An American Christmas by Jerry Rubino
for SATB accompanied and unaccompanied Showcasing the talents of some of North America's best choral arrangers and composers, An American Christmas presents sixteen yuletide treats that are guaranteed to add zest to any choir's festivities.
Three of these 16 pieces are by American composers, the remainder arrangements and even when of well-known European repertoire. . there is a pronounced American flavour in the harmonies: jazz, gospel and Broadway are not far away. Obviously appropriate when applied to North American folk carols and spirituals, the arrangements are skilfully enough done to feel right when applied to the whole repertoire . . . Canadian readers will be pleased by Sarah Quartel's atmospheric setting of the Huron Carol. Of the new pieces, Libby Larsen's A simple Gloria is most striking quiet and serene, as appropriate for the Christmas message of the angels: peace on earth. * Stephen Patterson, Church Music Quarterly Sept 13 *
Jerry Rubino holds degrees in piano, music education, and conducting from Temple University and the University of Minnesota. He currently serves as Minister of Music at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Rubino worked for 23 seasons with the Dale Warland Singers, as associate conductor, director of special projects and music education, pianist, singer, and arranger. In 1983, at the request of the Minnesota Orchestra, Rubino formed the Warland Cabaret Singers, now Jerry Rubino Plus. Under his direction, they developed a unique sound and style and became known for their crossover programming and educational outreach. He serves as repertoire and standards chair of vocal jazz for the North Central Division of the American Choral Directors Association and is requested nationally as a choral clinician, music director, pianist, and adjudicator.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780193379787 |
| ISBN 10 | 0193379783 |
| Title | An American Christmas |
| Author | Jerry Rubino |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Sheet music |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2013-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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