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SING ME TO HEAVEN

11/28/2018

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Composer — Daniel E. Gawthrop
Voicing + performing forces — SATB/a cappella
Call Number — 4151
Level — Easy/Medium


“Sing Me to Heaven” is one of my all-time favourite mixed choir selections. Not really for beginning choir, it is definitely accessible by more mature, experienced high school choral groups. The text speaks to the power of music and the composer reflects on how we seek solace in music during the various chapters of our lives (“If you would comfort me, sing me a lullaby…. if you would win my heart, sing me a love song…. if you would mourn me, sing me a requiem…”). The melodies are accompanied by delicious harmonies and there are many opportunities to work on phrasing and rubato. High school conductors are encouraged to seek out this piece, dig deep, and enjoy!

Contributed by Tom Spila 

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LIttle man in a hurry

11/20/2018

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Composer — Eric Whitacre
Voicing + performance forces — SATB and piano
Call number — 5133
Level — Difficult


Eric Whitacre's "little man in a hurry," with text by E.E. Cummings,  is a fast-paced, driving piece for SATB + piano that depicts the hustle and bustle by big city living. Have you been looking for a part-reading and rhythmic challenge for your choir? Look no further. Whitacre perfectly balances "oven-mit" cluster harmonies and numerous metres (4/4, 9/8, 7/8, 11/8!) with a gorgeous "teneramente" middle section. 

Borrow Whitacre's "little man in a hurry" from the Choir Alberta library today!

Contributed by Spencer Kryzanowski 
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  • ABOUT
    • Mission, Vision, Core Values
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    • Work With Us
    • Annual Reports
    • Get Involved
    • Strategic Plan
    • Media Kit
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  • SUPPORT
    • Merchandise
    • Make a Donation
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Honour Choirs Bursary Fund
    • Our Supporters
    • Advertise with us
    • Volunteer
    • Catalyst50 Campaign
  • MEMBERS
    • Become A Member
    • Manage my membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Find A Choir
    • Members Only Area
  • PROGRAMS
    • Alberta Children's Choir >
      • History
      • ACC 2022 Choristers
    • Alberta Youth Choir >
      • AYC 2022/2023
      • Adopt-A-Chorister
      • History
      • AYC Chorister Page
    • Alberta Treble Choir >
      • ATC History
    • Alberta Vocal Festival
    • Awards of Distinction
    • Choralfest >
      • Festival Schedules
      • General Information
      • Choralfest Evaluators
      • Volunteer at Choralfest
    • Conducting Apprenticeships
    • Composer-in-Residence Program >
      • 2022 Commission Consortium
    • The Convolution Project
    • Music Conference Alberta >
      • Music Conference Alberta Website
    • SongBurst
  • PRINT MUSIC
    • Library
    • Member picks
    • Recent Aquisitions
    • Canadian Collection
    • Choral Music Composed by Canadian Women
    • Musica International
    • Music For Sale
  • CALENDAR
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