FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: TREBLE VOICES by Jena Dickey 1. “Kia Hora Te Marino.” David Hamilton. SSA. Self-published Maori blessing skillfully set by New Zealand brilliant composer. Stunning musical lines. Initially unison, splits to 2-part and easy 3-part. 2. “Jabberwocky.” David Brunner. Walton Music 00116954 Exciting new setting of classic poem. David’s fabulous […]
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“Five from the Folder: Vocal Jazz” by Greg Amerind
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: VOCAL JAZZ by Greg Amerind 1. “Route 66.” Bobby Troup. SATB plus combo, arr. Barduhn. Hal Leonard 08743681 Feels, smells, and sings like pure jazz (and it is!). Lots of alternate phrasing, lush and sometimes surprising harmonies. Opportunities for extended improvisation. Good for intermediate and advanced ensembles. 2. “Fool […]
“Five from the Folder: SATB through History” by Peggy Dettwiler
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: SATB THROUGH HISTORY by Peggy Dettwiler 1. (Renaissance) "Jesus Said to the Blind Man" (Jesus sprach zu dem Blinden), SATB, Melchior Vulpius (ed. Eggebrecht), Concordia 9801027 Expressive a cappella setting of the miracle found in Luke 18: 41-43. Three characters: narrator, Jesus, and the blind man. Text painting galore! Effectively sung in […]
“Five from the Folder: Show Choir” by Lisa Larsen
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: SHOW CHOIR by Lisa Larsen 1. "Zombie Jamboree," arr. Kirby Shaw, Hal Leonard, SATB #08202103 Island feel, lots of dancing zombies and “back to back and belly to belly…..” 2. "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Arr. K. Shaw, Shawnee Press, SATB, #35002413 A classic arrangement. Gospel style. Your kids will […]
“Five from the Folder: Treble Voices” by Jennifer Tibben
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: TREBLE VOICES by Jennifer Tibben 1. "Puisqu’ici-bas toute âme," Gabriel Fauré, Treble Clef Music Press, TC-269 Beautiful soaring melodies. Parts are equal. The work gives singers exposure to a rich French text about the beauty and pain of love. Range c4-g5, with the second part a third below the top. […]
Omnes Generationes
For the first time in history, those of us that work with volunteers in our organizations are working with five living generations. Four of them are working together in the workplace and exist side by side as members of our choirs and potential volunteer leaders within our organizations. These five generations are: G.I. Generation […]