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Peter Aston

Peter Aston has combined a career in music education with work as a composer, conductor and musicologist. He has held senior academic posts at the University of York and the University of East Anglia (where he was Head of Music for 24 years and is now Professor Emeritus). He appears as guest conductor with choirs and orchestras at leading European festivals, and is frequently invited to conduct his own music at venues on both sides of the Atlantic.

Dr. Aston has published editions of music by various composers of the 16^th, 17^th and 18^th centuries. He has made a special study of Italianate church music in 17^th-century England, and has written extensively on that period.


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	A Child Is Born To Save Us (Uns Is Ein Kind Geboren) Composer: J. S. Bach Author/Lyricist: Erdmann Neumeister, English words by Christopher Smith Voicing: CHORAL SCORE Season: Christmas Released: January 2007 Difficulty: Medium Listen Respected English scholar Peter Aston has created the definitive edition for the Christmas Cantata (BWV 142) long attributed to J.S. Bach. Returning to the original source manuscripts, Dr. Aston has not only provided a new English translation better fitting the original, but detailed notes that will appeal to any musician. It is a delightful piece of music that brightens any Christmas program, regardless of its true authorship.
	P3013 - CHORAL SCORE	[buy now] $5.95
	P9044 - FULL SCORE	[buy now] $35.00
	P9045 - INST. PARTS	[buy now] $75.00
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	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life Composer: Peter Aston Author/Lyricist: George Herbert Voicing: SATB Season: Communion/Lent Released: March 1995 Difficulty: Medium This famous text by George Herbert calls for a musical setting and Peter Aston does not disappoint. The a cappella writing is harmonically strong and the meter bends appropriately with the text. See the Music
	P1055 - SATB	[buy now] $2.05
	Die Nachtigall - The Nightingale Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Author/Lyricist: J.W. von Goethe Voicing: SATB Season: General Released: January 2006 Difficulty: Medium Listen One of three partsongs, the full published set of Mendelssohn pieces include P1269 NEUJAHRSLIED (Song for the New Year), P1273 DIE NACHTIGALL (The Nightingale) and P1274 DIE WALDVOGELEIN (The Woodland Songsters). Written for his friends, these songs were meant to be sung while resting. They have lost none of the charm which so beguiled Mendelssohn's contemporaries. See the Music
	P1273 - SATB	[buy now] $2.75
	Die Waldvogelein - The Woodland Singers Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Author/Lyricist: H. Schutz Voicing: SATB Season: General Released: January 2006 Difficulty: Medium Listen One of three partsongs, the full published set of Mendelssohn pieces include P1269 NEUJAHRSLIED (Song for the New Year), P1273 DIE NACHTIGALL (The Nightingale) and P1274 DIE WALDVOGELEIN (The Woodland Songsters). Written for his friends, these songs were meant to be sung while resting. They have lost none of the charm which so beguiled Mendelssohn's contemporaries. See the Music
	P1274 - SATB	[buy now] $2.55
	Ecce, Dilectus Meus Composer: George Jeffreys Author/Lyricist: Song of Solomon 2:10 Voicing: TTB/SSB Released: January 2001 Difficulty: Medium Listen Noted scholar and musical historian, Dr. Peter Aston, from the University of East Anglia in England, has launched a new choral series of academically edited classics. The series begins with two works of George Jeffreys (d. 1685). Voiced for either TTB or SSB, as was typical of concertato motets at the time, this is a beautiful love song using words from the ''Song of Solomon.'' See the Music
	P1174 - TTB/SSB	[buy now] $1.85
	Es Gingen Zweene Menschen Hinauf (Two Men Went Forth) Composer: Heinrich Schütz Arranger: Peter Aston Author/Lyricist: Luke 18:10-14 Voicing: SATB Released: January 2013 Difficulty: Medium Listen Heinrich Schütz is one of the greats, and revered scholar, Peter Aston, provides the information to do his music right. Providing the text in both the original German and English, Dr. Aston also includes in-depth historical notes from the original source. The music is exquisite and worthy of study and performance in high school and college, but still germane to the church choir as well. See the Music
	P1430 - SATB	[buy now] $2.55
	Eternal Grace Composer: Peter Aston Author/Lyricist: Horatius Bonar Voicing: SATB Season: Communion/Lent Released: October 1994 Difficulty: Medium Easy Using a text by Horatius Bonar from the 19th century, English composer Peter Aston invents a sensitive anthem for communion. The organ accompaniment is sparse but intently and brilliantly so. The craftsmanship reveals elegant choral writing that is unassuming and is exactly what is needed. See the Music
	P1054 - SATB	[buy now] $2.75
	Hei Mihi, Domine Composer: George Jeffreys Author/Lyricist: Jeremiah 30:17 Voicing: TTB/SSB Released: January 2001 Difficulty: Medium Listen Noted scholar and musical historian, Dr. Peter Aston, from the University of East Anglia in England, has launched a new choral series of academically edited classics. The series begins with two works of George Jeffreys (d. 1685). Voiced for either TTB or SSB, as was typical of concertato motets at the time, this is a prayer for God's mercy. See the Music
	P1175 - TTB/SSB	[buy now] $1.85
	Hide Not Thou Thy Face From Us Composer: Richard Farrant Author/Lyricist: Psalm 27:9 Voicing: SATB Released: March 2003 Difficulty: Medium Easy Listen The Peter Aston Editorial Library includes detailed performance notes and recognizes English Renaissance works that have largely been missed in the U.S. This Farrant composition displays some of the best Elizabethan writing, and is a joy to sing. Excellent for church, concert or study. See the Music
	P1222 - SATB	[buy now] $2.10
	Neujahrslied - Song For The New Year Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Author/Lyricist: J.P. Hebel Voicing: SATB Released: January 2006 Difficulty: Medium Listen One of three partsongs, the full published set of Mendelssohn pieces include P1269 NEUJAHRSLIED (Song for the New Year), P1273 DIE NACHTIGALL (The Nightingale) and P1274 DIE WALDVOGELEIN (The Woodland Songsters). Written for his friends, these songs were meant to be sung while resting. They have lost none of the charm which so beguiled Mendelssohn's contemporaries. See the Music
	P1269 - SATB	[buy now] $2.55
	Psalm 150 Composer: Peter Aston Author/Lyricist: Psalm 150 Voicing: SATB Released: April 1995 Difficulty: Medium This is a brilliant anthem of praise. Rhythmically dynamic and punctuated with bursts from the organ, this piece breathes life into any service - festive, celebratory and full of energy to the end. See the Music
	P1057 - SATB	[buy now] $1.60
	The King Of Love Composer: Peter Aston Author/Lyricist: H.W. Baker Voicing: SATB Released: March 1992 Difficulty: Medium Easy H. W. Baker’s poetic transcription of Psalm 23 has been set to music many times. English composer, Peter Aston, has provided a truly elegant and stately version. There is a dignified and noble quality to this beautiful anthem of praise. See the Music
	P1026 - SATB	[buy now] $2.55
	They Shall Receive A Glorious Kingdom Composer: G.F. Handel Author/Lyricist: 1 Peter 5:4 Voicing: SATB Released: March 2004 Difficulty: Medium Listen The Peter Aston Editorial Library prides itself in introducing otherwise unknown English works. From Handel's ''Israel in Egypt'' comes this too often overlooked classic. Dr. Aston's academic excellence is part of this series, with extensive notes and clarifications to consider. See the Music
	P1243 - SATB	[buy now] $2.25
	Weib, Was Weinest Du? (Woman, Why Weepest Thou?) Composer: Heinrich Schutz Author/Lyricist: John 20: 13, 16-17 Voicing: SATB Season: Easter Released: January 2012 Difficulty: Medium Advanced Listen Heinrich Schütz is one of the greats, and revered scholar Peter Aston provides the information to do his music right. Providing the text in both the original German and English, Dr. Aston also includes in-depth historical notes from the original source. The music is exquisite and worthy of study and performance in high school and college, but still germane to the church choir as well. See the Music
	P1429 - SATB	[buy now] $2.55
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	A Child Is Born To Save Us Voicing: FULL SCORE Released: January 2007 Respected English scholar Peter Aston has created the definitive edition for the Christmas Cantata (BWV 142) long attributed to J.S. Bach. Returning to the original source manuscripts, Dr. Aston has not only provided a new English translation better fitting the original, but detailed notes that will appeal to any musician. It is a delightful piece of music that brightens any Christmas program, regardless of its true authorship.
	P9044 - FULL SCORE	[buy now] $35.00
	A Child Is Born To Save Us Voicing: INST. PARTS Released: January 2007 Respected English scholar Peter Aston has created the definitive edition for the Christmas Cantata (BWV 142) long attributed to J.S. Bach. Returning to the original source manuscripts, Dr. Aston has not only provided a new English translation better fitting the original, but detailed notes that will appeal to any musician. It is a delightful piece of music that brightens any Christmas program, regardless of its true authorship.
	P9045 - INST. PARTS	[buy now] $75.00

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