This striking setting of the Walt Whitman homage to the slain Abraham Lincoln opens with a bugle-like choral call and somber procession, before moving into a more pulsating accompaniment pattern, building to a full-voiced high point and gradually fading away, as if into the distance.
This striking setting of the Walt Whitman poem opens with a bugle-like choral call and somber procession, before moving into a more pulsating accompaniment pattern, building to a full-voiced high point and gradually fading away, as if into the distance.
This setting of a popular African American spiritual uses the traditional text, while the harmonic, melodic and rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style. The energetic refrain is presented first in unison and then in harmony while the verses are softer, more reflective and hopeful. The final section builds in intensity, with optional repeats, to a rich and powerful fortissimo. An outstannding choice for concert and festival programming! Available voicings: TTB, SSA Duration: 3:00
This setting of a popular African American spiritual uses the traditional text, while the harmonic, melodic and rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style. The energetic refrain is presented first in unison and then in harmony while the verses are softer, more reflective and hopeful. The final section builds in intensity, with optional repeats, to a rich and powerful fortissimo. An outstannding choice for concert and festival programming! Available voicings: TTB, SSA. Duration: 3:00
From a 10th century Latin hymn, “O Light born of light,” this soaring work for treble voices and violin (or other C instrument) will add elegance and beauty to Christmas and other concerts. Recommended for high school and up, or better children's choirs.
Rich harmony and passionate feeling in the music is brought forth through long arched phrases in this motet by one of the masters of the High Renaissance. The sorrowful text from Lamentations was used on solemn church days. In Latin, with English translation provided. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Here is the traditional English North Country folksong in a delightful setting that will enhance the programs of treble choirs from children to adult. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Now available for women's voices! Here is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Christ through layered African polyrhythms and call-and-response vocal phrases. The singers encourage the audience to rejoice, shout and clap with them, making this selection a wonderful processional or concert opener. Percussion, Yoruba translation and pronunciation are included. Available separately: SATB, SSAA a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Incorporating words from the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and three important songs of the Civil War era, this short medley is especially fitting for community and high school choir performances during Black History month, Civil War remembrances and other civic occasions. Songs include: Oh Freedom, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, Battle Hymn of the Republic. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:55.
Incorporating words from the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and three important songs of the Civil War era, this short medley is especially fitting for community and high school choir performances during Black History month, Civil War remembrances and other civic occasions. Songs include: Oh Freedom, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, Battle Hymn of the Republic. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:55.
