Composed by Gerda Blok-Wilson. 21st Century, Christmas, World, Children's Music, Secular. 5 pages. Published by CanSing (S0.23892). - - 21st Century,Christmas,World,Children's Music,Secular - CanSing

Arranged by Gerda Blok-Wilson. For Piano,Choir,Unison choir with piano accompaniment. 21st Century,Classroom,General Instructional,Children's Music,Secular. Easy/Beginner. 5 pages. Published by CanSing

Composed by Gerda Blok-Wilson. For Piano,Choir. 21st Century,Classroom,World,Children's Music,Secular. Published by CanSing

Arranged by Gerda Blok-Wilson. For Piano,Choir. 21st Century,Classroom,Folk,Children's Music,Secular. Published by CanSing

Composed by Gerda Blok-Wilson. For Piano,Choir. 21st Century,World,Children's Music,Secular. Early Intermediate. Published by CanSing

Arranged by Gerda Blok-Wilson. Christmas, Folk, Comedy, Secular. 6 pages. Published by CanSing (S0.23483). - - Christmas,Folk,Comedy,Secular - CanSing

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1145408 By Vancouver Cansing Choir. By Gerda Blok-Wilson. Christmas,Classical,Contemporary,Folk,Multicultural,World. Octavo. 14 pages. CanSing #745653. Published by CanSing (A0.1145408). This expressive new choral setting by Gerda Blok-Wilson of Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope� offers an original melody built on the Dorian mode. It provides many opportunities for building choral skills and developing vocal literacy (phrasing, vowel placement, breath support, and the use of solfege) and a way to build harmony in beginning choirs. The piece is supported by a piano accompaniment and optional soaring C instrument. The setting can be used for classroom or concert setting.

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 RepertoirGreat festival selection!YouTube: https://youtu.be/7elBk2jDogkSuggested themes: Nature’s powerFear of the unknownImpermanence and changeResilienceThe Inevitability of Fate. #ChoralMusic #EmilyDickinson #ChoralComposer #ChoirLife #PoetryInMusic #ChoralMagic #ChoralCanada #UpperVoices #Piano #FestivalSelection #GerdaBlok #rmccvc Social Media informationYoutube: Cansing ChoralInstagram: gerdachoralcomposerFaceBook: Gerda Blok-WilsonTwitter: @BlokWilsonThreads: gerdachoralcomposer 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 (SA) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1121228 By Cansing Choir. By Gerda Blok-Wilson. Children,Comedy,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Multicultural,World. Octavo. 5 pages. CanSing #722401. Published by CanSing (A0.1121228). This is a fun 2-part setting of the A. A. Milne poem, HAPPINESS. It uses unison and easy two part singing with piano accompaniment, and an ideal voice range for young singers to make a quality choral piece for teaching and performing. DRAMATIC speaking parts at the end. Great for any learning or performing opportunity. See more upper voice, developing choir repertoire at gerdablokwilson.ca.

Clarinet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785912 Arranged by Gerda Blok-Wilson. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Sacred,World. Score and part. 7 pages. CanSing #6527897. Published by CanSing (A0.785912). This accessible developing choral piece works as a partner song. The popular Simple Gifts, a traditional Shaker song is combined with a traditional canon. The clarinet part is optional. Written for the Vancouver Cansing Choir digital concert 2021. It would be a great addition to any concert.

SATB voices with piano or guitar accompaniment - Intermediate - Digital Download Arranged by Gerda Blok- Wilson. 21st Century, Repertoire, General Instructional, World, Celtic. 18 pages. Published by CanSing

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785896 Arranged by CanSing. Children,Folk,Instructional. Octavo. 4 pages. CanSing #5711187. Published by CanSing (A0.785896). The arrangement for this lively French song was written for the Prince George Bel Canto Junior Choir but has been used many times by the Vancouver Cansing Junior Choirs.  While many arrangements are too challenging for beginning singers, this one is ideal for introducing just the chorus and staying in an easy 2-part harmony while adding rhythm sticks or tongue clicking. It’s always a popular piece with my choirs and audience!!

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1242078 By Cansing Choral. By Gerda Blok-Wilson. Arranged by Gerda Blok-Wilson. Celtic,Comedy,Contest,Festival,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,World. Octavo. 12 pages. CanSing #837434. Published by CanSing (A0.1242078). This SATB arrangement of a traditional French rhyme is meant to be light hearted and humourous. A great piece for EARTH DAY, seasonal fall programs, food-oriented concerts or for just having a fun piece. Choirs are welcome to record but please also send a recording to gbwilson@cansing.ca. For more upper, lower and mixed repertoire visit: gerdablokwilson.ca.

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785883 Composed by Gerda Blok-Wilson. Contemporary,Spiritual,World. Octavo. 7 pages. CanSing #3510981. Published by CanSing (A0.785883). Rise Up, O Flame composed by Gerda Blok-Wilson for SAB developing voices is based on a traditional 16th Century text. The beautiful flowing phrases in the minor mode build with a simple but effective baritone part at the end. The song was premiered by the Vancouver Cansing Youth Choirs to celebrate the 2018 Winter Olympics and is a stunning choice for any concert including Remembrance, Winter Festival and more.  

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.846804 Composed by Gerda Blok-Wilson. A Cappella,Celtic,Classical,Contemporary,Irish,Multicultural,World. Octavo. 9 pages. CanSing #453493. Published by CanSing (A0.846804). Premiered by the Eastern Horizon Choir: Choirs for Change, Halifax 2020. And original SATB Choral Composition by Canadian composer, Gerda Blok-Wilson, the piece is a wonderful choice for a concert program featuring social issues. These words and personal experience serve as an inspiration for writing The Wind will Carry my Song. Finding the message from difficult experiences and telling the story is difficult but can be empowering. It can also lead to helping a person through trauma and contribute to conversations and changes in social consciousness.