Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1419026 Composed by Liz Nedela. 20th Century,Christian,Classical,Contemporary,Religious. Score. 24 pages. Liz Nedela #1000466. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.1419026). This piece is a Song Cycle of three songs.  The titles of the songs are lines from the  poem.  The poem is by e.e. cummings, used with permission.  Each song emphasizes portions of the complete poem.  The composer's intent is to place the same emphasis as Cummings portrayed in his recitation, a copy of which is online; see the YouTube link.NOTE: The mp3 uses samples of each of the three songs, using this guide:Song #1: Beginning of recording to #1:37; Measures 1-41 of the scoreSong #2: From #1:57-3:28 of recording; Measures 1-46 of the scoreSong #3: From #3:43-end of recording; Measures 1-57 of the score 1. a true blue dream of sky, states the entire poem, with emphasis as portrayed inCummings recitation. The voice is lyrical and theatrical, with spoken words andhumming, as well as singing. The accompaniment implicates solidity, predictability,strength of the nature of God; but also wonderment, freedom and being light-hearted.The composer chose to title this song using a line in the poem, rather than the mostused title — which begins the cycle of key elements of the poem used to title andcomprise songs 2 and 3 — thereby placing importance as Cummings recited.2. of life and of love and wings, is more lyrical and lighter in nature than song #1. This song emphasis God’s creations, and seemingly joy He displayed while creating them, giving them wings of freedom for life and love.3. unimaginable You, is more reflective, using a modal tone — all to emphasize thereactions of Cummings to the wonderment and magnitude of God.  He concludes with:(and now the ears of my ears awake andnow the eyes of my eyes are opened)Also please note:  The price includes permission to make two copies of the pdf.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1418039 Composed by Liz Nedela. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. Score. 12 pages. Liz Nedela #999589. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.1418039). This piece is based on a poem by e.e. cummings. The subject matter is the specialheaven that would be created for the poet’s mother. The music shadows, augments,and illuminates the rendition of the poem. In keeping with poetic symbolism, the pianouses motifs and musical phrases to emulate the soprano throughout the pieceThe tone of the piece is somewhat minor and modal; however, please portray a light-hearted interpretation—it should never be heavy or dark. The poet is uplifting his motherto the highest stature possible, and portrays his father as devoted and loving towardsher.The key is atonal; however, various tonality implications are heard throughout. Thepiano pedal should be complimentary to the piece, with care not to be noticed or over-bearing.Please Note: there are two other versions of this piece by this composer:One is for solo pianoOne is for the ensemble of Soprano, Violin, Bassoon, CelloAlso please note: the mp3 is from computer notation; the the soprano does not sing words; please sing along with the mp3 following the text.Text is used by permission of the Trustees of the E.E. Cummings Trust.