Five from the Folder: MS/JH Tenor-Bass Choirs by Nathan Dame

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MS/JH TENOR-BASS CHOIRS by Nathan Dame

 

1.  “Courage Lives.”  Mark Patterson.  Heritage/Lorenz 15/2089H.

TTB, with piano.  One of my guys’ all-time favorites.  High tessitura and moderately difficult, but the singers “man up” for this one.

 

2.  “Come Travel with Me.”  Scott Farthing.  Walton/Hal Leonard  HL08501432.

TTB, with piano.  A staple for tenor-bass choirs with an animated accompaniment, accessible ranges, and great text.

 

3.  “Rest Not!”  Laura Farnell.  Hal Leonard  HL08552012

TB, with piano.  A well-written piece!  ABA form, easy harmonies, and guys ask when they can sing it again!

 

4.  “Shoshone Love Song (The Heart’s Friend).”  Roger Emerson.  Hal Leonard HL 08740097

TBB, with piano.  Beautifully crafted piece; easy TBB harmonies and several unison lines; accompaniment doubles vocal lines throughout.

 

5.  “Great Gettin’ Up Mornin’ (with Do Lord).”  Donald Moore.  Heritage/Lorenz 15/1716H.

TTB, a cappella.  Syncopated, high energy, and all three parts alternate having the melody.  Guys love the optional snaps!

 

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