Burton: Grandeur and Glory - Volume 8
Chorale Preludes for Christmas and New Year
Expected to ship in 1-2 weeks.
Shipping Policy- Composer: Daniel Burton (1944-)
- Instrumentation: Organ
Description
The joyous season of Christmas is celebrated around the world with renewed goodwill and shared hope for the future as the long-awaited Christ child is welcomed into our midst. The expectations of Advent are fulfilled with a burst of glory as angels appear in the sky, a brilliant star beckons over a small town in the mountains of Judea, shepherds and beasts gather around a manger in Bethlehem, and Mary and Joseph gaze in wonder .
Music for Christmas includes lyrical melodies rising over centuries from diverse cultures, dances of jubilation, lullabies, praise of the Virgin, and explorations into other events associated with the birth .
The season, while one of the two most visible periods during the church year, is a brief one, extending from December 25 to January 6 . The library of music for Christmas, however, is vast . The present collection is a mixture of familiar carols with some less frequently heard gems .
Falling within this period is the changing of the year, for which two additional compositions are provided .
As always, the organist is encouraged to explore various registrations, even unlikely ones, using the list at the beginning of each composition as a beginning point .
-Daniel Burton, San Diego
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Digital Download
Digital, PDF version of the score.
Burton: Grandeur and Glory - Volume 8
