Very Good Condition - Great condition with only mild wear. No obvious damage. No missing pages. May have very minimal marks. Please see Photos/Scans of the actual item. Preface The twenty-five original songs in this anthology have been chosen not only because of their intrinsic musical value but also because of their moderate vocal range. which makes them suitable for all singers. In addition to portraying the events of the church year, these songs also provide a historical panaroma of stylistic change and fashion from the sixteenth century to the present day. The songs by Bach and his contemporaries call for a steady tempo and an equally steady beat. There are no indications for accelerando or ritenuto (except for the final measures) in these songs, which are so remote from the romantic lied of the following century. However, strict tempos should not lead to a dull performance; there are many ways in which an imaginative singer can enhance the expressive power of this music by an intelligent use of emphasis in diction. I acknowledge with thanks the permission of the Berlin publishers Bote Bock and Ries Erler to use the songs by Georg Vollerthun and Mark Lothar respectively, and I am grateful to Friedrich Hiigner for providing the manu-scripts of two of his songs which are included in this anthology. These compositions are published in America for the first time. I have enjoyed exploring the rich treasure of religious music of the last four centuries and hope that the singers who use this collection will experience the same feelings. R.M. Advent JOHANN RUDOLF AnLE JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACII Christmas MARK LOTHAR SICFRID KARG-ELERT FRIEDRICH HOGNER New Year PIIILIPP EMANUEL BACH NICIIOLAS SELNECKER Lent JOIIANN SEBASTIAN BACII Easter JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH General Adoration HEINRICH SCHUTZ HENRY PURCELL FELIX MENDELSSOHN GEORG VOLLERTHUN Baptism JOHANN RUDOLF AHLE JOIIANN BALTHASAR KONIG Wedding HEINRICH SCHUTZ ANTONIN DVORAK FRIEDRICH HOGNER Thanksgiving GEORG VOLLERTHUN Repentence JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Contents The Advent of our Saviour (Au/ die Zukvnft unseres Heilandes I Advent A Little Christmas Cycle (Kleine IV eihnachtsgeschichte I Processional ( Vorspruch) Annunciation (Verkiindigung) Wandering ( IVanderung) The Birth of the King ( Geburt ) Dawn (Morgenriite I Recessional (Ausklang) I Stand Here at the Cradleside (Ich stela an deiner Krippe hier Christmas ( Weihnachten New Year's Song (Neujahrslied ) Good Christians, Greet With Singing Christians, Take Heed (Die bitere Leidenszeit beginner ) It is Finished (Es ist V ollbracht Easter Morning (An Ostern I Jesus, Author of our Being (Jesus, unser Trost and Leben) I Will Bless the Lord at All Times We Sing to Him A Pilgrim's Motto (Pilgerspruch) Devotion (Andacht) Op. 31, No. 1 Dear Lord Jesus, We Are Here (Liebster Jesus, wir sind hier) 49 Lord, Make Me One of Your Elect (Ich bin getauft auf deinen Namen) . . . . 50 A Wedding Song (Zur Trauung) God Is My Shepherd (Gott ist mein Hirte) In God's Hand (In Gottes Hand) Day of Abundance (Tage der Fullel Forsake Me Not ( Vergiss' mein nicht) Mourning and Consolation God Lives to Reign (Gott lebet noch! Seele, was verzagst 0 Come, Sweet Death (Todessehnsucht) What Joy Is Mine ([Vie ohl ist mir, o Freund der Seelen) JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Most music books in this Category are 12" x 9" with some occasional variations. Photos/scans are of the actual item being sold. Review all thoroughly. They are the best and most accurate description we can give you. Only items shown are included. Paid items are shipped in 1 working day or less, excluding holidays and weekends. Shipping cost is USPS media mail postage amount plus 45 cents to cover packaging materials shipping labels We try to combine orders shipped at the same time. Shipping savings of $4 or more will automatically be refunded. Used items are sold as-is with no returns or warrantee. I do my best to provide accurate information and detailed photos, if I have accidentally misrepresented the item or if it arrives damaged, please let me know within 7 days of delivery and I will take care of it. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Thanks for looking and have a great day!