Choral Choir,Choral (SA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1395757

By Gerda Blok-Wilson. By Gerda Blok-Wilson. 21st Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Halloween,Instructional. 16 pages. CanSing #979129. Published by CanSing (A0.1395757).

Gerda Blok-Wilson’s new composition of Emily Dickinson’s “There Came a Wind Like a Bugle� is a lively setting for SA voices with piano accompaniment. It portrays the arrival of a powerful wind and tells of its effects on the surroundings and impending disaster it brings. The piece has an ominous, almost supernatural sense that is driving to the end.

Although the choral or duet piece would work at any time of year, it could set the tone for a Halloween concert, adding an eerie atmosphere and sense of mystery.

Beautiful demo recording by ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAMBER CHOIR - https://www.rockymountainchamberchoir.com/

Visit: www.gerdablokwilson.ca for a comprehensive selection of UPPER, LOWER and MIXED VOICE Repertoir

Great festival selection!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/7elBk2jDogk

Suggested themes: 

Nature’s power

Fear of the unknown

Impermanence and change

Resilience

The Inevitability of Fate.

 

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Email: gerda.blokwilson@gmail.com for information about individual practice files. Also, I’d love to hear a video performance of your choir. Please send.

 

Gerda Blok-Wilson, a Canadian composer, conductor, and educator, is a fervent advocate for the transformative power of choral singing and its remarkable ability to inspire people with diverse abilities. Her motto reflects that belief: If you can talk, you can sing! Since 2018, Gerda has dedicated herself to compiling and editing her compositions for publication. Her portfolio ranges from musicals and choral works tailored to nurture budding choirs to advanced choral repertoire that has garnered acclaim through live performances and recordings. Gerda is artist in residence at St. Patrick’s Regional High School in Vancouver and serves as the artistic director for the Vancouver Cansing Community Choir, which she founded in 2010. She is a frequent guest rehearsal conductor, helping local choirs polish their performances. Gerda's educational background includes a Bachelor of Music, a Kodály Teaching certificate, and a Master of Education with a focus on Kodály pedagogy.

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.917605

Composed by Will Taylor. Concert,Patriotic. Octavo. 4 pages. Will Taylor's Music #4993471. Published by Will Taylor's Music (A0.917605).

This is a setting of verses 1,3 and 4 of Laurence Binyon's famous poem written at the start of World War 1.  It is scored for solo baritone/bass or unison choir accompanied by organ or piano. I have taken a liberty with the text in verse1 to help appeal to a more international audience.  The original is; 'A mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea.'  The accompaniment in the last verse incorporates the 'Last Post' bugle call.  If an organ is being used, please solo this on a subtle trumpet stop if available.  An SATB choral version of this work is also available.  .

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.788679

By Bette Midler. By Don Raye and Hughie Prince. Arranged by Chad Weirick. Pop. Octavo. 10 pages. Chad Weirick #5200729. Published by Chad Weirick (A0.788679).

This is the Bette Midler version of the classic Andrews Sisters swing chart. .

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.875656

By Bette Midler. By Don Raye and Hughie Prince. Arranged by Caroline Venter. Pop. Octavo. 6 pages. Caroline Venter #5289999. Published by Caroline Venter (A0.875656).

A simplified version of this wartime classic.  Arranged for 2 voices and piano accompaniment. Would suit a basic SA choral setup, or primary / elementary school choir.  Mostly unison with the occasional harmony.

2-part choir, Piano - Digital Download

SKU: LX.15-1176H

Composed by Ruth Elaine Schram. New Horizons Series. Concert. Octavo. 8 pages. Heritage Music Press #e15/1176H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LX.15-1176H).

UPC: 000308029291. Text: Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Splendid setting of the distinguished Alfred Lord Tennyson poem. Hauntingly memorable melodies. Verses are in unison. The simple canonic treatment of the chorus makes this the perfect piece for introducing Three-part literature to your choir, even though it's equally effective performed in Two-part. Extremely accessible and distinctive. Nice concert/festival programming contrast.