In eighteenth-century London, a young orphan who sings like an angel but is unable to speak is befriended by the great composer, George Frederick Handel, and finds his way home. 18,000 first printing.

The New Edition of Hallelujah is the remarkable story of one of the greatest events in musical history, the creation of of George Frederic Handel's masterpiece, Messiah. Composed in just twenty-four days, Handel's "Grand Oratorio which rendered him immortal" was birthed in the darkest and most desperate hours of his life. His health was failing. Critics ridiculed him. Creditors hounded him. Friends betrayed him. Pride had nearly destroyed him. Yet, out of Handel's night emerged the dawn of Messiah. Anyone who has thrilled at hearing the Hallelujah Chorus will feel "profound attachment" to Handel's story of hope and redemption as timeless and poignant as the music itself.

Family traditions become established, sometimes quite by accident and sometimes because "we've always done it that way." But the best family traditions are thoughtfully cultivated. With Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions With Handel's Messiah, Cindy Rollins leads the way in building a rich Advent tradition for you and your family. Inside you will find: Weekly Scripture passages, hymns, and poems, Daily Messiah listening schedule with background information from Greg Wilbur An overview of the church calendar by Thomas Banks Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany recipes, and Suggestions for celebrating the Advent feasts of St. Nicholas and St. Lucia. Cindy also invited four of her friends to share how they celebrate Advent with their own families.

The Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah is one of the most popular pieces sung by choirs around the world. This sheet music arrangement is a full transcription in the same key as the original score adapted for flute choir, using alto and bass flutes. It can be used to accompany an SATB chorus using flute parts 5 & 6, alto and bass. This is a great piece to add to your holiday repertoire!Includes: Full music score Individual parts: C Flutes 1-6, alto, & bassThe complete audio file can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B12SGOQoLGWNRkIzdW13ZVQzWG8/edit?usp=sharingThe first page from the score can be seen here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B12SGOQoLGWNTWxSXzItNHFVVjA/edit?usp=sharing

A handbook for families looking to celebrate Advent.

Exceptionally full, detailed study of the man, his music and times. Childhood, music training, years in London; analysis of Messiah and other works; much more. Introduction. Includes 35 illustrations.