| Variant title |
Translations & annotations of choral repertoire |
| Contents |
V. 1. Sacred Latin texts -- v. 2. German texts / compiled by Ron Jeffers ; edited and annotated by Gordon Paine -- v. 3 French and Italian texts / edited and annotated by Gordon Paine -- v. 4. Hebrew texts / [edited and annotated] by Ethan Nash ; with Joshua Jacobson. |
| Abstract |
Volume I has, in a relatively short time, become a foundational resource for choir directors at all levels of choral activity. Literal translations and poetic paraphrases are offered for more than 115 sacred Latin texts, making each entry appropriate for singers and concert programs as well. Invaluable! |
| Abstract |
Volume II contains more than 165 translations of both sacred and secular German texts from centuries of choral repertoire. Literal and poetic translations are offered for each entry, and the reference includes texts from the cantatas of J.S. Bach as well as many of the great masterworks of Beethoven and Brahms. |
| Abstract |
Volume III provides translations to a variety of works in French and Italian, both word for word and in prose. In addition, an annotation to each text is supplied, along with indices to the authors, first lines, and selected additional settings of the text. For those interested in further exploration, an appendix presents the Middle French texts (those in sixteenth-century French) in their original forms. |
| Abstract |
Volume IV serves to provide: an introduction to the fundamental tools that conductors need to perform Jewish choral music - including proper pronunciation of the Hebrew language as well as basic information on the Jewish liturgy; transcriptions of the texts in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), with both literal and prose translations; resources for conductors who wish to explore further and learn more about the world of Jewish choral music; and most importantly, a guide to the repertoire and suggestions for pieces suitable for specific occasions. |
| Local note | Joyner-JOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND RECORDING LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER: MusicLib MD-28. |
| Local note | Joyner-JOYNER MUSIC STANDING ORDER |
| General note | Vol. 4 accompanied by compact disc: Hebrew pronunciation CD / Joshua Jacobson, speaker. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Language | Texts in French, German, Hebrew, Italian, and Latin, with literal interlinear and paraphrased idiomatic English translations. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Jeffers, Ron. Translations and annotations of choral repertoire. Corvallis, Or. : Earthsongs, c1988- |
| Other title | Sacred Latin texts. |
| Other title | German texts. |
| Other title | French and Italian texts. |
| Other title | Hebrew texts. |
| Other title | Hebrew pronunciation CD. |
| ISBN | 0962153206 (hdb. : v. 1) |
| ISBN | 9780962153204 (hdb. : v. 1) |
| ISBN | 0962153214 (pbk. : v. 1) |
| ISBN | 9780962153211 (pbk. : v. 1) |
| ISBN | 0962153222 (hdb. : v. 2) |
| ISBN | 9780962153228 (hdb. : v. 2) |
| ISBN | 0962153230 (pbk. : v. 2) |
| ISBN | 9780962153235 (pbk. : v. 2) |
| ISBN | 0962153249 (hdb. : v. 3) |
| ISBN | 9780962153242 (hdb. : v. 3) |
| ISBN | 0962153257 (softcover : v. 3) |
| ISBN | 9780962153259 (softcover : v. 3) |
| ISBN | 0962153273 (v. 4) |
| ISBN | 9780962153273 (v. 4) |
