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FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Eileen Chang   1. “Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227.” J.S. Bach. CPDL One of his six motets, 5 voice with or without instruments.   2. “Abendlied, Op 69, No. 3.” Josef Rheinberger. CPDL Six voice (SSATTB), a cappella, text is from the book of Luke 24:29.   3. […]

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Timothy Powell   1. “All That Hath Life & Breath Praise Ye the Lord!” Rene Clausen. Mark Foster Music MF0223 A vibrant, celebratory treatment of Psalms 96 and 22, which transforms into the beloved “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” hymn featuring the Lobe den Herren tune, before […]

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Geoffrey Boers   1. “Spirited Light.” Jake Runestad. JR Music 0041 Inspired rhythmic writing meets kaleidoscopic harmony as a sonic depiction of the title. Runestad employs various compositional and vocal techniques to create a constant sense of upward motion.   2. “Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences.” Henry Purcell. […]

More from Daniel Coyle: Tip#10 “Honor the Hard Skills"   From Coyle: "As you probably recognize, most talents are not exclusively hard skills or soft skills, but rather a combination of the two. For example, think of a violinist's precise finger placement to play a series of notes (a hard skill) and her ability to […]

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Joshua Bronfman   1. “Sanctus from Missa In illo tempore.” Claudio Monteverdi. CPDL #12019. Extreme polyphony, as if Monteverdi was trying to prove that he actually could write music in the old, prima pratica style. Ranges are a little wide, but once the piece settles into the voice, […]

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICSE (+ an SSAA) by Howard Meharg   1. “Tu Es Petrus.” Robert Pearsall. Oxford University Press SSAATTBB unaccompanied Adapted from Pearsall's own eight-part madrigal 'Lay a garland' (also available from OUP), 'Tu es Petrus' is replete with fine polyphonic writing and rich, expressive sonorities   2. “Long Road.” Eriks Esenvalds. […]

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: WOMEN’S CHOIR by Morna Edmundson   1. “Carol: Nowel: Owt of your slepe arise.” British, 15th century. Earthsongs. A vigorous , rhythmic piece in three parts. Detailed pronunciation guide is a great help.  Lots of energy and tone.  We’re using it as a processional.  Loving it!   2. “O Magnum Mysterium.” […]

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MEN’S VOICES by Reed Criddle   "Five from the Folder: Men's Voices"   1.  "Grab und Mond."  Franz Schubert. TTBB.  CPDL Gorgeous, homophonic, Romantic partsong about the silverblue moon that sends down a ray into the grave where all is silent. a cappella   2.  "Schöne Nacht." Wilhelm Nagel. TTBB. CPDL […]

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MS/JHS MIXED CHOIR by Nathan Dame   1.  “Sing Out Your Joy.”  Emily Crocker.  Hal Leonard  HL47119054. SATB, with piano.  An oldie, but goodie!  Perfect as concert opener for larger SATB choirs; optional octaves make this ideal for MS/JH.   2.  “We are the Music Makers.”  Victor Johnson.  Heritage/Lorenz  15/1562H. SATB, […]