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Gwyneth Walker
TWO SUFFRAGE SONGS Sister, Come By Here!
Love Shall Live Forever
SATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano
Women’s Chorus (SSAA) and Piano
The first movement of Two Suffrage Songs is an adaptation of the spiritual, “Jesus, won’t you come by here?” in which the singers call out for others to join the cause. A jaunty piano part in swing eighths supports. The choral writing is approachable and fun. Duration: 2:45
The special imagery in each of these poems finds its way into the musical setting. Evening Song features moonlight sparkling on glimmering waves. The Cloths of Heaven has the lover yearning to give his beloved beautiful gifts. She Walks in Beauty provides a strong close to the set, with a quote from the Song of Solomon (Set Me As A Seal) as a coda. Duration: 9:00
Medium 8944 $2.60
Never Sit Down! SATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano This second movement of Two Suffrage Songs is based on the spiritual “Sit Down, Sister!” Here it is revisited with a Suffragette theme; the upbeat nature of the music reflects the energy and motivation of the strong women who fought for the right to vote. The text directly refers to Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucretia Mott. The piano accompaniment punctuates and enlivens. Fun to learn and to sing. Duration: 3:15
Medium 8917 $3.95 Also available for SATB Chorus 8833 $4.75
Medium 8945 $2.60
MADRIGALS FOR THE SEASONS A Summer’s Day SATB Chorus unaccompanied A Summer’s Day strives to capture the pleasure of the freedom of movement afforded by the season. Images of nature are illuminated, climaxing in the splendor of God’s sun: “His Caravan of Red.” Duration: 2:30 Difficult
David Conte Snow-flakes SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied The poetic structure of this Longfellow poem is reflected in the musical phrases. Mournful harmonies on wordless syllables accompany the main melodic line. The mood is sorrowful, as the speaker searches for signs of God’s presence in the face of grief. Duration: 5:30 Difficult
8892 $2.60
8894 $2.60
Autumn
Spring
SATB Chorus unaccompanied Conjuring up vivid images of the season, this movement is an expressive Larghetto in the minor mode. The ending includes a surprise harmonic twist that expresses both the acceptance of death and the peace that it offers. Duration: 4:45 Difficult 8893 $2.60
SATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano A celebration of the arrival of Spring, this movement explores the harmony of man with the natural world. The setting is in a lively compound meter and is the only movement with piano. This madrigal features melismas on the word “merrily,” bringing the set to a joyous conclusion. Duration: 2:30 Difficult 8895 $2.85
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