Dominick DiOrio Ruthie Foster & Paul Rardin

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Dominick DiOrio

SATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano with opt. String Quartet or Ensemble Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s quote about making art in the face of adversity. Full of rhythmic energy and momentum, the clash of violence is balanced by optimism and joy. Incorporates texts from the Jewish sacred prayers Shema and Hashkeivenu. Duration: 4:30 Medium

8963 8963A 8963B Piano/Choral Score opt. Full Score opt. String Parts

$2.60 $27.00 $35.00

Ruthie Foster Paul Rardin

Death Came A-Knockin’

(Travelin’ Shoes)

Three Treble Soli and SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied This setting requires three treble soloists with power below the staff and confidence in the blues style. The choral backgrounds are deliberately sparse until a climactic group shout for the preacher. The music is driving and relentless, the singers are determined to be “ready to go” into the kingdom of God. The characters in this unique and compelling work: mother, sister, brother, neighbor, preacher, and finally self, remind us that we will all face this journey, so we had best live right and shout “Hallelujah” when our turn comes. Duration: 3:30 Medium

7.0743 Choral Score $3.05

Mama Said SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied American blues icon Ruthie Foster released “Mama Said” on her 2007 recording The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster. This arrangement is deliberately “choral,” preferring to honor Ms. Foster’s exquisite vocal shadings—a bend here, a fall-off there—by avoiding exact imitation. The basses provide the rhythm section of electric bass and closed hi-hat cymbal, leaving the upper three parts in gospel harmony in all but a few measures of the piece. The divisi is confined to a few chords and is not difficult. Duration: 3:00 Medium

7.0742