![]() Her phrases became pieces/patterns of the quilt that I could weave, overlap and stitch together musically. I asked poet Mary Moore Easter if she could work on a text, and what she created worked perfectly for me. “At the end of her description of the quilt titled ‘NEARLY INSANE,’ Kay McCarthy asks ‘Was I nearly insane to make this quilt?’ This question really resonated with me musically, but I couldn’t put the pieces together as a lyric. “Nearly Insane” (from Quilt Songs: Women Weaving the Fabric of Life) It can be performed with 14-16 players-in addition, an alternate accompaniment of organ and string quartet is available, so it is a major work that is budget friendly for smaller organizations.” “This is a 45-minute composition for chorus and string orchestra. SATB with string orchestra (14-16 players) or string quartet + organįred Bock Music Company - Catalog no. “Rising and falling lines of wordless singing/humming are used to convey the mesmerizing pieces of fabric that interweave together in the most skilled quilter’s hands.” Major work for community chorus “It has a fun body percussion component that people really enjoy.” ![]() The uplifting text advocates togetherness and thankfulness and speaks to all ages.” The introduction could allow a procession a children’s chorus could sing one of the verses a program insert could invite the audience join in on one verse. Based on a pentatonic Sacred Harp tune, this piece affords several performance options beyond SATB. “Composed for a massed choir event, it is that rare piece that can serve this purpose. Santa Barbara Music Publishing - Catalog no. SATB (or massed choir) with piano optional instrumental ensemble: violin 1 and 2, viola, cello, marimba, 2 horns, trombone, tuba, optional organ “ Eye for Eye was written for San Diego Pro Arte Voices "Disarming Hate" concert this last spring, but has been quickly picked up by numerous choirs since then, including Tonality in Los Angeles.” Music for a massed choir ![]() SKPublishing - contact publisher directly for purchase information “When Storms Arise” (from Three Dunbar Hymns) “An original, nostalgic Christmas carol with a simple refrain.” The text lends this piece to sacred and secular holiday programs alike. Here is a hidden gem that sets the poetry of Langston Hughes.” “One of our most frequent requests from community groups is for recommendations of multi-movement works from particular poets. TTBB with piano (also available for SATB) Kahf, the women overcame a generational divide and differing backgrounds and ethnicities to find much common ground and, through conversation, arrive at many profound insights about life.” “Set to the eponymous poem of Syrian-American poet Mohja Kahf, the text is an ode to friendship inspired by two women. The Online Library is a searchable database with access to digital scores, sound files and biographical information.“A female Korean composer with a unique sound world.” Music for men’s and women’s chorus This full service a cappella production company offers arrangements that come with Mp3 rehearsal files. The site is free to use but registration is required. Excellent search engine by composer, topic, voicing, language, etc. This searchable, sortable database lists sample repertoire for all voicings by women composers of all eras, and is intended to be an ever-evolving resource for conductors interested in programming music by women.ĮSV Database of Socially Conscious Choral Music - Empowering silenced voices searchable database.Īn extensive virtual choral library. Gender Expansive Repertoire – XLS Check out this growing list Database of choral repertoire that challenges gender stereotypes.Ĭheck out this spreadsheet of songs that address themes of social justice and add your own suggestions. Yelton Rhodes Music is dedicated to publishing new choral music by composers and arrangers who have a gift for lyricism, taking chances, and speaking to the heart and soul. QMH is a radio show and website created to preserve and share the music of queer culture. Mari Ésabel Valverde | Michael Bussewitz-Quarm For complete listings see their websites: ![]() Sample scores of two transgender composers. Transgender Choral Composer Reading Session - PDF Repertoire/Commissionsfrom GALA ACDA Workshop Recommended Repertoire for a New GALA Chorus Peruse thousands of recordings and purchase a single track or a complete concert set. ![]() Program book from GALA Festival 2012- PDFĪ searchable PDF that offers composer/publisher information on thousands of songs. Donate Support GALA Choruses with a donationĪ spreadsheet of all the music performed at Festival 2016 including publisher and composer contacts. ![]()
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