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These four splendid anthems were composed for the coronation of
George II in October 1727 and have since retained a position at the
heart of the English choral tradition. The popular anthem Zadok the
priest has been performed at all subsequent coronations, and
Handel's other contributions to the royal occasion - Let thy hand
be strengthened, The King shall rejoice, and My heart is inditing -
have the same majestic grandeur, with affecting contrasts between
different sections of the sacred texts. The editor, Clifford
Bartlett, has corrected various inconsistencies in Handel's score,
and complete details of sources and editorial method, additional
performance notes, and a critical commentary can be viewed in the
companion full score available on hire. This continuo part is also
available as part of the wind set.
Piano Sketches Duets 2 is a fantastic collection of new pieces for
exploring the art of duet playing. Suitable for students working at
the 'easy' or 'intermediate' technical level, the book features a
range of appealing and accessible styles, from the evocative
'Autumn in Paris' to the spirited 'Tarantella' and Bach-pastiche
'Rumba for Johann'. As well as being great fun to play, these
pieces offer pianists an adventure in texture, melody, and harmony,
and will help to develop good ensemble playing.
for SATB unaccompanied Following a collaboration with Katie Melua
on her 2016 album 'In Winter', Bob Chilcott has made a choral
arrangement of this traditional Ukrainian carol, first introduced
to the English-speaking world as 'Carol of the Bells', with lyrics
that link it to Christmas. Here the original is presented in
Ukrainian and English, with haunting and atmospheric folk motifs
distributed between the parts.
for SATB (with divisions) and piano The Music of Stillness is a
beautiful and emotive setting of Sara Teasdale's poem 'There Will
Be Rest'. Sonorously scored choral phrases conjure up images of
'stars shining, rooftops covered with snow, crystal peace...finding
the music of stillness'. Following a serene opening, the piece
rises and falls through both affecting climaxes and passages of
great tranquility, ending with the same sense of stillness with
which it begins.
Piano Sketches Duets 1 is a fantastic collection of new pieces for
exploring the art of duet playing. Suitable for students working at
the 'easy' technical level, the book features a range of appealing
and accessible styles, from the Baroque-inspired 'Glorious Pastime'
to the playful 'Crazy Clown' and pop ballad 'Just for You'. As well
as being great fun to play, these pieces offer pianists an
adventure in texture, melody, and harmony, and will help to develop
good ensemble playing.
for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied This piece sets a poem by
Amy Lowell, vividly conveying the effect of the wind through a
moving tapestry of eighth notes/quavers intertwined between the
different voices. The melody floats over this breeze-like ostinato,
sometimes effervescent, sometimes reposed. The piece concludes much
like it begins, with a sense of calm and restfulness towards the
nocturnal journey.
for SATB unaccompanied with hand drum Sing, my Child sets a joyful
text celebrating the beauty found all around us in everyday life.
Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic percussion line, the
buoyant 7/8 metre of the opening drives the piece forward. Lush
harmonies colour the hymn-like B section as the text evolves into a
call for strength despite the troubles that may come. Commissioned
for a mass choir of over 700 singers, this piece is well-suited for
combined choir projects or as a rousing and meaningful close to a
concert.
for SATB and piano or orchestra Setting two verses of the Irish
traditional carol, Wilberg's version opens simply with
unaccompanied unison men, before the piano creeps in gently. Upper
voices take over and an imitative section leads to a more dramatic,
thicker-textured section. The carol melody's slightly haunting,
modal qualities are complemented by colourful harmonic touches, and
a final statement of the melody in the piano brings the piece to a
calm close. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple
Square have recorded this piece with orchestral accompaniment on
the CD Hallelujah! (SKU 5157246).
for SATTBB unaccompanied With a text by the composer, this secular
carol is a true celebration of all that we love about the festive
season. Owain Park's arrangement presents a new take on this
Christmas classic, drawing on Rutter's evocative orchestral colours
to create this characterful and heart-warming arrangement for a
cappella voices. This arrangement of The Very Best Time of Year has
been recorded by The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, conducted
by Stephen Layton, on the album Yulefest! (Hyperion, CDA68087).
for SATTBB unaccompanied This lively and joyous arrangement of the
folksong 'Montagnarde' from the Haute-Auvergne region of France
makes playful use of the call of the cuckoo in a catchy refrain.
'Montagnarde' is featured on the Tenebrae CD Sun, Moon, Sea, and
Stars (Signum, SIGCD903).
for SATTBB unaccompanied Chilcott's arrangement of 'Viens par le
pre', a folksong from the Haute-Auvergne region of France that
presents a heartfelt expression of love, is tender and expressive,
with rich, warm harmonies. 'Viens par le pre' is featured on the
Tenebrae CD Sun, Moon, Sea, and Stars (Signum, SIGCD903).
for SATB and piano A favorite text and tune of singers and
listeners alike, this festival hymn is given new life in this
lively and upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and
chorale-like, making for a beautiful contrast, before a slow build
with 'Alleluias' returns us to a reprise of the original flavour,
creating an exciting and powerful ending.
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 3 Piano syllabus
for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B
and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The
pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and
varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an
excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book
also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams,
useful syllabus information.A version of this book with audio
download is also available.
for upper voices, SATB, and harp My Perfect Stranger is a
captivating setting of Kevin Crossley-Holland's retelling of the
Christmas story. Following an expectant prologue, the central
movement is rich in characterization as soloists from within the
choir take on the roles of key players in the narrative, with the
upper voices adopting the role of the guiding star, as well as
enriching the texture at important moments in the story. Beginning
with the harp ostinato of the prologue, the epilogue asks the
listener to reflect on the story we have heard, challenging us to
consider the part we might have played and asking 'what have you to
say and sing?'. The work's vibrant part for harp makes for a
compelling alternative to the more conventional keyboard
accompaniment.
for SATB unaccompanied and optional flute This warm and tender
carol sets an evocative text by Norman Nicholson depicting Mary's
gentle nurturing of her child. There is a beautiful simplicity in
Chilcott's setting, which features sumptuous harmonies, lyrical
melodies, and an optional part for flute that weaves in and out of
the texture. The flute part is printed in the vocal score.
for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied This reflective carol
(setting a text by the composer) features an affecting recurring
melody, sumptuous harmonies, and long, expressive phrases. Though
it has moments of great intensity, the carol is primarily quietly
optimistic in mood, with the homophonic texture and changing metre
highlighting the heartfelt devotion of the text.
for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied This spellbinding setting
of words from Act 1, Scene 1, of Hamlet depicts a bird of dawning
singing all night long in celebration of the Saviour's birth, with
Shakespeare's characteristically evocative imagery heightened by
Chilcott's artful word-setting. The harmonies are rich and the
atmosphere hushed and expectant, with asoaring soprano solo line,
which may be taken by a soloist from within the choir, evoking the
birdsong.
for SATB and piano This rousing carol sets a text by the
nineteenth-century Scottish poet Norval Clyne. Bassi's setting
perfectly captures the contrast between light and darkness in
Clyne's text, with simple vocal lines underscored by a busy piano
part culminating in a powerful ending evoking the peels of church
bells on Christmas morning. An orchestral accompaniment is
available on hire/rental.
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