Early Music of Galicia, Mexico and Peru

Gayle and Phil Neuman are the directors of the Oregon Renaissance Band and the Fireside Social Orchestra, and teach early music ensemble classes at the Community Music Center. They also teach the online Consort Classes with Laura Kuhlman, build early woodwinds, and appear in the movie Buddymoon, and can be heard on the original soundtrack of the film Ben-Hur (2016).

Did you know there is music written by an Aztec composer from the 16th century? In fact, there is a rich repertoire of 16th and 17th century music from North and South America. Come find out exactly how wonderful these pieces are as we explore the splendid heritage of music from these three cultures. We’ve selected some of our favorites that are very accessible and not overly difficult.

Included will be the following pieces (click below to download each score or part) :
• “Dios itlazo nantzine” and “Sancta Maria” by Don Hernando Franco (c. 1522-1580) with lyrics in Nahuatl
—“Dios tlazo nantzine” (score, 4 part, 3 pages)
—“Sancta Maria” (score, 5 part, 2 pages)
• “Xicochi, xicochi conetzintle” by Gaspar Fernandes (1570-1629) with lyrics in Nahuatl and Spanish
—“Xicochi, xicochi conetzintle” (score, 4 part, 1 page)
• “Hanacpachap cussicuinin” by Juan Peréz Bocanegra (c. 1598-1631) with lyrics in Quechua
—“Hanacpachap cussicuinin” (score, 4 part, 1 page)
• “Anterga Alborada de Ourense” (Traditional Galician tune)
— “Anterga Alborada” (soprano, 2 pages)
— “Anterga Alborada” (alto, 2 pages)
— “Anterga Alborada” (tenor, 2 pages)
— “Anterga Alborada” (bass, 2 pages)

We will also play several pieces Laura planned to revisit during the course of the year, which are:
• One of the dances from the Susato book
• “Whither away so fast” by Thomas Morley (handed out previously)
—Soprano 1 and 2
—Soprano 2 and alto
—Tenor 1 and 2
—Tenor 2 and bass
—Score (3 parts)

Bring recorders, reeds, early brass, strings and percussion.
We”re looking forward to seeing you Sunday, November 12 at 2:00 pm at St David of Wales!