“Afternoon on a Hill” (SSAATB) NEW COMPOSITION Jeffrey M. Derus

Audio available here:  https://soundcloud.com/jeffrey-derus/afternoon-on-a-hill-by-jeffrey

 

Hello All!

 

New Composition!

Title: Afternoon on a Hill

Poet: Edna St. Vincent Millay

Composer: Jeffrey M. Derus

Voicing: SSAATB

Duration: 4:30-5 mins

Level: Modorate/Advanced

Description: This new composition of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s “Afternoon on a Hill” brings a rush of warm harmonics and a sensitive grace to the text. Painting the words with rhythmic vitality and uplifting voicing, the piece offers a fresh perspective of Millay’s famous poem. Recently record with, The Afternoon Singers, directed by Maza Zimmerman, the recording offers the clear and simple intentions of what the piece is and can become.

The sheet music is available upon request; PDF file. [Free]

If the piece is considered for performance or recording purposes, please contact and inform composer, Jeffrey M. Derus. e-mail:

 

Enjoy!