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Muusika by Pärt Uusberg (SATB) WW1598
s potlight on Female Composers
Enjoy new works for these dynamic composers, both upcoming and well-known
Faith Morgan
Mari Esabel Valverde Spes Mia Makaroff Mia Makaroff Ivette Herryman Rodriguez A joyous unaccompanied work for more advanced treble choirs. The composer has combined two WLG171 - $2.85 texts about hope––one in Sami (a language from northern Scandinavia) and the other in Latin from Ecclesiastes––to create a work that uplifts. Challenging but incredibly impactful! SSAA, unaccompanied WW1777 - $2.75 Jo-Michael Scheibe CHORAL SERIES Sérénade italienne Ernest Chausson/arr. Mari Esabel Valverde Text by Paul Bourget Sérénade italienne is an invitation for a rendezvous on the sea beneath the stars. The scene is colored by a spiraling piano accompaniment and largely Where the Light Begins Susan LaBarr Text by Jan Richardson This is an accessible and fresh work for treble choirs on the themes of peace and hope. Approachable vocal lines and a supportive homophonic vocal lines. Valverde makes the most of Chausson’s music in this lovely setting. A great choice for high school and collegiate TTBB choirs. TTB with Piano WLG170 - $2.75 accompaniment make this appropriate for young treble choirs, while the rich and universal text will also work for high school, college, and community groups. SSA with Piano WW1820 - $2.75 Laus Trinitati Faith Morgan Text by Hildegard von Bingen Premiered by the 2020 Texas All-State TTBB Chorus, this majestic work speaks of the mystery of the Trinity and of God’s creation. Pentatonic The Millworker James Taylor/arr. Susan LaBarr Originally written for the musical Working, The Millworker tells the story of a young woman trapped in a difficult life of physical labor. This song from the 1970s has modern meaning for and written with great skill of counterpoint and voice-leading, this impressive, earthy work will come together easily for high school, university, and community TTBB choruses. TTBB, unaccompanied WW1804 - $2.75 today’s singers. The syncopation in the vocal lines will be a nice challenge. SSAA with Piano, Bass, and Cajon WW1807 - $2.95 Sigue Ivette Herryman Rodriguez Text by Nicolás Guillén A lively and fun selection in Spanish. Featuring Patterns on the Snow Mari Esabel Valverde Text by May Sarton This highly artistic work for SSAA choir will be a particularly good choice for winter programs. The melody is passed from altos to sopranos, a piano accompaniment characteristic of Cuban rhythms and harmonies. Accessible to many different levels of mixed choirs. Lynne Gackle Choral Series. NEW! SATB with Piano: WLG173 - $2.85 SSAA with Piano: WLG150 - $2.85 then shared, and the piano supports it all with sounds of snow and wind in steady rhythms. Very sophisticated in musical content and theme, this will work best for high school choirs and above.
