Bach, Mozart, Handel, and More: Masterworks for Choir Monday, April 10, 2023
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists
Cum Sancto Spiritu by José Maurício Nunes Garcia, SATB with piano
The composer, from Brazil, is one of the greatest exponents of Classicism from not only South America, but all the Americas. Gratefully, the editors have brought this piece into current notation for release to today’s choirs. It is a spirited setting of the traditional Latin “Cum Sancto Spirit” that would bring joy to any concert or service of worship.
Your Voices Tune by G.F. Handel/arr. Matthew Michaels, SSA with piano
This beautiful and stylistic Baroque chorus from the major work “Alexander’s Feast” was originally written for Mixed chorus. Here it is skillfully arranged for treble voices for our Choral Treasury Series by Matthew Michaels. This is a wonderful opportunity for your treble choir to experience this important style.
Gloria (from Lord Nelson Mass) by F.J. Haydn/arr. Russell Robinson, 3-part mixed with piano
Accessible voice parts shine in with this Latin text of the Haydn Gloria. It’s suitable for concert, contest or festival use with optional solo opportunities. History included on Lord Nelson and Napoleon for additional teaching purposes.
Laudate Dominum by Andy Beck, SAB/3-part mixed with piano
Lyrical voices float over a Bach-inspired piano accompaniment in this beautiful setting built on five common Latin words. Three independent melodies are introduced one at a time and eventually layered to create artful polyphony that is easily achieved. Cue-sized notes in the SAB/3-Part Mixed provide options for changing voices, and the treble arrangement can be sung in either two or three parts. An ideal vehicle for improving vocal production and building musicianship.
Solfège Sonata arr. Audrey Snyder, 2-part with piano
Have fun practicing solfège with this lighthearted spoof of Mozart’s famous Piano Sonata #16. Excellent as a concert closer or encore, this piece will make your audience chuckle as they learn a little music trivia about Mozart and melody!
Agnus Dei (from Requiem) by W.A. Mozart/arr. Russell Robinson, 3-part mixed with piano
This wonderful movement from Mozart’s “Requiem” K. 626 is now available for young and developing voices in this carefully crafted setting by Russell Robinson. Robinson has skillfully arranged the vocal parts, keeping the main vocal lines intact and simplified the piano accompaniment, making this setting extremely accessible. This is a welcome addition to educational repertoire and is highly recommended!
And They Shall Reign by J.C.D. Parker/arr. David P. DeVenney, SATB with piano
Careful editing and research bring this beautiful, polyphonic choral piece back to the performance hall. Part of the American Romantic Choral Series, this will be a great addition to festival and collegiate choir repertoire.
Kyrie Eleison, Alleluia by J.S. Bach/arr. Russell Robinson, 2-part with piano
A beautiful choral based on Bach’s “Siciliano” flute sonata with simple Latin text of three words. Suitable for concert, contest, and festival, various age groups.
Je Ne Suis Moins Aimable (My Love Is Everlasting) by Pierre Certon/arr. Patrick M. Liebergen, SAB a cappella (optional piano)
Light and joyous Pierre Certon madrigal arranged for SAB voices and perfect for concert, contest or festival. Limited lyric creates ease in learning and performing the French text. Phonetic pronunciation is under the French for ease of learning with English lyric following. IPA included in notes.
Sing We and Chant It by Bob Chilcott, SATB with piano and optional bass & drums
“Sing we and Chant it” sets the text of a well-known sixteenth-century madrigal of the same name by Thomas Morley in a jazz waltz style. Chilcott injects energy and fun into the piece through a quick three-time metre and extended and altered chords. This is an offprint from the four-movement work “Little Jazz Madrigals.” The optional bass and drum kit parts are printed in this vocal score.
Alleluia by Gabriele Saro/arr. Z. Randall Stroope, SATBB divisi a cappella
This warm and sentimental concert work features two soloists who also duet at the beginning and end, with a middle section that swells with joy. Including only the lyric “Alleluia,” this piece allows the divisi vocals to truly shine.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years and a former church choir director of 20 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!