#57: Friday, December 6, 2019
Christmas and Holiday concert and caroling ideas, for SA, SSA, and easier SSAA
Treble Choirs
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#56: Friday, November 1, 2019
“Imagination” by Colin Britt
Text by Phillis Wheatley
SSAA, violin, piano
by Guest Contributor Dr. Brandon Williams
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#55: “KidSong” by Stephen Caldwell
SSA, piano
You may possibly look at the title for this piece, and assume it’s an elementary or children’s choir song – too childish for your adult women’s chorus, or your high school/college treble choir. Incorrect! The energy and drive of the mixed meter, along with the nostalgia of the children’s rhymes, make this an exciting, engaging piece for any women’s/treble choir, no matter their age.
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#54: Friday, September 6, 2019.
“A Pavane for the Nursery” by Steven Sametz.
Text by William Jay Smith.
SSAA, a cappella.
As sit here watching my sleeping son, I am reminded of the beauty and the joy that comes from unconditional love. Sametz’ music and Smith’s text together put that feeling into existence as a song, and I look forward to introducing the piece to my choirs.
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#52: Friday, July 5, 2019
Commissioning Consortiums
Commissioning a new piece of music is a wonderful way to participate in the life cycle of our choral art. This endeavor directly supports composers, and it furthers the expansion of our current field of repertoire. One way to commission new works is to be a part of a commissioning consortium.
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#51: Friday, June 07, 2019
“Crossing the Bar” by Gwyneth Walker
Text by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
SSAA, piano or orchestra
Many of you are likely familiar with the work of iconic American composer Gwyneth Walker, and likely have even heard this particular selection – as vocal solo, SATB, SSAA, or TTBB. However, the piece was such a resounding success on my spring choral-orchestral concert this year, I can’t help but share it!