“Five from the Folder: High School Women’s Choirs” by Joel Karn

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN’S CHOIR by Joel Karn

 

1. “Sing Creations Music On,” Stephen Paulus, Paulus Publications SP385

Very challenging rhythmically.  Vocally demanding piece.

 

2. “Abschiedslied der Zugvogel,” Felix Mendelssohn, National/NMP288

Beautiful melodic lines that can be used for developing a desired tone throughout the women’s vocal range.

 

3. “Oh, Had I Jubal’s Lyre,” G.F. Handel/arr. Robert Gibb, Gentry JG-3001

Normally a solo, this SSA arrangement stays true to the style.  Great for developing skill in singing sixteenth note melismatic passages.

 

4. “Tota Pulchra Es” Maurice Durufle, Durand D&F13901

Lots of meter changes.  Beautiful setting of the text.  Challenging but accessible for advanced high school women’s choir.

 

5. “Music Down in My Soul,” Moses Hogan, Hal Leonard 08743329

Very fun spiritual, great accompaniment.

 

(“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 )