Adagio (from Spartacus)
Spartacus remains one of Khachaturian’s greatest creations, and its most memorable theme continues to be a concert favorite for orchestras everywhere. Robert Longfield has transformed … Weiterlesen
Schlagwort-Archive: G. Schirmer
Clear Our Heart, O God (Gemischter Chor)
Clear Our Heart, O God
This musical setting of a contemporary text by J. Philip Newell celebrates self-awareness and openness to God’s message. With subtle shifts in tonality … Weiterlesen
The Time Of Roses (Frauenchor)
The Time Of Roses
This buoyant madrigal-like setting of the Thomas Hood text offers a wonderful opportunity for choirs to practice light and articulate singing. There is wonderful … Weiterlesen
Five Little Dances (Blasorchester)
Five Little Dances
Paul Creston was one of the most performed composers of the 1940s and ’50s, and his music remains important and relevant today. His unique rhythmic … Weiterlesen
The Crossing (Gemischter Chor)
The Crossing
A powerful text by Whitley Rives using strong metaphorical images of life and after life requires imagination and creative thinking by the singers. The 12/8 meter … Weiterlesen
Song Of Gratitude (Gemischter Chor)
Song Of Gratitude
Written to be sung in unison or in hymn-style harmony, this heartfelt work can be sung on any number of occasions in which the gathered … Weiterlesen
Transcendent Journey (Blasorchester)
Transcendent Journey
Written in a grand film score style, this magnificent work opens with a dynamic fanfare featuring soaring brass and woodwind flourishes. Descriptive and evocative with every … Weiterlesen
Celebrai (Gemischter Chor)
Celebrai
With a Portuguese text and rhythms in the popular Brazilian groove known as Capoeira, this song of celebration begins with all voice parts emulating rhythm instruments. If … Weiterlesen
But A Flint Holds Fire (Frauenchor)
But A Flint Holds Fire
Jointly commissioned by a consortium of choruses to benefit the programs and services of Chorus America. This socially conscience work merges a Christina … Weiterlesen
Sing Me To Sleep (Frauenchor)
Sing Me To Sleep
The first release of the Andrea Ramsey Choral Series is an amazingly beautiful piece by Stuart Chapman Hill. The text (by the composer) is … Weiterlesen
La Llorona (Gemischter Chor)
La Llorona
This heartfelt Mexican folksong features altos for much of the melody, a strumming piano accompaniment (or harp), glistening women’s glissandi and a soaring soprano solo descant. … Weiterlesen
Commando March (Blasorchester)
Commando March
Composed in 1943, Commando March was Samuel Barber’s first work scored exclusively for band. This stirring work has since become a staple in the repertoire. This … Weiterlesen
Spanish Dance (Blasorchester)
Spanish Dance
Originally composed for the movie The Gadfly, this brilliant dance number was later included in the Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 2. Carefully crafted in this … Weiterlesen
Lullaby For Natalie (Blasorchester)
Lullaby For Natalie
Originally composed for Anne Akiko Meyers and then orchestrated for Marin Alsop’s 20th season at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, this lovely lyric work … Weiterlesen
Balulalow (Gemischter Chor)
Balulalow
This text by the Wedderburns is best known from Benjamin Britten’s timeless A Ceremony of Carols. This setting serves as a manger lullaby, with the soprano soloist … Weiterlesen