Week 14: Friday, June 22, 2018 “Be Like The Bird” by Abbie Betinis Text by Victor Hugo 5-part canon With a beautiful minor-key melody and stunning inspirational text, this round by Abbie Betinis is a flexible and accessible selection for any women’s chorus or treble ensemble – from elementary to advanced auditioned. The term “round” […]
Treble Choirs
One from the Folder: Weekly Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs
Week 13: Friday, June 15, 2018 “The Striped Ones” – Mvt. 9 from Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps Folk tune, arranged by Donald McCullough Polish text by Zofia Karpinska; English lyrics by Denny Clark SSAA, a cappella Note: By nature, I focus this blog on repertoire for the women’s/treble ensemble. Today is no exception, […]
One from the Folder: Weekly Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs
Week 12: Friday, June 8, 2018 “Where There is Light in the Soul” by Elizabeth Alexander With text from a Chinese proverb SSA, a cappella In this work, composer Elizabeth Alexander sets a poignant and beautiful Chinese proverb in a buoyant and well-crafted three-part selection: Where there is light in the soul there will be […]
One from the Folder: Weekly Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs
Week 11: Friday, June 1, 2018 “Now Let Me Fly!” Traditional spiritual, arr. Stacey V. Gibbs SSAA divisi, a cappella Equally suited to a large festival chorus or a small-but-mighty advanced ensemble, this spiritual arrangement by Stacey V. Gibbs is a great addition to your women’s/treble repertoire list. Known for his amazing choral arrangements of […]
One from the Folder: Weekly Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs
Week 10: Friday, May 25, 2018 “The Muse, The Stove, and The Willow Plate” by Zae Munn Text by Ann Kilkelly SSA, a cappella Titled “The Muse, The Stove, and The Willow Plate” – this is a three movement work by composer Zae Munn, with texts by Ann Kilkelly. Munn is professor of music at […]
One from the Folder: Weekly Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs
Week 9: Friday, May 18, 2018 “I Started Out Singing” by Jocelyn Hagen Text by Naomi Shihab Nye 3pt Treble, piano (or piano & string orchestra) This selection by Jocelyn Hagen, with text by Naomi Shihab Nye, is an excellent choice for your beginner and intermediate treble/women’s ensembles. It can also be a great option […]