From the expansive opening to the subdued ending, interpretation of the timeless text from Song of Solomon is an important musical characteristic of this expressive concert/festival work. Accessible while providing a few challenges, the a cappella setting encourages developing choirs to explore contrasts in articulation, dynamics, tempo, phrasing, texture and vocal qualities as means to develop and refine personal and overall ensemble musicality. A Learning Resource Page is included.
Gray's vibrant, dynamic setting of selected lines from American poet, Henry Van Dyke's work, Storm - Music is a superb choice for an opener or closer for concert and festival use. Strong memorable mel...
Gray's engaging setting of the Ella Wheeler Wilcox text is an excellent choice for concert, festival or music-themed performances. It is an upbeat response to the inevitable periods of sadness and str...
Lightfoot's sensitive, poignant setting of the traditional Irish text is filled with expressivity and emotion. Beautiful melodies abound, leading to a reflective, contemplative ending. It is equally a...
This artful setting of adapted texts by William Blake and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow features sweeping melodic lines and graceful, gorgeous choral sonorities destined to showcase your treble or mixed ...
This exhilarating concert/festival original works equally well as an opening or closing number. Featuring a celebratory Latin text, it begins with a declamatory vocal introduction which then moves int...
Featuring an upbeat and positive text by an American poet and dreamer who treasured the simple things in life, this energetic concert or festival offering presents an inspiring view of community and k...
Tender strains of a Cello and a Soloist open this extraordinary arrangement of the traditional Irish carol. The canonic interplay between the vocal parts adds interest and color while the sonorous qua...
This lively, toe-tapping Irish folk song has been given a fun and lighthearted treatment by Greg Gilpin and is the perfect creative programming choice for your choirs. With fun interplay between secti...