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Four centuries of Christmas carols are represented in this handsome collection that is approaching half a century of use with choirs throughout the world. The entire range of choral expression is offered

These interludes are intended to create an atmosphere, and to suggest subconsciously the words of the different hymns with which they are associated. They are designed to be played by the hands alone, but

Sweelinck's 5-voice (SSATB) Epiphany motet Ab Oriente, published in 1619, is a superb example of his polyphonic fluency and of his vivid response to the imagery of the text, depicting the steady, purposeful

Abstract Mirror is a single movement work for string quintet The composer writes: 'After listening to the Schubert Quintet, it occurred to me that one of the many virtues of that score is the way

Jackson effectively intersperses sonorous polyphonic passages for full choir with spoken text and murmuring ostinato motifs in free time.

A fully pragmatic pedagogical approach toward developing complete musicianship in beginning through advanced level string players by incorporating the ideas of Mimi Zweig, Paul Rolland, and Shinichi Suzuki.

Evocative and moving polyphony paired with a text meditating on mankind's relationship with God.

Many can attest to the importance of the self-growth that occurs for young people through the arts and their accompanying communities of support, understanding, and caring. Yet even professionals who work

This Advent original carries with it an ethereal and dreamlike quality, evoking a reference to starlight in the candle itself. This lovely offering symbolizes the coming of Emmanuel.

This draws on a lifetime of arts advocacy to provide answers to the questions so many teachers have but are afraid (or simply too busy) to ask. This is a simple, hands-on guidebook for becoming an

This dramatic setting of a 5th-century Ambrosian hymn perfectly epitomises the jubilation of the text. Rhythmically complex and involving some tricky melismatic passages, it is particularly suited to

Setting words by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times of trouble and that difficult days will not last forever. This sensitive setting uses