I have added to my website the scores of a number of pieces of spoken music. If you have performed Toch’s Fuge aus der Geographie and want to move on to something similar, they may be of interest to you (www.bevrowe.info).
New Publications
New piece “Carnavalito” for Mixed Ensemble
Carnavalito (little carnaval) is a Bolivian(South America) folksong This arrangement captures the rhythmic character of the “carnavalito” dance which is enhanced by percussion instruments and an optional recorder/flute part It is written for SATB acappella also available for TTBB and SSAA
New SATB piece: “Tutakwenda” (We will go)
Tutakwenda (we will go) is a spiritual-style new piece based on Joshua 1.9.. The text is in Swahili (African dialect) Written for SATB accapella with percussion and optional soloist and choreography Also available for TTBB and SSAA
New FREE SATB Anthem
Dear all, I have just completed a new anthem that is very simple, short, and yet very beautiful that is also about praising God and coming together to worship. Perfect for an introit, and very fanfare-esque. It has an imitative (fugue-like) entry. It is written in the old Northeastern style of polyphonic music. Here is the text: […]
What Then? (SATB/piano/opt. flute) Michael John Trotta
Listen Preview Score Order What Then? (SATB/piano/opt. flute) Michael John Trotta The harmonic underpinning of the accompaniment reveals a dreamlike matrix over which a graceful melody unfolds. It features accessible ranges, a single melody, and thoughtful voice leading. It is an attractive choice for variety of ensembles and situations. This work […]
The Age Old Reasong for Joy a new, free Christmas carol for everyone
I wrote “The Age Old Reason for Joy” as a wake-up call carol to teach the young and remind the older just what Christmas is really all about. Everything for learning and performance is available as free downloads from the dedicated page on my website. There is the SATB score in both portrait and landscape […]