Choral-Orchestral Works for High School Choirs (Works ca. 10 minutes or less)

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1 Choral-Orchestral Works for High School Choirs (Works ca. 10 minutes or less) 1. Composition: Alma dei creatoris, K. 277/K. 272a Vocal Forces: SAT Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: Bassoon (continuo), 3 Trombones (Alto, Tenor, and Bass), Organ (continuo), and strings (no violas) Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, Kalmus, C. F. Peters, and CPDL Text Source: The text is an offertory to the Blessed Virgin Mary. 2. Composition: Aperite Mihi Portas Justitiae Duration: ca. 6:00 Vocal Forces: ATB Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Continuo Performance Editions: Edition Peters Text Source: Psalm Composition: Ave verum corpus, K. 618 Duration: ca. 4 minutes Instrumental Forces: Organ (continuo) and Strings Härtel, and CPDL Text Source: The text is sung during the Benediction of the Offertory of the Mass. It is associated with the Feast of Corpus Christi. 4. Composition: Befiehl dem Engel, daß er komm, BuxWV 10 Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Cello, Basso Continuo Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, and Carus-Verlag Text Source: The text is based on the evening hymn, Christe, du bist der helle Tag. 5. Composition: Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 Composer: Gabriel Fauré Duration: ca. 6 minutes Instrumental Forces: This piece is typically performed with just organ. The orchestration calls for 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 3 Horns, 2 Trombones, Harp, and Strings, Broude Brothers Limited, and Boosey & Hawkes Text Source: Psalm Composition: Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina Composer: Il Padre G. B. Martini Duration: ca. 7 minutes Instrumental Forces: Strings and Organ (continuo) Performance Editions: Concordia Publishing House (full score and parts available) Text Source: 7. Composition: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort, BuxWV 27 Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Violone/Bombarde (This could be played by a Bassoon.), Basso Continuo Performance Editions: Concordia, Carus-Verlag, and Bärenreiter Text Source: The text is a combination of two hymns. It includes the text to the Lutheran hymn Erhalt uns and Luther s translation of the Latin antiphon Da pacem domine. These are then supplemented by a verse by Johann Walter. 8. Composition: Gloriosus Deus Composer: Johann Michael Haydn Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, 2 Trumpets, Bass, Continuo Music Text Source: Liturgy of the Mass 9. Composition: Heilig ist der Herr Composer: Andreas Hammerschmidt Duration: ca. 4 minutes Vocal Forces: SSATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Basso Continuo (The continuo part should be played on harpsichord or organ and doubled by a cello.) Performance Editions: Hänssler Musik Verlag Text Source: The text is from Matthew 2: Composition: In nativitatem Domini canticum, H 314 Composer: Marc-Antoine Charpentier Instrumental Forces: 2 Flutes, 2 Violins, Basso Continuo Performance Editions: Carus-Verlag Text Source: This motet is based on a Christmas text and can be sung during Advent or Christmas.

2 11. Composition: Inter natos mulierium, K. 72/74f (Offertorium de S. Joanne Baptista) Duration: ca. 6 minutes Instrumental Forces: Bassoon (continuo), 3 Trombones (Alto, Tenor, and Bass), Organ (continuo) and Strings (no violas) Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, Carus-Verlag, Breitkopf und Härtel, and CPDL Text Source: The text is based on the Vulgate Bible, Matthew 11:11. This work is liturgically appropriate for the advent season. 12. Composition: Kyrie Composer: Nicolà Porpora Duration: ca. 6 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass Music Text Source: The text is from the Kyrie of the Ordinary of the Mass. 13. Composition: Laudate Jehovam, omnes gentes, Psalm 117 Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann Duration: ca. 7 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Basso Continuo, Organ Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, Kalmus, Carus-Verlag, and Concordia Publishing Text Source: Psalm Composition: Laudate Pueri Composer: Johann Michael Haydn Duration: ca. 7:00 Vocal Forces: SSA Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Cello, Bass Text Source: Psalm Composition: Magnificat Composer: Halsey Stevens Duration: 8:00 Instrumental Forces: Solo Trumpet, String Orchestra 16. Composition: Magnificat Duration: ca. 6:00 Vocal Forces: SSATB Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, Continuo Performance Editions: Edition Peters 17. Composition: Nun danket alle Gott Duration: ca. 3 minutes, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: Basso Continuo Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, and Carus-Verlag Text Source: The text source is the hymn, Nun danket alle Gott. 18. Composition: Magnificat in G Duration: ca. 6:00 Instrumental Forces: 2 Instruments in c, Continuo Performance Editions: Roger Dean 19. Composition: O ihr lieben Hirten Composer: Andreas Hammerschmidt Vocal Forces: Soprano Solo, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: 2 C Instruments, Basso Continuo (The C Instruments were originally cornettino parts but can be played by flutes, oboes, recorders, clarinets, violins, or muted trumpets. The continuo part should be played on harpsichord or organ and doubled by a bassoon or cello.) Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, and Concordia Text Source: The text is used is the Christmas text from Luke 2:10-12,14 and the seventh stanza from Luther s Vom Himmel hoch. 20. Composition: Os Justi Composer: Joseph Leopold Eybler Duration: ca. 3:30 Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, 2 Oboes, 2 Trumpets, Tympani Text Source: Latin Liturgy 21. Composition: Quoniam (From Mass in D Minor) Composer: Johann Adolf Hasse Duration: ca. 3:00 Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Horns in D, 2 Trumpets in D, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass Performance Editions: Alliance Music Text Source: Mass Liturgy 22. Composition: Lauda Jerusalem Composer: Niccola Porpora Duration: ca. 4:00

3 Vocal Forces: SSAA Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, Keyboard Performance Editions: Edward B. Marks Text Source: Psalm Composition: Magnificat Duration: ca. 3:00 Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, Keyboard Performance Editions: C.F. Peters Text Source: Liturgy 24. Composition: Regina coeli in C Major, K. 276/321b Duration: ca. 7 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Trumpets in C, Timpani, Organ (continuo) and Strings (no violas) Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, and CPDL (Vocal Score only) Text Source: The text is a Gradual for the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 25. Composition: Rejoice, Earth and Heaven Duration: ca. 4:00 Instrumental Forces: 2 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, Cello or bass, continuo Performance Editions: C. F. Peters Text Source: Gustaf Dueben Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Trumpets in C, Timoani, 2 Violins, Cello, Bass Performance Editions; Hinshaw Text Source: It is an anonymous text dating from some where around the 6 th century. It is a hymn of praise or thanksgiving. 29. Composition: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan Duration: ca. 7:00 Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, 2 Violas, Continuo Performance Editions: Bärenreiter Text Source: unknown 30. Composition: Wo ist der neugeborne König Composer: Andreas Hammerschmidt Duration: ca. 4 minutes Vocal Forces: SSATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Basso Continuo (The continuo part should be played on harpsichord or organ and doubled by a cello.) Performance Editions: Hänssler Musik Verlag Text Source: The text is from Matthew 2: Composition: Te Deum a 3 Composer: Giacomo Puccini Duration: ca. 7 minutes Vocal Forces: SSA Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins in Unison, Cello, Bass Text Source: It is an anonymous text dating from some where around the 6 th century. It is a hymn of praise or thanksgiving. 27. Composition: Sing Unto The Lord (Singt, O Singt dem Herrn) Composer: Henry Purcell Duration: ca. 8:00, SATB Soli Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Viola, Continuo Performance Editions: Bärenreiter Text Source: Psalm Composition: Te Deum in C Composer: J.G. Albrechtsberger Duration: ca. 8:00

4 Choral-Orchestral Works for High School Choirs (Works ca minutes) 1. Composition: Chichester Psalms Composer: Leonard Bernstein Duration: ca. 19 minutes Vocal Forces: Boy Soprano Solo, SATB Soloists, SATB Chorus with divisi Instrumental Forces: Orchestral Version: 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Harps, Percussion (5 players: glockenspiel, xylophone, chimes, triangle, wood block, temple blocks, tambourine, snare drum, 3 bongos, bass drum, cymbals, suspended cymbal, whip, and rasp), and Strings; Orchestral Reduction: Organ, Harp, Percussion (one player) Performance Editions: Boosey & Hawkes, G. Schirmer Text Source: Movement 1 - Psalm 108:2 and Psalm 100, Movement 2 Psalm 23 and Psalm 2:1-4, Movement 3 Psalm 131 and Psalm 133:1 2. Composition: Christmas Cantata Composer: Daniel Pinkham Duration: ca. 10 minutes, divisi Instrumental Forces: Double Brass Choir; 1. 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones; 2. 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Baritone, and Tuba (Organ can be substituted entirely for choir 2.) Performance Editions: Robert King Music Company Text Source: The texts are three Latin Christmas texts: Quem vidistis pastores, O magnum mysterium, and Gloria in excelsis Deo. 4. Composition: Dixit et Magnificat, K. 193/186g Duration: ca. 11 minutes Vocal Forces: STB Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: Bassoon (continuo), 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones (Alto, Tenor, and Bass), Timpani, Organ (continuo) and Strings (no violas) Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, and G. Schirmer Text Source: The texts are taken from Psalm 110 and the Gospel of Luke 1: Composition: Gloria Composer: Luigi Boccherini Duration: ca :00 Instrumental Forces: 2 Horns, 2 Violins, Viola, Continuo Text Source: Mass Liturgy 6. Composition: Ihr lieben Christen, freut euch nun, BuxWV 51 Duration: ca. 12 minutes Vocal Forces: SSATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: 3 Violins, 2 Violas, Cello/Bass, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Organ (The Concordia parts also include 3 Oboe parts.) Performance Editions: Concordia, and Carus-Verlag Text Source: The text for this Advent Cantata comes from three sources. Nos. 2 and 8 are the stanzas from a Erasmus Albert s hymn, No. 3 is taken from Jude 14-15, No. 5 is from Revelation 22:12, and No. 6 is from an unknown poet. 7. Composition: Laudate Coeli Dominum Composer: Johann Adolf Hasse Duration: ca. 13:00 + Bass Solo (easily done by men s section) Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Trumpets in D, Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass Text Source: Psalms 148:1, 112:4, 97:3 8. Composition: Magnificat in D Composer: Giacomo Puccinin Duration: ca. 13:00 Instrumental Forces: 2 Trumpets, 2 Horns, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass 9. Composition: Magnificat in G Duration: ca. 10 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 C Instruments (Oboes or Trumpets), Strings, and Organ Performance Editions: Roger Dean Publishing Co. 10. Composition: Magnificat in Bb Duration: ca. 15:00 Vocal Forces: SSATB, SSATB Soli Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Continuo Performance Editions: Roger Dean Text Source: New Testament - Luke

5 11. Composition: Mass in F Major, Hob. XXII:1 (Missa Brevis, Jugendmesse) Duration: ca. 13 minutes Vocal Forces: 2 Soprano Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: 1749 version: organ and strings (no violas); 1805 version: 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, Organ, Strings (no violas) Performance Editions: Carus-Verlag, G. Henle, and Haydn Mozart Presse (Doblinger) 12. Composition: Missa Brevis in C Major, K. 220/196b (Spatzenmesse, Sparrow Mass) Duration: ca. 20 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones (alto, tenor, and bass), Timpani, Organ (continuo), and Strings (no violas) Härtel, and CPDL 13. Composition: Missa Brevis Sanctis Joannis de Deo, Hob. XXII: 7 Duration: ca. 15 minutes Vocal Forces: Soprano Soloist, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: Organ and Strings (no violas) Performance Editions: G. Henle and Bärenreiter 14. Composition: Te Deum for Empress Maria Therese, Hob. XXIIIc: 2 Duration: ca. 12 minutes Instrumental Forces: Flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 3 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones (alto, tenor, bass), Timpani, Organ, Strings Performance Editions: Available through the Haydn-Mozart Presse. It is edited by H. C. Robbins and published by Doblinger in Vienna and Associated Music Publishers in the USA. Text Source: It is an anonymous text dating from some where around the 6 th century. It is a hymn of praise or thanksgiving. 15. Composition: Te Deum Laudamus, K. 141 / 66b Duration: ca. 11 minutes Instrumental Forces: 4 Trumpets in C, Timpani, Organ, and Strings (no violas) Härtel, C. F. Peters, and CPDL Text Source: It is an anonymous text dating from some where around the 6 th century. It is a hymn of praise or thanksgiving. 16. Composition: Wedding Cantata Composer: Daniel Pinkham Duration: ca. 10 minutes, divisi (optional Soprano and Tenor soli) Instrumental Forces: Piano or Organ or with 2 Horns, Celesta, and Strings Performance Editions: Editions Peters Text Source: I. Song of Songs 2:10-12,6:1-3; II. Song of Songs 8:7; III. Song of Songs 4:16; IV: Song of Songs 8:6 17. Composition: Qui Habitat in Adjutorio Composer: Niccola Porapora Duration: ca. 15:00 Vocal Forces: SSAA Instrumental Forces: 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass Performance Editions: Marks Music Text Source: Psalm Composition: Rejoice, Earth and Heaven Duration: ca. 13:00 Instrumental Forces: 2 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, Keyboard Performance Editions: C.F. Peters Text Source: Christmas or Easter

6 Choral-Orchestral Works for High School Choirs (Works ca minutes) 1. Composition: Frostiana Composer: Randall Thompson Duration: ca. 30 minutes Vocal Forces: Various choral combinations required for the work. Instrumental Forces: Orchestral version is for 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 1 Trumpet, Timpani, Percussion, and Strings. Band Version calls for 2 Flutes (including piccolo), 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets (including Bass clarinet), 2 Bassoons, 4 Saxophone, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Tuba, Timpani, and Percussion. Performance Editions: E. C. Schirmer Music Company. The full score is available from the publisher No Text Source: The words are from selected poems by Robert Frost. 2. Composition: Gloria, RV 589 Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Duration: ca. 30 minutes Vocal Forces: SSA Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: Oboe, Trumpet, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Basso Continuo (Violincello, Contrabasso, Bassoon), Organ Performance Editions: Full Scores available through Bärenreiter, Carus-Verlag, and C. F. Peters. Vocal scores are available through numerous other publishers including Walton, Roger Dean, Boosey & Hawkes, and G. Schirmer. Text Source: The text comes from the Ordinary of the Mass. 3. Composition: Mass in C Major, K. 262/246a (Longa) Duration: ca. 30 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones (alto, tenor, and bass), Timpani, Organ (continuo), and Strings (no violas) Härtel, and CPDL (choral parts only) 4. Composition: Mass in C Major, K. 317 (Coronation Mass, Krönungs-Messe) Duration: ca. 24 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, Bassoon (Continuo), 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones (alto, tenor, and bass), Timpani, Organ (continuo), and Strings (no violas) Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, Kalmus, and Breitkopf und Härtel 5. Composition: Messe de Minuit pour Noël, H 9 Composer: Marc-Antoine Charpentier Duration: ca. 30 minutes Vocal Forces: SSATTB Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: 2 Flutes, Strings, Organ Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, Schott, Eulenberg, and Concordia 6. Composition: Messe in G-Dur, D 167 Composer: Franz Schubert Duration: ca. 25 minutes Vocal Forces: STB Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes (or Clarinets), 2 Bassoons, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, Strings, and Organ. The original orchestration is for Strings and Organ only. The trumpets and timpani were added later by Schubert and the wind parts were added by Ferdinand Schubert. Performance Editions: Bärenreiter, Kalmus, G. Schirmer, Carus-Verlag, and C. F. Peters 7. Composition: Missa Brevis in D Major, K. 194/186h Duration: ca. 22 minutes Instrumental Forces: 3 Trombones (alto, tenor, bass), Organ, and Strings (no violas) Härtel, and CPDL 8. Composition: Missa Brevis in F major, K. 192/186f (Little Credo) Duration: ca. 25 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones (alto, tenor, bass), organ (continuo), and strings (no violas) Härtel, and G. Schirmer 9. Composition: Missa Sancti Nicolai, Hob. XXII: 6 Duration: ca. 28 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Horns in G, Organ, and Strings Performance Editions: Faber, Kalmus, and Carus-Verlag

7 10. Composition: Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12 Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Duration: ca. 26 minutes Vocal Forces: ATB Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: Oboe, Trumpet, Strings (two violas), and Basso Continuo (including Bassoon) Härtel, and Carus-Verlag Text Source: The text of movement 5 is from the New Testament (Acts 14:22), movement 7 is by Samuel Rodigast, and the remaining movements are attributed to Salomo Franck. 11. Composition: Die Hirten bei der Krippe Composer: George Telemann Duration: ca. 24:00, SATBB Soli Instrumental Forces: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Bassoon, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, Organ Performance Editions: Bärenreiter Text Source: unknown

8 Choral-Orchestral Works for High School Choirs (Works over 30 minutes) 1. Composition: Mass in Bb Major, Hob. XXII: 10 (Heiligmesse, Missa Sancti Bernardi von Offida, Missa St. Ofridi) Duration: ca. 45 minutes Vocal Forces: SSATBB Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, Organ, Strings Performance Editions: Carus-Verlag, Bärenreiter, G. Henle, and C. F. Peters 2. Composition: Mass in C, Opus 86 Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Duration: ca. 50 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, Strings, and Organ (Continuo) Performance Editions: Novello, Kalmus, Breitkopf und Härtel, Dover, and C. F. Peters Text Source: The text comes from the Latin Roman Catholic 3. Composition: Mass in C Major, Hob. XXII: 8 (Missa Cellensis, Mariazeller Messe) Duration: ca. 40 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, Organ, Strings Performance Editions: Carus-Verlag, Bärenreiter, G. Henle, and Kalmus 4. Composition: Mass in Eb Major, Hob. XXII: 4 (Missa in honorem BVM, Missa Sancti Josephi, Grosse Orgelmesse) Duration: ca. 37 minutes Instrumental Forces: Original: 2 English Horns, Bassoon, 2 Horns in Eb, Organ, and Strings (no violas); Revised, 1777 Version: English Horns, Bassoon, 2 Horns in Eb, 2 Trumpets in Eb, Timpani, Organ, and Strings (no violas) Performance Editions: Carus-Verlag, Bärenreiter, G. Henle, and Haydn Mozart Presse (Doblinger) 5. Composition: Oratorio de Noël, Opus 12 (Weihnachtsoratorium) Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns Duration: ca. 40 minutes Vocal Forces: SSATB Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: Strings, Harp, and Organ Performance Editions: Kalmus, Durand, and Carus-Verlag Text Source: The text is in Latin and is drawn from the Old and New Testaments, the Psalms, texts from the Proper at Christmas, and other books from the Old Testament. 6. Composition: Requiem, Op. 48 Composer: Gabriel Fauré Duration: ca. 35 minutes Vocal Forces: Soprano and Bass Soloists, SATB Chorus Instrumental Forces: 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 Timpani, Harp, Organ, Violin Solo, Viola, Cello, and Bass. The bassoons, trumpets, timpani, and horn 3 & 4 are entirely dispensable. John Rutter provides relevant commentary regarding orchestration providing specific guidelines for performance in his edition published through Hinshaw. (Rutter), G. Schirmer, Dover (Breitkopf und Härtel) Text Source: The text is that of the Missa pro defunctis with the addition of In paradisum from the burial service. 7. Composition: Requiem, K. 626 Duration: ca. 55 minutes (Süssmayr edition) Instrumental Forces: 2 Bassett Horns (clarinets), 2 Bassoons, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones (alto, tenor, bass), Timpani, Organ (continuo), and Strings Härtel, Dover, and C. F. Peters (These editions are for the Süssmayr edition. Other editions are available if needed.) Mass for the Dead. 8. Composition: Requiem in C minor Composer: Luigi Cherubini Duration: ca. 45 minutes Instrumental Forces: 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Timpani, Tam-tam, Strings (two violas) Performance Editions: Carus-Verlag, Kalmus, G. Schirmer, and C. F. Peters Text Source: The text is from the Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead.