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Agnus Dei
This beautiful setting of the traditional Latin text has been crafted into a gentle and lovely partner song. Designed to be sung by any combination of two-part voices, this piece provides an excellent opportunity to teach singing in Latin, and is an excellent choice for concert or contest.
Cantate Domino
One of a number of short motets written by Italian composer, Claudio Monteverdi, this madrigal style for six voices has been set for SSA, carefully weaving selected vocal lines from the original to create this stylistically authentic edition using both energized and legato singing.
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* His Masterpiece * NEW!
His Masterpiece was commissioned by Dr. Robert Oster, Director of the Lakewood Area Choral Society to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the choral societys inception.We jointly decided that the theme be centered around the word music as it relates and touches all of us so deeply and profoundly. The lyrics for His Masterpiece evolved literally from this desire to write something unique, memorable, and touching on my own personal connection to the significance of music and where the true flow of inspiration genuinely begins. The lyrics to the song are printed separately in the score, and it is suggested that as part of your performance, copies be printed and distributed to the audience. The lyrics to the song truly say it all and as the closing lyrics state: I am one small voice you see, but through His grace and majesty, Hes lovingly inspired me and now He has bestowed through me His Music, His Masterpiece, His Music." Available in SATB voicing with piano accompaniment.
How I Love Jesus
Jill Gallina follows her bestselling choral Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head, with another excellent partner song. This time her target is the American folk hymn, Oh, How I love Jesus. The gospel styled piano part and the lilting melodic countermelody are very effective and this piece almost teaches itself. Joyful!
In His Eyes
This lovely choral has a message relevant throughout time that "in His Eyes, we are one, all God's children ‘neath the sun". A beautiful sentiment of unity, compassion, and acceptance. The two parts can be successfully performed with any combination of voices.
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Joshua Fit the Battle
A rockin' arrangement of the familiar spiritual, “Joshua Fit the Battle!” will bring down the house & not just the walls of Jericho! For two-part or three-part mixed voices, this dynamic showstopper is a guaranteed crowd-pleasing success!
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One Child
This beautiful original carol with its expressive musical line and harmony, enhances the contemporary style and timeless message of this Christmas work. Available: SATB
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Peace Carol
Peace Carol combines the beloved carol It Came Upon the Midnight Clear with an original countermelody to form a traditional partner song. The flowing 3/4 meter gives singers an opportunity to learn and experience legato phrasing inherent in this rhythmic genre and necessary to create the gentle, expressive feel of the carol.
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A Peaceful Allelu
A wonderful choice as a concert feature or closer, “A Peaceful Allelu” invites us to “Live each day with love and grace and make this world a better place.” For two-part mixed or treble choirs, this offers a heartfelt message that is appropriate throughout the year. Very nicely done!
Pie Jesu
This famous movement is the soprano aria from Fauré’s Requiem in D minor, Op. 48. Beautifully arranged for SSA voices, Jill Gallina retained the serene melodic sound while adding full, three-part harmonies, keeping the harmonic intent of the original. A lovely addition to your women’s choral library. Available Separately: SSA, PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:49.
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Sanctus
This beautiful setting of the traditional Latin text has a lovely, light sound, with a lush, lyrical melody and easy harmonies. Available in three voicings, this will appeal to choirs at many levels.
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Sanctus-Faure
From his best known larger work Requiem in D minor, Fauré’s Sanctus is set here for 3-part mixed and SSA voices. Many of the movements from the Requiem have been used in movies and television, making it likely that your young singers have heard parts of it before. This choral arrangement makes a beautiful selection for concert and festival.
Sing to the Lord With Joyful Spirit
In this celebratory choral, each part sings its own melody which later combine in partner-style form. It’s an excellent choice for smaller choirs and younger singers learning to harmonize as well as to sing independently and in unison. The lyric uses English and easy Latin phrases to make learning quick while giving the opportunity for musical development.
The Lord is My Shepherd
This gentle anthem of praise is set as a 2-part partner song that works perfectly in any two part combination of voices, including a traditional choir setting. You may also want to divide the parts between your adult and youth choirs or your choir and congregation. The Lord is My Shepherd also provides an excellent opportunity to feature two of your singers in a lovely duet.
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