The October 2023 issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “Treble Repertoire for Soprano and Alto Choirs: A Content Analysis of Choral Journal Repertoire Articles from 1966 to 2019” by Alicia Canterbury Vorel and Elizabeth Hearn. Following is a portion from the article. _________________ As an official publication of ACDA, the Choral Journal (CJ) […]
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One from the Folder: Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choir
“Where the Light Begins” by Susan LaBarr
Text by Jan Richardson
SSA, piano
Everyone’s choir plans are different and in flux right now (#coviddelta). No matter what your fall looks like though, I’m hopeful this selection will be universally helpful. It is a hauntingly beautiful piece, with relatable text (especially now!), fluid vocal lines, supportive piano accompaniment, (pleasantly) repetitive structure, and multiple avenues for music literacy tie-ins. I look forward to putting this on whatever concert I get to program first — whenever and wherever that happens to be.
One from the Folder: Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choir
They Can’t Put it Back: A Choral Trilogy of Appalachian Poems about Environmental Degradation
Mary E. Simmons
SSAA, a cappella
Today, May 19, is Commencement Day at Hollins University for the Class of 2021. In honor of that, I’d like to present a new work by a graduating senior music major – a set we would have sung on our spring concert and at her senior recital, had either of those two events been able to occur as usual. This work is a choral trilogy for treble voices, focusing on the environmental devastation and effects of mining in the Appalachian region. The poetry is from three Appalachian poets, and come from the anthology “Coal: A Poetry Anthology,” edited by Chris Green (2006).
One from the Folder: Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choir
What Comes Next? Repertoire considerations in the return to “normal” / Vidalita, arr. Diana V. Sáez /
SA, piano or guitar
One from the Folder: Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs
#67: 2021: The Year Ahead.
What will 2021 bring? That’s an excellent question. But when the show does go on (and it will!), here are some uplifting repertoire favorites to rely on.
One from the Folder: Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs
#66: “Music of Life” by B.E. Boykin
Text by George Parsons Lathrop
SSA, piano
In listening to Boykin’s pieces for women’s/treble ensemble, “Music of Life” jumped out at me. The sound, the tone, the style, the text. I hadn’t yet seen a score to peruse, but I knew I wanted to investigate further.