SATB now available with String Ensemble Accompaniment . . . About the song . . . A new setting of a traditional poem, this work juxtaposes simple melodic beauty with a wider harmonic palette in the interior sections. These interior sections can be performed with the optional piano part, or a capella. The use of […]
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“I think continually of those who were truly great” SATB 5:05
This is perhaps the greatest poem by Stephen Spender (1909-1995). Permission to use the text was kindly granted by the Estate of Stephen Spender. The music is challenging, but firmly tonal and hardly intimidating to any auditioned and well rehearsed chorus. All my works are written in Sibelius, so fully professional scores are available, with […]
The Chambered Nautilus (1858) SSAATTBB 7:45
Here is an eight part setting, challenging but hardly insurmountable, of the famously magnificent poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894). This is not the first setting, and the final stanza, beginning “Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul,” has also been set separately. All my works are written in Sibelius, creating fully professional scores. […]
THE CITY IN THE SEA: Text by Edgar Allan Poe
I am proud to announce the availability of my very best and most original choral work to-date, a setting of THE CITY IN THE SEA by Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) for SATB chorus (divisi) unaccompanied. While only 6:40 in duration, this setting has been literally two decades in the making. As a composer, I am […]
Make Space for Life to Live (3pt-Mixed opt Baritone/piano) Michael John Trotta, for emerging choirs
This work for emerging mixed choirs offers compelling, expansive melodies interwoven with a piano accompaniment that makes subtle allusions to the main theme. Its persuasive text is sure to resonate with singers and audience members alike. Appropriate for concert or festival use throughout the year. Captivatingly musical and flexible enough to inlcude options for the […]
Kristian Hernes: Sacred choir pieces – free downloads!
Kristian Hernes is an award winning composer, pianist and organist in Oslo, Norway. Free sheet music downloads are available on the following webiste: www.hernesmusikk.no Ava Maris Stella (SATB) Crucifixus – et resurrexit (SATB) Magnificat – et exultavit (SSA) And it shall come to pass (SATB/organ) Requiem (SATB/soprano solo/violin/organ): Introitus – Kyrie – Sanctus – Agnus Dei […]