BRIAN TATE

by Brian Tate, text by Emily Carr
SATB with piano  – CP 1512 – the full trilogy of three movements – duration 8:30  
Who knew that Canada’s famous visual artist was also good with words? Brian Tate’s setting is full of rhythmic energy. Purchase the music as the complete trilogy or choose individual movements.

1) Rise
SATB with piano    –    CP 1510   – 2:35 – click here to study the score while you listen
“Rise, quivering, to the treetops and to the sky – joyously.”
2) So Still
SATB with piano    –    CP 1509    – 3:15 – click here to study the score while you listen
“So still were the big woods – sound might not yet have been born.”
3) Go Into the Glory of the Woods         
SATB with piano    –    CP 1356   – 2:40 – click here to study the score while you listen
“Life is sweeping through he spaces – out into the depth and wideness.”

arr. Brian Tate
SATB with piano  – CP 2217 – duration 3:45

The angel Gabriel from heaven came
His wings as drifted snow
His eyes as flame
“All hail” said he “thou lowly maiden Mary
Most highly favored lady, ” Gloria, Gloria

by Brian Tate
SAB with piano  – CP 2391 – duration 3:40

 In Flanders fields, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

arr. Brian Tate

SATB with piano  – CP 1987 – duration 5:30
All our nations make a chain
Every link is freedom’s name
Keep your eyes on the prize and hold on

by Brian Tate                                   

SATB with piano   –    CP 1155   – duration 3:35
SSA with piano   –    CP 1210
Brian developed his talent for writing great gospel charts while directing the Universal Gospel Choir for many years. This song is profoundly spiritual without getting preachy. It is perfect for any mixed choir, from High School to Community and Church Choirs. Listen to the recording!

by Brian Tate                                   

SATB with percussion   –    CP 1511   –  duration 6:15
Nakeestla – (coming together to make things right). This composition strikes straight to the heart. The message and milieu are from a First Nation perspective.  Brian handles it with sincere sensitivity.

by Brian Tate                                   

SATB with piano   –    CP 1203   – duration 3:05
People love the way Brian’s music can be thoughtful and deeply spiritual without being preachy. This gorgeous anthem is easily taught – easily assimilated – and would make an effective opener or closer to almost any concert.

by Brian Tate                                   

SSATBB a cappella   –    CP 1609   – duration 3:26
William Shakespeare meets Brian Tate in a marriage of wonderful poetry and stunning music. Listen to this marvelous rendition by the Vancouver Cantata Singers – directed by Paul Kramer.