ChoralNet
The professional networking site for the global online choral community.
by Shelbie L. Wahl-Fouts Leave a Comment
#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.
by Shelbie L. Wahl-Fouts Leave a Comment
#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.
by Shelbie L. Wahl-Fouts Leave a Comment
#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!
by Shelbie L. Wahl-Fouts Leave a Comment
#47: Friday, April 12, 2019
by Guest Contributor
Dr. Mark A. Boyle
“Flying” by Rachel DeVore Fogarty
Text based on the words of Amelia Earhart
SSAA, Oboe, Violin, and Cello
by Shelbie L. Wahl-Fouts Leave a Comment
#46: Friday, March 29, 2019
“8 Ways to Look at a Window” by Marjorie Halloran
Text by Francesca Myhrvold
SSAA, a cappella
“8 Ways to Look at a Window” is a collection of 8 miniatures – a set of character pieces by Marjorie Halloran, from poetry by Francesca Myhrvold. The story tells of a girl who gets to choose a new bedroom in their house, instead of sharing with her sister. She picks the smaller bedroom, with less closet space – but it has a window. Each movement tells a different bit of the view from the window.
by Shelbie L. Wahl-Fouts 1 Comment
#45: Friday, March 15, 2019
“Wild Embers” by Melissa Dunphy
Text by Nikita Gill
SSAA, a cappella
I met Melissa at the Composer’s Fair during the recent ACDA national conference in Kansas City. She had a number of works for SSAA ensembles, and every one of them had a purposefully-chosen poetic text that rose off the page along with the music. Her work had life and energy and feisty passion, and I wanted to program it all! Among her works, “Wild Embers” is at the top of my list for a future performance.
© 2025 American Choral Directors Association. All rights reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy