Calm on the Listening Ear of Night
David Dickau
The flute adds to the beauty of the piece, with its introduction setting the mood, and interludes that lend an elegant touch. Limited divisi in the choral parts makes the piece quite accessible.
SATB div. - a cappella
duration: 4”10
difficulty level: medium
Series: Matthew and Michael Culloton
SBMP 786
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Choral Arts Ensemble, Rochester, MN, Michael Culloton, conductor
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Canticle of Praise
René Clausen
Originally written for the King’s Singers (a 6-man ensemble) and the Morman Tabernacle Choir, this publication is the version re-scored by the composer for performance by his Concordia Choir. A dramatic concert opener or closer.
SATB/SATB - a cappella
duration: 5:20
SBMP 655
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] The Concordia Choir, René Clausen, conductor
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Carol of the Birds
traditional Catalonian Carol, arr. Robert Sieving
A beautiful, lush arrangement of this beloved carol.
SATB div. - a cappella
duration: 3:40
difficulty level: medium
Series: Matthew and Michael Culloton
SBMP 803
see and hear the music: Scorch
hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Singers - MN Choral Artists,Matthew Cuiloton, conductor
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Joy to the World
Lowell Mason, arr. Michael Culloton
An elegant arrangement, made interesting and fresh with rhythmic variation, and a flute part that soars above the choir.
SATB div. - optional flute
duration: 2:15
difficulty level: medium
Series: Matthew and Michael Culloton
SBMP 806
see and hear the music: Scorch
hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by The Singers - Minnesota Choral Artists, conducted by Matthew Culloton (note: there were some minor revisions to the beginning and ending after the recording was made)
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Long Time Trav’ling
Sacred Harp tunes, arr. Abbie Betinis
This piece is a real musical trip! Adding excitement to the choral rendition are two tenors who join in at the beginning as they ride high-flying above the choir. Reflecting the shape-note performance tradition, the composer next cleverly weaves solfege syllables into the fabric of the tunes; and in one section, we hear the distant sounds of a chain gang creating an underlay to the song. There’s a whole lot happening here. Singers will love this piece.
SATB div./tenor duet - a cappella
duration 4:20
SBMP 702
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My Soul Is Awakened
Brad Burrill
The poem by Anne Bronte is about the impact of the wind:
My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring
And carried aloft on the wings of the breeze;
For above and around me the wild wind is roaring,
Arousing to rapture the earth and the seas.
The piece begins with the choir singing on nonsense syllables to imitate the flowing wind.
A joyful, upbeat piece, this will be fun to sing, and an interesting addition to a program.
SATB - a cappella
Duration: 2:40
Difficulty level: medium
Series: Matthew and Michael Culloton
SBMP 711
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the Honors Choirs of SE Minnesota Concert Choir, Michael, Culloton, conductor [coming soon]
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New Moon, The
David N. Childs
The Sara Teasdale poem is given stunning treatment, commencing with a dramatic a cappella opening, and progressing onward with sensitive and beautiful melodies accompanied by a supportive and inventive piano accompaniment.
SATB div. - piano
Duration - 4:35
Difficulty level: medium
Series: Matthew and Michael Culloton
SBMP 708
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CD recording available
hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by The Choral Arts Ensemble, Michael Culloton, conductor [coming soon]
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People, Look East
Traditional French carol, arranged by Drew Collins
An upbeat, charming, tho lesser known carol, this is a very flexible arrangement. It can be sung by a quartet or a chorus, a cappella or accompanied - an optional piano or harp accompaniment appears in the score; the arranger offers many suggestions for adding instrumental color to the piece; and both an English text and the original French text are included.
SATB - optional piano or harp
Duration: 1:45
Difficulty level: medium
SBMP 732
Series: Matthew and Michael Culloton
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CD recording available
hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by The Singers: Minnesota Choral Artists, Matthew Culloton, conductor
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