Choral (SSAA a cappella)

SKU: HL.50497641

Composed by Kirke Mechem. Choral. A Cappella, Classical, Concert. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50497641).

ISBN 9781480308701. UPC: 884088662738. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.

With a special connection to the poetry of Langston Hughes, Kirke Mechem has written a new, a cappella spiritual. Opening with a musical statement by a soprano soloist, the soloist is featured throughout. In a typical, Mechem musical style, this tour de force is lush and new and emotional. Duration: ca. 3:00.

SSAA choir, piano - Grade 1

SKU: KJ.6368

Composed by John Helgen. Collection. Sacred. Choral score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #6368. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.6368).

UPC: 084027046715.

John Helgen's newest piece for women's choir, Lift Up the Name of the Lord (Ed. 6368) was written in honor of conductor Sigrid Johnson at the time of her retirement from leading the Manitou Singers of St. Olaf College for 32 years. With text based on Psalms 66 and 67, the piece is set in a gospel style which will feature your singers as well as your piano player. Initial refrains and bridge section are succeeded by a breakdown section featuring the altos, with sopranos layered in above, building to a powerful ending. A perfect choice to for the beginning or ending of your program!

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