Upbeat fun, this lively tune will be a bright spot in your program. Musically the piece includes divisi and has a strong rhythmic sense throughout.
Shady Grove – TTBB a cappella
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Simul Justus et Peccator – TTB
Discover and highlight the unique tonal qualities of the male voice with this dynamic contribution to the men's choral repertoire, complete with traditional Latin text. Translation, pronunciation guide, and notes from the composer are also included.
The Work of Christmas – TTBB
The beautiful, thoughtful, a cappella SATB chorus setting of the Howard Thurman text is now available arranged for SSAA Choir with piano and TTBB Choir with piano. It offers the challenge to live out the Christmas story in very practical ways.
Wild Mountain Thyme – TTBB w/ Violin
A combination of two traditional Scottish tunes: “Wild Mountain Thyme,” sung by the voices, and the popular Scottish reel “Whiskey Before Breakfast”, played as a counterpoint by the violin. The two tunes come together to highlight the playful nature of Tannahill’s text, which speaks of going out with one’s love in the romantic blush of spring. Duration: 3:00
O Magnum Mysterium – TTB a cappella
New to the BriLee Choral Catalog, Evan Ramos' arrangement of a well-known Latin text, is haunting, rich, and gorgeous. Whatever the level of your male ensemble, this well-constructed piece is certain to showcase their voices. A lovely addition to any concert or festival program.
O Magnum Mysterium is a setting of a Latin sacred text written for Christmas. The text depicts the extraordinary occurring among the ordinary: God coming to earth as a tiny baby, animals in a lowly stable being the first to witness his arrival. Adding dynamic contrast (crescendo/decrescendo) on every phrase and singing legato (smoothly) with a gentle choral tone will reflect the wonder and awe the original text and this setting attempt to communicate.
Original Latin Text: English Translation:
O magnum mysterium, O great mystery, Et admirabile sacramentum, And wonderful sacrament, Ut animalia viderunt That animals should see Dominum natum the newborn Lord jacentem in praesepio. Lying in a manger. O magnum mysterium. Amen. O great mystery. Amen.
General Latin Pronunciation Guidelines:
1. There are only five pure vowel sounds in Latin: A = AH E=EH I = EE O = AW U = OO
2. Strive to flip all Rs as if singing in Italian.
Latin Pronunciation (accented syllables are UPPER CASE): aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom,* eht ahd-mee-RAH-bee-leh sah-krah-MEHN-toom, oot ah-nee-MAH-lee-ah vee-DEHR-oont DAW-mee-noom NAH-toom, yah-CHEHN-tehm een preh-SEH-pee-aw. aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom. AH-mehn.
*The word mysterium in this piece is a three-syllable rather than a four-syllable word. This can be accomplished by pronouncing the last syllable ium as yoom rather than ee-oom.
At the end of the piece there are a few pitches in parentheses. These pitches are alternative options and can be sung in place of what is originally written. Feel free to mix and match to find a three-part chord that sounds good. My first performance of this piece ended in an open-fifth chord (Baritone singing Bb, Tenor 2 singing F, and Tenor 1 singing Bb).
Follow the Drinking Gourd – TTB
Victor Johnson's driving setting of the traditional African-American spiritual conveys a sense of urgency that builds from beginning to end, including a dramatic optional descant in the final chorus. A hardy piano accompaniment propels the arrangement and supports the syncopated singers, who are fully harmonized in all voicings.
Found/Tonight – TTB
Dear Evan Hansen. Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ben Platt. Pasek and Paul. What more can be said? This incredible mash-up combines hits from two smash Broadway musicals, written by contemporary powerhouse composers of stage and screen. You've sung “You Will Be Found,” and you know “The Story of Tonight”; now perform them together in an emotional arrangement that shares a message of hope and encouragement.
Hamilton Men – TTB
The Story of Tonight * What'd I Miss * Dear Theodosia * One Last Time
By turns stirring, sentimental, and hilarious, this dynamic 4-minute medley lets your changed-voice singers explore the many emotional and musical sides of Hamilton: launching a revolutionary movement, navigating political hazards, discovering fatherhood, and figuring out how to say goodbye. A robust feature for guys.
Viva! (from Il re pastore) – TTB
A triumphant Mozart masterwork for today's choirs! This joyful opera finale opens and closes with a boisterous choral fanfare, sandwiches a brief expressive vocal duet in the middle, features robust Italian lyrics (optional English text and IPA pronunciation guide included), and incorporates a thrilling dig-in piano accompaniment—all in just two minutes. Not necessarily familiar, but undeniably fantastic!
Rise Up, Shepherd! – TTBB w/ Baritone Solo a cappella
Berg's fantastic setting of this beloved American Christmas spiritual for advanced tenor-bass choirs tells a story of hope and meaning. The various textures throughout the a cappella arrangement with solos add much variety and musical interest. A holiday programming must!