight Singing Made EZ Book 1 (Paperback): Ronnie Sanders Sight Singing Made EZ Book 1 (Paperback)
Ronnie Sanders
R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Magnificat in D major, BWV 243 - Study score (Paperback, Sargeant ed.): Johann Sebastian Bach Magnificat in D major, BWV 243 - Study score (Paperback, Sargeant ed.)
Johann Sebastian Bach; Edited by Richard W. Sargeant
R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems - A complete resource for every church choir (Paperback, Paperback): Alan Bullard The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems - A complete resource for every church choir (Paperback, Paperback)
Alan Bullard 2
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This major new collection is the perfect resource for small choirs, young choirs, and all choirs whose numbers fluctuate week by week. Each piece is scored flexibly with optional parts or parts for equal voices, so that it can be performed by more than one combination of performers; many pieces can also be sung in unison. The music is accessible - ideal for choirs with limited rehearsal time - and keyboard parts are playable on organ (with or without pedals) or piano. The repertoire spans the sixteenth century to the present day and includes new, flexibly scored arrangements of traditional pieces, as well as newly commissioned anthems. There are also pieces in lighter styles, to cater for a broad range of tastes. With complete coverage of the church year, this is an essential resource for those looking for fresh and accessible options for church services.

Choral Repertoire (Hardcover, New): Dennis Shrock Choral Repertoire (Hardcover, New)
Dennis Shrock
R3,793 Discovery Miles 37 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Choral Repertoire is the definitive and comprehensive one-volume presentation of the canon of the Western choral tradition. Designed for practicing conductors and directors, students and teachers of choral music, amateur and professional singers, scholars, and interested vocal enthusiasts, it is an account of the complete choral output of the most significant composers of this genre throughout history. Organized by era (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern), Choral Repertoire covers general characteristics of each historical era; trends and styles unique to various countries; biographical sketches of over 500 composers; and performance annotations of more than 5,000 individual works. This book will be an essential guide to programming, a reference tool for program notes and other research, and, most importantly, a key resource for conductors, instructors, scholars, and students of choral music.

English Church Music, Volume 2: Canticles and Responses (Sheet music, Vocal score): Robert King, John Rutter English Church Music, Volume 2: Canticles and Responses (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Robert King, John Rutter
R688 Discovery Miles 6 880 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Oxford Choral Classics: English Church Music assembles in two volumes around 100 of the finest examples of English sacred choral music. The second volume presents a wealth of service material suitable for use throughout the year. The evening canticles are given due space, with seventeen settings, including those by Byrd, Gibbons, Purcell, Walmisley, Stanford, Noble, Howells, Walton, and Tippett. Also included are settings of the Te Deum and Jubilate Deo, alongside seven settings of the Preces and Responses and two additional early Lord's Prayers. The selection is completed with three supplementary items: a set of previously unpublished Psalm chants by Howells, John Sanders's Good Friday Reproaches, and a written-out Order for Compline. Robert King has prepared completely new editions of all the pre-twentieth-century works, going back to the earliest and most reliable manuscripts or printed sources. Playable keyboard reductions have been added for the majority of unaccompanied items.

The Gift of Charity (Sheet music, Vocal score): John Rutter The Gift of Charity (Sheet music, Vocal score)
John Rutter
R114 Discovery Miles 1 140 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

for SATB and organ The Gift of Charity is a gently flowing anthem. It features beautifully arching phrases, an optional soprano solo, and exultant yet tender climaxes. The text, by Selwyn Image, based on I Corinthians 13, makes it the perfect choice for weddings, but also for use all year round.

Eternal Light: A Requiem (English, Latin, Paperback): Howard Goodall Eternal Light: A Requiem (English, Latin, Paperback)
Howard Goodall
R365 R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Save R35 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The writing of a requiem is a special challenge for any composer. The great requiems of the past by composers such as Mozart, Verdi and Berlioz interpret the sacred requiem text literally, offering prayers of salvation for the departed, whose souls are assumed to be in purgatory facing a terrible judgment.
Eternal Light: A Requiem, by the Emmy Award winning British composer and internationally acclaimed broadcaster Howard Goodall is a stunning new requiem for the modern day. In contrast it is intended to provide solace to the grieving, reflecting on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. Speaking about the work, Howard Goodall said, "For me, a modern requiem is one that acknowledges the unbearable loss and emptiness that accompanies the death of loved ones, a loss that is not easily ameliorated with platitudes about the joy awaiting us in the afterlife. This, like Brahms', is a requiem for the living, addressing their suffering and endurance, a requiem focusing on the consequences of interrupted lives."
Also available in single octavo format, is Lead, Kindly Light (057153323X).
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Complete CD also available from Amazon.com.

The Seven Last Words of Christ - Vocal score (Paperback): Theodore Dubois The Seven Last Words of Christ - Vocal score (Paperback)
Theodore Dubois; Translated by Theodore Baker
R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Dubois' oratorio was given its premiere on Good Friday (April 19), 1867 at glise de la Madeleine in Paris under the composer's direction. Although first published in 1886 by Georges Hartmann of Paris, the vocal score presented here is a digitally enhanced reprint of the one first produced in 1899 by G. Schirmer of New York, with an English translation beneath the original Latin text by Theodore Baker (1851-1934). This score has been carefully reviewed, with measure numbers and rehearsal letters added. It is now completely compatible with the widely available full score and orchestral parts issued by Edwin F. Kalmus. The large (A4) size makes it particularly easy to read for choruses both at both professional and community levels.

This Day (Sheet music, Vocal score): Bob Chilcott This Day (Sheet music, Vocal score)
Bob Chilcott
R302 Discovery Miles 3 020 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This Day unites five very different texts, both sacred and secular, in an exploration of man's relationship with the world and with God. Opening with an optimistic F sharp major setting of Emily Dickinson's 'Bring me the sunset in a cup', the work progresses through the stages of a day (or, indeed, a life): 'Awake, my soul!' (Thomas Ken), 'This Day' (Jewish text, adapted Chilcott), 'The Bright Field' (R.S. Thomas), and 'O Lord, support us' (John Henry Newman). This is powerfully evocative music embracing a range of moods and styles, with moments of joyful optimism, spiritual enlightenment, and poignancy.

Singing without Straining the Voice (Paperback): Elizabeth Cooper Singing without Straining the Voice (Paperback)
Elizabeth Cooper
R222 R145 Discovery Miles 1 450 Save R77 (35%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An indispensable and practical guide to protecting and improving the voice. The gift of a beautiful voice is one to be preserved until old age, and will give great pleasure to the singer and the listener alike. This book will enable the singer to be able to sustain a clear tone effortlessly throughout a rehearsal or performance. The advice offered here will be invaluable to both solo and choral singers, and applies to all kinds of singing. As the voice is a living organ, understanding and exercises are needed to keep it fit just as the rest of the body does. The book provides the secrets and techniques that some singers have paid great sums for!

Choral Repertoire (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Dennis Shrock Choral Repertoire (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Dennis Shrock
R1,646 Discovery Miles 16 460 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Now in its second edition, Choral Repertoire is the definitive and comprehensive one-volume presentation of the canon of the Western choral tradition. Designed for conductors and directors, students and teachers of choral music, amateur and professional singers, scholars, and interested vocal enthusiasts alike, it is an account of the complete choral output of the most significant composers of this genre throughout recorded history. Organized by era (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern), Choral Repertoire covers general characteristics of each historical era; trends and styles unique to various countries; biographical sketches of over 500 composers; and performance annotations of more than 5,000 individual works. This book has been an essential guide to programming, a reference tool for program notes and other research, and, most importantly, a key resource for conductors, instructors, scholars, and students of choral music. This new edition features dozens of additional composers, updated biographical data, and broadly expanded scholarship that brings new life to this essential text.

Music-Making in U.S. Prisons - Listening to Incarcerated Voices (Paperback): Mary L. Cohen, Stuart P. Duncan Music-Making in U.S. Prisons - Listening to Incarcerated Voices (Paperback)
Mary L. Cohen, Stuart P. Duncan
R1,035 Discovery Miles 10 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The U.S. incarceration machine imprisons more people than in any other country. Music-Making in U.S. Prisons looks at the role music-making can play in achieving goals of accountability and healing that challenge the widespread assumption that prisons and punishment keep societies safe. The book's synthesis of historical research, contemporary practices, and pedagogies of music-making inside prisons reveals that, prior to the 1970s tough-on-crime era, choirs, instrumental ensembles, and radio shows bridged lives inside and outside prisons. Mass incarceration had a significant negative impact on music programs. Despite this setback, current programs testify to the potency of music education to support personal and social growth for people experiencing incarceration and deepen social awareness of the humanity found behind prison walls. Cohen and Duncan argue that music-making creates opportunities to humanize the complexity of crime, sustain meaningful relationships between incarcerated individuals and their families, and build social awareness of the prison industrial complex. The authors combine scholarship and personal experience to guide music educators, music aficionados, and social activists to create restorative social practices through music-making.

Six Nouveaux Hymnes sur les Psaumes ou les Evangiles (Paperback): W. A. Young Six Nouveaux Hymnes sur les Psaumes ou les Evangiles (Paperback)
W. A. Young
R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cantique de Jean Racine (Sheet music, SATB vocal score): Gabriel Faure Cantique de Jean Racine (Sheet music, SATB vocal score)
Gabriel Faure; Edited by John Rutter
R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Cantique de Jean Racine was written in 1865 during Faure's final year at the Ecole Niedermeyer, winning him the first prize for composition, and this elegant work now holds a cherished place in the choral repertory for both sacred and secular occasions. Presented with an English singing translation in addition to the original French, John Rutter's edition includes an accompaniment for organ or piano, and the work may also be performed with the transcription for harp and strings (available separately), compatible with the instrumentation for the OUP edition of the Faure Requiem in its 1893 version. Complete orchestral and vocal material is available on hire/rental and on sale. In addition, an arrangement for upper voices (SSAA) with Faure's original keyboard accompaniment is available on sale.

For the beauty of the earth (Sheet music, SA vocal score): John Rutter For the beauty of the earth (Sheet music, SA vocal score)
John Rutter
R97 Discovery Miles 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Contains two versions of the vocal parts - for SATB and piano or orchestra, or SS or SA and piano or orchestra.

Hundred Carols for Choirs (Paperback, Paperback): David Willcocks, John Rutter Hundred Carols for Choirs (Paperback, Paperback)
David Willcocks, John Rutter
R737 Discovery Miles 7 370 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This is a selection of the best-loved carols and hymns for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and Easter: 74 of the most popular titles from Carols for Choirs 1, 2 and 3, plus 26 titles new to the series. There are carols suitable for both sacred and secular occasions, and both accompanied and unaccompanied material. The Order of Service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is included.

The Notes Will Carry Me Home - Writings On Music from Evansville and the Tri-State (Paperback): Joshua Britton The Notes Will Carry Me Home - Writings On Music from Evansville and the Tri-State (Paperback)
Joshua Britton; Contributions by Alfred Savia, Roger Kalia
R421 R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Save R45 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Carols for Choirs 2 (Sheet music, Vocal score): David Willcocks, John Rutter Carols for Choirs 2 (Sheet music, Vocal score)
David Willcocks, John Rutter
R631 Discovery Miles 6 310 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A second collection of 50 carols, mostly for SATB, some unaccompanied, and some having accompaniments for piano, organ, orchestra, or brass ensemble. Many of the carols are from traditional sources, rearranged, as well as carols written especially for this volume by composers including William Walton, Benjamin Britten, Richard Rodney Bennett, and William Mathias. Instrumental material for most of the accompanied items is available on hire. Eight Carols for Brass for 5 and 8 part brass (to accompany carols from Carols for Choirs 1 and Carols for Choirs 2) are also on sale.

Wings over Jordan - Press Coverage and Critical Comments 1938 - 1942 (Paperback): Sam Barber Wings over Jordan - Press Coverage and Critical Comments 1938 - 1942 (Paperback)
Sam Barber
R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Essential Bach Choir (Paperback): Andrew Parrott The Essential Bach Choir (Paperback)
Andrew Parrott
R732 Discovery Miles 7 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discussion of original performance conventions of Bach's sacred works - cantatas, Passions, masses - by practising musician and director of Taverner choir. What type of choir did Bach have in mind as he created his cantatas, Passions and Masses? How many singers were at his disposal in Leipzig, and in what ways did he deploy them in his own music? Seeking to understand the verymedium of Bach's incomparable choral output, Andrew Parrott investigates a wide range of sources: Bach's own writings, and the scores and parts he used in performance, but also a variety of theoretical, pictorial and archival documents, together with the musical testimony of the composer's forerunners and contemporaries. Many of the findings shed a surprising, even disturbing, light on conventions we have long taken for granted. A whole world away from, say, the typical oratorio choir of Handel's London with which we are reasonably familiar, the essential Bach choir was in fact an expert vocal quartet (or quintet), whose members were also responsible for all solos and duets. (In a mere handful of Bach's works, this solo team was selectively supported by a second rank of singers - also one per part - whose contribution was all but optional). Parrott shows that this use of aone-per-part choir was mainstream practice in the Lutheran Germany of Bach's time: Bach chose to use single voices not because a larger group was unavailable, but because they were the natural vehicle of elaborate concerted music. As one of several valuable appendices, this book includes the text of Joshua Rifkin's explosive 1981 lecture, never before published, which first set out this line of thinking and launched a controversy that is long overduefor resolution. ANDREW PARROTT has made a close study of historical performing practices in the music of six centuries, and for over twenty-five years he has been putting research into practice with his own professional ensembles, the Taverner Consort, Taverner Players and Taverner Choir.

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