English Motets for the Church Year
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It's ready! (almost)
I adapted 2- and 3-part excerpts from the Renaissance composers and fitted them with English texts from the liturgical seasons (Advent, Lent, etc.) as well as all the feast days that can replace a Sunday (Peter and Paul, Presentation of the Lord, etc.). 40 different motets, each with two voicings, plus a bonus motet for the Nuptial liturgy . . . 81 settings in all, with even more transpositions at the website!
I've got 60 copies en route to St. Louis, ready to be sold to those who are kind to me and buy me drinks upon request (or whomever has 15 bucks to spare). Online sales should be ready no later than July 1st at lulu.com.
I've attached the cover and linked a few samples that my dear colleague, Janet Gorbitz, has graciously recorded for me.
I found some real gems, friends, and I think you'll love this collection!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj6CTcXaFKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FizZ3wsj4Uk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe2fKazXkNs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ4tEucRLCY
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Love these! If you love Renaissance polyphony, these are perfect. Thanks Heath.Thanked by 1Heath
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I love this one . . . wonderful canon at the octave in the outer voices, with the inner voice working its own magic.
The text is from the Introit of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Nov. 9.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtWtuytABFg&feature=youtu.be -
It's ready! My Colloquium confreres got a special preview, but the rest of the world can get in on this now!
http://www.chantcafe.com/2016/06/english-motets-for-liturgical-year.html
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Two recordings of the Transfiguration 2-pt motet from the book:
AT version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WlU29W0g0s
SA (thanks, Janet!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8JLFsO41ZE
This Lassus gem is a GREAT. Those syncopations, eesh! Worked hard on those... -
Friends, bonus motets here!
http://forum.musicasacra.com/forum/discussion/14186/bonus-motets-for-sept.-14-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross
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Also, do yourself a favor and check out Janet's hard work at her youtube page . . . she's been recording many samples from the book and I'm super-grateful!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCdrus6X30Myz7ET4SIMs0Q
Thanked by 1CHGiffen -
I bought 40 copies for my choir -- you should, too!
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I wish I had 40 choir members!!!
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He didn't say he had 40 choir members he said he ordered 40 copies.Thanked by 1M. Jackson Osborn
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Wow, irishtenor, thanks! I hope it finds a good home in your music program!
Send me recordings! : ) -
We usually have about 35 singers in choir, for the record. I like to have a few extra :-)
If we make any good recordings, I'll send them your way, Heath! -
Little late, but Epiphany recording with one of my talented singers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba-zXzngbn8
What a fun canon!Thanked by 1M. Jackson Osborn -
Bumping to re-share this great Transfiguration piece since it falls this Sunday!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WlU29W0g0s
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