Joy to the World – The Forgotten Meaning of Christmas by Isaac Watts Hardcover w/ dust jacket, $16.99, 96 pages ($5 each for quantities of 10 or more) Paraclete Press http://www.paracletepress.com/joy-to-the-world.html Few people know that “Joy to the World” – the world’s most popular Christmas song – wasn’t written for Christmas at all. Isaac Watts wrote […]
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Christmas Gift for Choir Members: ‘Joy To the World – The Forgotten Meaning of Christmas’
“Five from the Folder: Women’s Choir,” by Morna Edmundson
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: WOMEN’S CHOIR by Morna Edmundson 1. “Carol: Nowel: Owt of your slepe arise.” British, 15th century. Earthsongs. A vigorous , rhythmic piece in three parts. Detailed pronunciation guide is a great help. Lots of energy and tone. We’re using it as a processional. Loving it! 2. “O Magnum Mysterium.” […]
“Five from the Folder: MS/JHS Mixed Choirs by Nathan Dame
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MS/JHS MIXED CHOIR by Nathan Dame 1. “Sing Out Your Joy.” Emily Crocker. Hal Leonard HL47119054. SATB, with piano. An oldie, but goodie! Perfect as concert opener for larger SATB choirs; optional octaves make this ideal for MS/JH. 2. “We are the Music Makers.” Victor Johnson. Heritage/Lorenz 15/1562H. SATB, […]
Invictus: SSAATTBB a cappella with divisi. For advanced choir.
New from composer Matt Wetmore Invictus is a setting of the poem by William Ernest Henley. Full of dramatic imagery, this poem was perfect for exploring harmonies that clash a bit more than the standard a cappella choral work, as well as sudden dynamic and tonal shifts. A healthy challenge for any choir. Difficulty: Professional […]