SKU: BT.MUSM570367917

Thomas Simaku's  La Leggiadra Luna  arranged for choir a capella. The music begins with a song-like expression introduced at a slow pace, as if emerging from the remoteness of time itself. It is clearly based on the musical utterance of the 'white modality', but these modal segments are constantly surrounded by chromatic inflections throughout the work. Each section of the choir pursues its own path, but during a compositional process of ‘zooming in and out’, as it were, their individual qualities are highlighted. It is as if the initial sound object - which to begin with was far away- is brought nearer to us, in time and space. A variety of shortsegments, predominantly modal, but stemming from different chromatic ‘locations’, are often superimposed. The task of filtering out this 'amourphous' texture and giving its constituent elements - be they melodic or harmonic, or a combination of both - a renewed identity, becomes an essential compositional aim, through which the process of crystallization occurs. The main strategy of the piece is thus exploring the interrelationship between these two sound-worlds (modal and chromatic) and their temporal qualities (ancient and modern), musical or otherwise.

SKU: XC.UTP2001

UPC: 812598034769. 6.8 x 10.5 inches.

This clever medley of great spirituals, Somebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door, Give me that Old Time Religion, and Ain’t Gonna Grieve My Lord No More, features accessible ranges for both parts. Infectious rhythm and wonderful melody makes this not only a great teaching piece but a treat for musicians and audiences!

SKU: XC.SAB2001

UPC: 812598034813. 6.8 x 10.5 inches.

Robinson has used the well-known Latin text of Pie Jesu to craft a fresh original piece for developing treble choirs. Shifting tonalities and a plaintive melody line give the opportunity to teach phrasing and musical expression, while the conservative ranges and underlying piano accompaniment make it easy for students to find success.

SKU: XC.SSA2001

UPC: 812598034936. 6.8 x 10.5 inches.

This setting of 3 - Emily Dickinson poems will be the most beautiful part of any concert program. The attention to detail in melodic line and harmonic choice will become a quick crowd favorite. Composer Patti Drennan does it again!