Par JARRELL MICHAEL. Michael Jarrell définit la série abondante des Assonances comme un, 'cahier d'esquisses' où il pourrait exercer son 'droit de se concentrer sur une idée et de s'y sentir libre'. Assonance III pour clarinette basse, violoncelle et piano se situe essentiellement dans le registre grave pour lequel le compositeur ne cache pas une certaine prédilection - la pérennité des sons de la…

Par MAW NICHOLAS. Nicholas Maw's Narration was commissioned by the BBC for the 2001 RNCM Manchester International Cello Festival. Having previously written solo works for violin, double bass and flute with a strong sense of narrative, Maw on this occasion decided to take this as a concept and build the whole work around it. The 20-minute work is cast in a single movement divided into four clearly …

Par PLANEL. French composer, Robert Planel (1908-1994) was the son of composer and founder of the Music School of Montelimar, Alphonse Planel. Robert Planel was an exceptionally accomplished musician, reflected in his composition Prelude and Saltarelle for Alto Saxophone and Piano. It is hard to fathom why Prelude and Saltarello has somewhat disappeared from the repertoire. With a typical performa…

Let all the world in every corner sing was commissioned by Colston's Girls' School in Bristol for the Chamber Choir and their Director of Music Matthew Redman, and was written in August 2008 for the service to mark the school's acquisition of Academy status. It is a tour-de-force for upper voices - the organ introduction leads to a tapestry of rich variety, climaxing with the choir splitting into …

This exceptional original anthem by Jay Althouse has an inspiring message for all believers to stand together as One Church, united in faith and in service to Christ. Opening with unison voices singing a statement of faith, 'We are a church. We are a congregation,' it gradually builds in vigor, climaxing in a glorious refrain: 'O Lord, we praise you with our voices and with song.' / Choeur SAB

Based on a Gregorian chant by the same name, this work explores the ideas of human joy and angelic singing. Beginning softly, the composer builds texture and sound, moving toward the final climax of 'hallelujah!' For more advanced choirs. From the Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series. / Choeur Mixte Satb A Cappella

A tuneful way to introduce students to the lyrical style and rollicking feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. The 'Air' is the melody from Gilderoy and is set with a contemporary harmonic palette that concludes with an exciting climax before transitioning to the jig. 'The Jig of Slurs' is a traditional Irish dance with a melody and feel that is infectious! (2:30) 'Air and Jig? correlates to Bo…

Par YOUNG TOBY. for SATB and piano This upbeat Christmas song sets the traditional and well-known wassailing text to thrilling effect. To be performed 'with inebriated joy', Young's original setting is fast, spritely, and increasingly raucous, with a pleasing array of textures and an exhilarating key change to herald the start of the final climax./ Répertoire / Choeur SATB et Piano

Après avoir entendu la mélodie de l'hymne 'Viens, tu Fount de toutes sortes de bénédictions', on est immédiatement frappé par la puissance de sa simplicité. Ce réglage conserve cette simplicité, alors que la refonte de l'air dans les harmonies fraîches et fournir un puissant climax tutti. / Concert Band