“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Michael Ekbladh

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Michael Ekbladh

 

1.  “SingUnto God.”  Paul Fetler. Augsburg Fortress 11-1244

Released in 1959, this powerful and rhythmic work is great for the advanced church choir or college choir, especially with the frantic buildup to the ending.

 

2.  “Lebenslust.”  Franz Schubert.  CPDL

A perfect piece to teach Romantic style. It’s accessible to nearly all levels of singers and the score can bedownloaded for free or purchased from various publishing companies.

 

3.  “In the Beginning.”  Daniel Pinkham.  Ione Press EC.2902

An exciting piece published in 1970 with an electronic tape of pre-recorded sounds. This easy piece is a classic with High School and College choirs.

 

4.  “Ezekiel Saw de Wheel” William Dawson.  Kjos Music Co./Tuskegee Publications T110

One of the United States’ most gifted spiritual composers of the 20th Century, Dawson gives us a choral work teaching us about history as well as challenging us as singers.

 

5.  “Choral Dances from Gloriana.”  Benjamin Britten.  Boosey & Hawkes 17411
Taken from Act 2 of the opera Gloriana, these six seemingly easy brief works range from the light and energetic to soft and subdued. Excellent for the choir who likes a challenge.