This grand and peaceful SATB chorus is movement 21 of Handel's Messiah. The last movement in Part 1, it is usually the last song before intermission in performances of the full work. Gentle and easy to sing with a triumphant ending, with a text simple enough for anyone to understand.
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This beautiful classical work is commonly performed as a recessional at weddings and at other joyous occasions. The opening of Act 3 from Handel's opera Solomon, it is recorded here from Handel's original scoring for string orchestra, two oboes, and harpsichord.
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This song is sung at the end of the Passover seder. The lyric is the last line of the Haggadah, and means, "Next year in Jerusalem!" The energetic world music groove reflects the varied Jewish communities around the globe who still speak of coming home to Jerusalem. The arrangement features percussion from Egypt, Iraq, and India, as well as the Turksih saz, Indonesian gamelan, alto flute, a full string sectopm, upright bass, and electric piano.
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This classic American song from the time of minstrel shows will always be associated with the American South and the Civil War. Perfect for teaching children about the Confederate South. This is a simple, pastoral orchestral accompaniment with three verses.
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This well-known soprano aria is movement 52 of the Messiah. Follows Handel's original orchestral score. A beautiful number for solo performance.
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This famous wedding march is originally from Felix Mendelssohn's suite of music to Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Often played on pipe organ, this is a recording of the original orchestral scoring. A grand, triumphant piece, it is often used as a recessional at weddings. <br><br> Intended as a brief recessional after a wedding, this version ends after the main theme has been completely stated, at just under two minutes long. The last six minutes of the original piece, not included here, involve several new themes which alternate with the main melody.
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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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This slow minor-key SATB chorus is Movement 22 of Handel's Messiah, opening the second part. Beautiful and dramatic canonic entrances, with all the choral parts clearly mirrored in the orchestra.
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This heartfelt spiritual about standing with God is presented here in a simple folk style with two acoustic guitars, upright bass, and drums. Adopted by the civil rights movement as "We Shall Not Be Moved", the melody now conjures images of standing against injustice.
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This traditional spiritual speaks of leaving this world and moving on. Arranged here for full orchestra plus rhythm section. Moderate tempo, three verses. Could work well for a soloist, a choir, or a congregation.
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This quiet alto aria about Christ's generosity towards his abusers is the B section of movement 23 of the Messiah. It was recorded separately so that it can be used alone, as a short and simple aria, or as a bridge to "He Was Despised" (Spiritrax 1208) as per Handel's original instructions.
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This famous solo piano piece by Satie is by turns gentle and sad. It is often used as a slow interlude at services with a somber theme, and at funerals.
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Pop contemporary arrangement of the traditional hymn, What Wondrous Love Is This. Processed drum kit, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards. Backing track reharmonized into a major key. Ends with an ad lib "jam" section. Youthful and energetic. Guide vocal recorded in A Major.
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A tender, traditional version of the classic carol with a medieval ambience. Features acoustic guitar, recorder, flutes, solo cello, harp, and bass.
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Wintery and flowing, this full and lush orchestral arrangement of the Christmas hymn The Bells of Christmas will transport your congregation or audience back to the manger where Jesus was born. Features full orchestra, bells, and strings for an unforgettable Christmas eve hymn. Three verses.
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