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The lyrics in La Ninez de America (The Childhood of America) are from a poem written by Bonifacio del Carril, an Argentinean poet who lived 1911-1994. Alberto Balzanelli took the idea for his composit...

The Golpe and the Joropo are typical folk dances of Venezuela and La Chaparrita is representative of the Golpe. Both Venezuelan dances are strongly rhythmical - while the female dancer waves her long,...

Candomblé is written in a rhythm very close to the tango and the habanera. Some Latin American music has been influenced by or developed from African rhythms, as in this piece. Candomblé is a dance fr...

A chacarera is a very joyful dance from the Province of Santiago del Estero (northwestern part of Argentina). Separate couples dance with their hands up, making 'castanets' with their fingers. Between...

Santafecino de versa is a chamame, a people's joyful dance from the eastern part of Argentina, an area called Litoral. The dancers put their cheeks together, looking at the same side. They take each o...

SATB Divisi, Accomp, Milestone 4 Rich Harmonies and A Beautiful Melody Are Highlighted In This Jewish Prayer for World Peace.

Caramba (Good Gracious, My Love) is a serenade from Venezuela. The roots of this style come from a Spanish tradition started around the Colonial time when the Spanish came to the Americas (16th-18th c...

SATB, Unaccompanied Voice parts are mostly in the lower ranges to maintain a kind of 'kneeling' feel throughout. Appropriate for any penitential service. The extensive harmonic palette commands attent...

SATB Divisi Unaccompanied A Riveting Choral Fanfare That Represents A Spiritual Awakening.

SATB, Unaccompanied. The fluid melodies express an emotional plea for God's grace in time of despair (from Psalm 69). Memorable harmonic painting with the words, and melodically with the extended phra...

SATB Piano Originally written for an 'old-fashioned' worship service in Williamsburg, Virginia. Musical flavors include jazz harmonizations, full-bodied and dynamic sectional writing, and a fluid pian...

SATB Organ Optional Brass Quintet This well-known text is set to new music which employs the vitality of changing meters. Brass quintet is optional (order parts separately).

SATB PianoSome folks will recognize the 'We Plow the Fields and Scatter' text that is set to new music. A joyful Thanksgiving spirit pervades.

SATB Keyboard This lively, somewhat Bernstein-ish feel of the beloved Psalm 84 is tender, yet spirited with simple syncopations and striking harmonies. 'How lovely' repetitions are exquisitely highlig...

This resolute and stately arrangement varies colors with the use of unison, two-part men/women interludes, and full choir sections of counterpoint and unison writing that lead to the chorale style end...

From unison to four parts to two-voice counterpoint, this engaging setting of 'Beach Spring' is stately and vibrant. The interesting organ part adds strength to the message.

SATB Unaccompanied An elegant Alleluia, restrained in tempo, and abundant with lush chords, occasionally changes keys and meters. Many opportunities for the choir to imitate the subtle function of an...

SATB Piano A lovely sending anthem for departing members or staff, or as a general sentiment at the close of service. Brian Wren's Trinitarian theology resonates throughout. Quiet, richly embroidered...

The music dramatically augments this 17th c. poem of the gradual unfolding of the Dove's wings. The voices, too, seem to take flight in the final phrase, 'Til it get wing, and fly away with thee.'

Coenantibus Autem Illis (As They Were Eating) is a wonderful motet from Mexico's high Colonial period of church music in the 1640s. The Latin translation and pronounciation are included. Due to time r...

This ethernal arrangement of Wonderous Love uses two flutes (parts included) and organ to underscore the gradual climax to the glorious 'I will sing,' and later to 'Sing of Love!' The work ends quietl...

Although organ is used on the CD, The All-Day Hymn (Lord of All Hopefulness) is equally effective with piano accompaniment. (The flute part is included.)

The Child of Mary is equally enchanting with harp or piano accompaniment (an ossia is given for the harp glissando). Especially meaningful Christmass Eve. Pronunciations and translations for the one v...

Pentecost Hymn provides a choice of English or Norwegian text for the last verse in this excerpt from Peer Gynt. Option: repeat the section and sing in both languages. The Ibsen text is translated, an...