Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes, the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric ?Sa nuit d'ete,? several melodic themes are supported by dense, colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts, leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated si…

with Silent Night-Create a moment of sweet reflection in your concert with this lovely pairing of the Christmas favorite Silent Night with a tender original melody. Love came down to bring us light on this shining night. With flute violin or othermelodic instrument. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Comprend la première publication et l'enregistrement de deux premières chansons: 'Maman, je ne peux pas l'esprit ma roue', et 'Hey Nonny pas!' Ces chansons ont été choisies comme étant particulièrement utile pour les chanteurs des étudiants. Comprend également le 'Slumber Song de la Madone' peu connus et 'Strings dans la terre et l'air', tous deux publiés en salon de coiffure: Ten Early Songs (504…

A film by Michael Stillwater a heartening rarity (Wall Street Journal) Best Documentary (DC Independent Film Festival)Shining Night: A Portrait of Composer Morten Lauridsen the first episode of the SongWithout Borders series InSearch of The Great Song is also the first documentary about the artist considered to be one of the greatest living choral composers. A National Medal of Arts recipient…

Par . The Real Books are the best-selling jazz books of all time. Since the 1970s, musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig, night after night. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed, without any regard to copyright law, or royalties paid to the composers who created these musical masterpieces. Hal Leonard is very proud to present the first …

Shining armor and the Knights of the Round Table! Beautiful virtuous ladies and the Age of Chivalry are the images rendered in KNIGHTS AND LADIES a new Grade 1 band piece inspired by Alfred Lord Tennyson’s IDYLLS OF THE KING. An excellent vehicle for cross-curricular teaching this easy piece for your first or second year band has a heroic theme and contrasting middle section in the shape of…

Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric “Sanuit d'ete ” several melodic themes are supported by dense colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts leading to a climactic section where all are combined an…

Gebaseerd op een gedicht van de Duitse dichter Carl Hauptmann (laat Romantiek) Carl Hauptmann had als kind een zeer zwakke gezondheid maar was zeer intelligent. Hij studeerde Filosofie Psychologie en Biologie. In het laatste vak promoveerde hij. Het huwelijk zorgde voor financiele onafhankelijkheid zodat hij zich kon richten op zijn verdere studie. Hauptmann schreef enkele romans toneelstu…

This lilting original sings of the light from a shining star that illuminated the manger on a Christmas night long ago. The expressive legato melody and sweet gentle lyrics including a short Latin phrase “puer natus est hodie Christus natus est” will be easily learned by younger choirs. Available separately: 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.