Par LEIVISKA HELVI. Finnish composer Helvi Leiviskä (1902-1982) created a broad-based output of orchestral works, solo songs and chamber music. Her style could be described as moderate modernism, deriving influences from multiple sources such as late Romanticism, Symbolism, Expressionism, Existentialism and Neo-Classicism. Leiviskä's output is characterised by philosophical and religious themes, i…

'Marco Polo' is an opera about journeys and marks a further stage in the composer Tan Dun (now best known for his work on the film Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon)'s own journey - an exploration of a new language of musicand performing arts through the fusion of Western avant-garde style with Eastern accent. The spiritual journey - the cycle of the spirit and of Nature - coexists with a physical j…

A syncopated opening bass lick lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and form, indicative of the great spiritual tradition. Strong choral writing, with some divisi in the women's voices as the impassioned piece unfolds. / Choeur SATB A Cappella

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Hymns I Know celebrates the great riches of our spiritual heritage. These cherished tunes and lyrics have been thoughtfully paired with Bible verses and beautiful full-color illustrations to help bring a deeper meaning andunderstanding to the words of the songs. Arranged for the developing elementary pianist the music corresponds well with any piano method and includes optional duets for added e…

Gospel music is rooted in the folk tradition of America. It is music from the heart and soul and appears wherever people gather to express their spiritual joy. Folk instruments such as the guitar banjo mandolin ukulele andautoharp lend themselves to this kind of group singing. They can provide simple accompaniments or carry the melody in a small group of a full fledged revival. The autohar…

Arranged by Robert De Cormier for The Weavers this song was written by Lee Hays the bass singer of the quartet. Born and raised in Arkansas with a strong gospel tradition Lee called this a modern spiritual. Available for SATB and Piano. Performance Time: Approx. 2:05.

From the rich heritage of Moravian music in America this 18th century work is adapted for treble voices in a dignified setting that reflects the spiritual traditions and simplicity of its origins. An outstanding selection forcontest and concert. Available: 3-Part Treble. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Dale Warland Choral Series-This sturdy arrangement is based on a spiritual folk song that appeared in a number of American hymnals beginning in the mid 19th century. Angels Hovering Round appears in The Revivalist hymnal of 1868 and in The Sacred Harp asGolden Streets. This setting combines the first verse of the revival song and the two verses of Golden Streets in homage to the revival and shape …

An Early American Christmas. A wealth of beautiful and joyous music has been written for the Christmas season. Some of the most enchanting melodies can be found in this solo mandolin edition of the Early American holiday repertoire. For this collection, Tommy Norris has selected eighteen lesser and better-known carols and songs from the folk, shape-note, sacred, Native American, African American s…