Kantate Zum 1. Advent. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The opening chorus uses the first verse of the old plainsong hymn 'Veni redemptor gentium', which in the paraphrase by Martin Luther has become the most important Advent hymn of the Protestant Church. Bach introduces the traditional plainsong melody in the form of a French overture, here symbolizing the entry of the King of Heaven, thus creating an…

This hymn arrangement of Sing to the Lord of Harvest visits a traditional Thanksgiving text celebrating the bountiful provision that flows from the hand of God. All creation proclaims its praise in this dignified hymn known for its attractive melody and cheerful alleluias! Moments of sonorous chords feature the choir in deep expressivity contrasting with more thinly arranged sections with light co…

The Day Thou Gavest arranged by John Rutter for SATB Choir and Organ.In this arrangement of the hymn tune St Clement traditional verses alternate with those newly arranged by John Rutter. The piece is part of a wider collection of hymn arrangements which have been recorded by the Cambridge Singers on the Collegium CD Sing Ye Heavens (COLCD 126).

Kantate Zum 1. Advent. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The opening chorus uses the first verse of the old plainsong hymn 'Veni redemptor gentium', which in the paraphrase by Martin Luther has become the most important Advent hymn of the Protestant Church. Bach introduces the traditional plainsong melody in the form of a French overture, here symbolizing the entry of the King of Heaven, thus creating an…

Selected for the Albert McNeil Series Jacqueline Hairston (Jester's niece) has penned a powerful spiritual arrangement that includes the traditional Thanksgiving hymn “Come Ye Thankful People Come.” A strongsupportive keyboard part sets the mood followed by a 2-part vocal canon of the spiritual. The chorus brings everyone together then the hymn steps in over the spiritual as if the …

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day is an English carol usually attributed as 'traditional'; its first written appearance is in William B. Sandys' Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern of 1833. It is most well known in John Gardner's adaptation but numerous other composers have made original settings of it or arranged the traditional tune including Gustav Holst  Igor Stravinsky. The verses of the hym…

The hymn Mitt hjerte alltid vanker (My heart always lingers) is one of the most popular Scandinavian hymns. In this arrangement elements from the yoik tradition have been included as well as a Northern Sami translation of the first verse and the last verse in Norwegian language. The original lyrics were written in Danish by Hans Adolph Brorson in 1732.The yoik elements include the use of so-cal…

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896). Par BRUCKNER ANTON / DOSS THOMAS (Arr.). Anton Bruckner (b. 4.9.1824, Ansfelden, d. 11.10.1896, Vienna) didn?t have it easy. Throughout his life, the Austrian composer was plagued by self-doubt. Anton Bruckner came from a simple, rural background. After the death of his father, he was accepted as a choirboy at the monastery of Sankt Florian in 1837. After several years …

A truly exciting arrangement of a favorite hymn that has a little something for everybody! A driving rhythmic “rock” beat a string quartet singable syncopation a familiar melody – this anthem is a guaranteedsuccess! Come Christians Join to Sing uses the traditional melody but with energetic syncopation and fresh harmony breaking into a glorious cascade of “alleluias…

Consort Orchestra (CD-ROM)-Consort Orchestra (CD-ROM/includes score and parts for flute (penny whistle) violin cello guitar piano and percussion): The soaring beauty of traditional folk music and Gaelic-inspired original songs permeates this collection with fresh sounds and expressive words. From lilting dance-like songs of praise to noble hymn tunes that encourage and motivate this gathering…