ICC&CS Spring 2024 Music

For the Spring 2024 semester, ICC&CS rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church beginning on January 31.  The  concert will be on Saturday, May 4 featuring the Kodály “Te Deum” and the Brahms “Schicksalslied” (Song of Fate).  The chorus will be accompanied by the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra.

Schicksalslied (Song of Fate) is considered to be one of Brahms’s best choral works along with Ein deutsches Requiem.  In fact, Josef Sittard argues in his book on Brahms, “Had Brahms never written anything but this one work, it would alone have sufficed to rank him with the best masters.”  The magnificent Te Deum (1936) by Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly is a festive work celebrating the 250th anniversary of the recapture of Buda castle from the Turks.  Kodaly was the foremost collector of Hungarian folk music, and the work uses stylistic elements from it throughout.

Here’s a link to a  recording of Kodaly’s Te Deum:  https://youtu.be/SFjalyfl_fE?si=m-Tiu3W_CwJunALo

Here’s a link to a  recording of Brahms’ Schicksalslied:  https://youtu.be/6jB3CFuSrOU?si=OA3MZ1OOitAREvqD//youtu.be/6jB3CFuSrO

Singers must purchase their own scores for the music.  ICC&CS is no longer providing scores for purchase.

We have made arrangements with Hickeys Music for the purchase of both scores.  If you were singing with ICC&CS for the Spring 2020 semester that was cancelled due to Covid, we are using the same version of the Kodály “Te Deum”.

To order your scores from Hickeys Music, use the following links:

IMPORTANT UPDATE:  As of 1/9/24, Hickey’s Music is out of stock for the Brahms and does not expect to have score availability until the end of February.  Sheet Music Plus shows the score in stock.  Use this link to order:

https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/song-of-fate-schicksalslied-op-54-1619452.html

Another source is Educational Music Service.  Use this link to order:

https://www.emsmusic.com/product_p/ems178762.htm

If you would prefer to print your own or obtain  copy for a tablet,  the Brahms score is available at no cost from the Choral Public Domain Library.  Click on the very small PDF icon near the top of the page to download.

https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Schicksalslied,_Op._54_(Johannes_Brahms)

**OUT OF STOCK AT HICKEYS** Brahms “Schicksalslied”  ($8.99 plus sales tax – note delivery options) – a 10% discount will be added to your order https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku136319.php

Kodály “Te Deum” ($19.95 plus sales tax – note delivery options) – a 10% discount will be added to your order https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku136318.php

Be aware that music score supply chain issues may affect the timely delivery of ordered scores, so do not delay placing your orders if you plan on singing with us.   Orders placed after December could be delayed.

Looking for a way to exercise your voice between rehearsals? Cyberbass is a free website that has a selection of vocal warmups that play on your computer, smartphone or tablet. You can also purchase CD’s with various exercises and warmups if you choose.  Go to

http://www.cyberbass.com/Content/vocal_warmups.htm.

Cyberbass also has practice tracks for the Brahms “Schicksalslied” – https://www.cyberbass.org/Major_Works/Brahms_J/brahms_schickalslied.htm

Click HERE for Rehearsal Files for Kodaly

If you have questions about the semester music, contact us at MusicInfo@ACIthaca.org.

Mar
20
Wed
2024
ICC&CS Rehearsal @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Mar 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

 

Mar
27
Wed
2024
ICC&CS Rehearsal @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Mar 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

 

Apr
3
Wed
2024
ICC&CS Rehearsal @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

 

Apr
10
Wed
2024
ICC&CS Rehearsal @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

 

Apr
17
Wed
2024
ICC&CS Rehearsal @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Apr 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

 

Apr
24
Wed
2024
ICC&CS Rehearsal @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

 

May
1
Wed
2024
ICC&CS Dress Rehearsal @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
May
3
Fri
2024
ICC&CS Dress Rehearsal @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
May
4
Sat
2024
ICC&CS Spring 2024 Concert @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church
May 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm