Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1471091 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Chamber,Christian,Contemporary,Sacred. 7 pages. Robert A. Howard #1048722. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1471091). 'May You Always Be Joyful' sets a biblical text from the New Testament (Philippians 4:4-9, in the New International Version). This setting is for solo mezzo-soprano voice, with wind quintet and piano. The piece aims to give appropriate musicial expression to the text. Several key ideas, motifs and chords recur, and are juxtaposed in a mosaic-like manner. The piece focuses on harmonies with added augmented fourths, reminiscent of Messiaen, in an attempt to express joy or even ecstasy. The influence of Berio (Folksongs) can be seen in the doubling, colouring, and sustaining of the vocal line by the wind quintet and piano, creating an 'accidental' form of harmony, as well as supporting the singer. The piece is appropriate for most standards of singer and instrumentalist. The attached document is the score only, with audio for reference. Another version of this work, for solo mezzo soprano and piano only, is available from Sheet Music Plus.Duration: 5 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk
