Welcome, Music!

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Voice 1, Voice 2, Piano — George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) was a German-born composer who lived a large portion of his life in England. He is likely best-known today for his composition Messiah which includes the well-loved "Hallelujah Chorus."Handel is also credited with composing the first English-language oratorio.xa0 An oratorio is a large-scale composition for singers and orchestra that is often based on a religious story.xa0 The music for this arrangement, "Welcome, Music",xa0 was adapted from Handel's oratorio Saul. The original title and text for this piece "Welcome, welcome mighty king" features a chorus of Israelites singing to King Saul. For this arrangement, new words celebrating music were added to Handel's original music, and the orchestra part is played by the piano.Be sure to sing this piece with a light, rhythmic quality. Work to perform the notated dynamic contrasts to add musical interest to your singing. Finally, try to convey the happy quality of the music and the joyful message of the text on your face as you sing! Farnell has adapted "Welcome, welcome mighty king" from Handel's oratorio Saul,creating an accessible two-part treble /optional unison arrangement that is perfect for young treble singers. It is also available for TB Voices (BL1326).

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