“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Gregory Douma

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Gregory Douma

 

1. “O Quam Gloriosum est Regnum.” Tomas Luis de Victoria. CPDL

 A great example of the Renaissance motet, this piece is accessible like Palestrina’s “Sicut cervus” but a bit more complex.

 

2. “Der Tanz.” Franz Schubert. CPDL

As the title implies, this is a dance tune — short and sweet — in a robust, yet lilting 6/8 meter.  Lots of German work awaits, as well as terraced dynamics. 

 

3. “Oh My Luv’s Like a Red, Red Rose.” Rene Clausen, Mark Foster HL35015688

A beautiful setting of Robert Burns’ famous poem, Clausen’s lyrical lines bring out the best in your singers.  Piano and C instrument accompaniment.

 

4. “The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby.” Neil Ginsberg. Santa Barbara Music Publishing SBMP314

A beautiful Irish folk tune with C instrument and pianio accompaniment.  Great tone-building opportunity.

 

5. “Kde su kravy moje.” H.A. Schimmerling, Associated Music Publishers L50232780

“Where are my cows?” the text reads.  The choir brings this humorous Slovak text to life with firey diction with operatic hints.

 

(“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 )