This is a four-part harmonization for Thaxted. It is one of my first voice-leading works, so there are some issues with parts being difficult to sing. I think it would be quite beautiful sung, although difficult. I intended it for use as an alternate harmonization for Jerusalem the Golden. Thaxted is the chorale melody from… Read more »
Posts Tagged: My Compositions/Arrangements
Arrangement of Cradle Song (Away in a Manger)
I recently arranged a four part harmonization of the tune cradle song. Not all that interesting, except that I am experimenting with diminished triads and 7th chords. I think it came out rather nicely. The motivation was a lame arrangement that was brought home by a sibling from a Christmas program. Feedback anyone? Cradle Song.ly – Lilypond… Read more »
Music History I – Martin Luther, the German Reformation, and their impact on sacred music.
Martin Luther Martin Luther, leader of the German Reformation, was a gifted tenor, flutist, lutenist, poet, and composer (Schalk, 19 – 20). He admired and extensively used polyphonic music from the Netherlands, particularly that of Josquin des Pres (Bainton, 268) (Grout, 214). Luther personally composed and arranged at least 10 chorales (Bainton, 266-267). When… Read more »
Carol of the Bells
I just finished rescoring the original public-domain carol of the bells using lilypond. This is an SATB version with a piano reduction. I am attaching a pdf and the lilypond source. Of course, this is public domain. Carol.ly – Lilypond source Carol – Sheet music