Alan Bullard's is a Palm Sunday anthem with a difference. The music has the feel of a joyful carol, as indeed does Gerard Moultries's hymn text. It is marked 'Jubilantly rhythmic' which is certainly the character of the melody. That feeling is present throughout, even in the quieter central sections, up to and including the final cascade of 'hosannas'. The feeling of the jubilant crowds is well conveyed, and it would be an excellent processional anthem - where that is practical with organ accompaniment.

Church Music Quarterly December 03

for SATB and organ An exuberant, processional anthem celebrating Christ's entry into Jerusalem, ideally suited for Palm Sunday. It is accessible and catchy, with a strong tune and rhythmic accompaniment but not difficult.
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Alan Bullard's is a Palm Sunday anthem with a difference. The music has the feel of a joyful carol, as indeed does Gerard Moultries's hymn text. It is marked 'Jubilantly rhythmic' which is certainly the character of the melody. That feeling is present throughout, even in the quieter central sections, up to and including the final cascade of 'hosannas'. The feeling of the jubilant crowds is well conveyed, and it would be an excellent processional anthem - where that is practical with organ accompaniment.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780193505056
Publisert
2002
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Dybde
1 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Noteark
Antall sider
8

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Biographical note

Alan Bullard was born in London and studied with Herbert Howells at the Royal College of Music, and at Nottingham University. He enjoyed a successful career in music education; for many years he was Head of Composition at Colchester Institute, and is currently an examiner for ABRSM. He now devotes most of his time to composing, editing, and arranging. His music unfailingly appeals to both performers and audiences; he has written for all kinds of choirs, and instrumental works for a variety of ensembles and orchestras. Alan is a respected writer of music for examination syllabuses and educational albums. His major publications include the four inspirational Oxford Flexible Choral Anthologies, Alan Bullard Anthems, and the five cantatas Wondrous Cross, O Come Emmanuel, A Light in the Stable, Psalmi Penitentiales, and Images of Peace. He and his wife Janet also write the Pianoworks series for the older beginner.