Fifth Avenue Famous
Victorian-era divas who were better paid than some corporate chairmen, the boy soprano who grew up to give Bing Crosby a run for his money, music directors who were literally killed by the job-the plot of a Broadway show or a dime-store novel? No, the unique and colorful history of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Since its inception more than 125 years ago, the Cathedral Choir has been considered the gold standard of liturgical music-an example of artistic excellence that has garnered worldwide renown. Yet behind this stately facade lies an intriguing mix of New York history, star secrets, and high-level office politics that has made the choir not only a source of prime musical entertainment but also fodder for tabloids and periodicals across the nation. In this unique and engaging book, readers are treated to a treasure trove of vibrant characters, from opera stars from around the world to the thousands of volunteer singers who brought their own hopes and dreams-and widely varying musical abilities-to the fabled choir. As the city's preeminent Catholic institution, St. Patrick's Cathedral has served one of the most dynamic and diverse communities in the world for well over a century. It has been intimately entwined with the history of New York: a major center of culture in the nation's cultural capital. The Cathedral Choir provides an extraordinary and largely overlooked insight into this history, and in Salvatore Basile's pitch-perfectexploration it becomes a microcosm for the larger trends, upheavals, and events that have made up the history of the city, the nation, and even the world. Basile also illuminates the choir's important role in New Yorkers' responses to some of the most momentous events of the past one hundred years, from world wars to world's fairs, from the sinking of the Titanic to 9/11, as well as its central role in the rituals and celebrations that have made life in the city more joyful-and bearable-for millions of people over the decades. While the phrase church choirusually evokes the image of a dowdy group of amateurs, the phrase Choir of St. Patrick's Cathedral has always meant something quite different. Salvatore Basile's splendid history shows just how different, and just how spectacular, the music of St. Patrick's is.
The Music Lesson
(Book). From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes The Music Lesson, the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great. Then, from nowhere it seemed, a teacher arrived. Part musical genius, part philosopher, part eccentric wise man, the teacher would guide the young musician on a spiritual journey, and teach him that the gifts we get from music mirror those from life, and every movement, phrase, and chord has its own meaning...all you have to do is find the song inside.
The String Player’s Guide to Chamber Music
With this revised and enlarged edition of The String Player's Guide to Chamber Music, music lovers learn to play well-known works by Mozart, and Beethoven, among others. The book evaluates each piece, identifying problems performers may face and letting them know the amount of work involved in learning it. Meant chiefly for string quartets, piano trios, and similar ensembles, the assortment also includes a few pieces for more unusual combinations.
Prayers for the Seasons of God’s People Year C
Pastors and worship leaders know that one encounters God through the reading of Scripture in worship. They sometimes encounter difficulty, however, in integrating the day's readings from the lectionary with the other elements of worship. While worshippers usually meet the biblical text face to face in the sermon, David Hostetter believes that it would be better if they attune to hear the Word throughout the whole of worship. This book will help pastors and other leaders weave the themes of the day's lections throughout the worship service. Entries for each Sunday of the three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary include: Call to Worship Invocation Prayer of Confession and Declaration of Pardon Prayer of the Day Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer of Dedication Offertory Prayer Prayer of Intercession and Commemoration One-sentence introductions to each of the lections.
The Sephardic Music Anthology
(Tara Books). Sephardic music is a product of the Jewish communities which flourished in Europe and the Mediterranean basin after the Expulsion from Spain in 1492. Many of the selections in this edition are set to the prayer book liturgy for Sabbath and holidays. The ballads and romances are sung in Ladino, which is primarily Spanish with a sprinkling of Hebrew.
A Johnny Reb Band from Salem
The revised edition of a text originally published in 1963, this book explores the history of the Twenty-sixth Regimental Band, North Carolina Troops, C.S.A., which was composed of Moravian musicians from Salem. The first section discusses Moravian musical traditions during the 18th and first half of the 19th centuries and traces the band's Confederate service for over 3 years, including their participation in the battles of New Bern, Malvern Hill, and Gettysburg.
The Beethoven Quartets
Beethoven's quartets show a technical mastery, depth of thought, and intensity of musical inspiration unsurpassed by any other composer. This brilliant survey, by one of America's leading musical scholars, has already achieved classic status.
Songs for the Holy One
Using inclusive language, Barnett has translated all 150 Psalms into engaging and reverent renditions that bring the Psalms to a new life. Each Psalm is paired with original refrains from composer, Donald Patriquin. Barnett's lyrical phrasing, beautiful language, and scholarly integrity, are what drew Patriquin to Songs for the Holy One. The psalms retain the poetry and integrity of the originals, yet have been revised to bring out the passion and exultation of the psalms.
Essential Elements for Strings - Book 2 with Eei
(Essential Elements). Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Essential Elements now includes Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource. EEi introduces the first-ever, easy set of technology tools for online teaching, learning, assessment, and communication... ideal for teaching today's beginning band and string students, both in the classroom and at home. For more information, visit Hal Leonard Online - Essential Elements Interactive. For a complete overview of Book 2, click here.
Essential Elements for Strings - Book 2 with Eei
(Essential Elements). Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Essential Elements now includes Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource. EEi introduces the first-ever, easy set of technology tools for online teaching, learning, assessment, and communication... ideal for teaching today's beginning band and string students, both in the classroom and at home. For more information, visit Hal Leonard Online - Essential Elements Interactive. For a complete overview of Book 2, click here.
Beyond the Downbeat
Easy to read, understand, and apply, the material in Beyond the Downbeat covers many important aspects of choral leadership beyond conducting. The material is practical for choirs of any size and leaders at any level of training. Key Benefits: - Helps choral directors make their choirs sound more artistically beautiful - Provides guidelines about the use of diction and related areas of vocal technique and improvement - Provides useful choral warm-up exercises and other practical helps for any choral group
Sephardic Songs for All
(Tara Books). This just-published collection includes hauntingly beautiful Sephardic liturgical songs and Ladino ballads, many of which have never been in print. It features selections from Holland, Italy, Spain, Iraq, Turkey, Morocco and Greece, and includes essays on aspects of Sephardic music and religious practices. Also includes a transliteration guide and guidelines for Ladino pronunciation. The songs are in melody line/chord/text format and are fully transliterated and translated.
The Nico Castel Ladino Song Book
(Tara Books). From the repertoire of Nico Castel, noted Metropolitan Opera Company tenor, come 35 exquisite Judeo-Spanish songs and ballads. Settings for voice, piano, guitar, and flute. Includes: chords, texts, pronunciation guide, translations, and historical background.
Best of Debbie Friedman
(Tara Books). The most popular songs of America's most famous Jewish female vocalist. Contains the best of Debbie Friedma's first five recordings. Includes: Im Tirzu * Aleph Bet * You Shall Love * V'shamru * L'dor Vador * Ani Ma'amin * Im En Ani Li * Dodi Li * Arise My Love * Sing Unto God * Not By Might * L'chi Lach * and many more. 8-1/2 x 11 .
Harvest of Jewish Song
(Tara Books). A collection of 73 traditional Jewish folk songs arranged for voice with full piano accompaniment by outstanding arrangers. Includes songs of Israel, and holiday, Sabbath, Yiddish, Ladino and Hassidic repertoire. Selections include: Jerusalem of Gold * Erev Shel Shoshanim * Bashana Haba'a * more.
Himnos de Gloria y Triunfo
El himnario con mayor popularidad en el mundo, contiene la letra de una gran variedad de himnos de Gloria y Triunfo, utilizados en numerosas denominaciones. En cada himno encontrar獺s la letra de autores, que nos recuerdan el mensaje de Salvaci籀n de Jesucristo, a trav矇s de la m繳sica.Incluye: ?ndice alfab矇tico de los himnos.M獺s de 300 himnos.Portada en tapa r繳stica modernaLetra grande y f獺cil de leer 9 puntos.Tama簽o perfecto para llevar a cualquier lugar. Hymns of Glory and TriumphThis is the most popular hymnbook in the world. It contains the lyrics of a wide variety of hymns of Glory and Triumph, used in numerous denominations. In each hymn you will find the lyrics of authors, who remind us of the message of Salvation of Jesus Christ, through music.It includes: Alphabetical index of hymns.More than 300 hymns.Modern softcover.Large, easy-to-read 9 point type sizePerfect size, easy to carry.
Himnos de Gloria y Triunfo
El himnario con mayor popularidad en el mundo, contiene la letra de una gran variedad de himnos de Gloria y Triunfo, utilizados en numerosas denominaciones. En cada himno encontrar獺s la letra de autores, que nos recuerdan el mensaje de Salvaci籀n de Jesucristo, a trav矇s de la m繳sica.Incluye: ?ndice alfab矇tico de los himnos.M獺s de 300 himnos.Excelente material de tapa r繳stica.Letra grande y f獺cil de leer 9 puntos.Tama簽o perfecto para llevar a cualquier lugar. Hymns of Glory and TriumphThis is the most popular hymnbook in the world. It contains the lyrics of a wide variety of hymns of Glory and Triumph, used in numerous denominations. In each hymn you will find the lyrics of authors, who remind us of the message of Salvation of Jesus Christ, through music.It includes: Alphabetical index of hymns.More than 300 hymns.Excellent softcover material.Large, easy-to-read 9 point type sizePerfect size, easy to carry.
