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.” […]
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“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Michael Ekbladh
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Michael Ekbladh 1. “SingUnto God.” Paul Fetler. Augsburg Fortress 11-1244 Released in 1959, this powerful and rhythmic work is great for the advanced church choir or college choir, especially with the frantic buildup to the ending. 2. “Lebenslust.” Franz Schubert. CPDL A perfect piece to teach […]
“Five from the Folder: Boy Choir” by Ken Taylor
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: BOY CHOIR by Ken Taylor 1. “Annabel Lee.” Patti Drennan. Hal Leonard 08703365. Beautiful, haunting setting of Edgar Allan Poe; simple TBB with divisi. 2. “Kyrie Eleison” – Dan Davison – Hal Leonard 08501555. Energetic TB piece; it feels like it was written by Mozart. Good for teaching tone […]
“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Elizabeth Schauer
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Elizabeth Schauer 1. “Missa Cellensis in C” (Mariazellermesse), H.XXII:8. F.J. Haydn. Carus-Verlag. An extended work in Haydn’s typical, buoyant style. Large choral role, challenging but accessible, including expected fugues, virtuosic solo writing, sparkling orchestration. 2. “Abendlied,” Op. 69, no. 3. Josef Rheinberger. CPDL. For unaccompanied voices […]
“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Craig Zamer
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Craig Zamer 1. “Komm, Jesu Komm.” J.S. Bach. BWV 229 cpdl #04012 Funeral Motet for double SATB choir. Can be performed a cappella, with colla parte instruments, or just continuo. Concludes with a four part chorale. 2. “Il Carnevale di Venezia.” Giacochino Rossini. cpdl #24368 Lively […]
“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Rika R. Heruth
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Rika R. Heruth 1. “Buccinate in Neomenia Tuba.” Giovanni Croce. Mark Foster Music Co. No. 423 A double choir motet inspired by the architecture of St. Mark’s Cathedral. The cori spezzati style of this work is filled with musical metaphors! An exciting opener! 2. “Sehnsucht.” Johannes Brahms. CPDL […]