Movement 47 of Handel's Messiah is a bass recitative that serves as a noble and grand introduction to the bass aria "The Trumpet Shall Sound".
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A majestic, triumphant aria for bass, featuring solo trumpet and full orchestral accompaniment. Movement 48 of Handel's Messiah, it speaks of the end of the world: how the dead will be raised, and the mortal will become immortal. Quite lengthy, as practically the entire four-minute aria is repeated after a short interlude.
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The massive final movement of Handel's Messiah, scored for SATB chorus and full orchestra, includes unison rhythm choruses, four part fugal sections, a big ending, and a four-minute Amen section that could be considered a separate movement. Trumpets and kettledrums boost the energy of this truly grand finale.
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The Complete Messiah includes all 53 songs from the classic oratorio by Handel. This package has over 2.5 hours of music in 52 MP3 backing tracks, perfect for performing the Messiah from start to finish. Fully recreated from Handel's original scores. Lead sheets are included for the Arias and Recitative numbers only.
A traditional solo organ accompaniment to this well-known hymn of gratitude and stewardship. Perfect for Thanksgiving. Lyrics touch on themes of responsibility, the earth, and care of the environment.
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A light orchestral arrangement of the classic carol. Bells, celesta, and pizzicato strings give it a traditional Christmas ambience. Perfect for children's concerts. Three verses.
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A gentle acoustic version of the traditional Christmas carol, with piano, guitar, and solo strings. Easy to sing, perfect for children or adults. Six verses.
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This famous civil rights anthem is fun to sing, with stirring, powerful lyrics. A rubato piano introduction for a soloist is followed by six uptempo verses for the congregation or choir, accompanied by a full band.
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A common hymn during Lent about dedication to the cross. This relaxed acoustic arrangement includes piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Perfect for Ash Wednesday.
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A gentle hymn of praise, popular during Lent and for Ash Wednesday, in a contemporary classical arrangement for strings, piano, finger-picked guitar, bass, and drums.
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A contemporary pop ballad accompaniment to this traditional Lent and Easter hymn. Three verses. Slow and easy to sing. Great for either soloists or a full congregation.
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An acoustic arrangement of this beautiful hymn about coming together in love, in a classical Appalachian style featuring string quartet, acoustic guitar, light percussion, and piano. Appropriate in any season, but perfect for Holy Week and Easter. Begins with a string quartet introduction; singing starts when the guitar enters.
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A moving spiritual about letting Jesus walk with you, in an arrangement featuring piano, bass, drums, organ, and guitar. Begins slow and dramatic, and then picks up to an moderate bluesy tempo. Four verses.
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Twelve of our most popular Lent and Ash Wednesday hymns in their most commonly sung keys. This collection includes a mix of contemporary and classical styles, but always in a gentle, contemplative mood that fits the Lenten season. Each accompaniment background track comes with sheet music.
Twelve of our most popular Christian hymns, in their most commonly sung keys. Each accompaniment track comes with sheet music, and five come with demonstation guide vocal tracks as well. Accompaniment tracks are in variety of contemporary musical styles, but all could be easily sung by congregations and untrained groups, as well as choirs and soloists.
