"Consider the Lilies" [unknown composer]
First line of lyrics: Consider, consider, the lilies of the field, whose bloom is brief
Notes: The hymnal to which this setting belongs was edited by J. E. Gould.
Rossetti, Christina Georgina; text (English, 1830-1894)
In reference to the published works below: Ives DH3
Reference: Ives, Maura. Christina Rossetti: A Descriptive Bibliography. New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 2011.
Reference: Hymnary.org, https://hymnary.org/
Other data reference(s): "109b. Consider the Lilies." Hymnary.org, https://hymnary.org/hymn/SGSS1869/109b. Accessed 19 August 2022.
Cataloguer: Emily McConkey, University of Ottawa
musical score: Songs of Gladness for the Sabbath School, Chas. W. A. Trumpler, 1869, no. 109b. Hymnary.org, https://hymnary.org/hymn/SGSS1869/109b. Accessed 19 August 2022.
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First line of lyrics: Awake her not. Awake her not
instrumentation: a cappella|flute|keyboard (for rehearsal only)
Composition history: "Commissioned by Jeremy Mims and the Whitman College Chorale." "The center point of the poem is the sad singing of the nightingale which Dominick underlines by the characterful use of the flute" ("Awake Her Not").
DiOrio, Dominick; music (American, born 1984)
Other data reference(s): "Awake Her Not." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Awake-Her-Not/10518749.item#/submit. Accessed 17 August 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Awake Her Not." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Awake-Her-Not/10518749.item#/submit. Accessed 17 August 2022.
"Copyright © 2014 by G. Schirmer, Inc. (ASCAP) New York, NY | The edition © 2015 G. Schirmer, Inc. | International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved."
First line of lyrics: Out in the rain a world is going green
Composition history: "Commissioned to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Redland High School for Girls, Bristol"
Performance instructions: "With stillness". "Ideal for Easter concerts and services" ("Out in the Rain").
Chilcott, Bob; music (English, born 1955)
Other data reference(s): "Out in the Rain." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Out-in-the-Rain/10062439.item#/submit. Accessed 17 August 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Out in the Rain." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Out-in-the-Rain/10062439.item#/submit. Accessed 17 August 2022.
Christopher, Cyril S.; music (English, 1897-1979)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4911
Reference: Gooch, Bryan N.S. and David S. Thatcher. Musical Settings of Early and Mid-Victorian Literature: A Catalogue. New York: Garland, 1979.
Other data reference(s): "Five songs: with piano." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1115094348. Accessed 12 August 2022.
instrumentation: a cappella|keyboard (for rehearsal only)
Sanders, Robert L.; music (American, 1906-1974)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4398
Other data reference(s): "Man's praise : Exultate Deo : for four-part chorus of mixed voices, S.A.T.B., a capella." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10782319. Accessed 11 August 2022.
6 pages; performance time 2 minutes and 20 seconds
title unknown [setting of “Eve”] [James Wilson]
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4397
Reference: Gooch, Bryan N.S. and David S. Thatcher. Musical Settings of Early and Mid-Victorian Literature: A Catalogue. New York: Garland, 1979.|Ezust, Emily. The LiederNet Archive. http://www.lieder.net/lieder/index.html
First line of lyrics: My heart is like a singing bird
Composition history: "As soon as I read this poem out aloud, a melody instantly came into my head. As the lyrical expressive vocal lines developed, it became obvious that a gentle lilting piano accompaniment would be appropriate. I hope I have captured the utter joy and pleasure the writer was feeling when she wrote this poem about her love" ("A Birthday – SATB choir, piano and optional soloists").
Performance instructions: "Lilting and expressively." With optional soloists.
Other data reference(s): Lander, Fiona. "Re: Christina Rossetti in Music." Received by Mary Arseneau. 27 July 2022. "A Birthday – SATB choir, piano and optional soloists." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/a-birthday-satb-choir-and-piano/. Accessed 5 August 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "A Birthday – SATB choir, piano and optional soloists." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/a-birthday-satb-choir-and-piano/. Accessed 10 August 2022.
performance time 2 minutes and 48 seconds
First line of lyrics: It's a year almost that I have not seen her
Performance instructions: "Freely like a Spiritual." "It features a Baritone and Soprano soloist throughout is a short 2 minute piece in the style of a Spiritual" ("A Bird Song – SATB Choir and soloists").
Performance history: "This was performed at several 'pop-up' performances by the Chorus of Northern Sinfonia in July 2022" (Lander).
Other data reference(s): Lander, Fiona. "Re: Christina Rossetti in Music." Received by Mary Arseneau. 27 July 2022. "A Bird Song – SATB Choir and soloists." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/a-bird-song-satb-choir-plus-soprano-and-baritone-soloist/. Accessed 5 August 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "A Bird Song – SATB Choir and soloists." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/a-bird-song-satb-choir-plus-soprano-and-baritone-soloist/. Accessed 10 August 2022.
performance time 2 minutes and 3 seconds
"One Foot on Sea and One on Shore" [Fiona Lander]
First line of lyrics: Oh tell me once and tell me twice
Rossetti poem(s): "'One Foot on Sea, and One on Shore'"
Performance instructions: "With rubato and expression." "Close harmonies with subtle chromatic movement are hummed by the choir beneath the line of the solo voice. Both groups combine to sing certain passages with more strength and passion thus creating a suitably dramatic piece. Each of the 3 verses is followed by a short wordless refrain giving an Olde English madrigal-type feel" ("One Foot on Sea and One on Shore – SATB Choir and soloist").
Performance history: "This was performed by the Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia at several ‘pop-up’ performances in the North East of England in July 2021" (Lander).
Other data reference(s): Lander, Fiona. "Re: Christina Rossetti in Music." Received by Mary Arseneau. 27 July 2022. "One Foot on Sea and One on Shore – SATB Choir and soloist." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/one-foot-on-sea-and-one-on-shore/. Accessed 5 August 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "One Foot on Sea and One on Shore – SATB Choir and soloist." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/one-foot-on-sea-and-one-on-shore/. Accessed 10 August 2022.
performance time 2 minutes and 35 seconds
"Love Came Down At Christmas" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: Love came down at Christmas
Part of: "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation"
genre: musical theatre|choral music|Christmas music|sacred music
Place in the larger work: The ninth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Notes about the text: The setting incorporates the hymn "O Come Let Us Adore Him" by John F. Wade.
Performance instructions: "Praise and Worship"
Dedication: "Dedicated to the Choir of Saint Joseph's Church, North Scituate, Long Island"
DeCesare, Stephen; music (American, born 1969)
Wade, John F.; music (English, 1711-1786)
Wade, John F.; additional text (English, 1711-1786)
"Love Came Down at Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation (SATB)." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Love-Came-Down-at-Christmas%3A-A-Christmas-Musical-Presentation-%28SATB%29/10939432.item#/submit. Accessed 11 July 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Love Came Down at Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation (SATB)." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Love-Came-Down-at-Christmas%3A-A-Christmas-Musical-Presentation-%28SATB%29/10939432.item#/submit. Accessed 11 July 2022.
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"A Baby Is A Harmless Thing" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: A baby is a harmless thing
initial sharps/flats: no sharps or flats
Place in the larger work: The eighth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "As a lullaby." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
"That First Christmas Sight" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: Before the paling of the stars
instrumentation: tubular bells|piano|oboe
Rossetti poem(s): "A Christmas Carol" ("Before the paling of the stars")
Place in the larger work: The seventh of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Tenderly." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
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Record: CRM-christmascarolbefore-decesare
"In the Bleak Midwinter" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: In the bleak mid-winter
Rossetti poem(s): "A Christmas Carol" ("In the bleak mid-winter")
Place in the larger work: The sixth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Cantabile." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
Record: CRM-christmascarolinthebleak-decesare
"The Shepherds Had An Angel" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: The Shepherds had an Angel
Rossetti poem(s): "A Christmas Carol, for my Godchildren" ("The shepherds had an angel")
Place in the larger work: The fifth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Gentle." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
Record: CRM-christmascarolformygodchildren-decesare
"Rise At The Last Trumpet Call" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: Listen to the never pausing murmer
Place in the larger work: The fourth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
"This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: This Advent moon shines cold and clear
Rossetti poem(s): "Advent" ("This Advent moon shines cold and clear")
Place in the larger work: The second of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Reflective." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
First line of lyrics: Earth grown old, yet still so green
Rossetti poem(s): "Advent" ("Earth grown old, yet still so green")
Place in the larger work: The first of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Dedication: "Dedicated to the Choir of St. Joseph's Church, North Scituate, Rhode Island"
Record: CRM-adventearthgrownold-decesare
"Behold The Bridegroom Comes" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: Behold, the Bridegroom comes
Place in the larger work: The third of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Gaelic style." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
[setting of "From the Antique" ("The wind shall lull us yet")] [Trygve Madsen]
Rossetti poem(s): "From the Antique" ("The wind shall lull us yet")
Madsen, Trygve; music (Norwegian, born 1940)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4429
Performance instructions: Ballet performed by two principal dancers (Gooch and Thatcher 4433).
Performance history: First performance in Belfast, 1962 (Gooch and Thatcher 4433).
Notes: This is a manuscript score (Gooch and Thatcher 4433).
Nelson, Havelock; music (Irish, 1917-1996)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4433
1943-1947 [composition]; 1949 [publication]
Notes: The tonic sol-fa notation is provided by H.J. Timothy ("Golden Glories. The Buttercup is like a golden Cup. [Four-part song, words by] C. Rossetti. Tonic Solfa translation by H.J. Timothy.").
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4435
Other data reference(s): "Golden Glories. The Buttercup is like a golden Cup. [Four-part song, words by] C. Rossetti. Tonic Solfa translation by H.J. Timothy." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/497923316. Accessed 8 July 2022.
Notes: This is an unfinished manuscript (Gooch and Thatcher 4432).
Davies, Aneirin Talfan; translated text (Welsh, 1909-1980)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4432
First line of lyrics: Am I a stone, and not a sheep
genre: song|sacred music|anthem|choral music
Tempo markings: "Slow and sustained"; quarter note = 63
Rogers, Timothy; music (British, born 1961)
Other data reference(s): "Good Friday." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54427039. Accessed 6 July 2022. "Timothy Rogers: Good Friday." Presto Music, https://www.prestomusic.com/sheet-music/products/8518069--timothy-rogers-good-friday. Accessed 6 July 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Timothy Rogers: Good Friday." Presto Music, https://www.prestomusic.com/sheet-music/products/8518069--timothy-rogers-good-friday. Accessed 6 July 2022.
"Copyright © 2013 Timothy Rogers. Exclusively licensed to Encore Publications. Published by Encore Publications. Printed in the UK."
Burtch, Mervyn; music (Welsh, 1929-2015)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4441
genre: song|sacred music|choral music|anthem
Other data reference(s): "Good Friday." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Good-Friday/11193074.item#/submit. Accessed 5 July 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Good Friday." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Good-Friday/11193074.item#/submit. Accessed 5 July 2022.
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