Winner: 1st prize, Lithuanian National Culture Center 2018 composition contest

Introduce your choir to Baltic folk music with this vibrant and accessible piece, based on an ancient Lithuanian part-song.

Sutartinės are traditional Lithuanian multi-part songs and have been recognized by UNESCO as ?Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity? in 2010. This piece expands upon a traditional Lithuanian sutartinė: ?U?augo liepa,? a story of a linden tree and a woman?s reverie.

The piece begins with a literal quotation of the original sutartinė and then takes you on an adventure ride, bringing the text of the story to life with a broad range of choral and pianistic colors, creatively expanding on the simple seeds of the source material.

Take your audience on a unique Baltic choral adventure!





* Note: Text is in Lithuanian, and features lots of repetition, which should help with the learning process.

This simple yet effective arrangement of "Someone You Loved" is perfect for a developing middle school or high school choir. The original song is in a tough range for most singers; this version gives uses octaves in the verses and then gives the melody to the altos, but supports the low notes with help from the tenors. Harmony in the voices is easy yet effective, and the piano supports the vocal parts to give the singers confidence to sing fully and with real emotion.

A real winner that connects with students and audiences!