(from Broadway's Longest Running Shows). Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. (SATB). Broadway Choral. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

SATB choir divisi (a cappella) - Advanced

SKU: MN.CH-1256

Composed by Dale Jergenson. 9/11 Service, 21st Century. Octavo. Laurendale Associates #CH-1256. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1256).

The Song of the Red Dove was composed in the immediate aftermath of September 11; it is dated September 25, 2001. Often divisi, the choral writing is particularly intricate in the middle section with interweaving sixteenth note runs simulating the flames [that] stain the white moon red in what at times is an eight-part texture. The dynamics are varied throughout, but the only fortissimo comes at the vocal high point of the middle section (...through endless night...), and the opening and closing A sections describing the strange red dove are marked no louder than forte (in the opening measures) and piano (at the close). The text comes to us from the poet, Kim Rich. It was expressly written to commemorate the awful tragedy that was 9/11. Kim, working in a nearby building was an eyewitness to the monstrous event. She barely escaped with her life.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.1197742

Arranged by Brent Wells. Gentry Publications. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 300 seconds. Gentry Publications #JG2622. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1197742).

UPC: 196288134732. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Here is something truly different - Brent Wells' new arrangement of the Chinese folk song Ao bao Xiang Hui, “Let Us Meet at the Aobao.” The arrangement begins with a brief choral introduction, where the Erhu (violin) presents the melody of the folk song, complete with traditional ornamentation. The tenor and bass verse recounts the story of a young man who goes to the aobao, only to find that his true love is not there. The sopranos and altos answer, giving voice to her reassuring words: “If you wait patiently, I will run to your side.” Finally, they find one another - and under the clear moonlit sky, sing together. Your singers will enjoy the challenge of a different language, presented in the setting of a charming love story. High school, college, and festival choirs will savor learning and performing this unusual piece.