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Gloria! Alleluia!—Darius Lim. Written for
advanced mixed choirs, this exciting concert
setting uses text from the Ordinary of the Mass
and the Book of Isaiah to form a versatile text
suitable for Christmas or any time of year. Divisi
writing gives a richness to the sound in the
sustained passages, which contrast with a lively
central section.
11592370 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
A Golden Day—Patrick Vu. Here is a beautiful
love song, passionate and stirring. The bittersweet
lyrics are of events that happen on "a golden day."
In a modern a cappella style with lots of closely
moving harmonies, this is a touching concert piece
for more advanced ensembles.
11564903 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Heaven-Haven—Rachel DeVore Fogarty. Gerard
Manley Hopkins' poetry and Hildegard of Bingen's
lyrical passion come together to create this
interesting work. Latin chant inspired by Hildegard
and more accented homophony in the English
are interwoven as an expression of deep longing.
Suitable for advanced treble choirs.
11566621 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75
Help (Adiuva)—Philip E. Silvey. The first of three
compositions based on Anne Lamott's book
Help Thanks Wow: Three Essential Prayers, the
composer expounds upon Lamott's unique take
on keeping prayer simple. Translating her words
into Latin, including one word for each prayer,
drawn-out vowel syllables represent wailing
in pain. Emotional anguish is represented by
recurring minor second intervals; the piece ends
with chanted Latin phrases as if in prayer. A worthy
piece to explore for experienced treble choirs.
11593433 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Hymn to Time—Lee Kesselman. Ursula K. Le
Guin's text is a meditation on the subject of time
- its physics, its lyrical and emotional impact on
us, and its rhythm. Using descriptive musical
motives with diminution, this original work unfolds
as a circle, beginning and ending at its most
philosophical. The music includes hints at clocks
ticking, Westminster chimes, soaring lyricism,
minimalism, and a final chaconne.
11591417 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
I Softly Sing—Anthony Bernarducci. James
Weldon Johnson's oft-set poem is a celebration of
the ability of singing to see us through the darkest
moments of life. This a cappella setting perfectly
conveys the intimacy of our personal experience,
and the rich harmonies invite us to give over our
hearts to the quiet strength singing softly can lend
us during somber moments.
11597271 SSAATBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
If All the Skies—Anthony Bernarducci. Sunshine
and rain, music and silence, happiness and grief
- life is full of ups and downs, and in this sensitive
setting of Henry Van Dyke's meditative poem,
beautiful choral harmonies invite the listener to
contemplate our need to welcome both the peaks
and the valleys of life.
11597272 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
If Ye Love Me—Oscar Osicki. A compelling
exploration of mystical harmonies and intricate
counterpoint, this piece transitions through
flowing, meditative textures into a kaleidoscopic
canon across all voices. The composition peaks in
a moment of dissonance and resolves into joyfully
climactic chords. Ideal for advanced choirs looking
for a rich tapestry of harmonies and textures.
11564943 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Into the Light, Deliver Me—Richard Burchard.
"Death, thou art welcome to my arms attended
by a thousand charms..." The text dates back
as far as 1818 and speaks to the human desire
for a peaceful end to life in this exciting and
contemporary setting of a rich traditional hymn
melody. Well-crafted phrases mark the hymn
text while incorporating Latin with the folk-style
solo designed to draw attention to the rhythm,
melody, and message of the hymn. A soulful
tenor solo, mixed meter, and chant all make
an appearance in this piece for your advanced
ensembles.
11564947 TTBB divisi, opt. Cello . . . . . . . . 3.25
Invisible Angels—Mark Kilstofte. From the
composer's ongoing Rilke cycle, this piece
transforms the lyricist's lament on grief and
betrayal into a hope-filled message of defiance
and resolve. Moments of dissonance and
heightened intensity resolve into a peaceful,
consonant stillness in this moving selection for
mature ensembles.
11591037 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Joy—Mark Sirett. Sara Teasdale's text is
artfully set in for treble choir with a flowing piano
accompaniment that brings a dramatic and artistic
character to this original work. The texture offers
rhythmic variety as the choral parts move against
the piano's rhythmic figures to increase the
musical tension and excitement.
11572842 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
The Lamb—Luke Mayernik. From the VOCES8
Foundation Choral Series, both solo and choral
parts in this setting of the William Blake poem
are reasonably simple with occasional harmonic
twists. Cyclical and meditative, it is a manageable
amount to learn but requires great care in tuning
and balance to bring out the childlike simplicity of
the poem. It's a beautiful selection appropriate for
performance at any time of year.
11593453 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Laus Trinitati—Ivo Antognini. Hildegard of
Bingen's Latin text is set in this chant-based
ancient-modern original a cappella work for mixed
choirs. The harmonies follow traditional patterns,
while the varying rhythmic textures offer freshness
and vitality that energizes the celebratory nature of
the text.
11596667 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
A Life on the Ocean Wave—Clark William
Lawlor. Transport your audience to the heart of the
ocean with this beautiful setting of Epes Sargent's
classic poem. This original work captures the calm
and turmoil of the sea, from the gentle rocking of a
ship to the fierce winds and rain.
11595571 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Lighted Ever Onward—Brandon Martell. A rich
setting of an Amy Lowell poem with lush piano and
accessible part-writing encourages us to follow
our guiding light. At times serene and at other
times dramatic, the varying textures and moods
take listeners on a musical journey, building with
urgency and ending in glorious light.
11593434 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Like Moons and Like Suns, I'll Rise—Mickey
McGroarty. This setting of Maya Angelou's poem
is an expression of strength through adversity,
using counterpoint to represent the passing of
troubled times. Changes in tone, texture, and
meter represent the various emotions expressed
throughout the poem, with the sopranos floating
above the texture as the intensity rises. At times
downtrodden, at times ferocious, this selection
runs the gamut of emotions on the journey from a
troubled past to a hopeful future.
11593435 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB. . . . 3.20
The Listening—Cheryl Engelhardt. Drawing
its inspiration from an impactful 1967 speech by
Martin Luther King Jr., this powerful, innovative
work expresses King's call for silent voices to
speak out. The rhythmic elements in the piece are
derived from the poetic nature of King's speech
and include a section of rhythmic narration. The
option to include a children's choir symbolizes the
disruption of childhood peace by violence.
11564992 SSATB w/ opt. Unison
Children's Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
The Loam—Thomas LaVoy. Carl Sandburg's
sparse poetry is deftly handled in this hypnotic
work, lulling the audience into a contemplative
observation of growth and renewal. With a
chromatic ostinato representing the solidity
of the ground and natural breathing patterns
representing the porous nature of loam soil, this
work leaves one feeling connected to the earth,
the basis of all growing life.
11572459 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Luminous—Thomas LaVoy. With text based on
words written by high school students, this piece
speaks of the complex feelings associated with
generational pressure, one's place in society,
and the desire to be a source of light in the world.
Mostly in four parts throughout, with the exception
of an aleatoric section at the end, this work has
rich, bright harmonies that are truly luminous.
11572463 SSAATTBB or SATB
with Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
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