“Five from the Folder: Boychoir” by Mark Johnson

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: BOYCHOIR by Mark Johnson

 

1.  “Art Thou Troubled?” (“Dove Sei” from Rodelinda). George Frederick Handel. Unison; piano.  Novello 16 0066                                                               

Art Song (easy); beautiful phrases, rhythmic variety – great for teaching basic singing skills.

 

2.  “Sound the Trumpet.” Henry Purcell, ed. Erb. 2-part; piano. Lawson-Gould 787

Anthem (medium-difficult); beautiful independent voices, rhythmic energy – great for teaching breath-control and blend.

 

3.  “Gloria Tibi” (from Mass).  Leonard Bernstein. 2-part; piano and optional percussion. Boosey & Hawkes M-051-46344-2

Anthem (difficult); independent voices with solo, dramatic rhythms and dynamics – great for teaching ensemble listening skills.

 

4.  “Psalm 150.” David Willcocks. SSAA; organ/piano. Oxford University Press No. 83

Anthem (difficult); unisons with harmonic bursts – great for teaching preparation breaths and tuning.

 

5.  “Al Shlosha D’Varim.” Allan Naplan. 2-part; piano. Boosey & HawkesM-051-46783-9

Hebrew Song (easy); Sing-able phrases, independent parts sing beautifully together.

 

(“Five from the Folder” provides brief, text-length reviews of vocal works currently in the folders of choral directors throughout the United States.  To share five from your folder, contact Scott Dorsey at )