This sophisticated setting is befitting of the timeless poetry of young writer Hannah Senesh, one of the tragic heroes of the Holocaust. “Blessed is the match,” she writes allegorically, “consumed in kindling flame”. The choir makes way for solo flute (or violin) lines for a haunting effect. Sung...
A beautiful choral setting by Gerald Cohen, of a paraphrase from the evening liturgy (written by Rabbi Rami Shapiro), with stunning chromatic harmony. This piece was originally written for a high-school choir and is
accessible to most volunteer choirs – i...
Build This World Debbie Friedman, arr. Yaron Gershovsky
Item #: 993420
When a song becomes one of the most popular of a woman who has more popular songs than any other composer in her genre, it’s got to be published for choir. The message of unity and peace here certainly resonates with the Jewish people, but transcends all and works for any choir, any skill level, ...
From our talented Paris-based composer/arranger Itai Daniel comes a medley of various Chanukah songs, mostly from Israel, which is perfect for anyone looking for new Chanukah material for women’s or children’s choir.
Choir directors will no longer bemoan the lack of meaningful Chanukah material when they take notice of this piece. The sheer beauty of this absolutely gorgeous, uplifting piece alone makes it destined to take its place among, and forever alter, the canon of Ch...
This CD features a one- to two-minute audio clip of each the new choral pieces included in the Transcontinental Music Publications Spring/Summer 2013 (2013a) Choral Release package. While you can listen to mp3 clips here, the...
Mixed choirs in schools and congregations will love this eight-movement work for Chanukah. Performable as separate movements or as one large-scale work, this highly original piece showcases a variety of styles and some memorable melodies (Kaplan's Maoz Tzur in particular is far more interesting t...
A hauntingly beautiful choral-and-solo setting of the famous "Tree of Life" text by one of the most prolific American composers of Jewish music, this piece can be used liturgically or as a concert work.
Another well-crafted choral work by the talented Elaine Broad-Ginsberg of several of the Chanukah melodies and texts that we all love. Elaine is one of our most prolific and gifted composers, and boasts a long list of awards for her work.
This choral setting of Lisa Levine’s flowing and gentle melody includes both texts for evening (Shalom Rav) and morning (Sim Shalom). An ideal piece for interfaith gatherings, with its universal message of respect and friendship.
This is a recently revised edition of this now-classic choral work by Benjie Ellen Schiller, a cantor who serves on the faculty of HUC-JIR. By popular request, this new edition of one of our most popular choral pieces is now available in the lower key of D major. There is an optional tof p...
A much-needed new original melody and choral setting of this familiar Chanukah text. This piece is well suited to high school or adult mixed choral ensembles.
This truly stunning setting of the K’dushah by noted composer Andrea Jill Higgins starts out with an engaging melody and continues to build to a grand choral finale at the end.
A delightful Chanukah ditty reminiscent of Renaissance-era music, this arrangement was originally performed by the world-renowned Western Wind but is suitable for children of any age.
Nick Page strikes again with a dynamic, uplifting unaccompanied tune beginning to be performed by your ensemble for Chanukah! Choirs will have lots of fun with this lively, intense setting of the Hebrew text from Psalms 8 and 148, which also provides the opportunity to showcase a star soloist.
When a song becomes one of the most popular of a woman who has more popular songs than any other composer in her genre, it’s got to be published for choir. The message of unity and peace here certainly resonates with the Jewish people, but transcends all and works for any choir, any skill level, any age, any performance, any occasion. This very accessible setting keeps the lively spirit and gospel feel of the song intact, and we defy any audience member not to hum it as they leave the venue it was performed in.
Sha-alu was written in the summer of 2006, mostly at the North American Jewish Choral Festival. During that time, there were skirmishes and rocket firings on the Israel-Lebanon border, which lent even more urgency to the text from Psalm 122, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem" - a feeling compellingly portrayed in this epic setting. The piece was premiered that December at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City by the Zamir Chorale. An orchestral accompaniment is available on rental (972095).
