Handout from the workshop presented by Randy Stenson
at the ACDA Central Division Convention, 2006
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series: Randy and Rachel Stenson
Composer Shank chose an unusual melody version of this famous folk song, and paired it with a spectacularly dramatic piano accompaniment. A winner for boys with its moderate ranges, and minimal challenges.
TB - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 846
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Da Coconut Nut by Ryan Cayabyab
series: Randy and Rachel Stenson
Phillipine composer/performer, Cayabyab created this whimsical piece extolling the worthiness of the coconut palm tree. Upbeat fun, this will be a crowd pleaser.
SATB - a cappella[difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:45
catalog number: SBMP 834
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Da Coconut Nut Ryan Cayabyab, arr. Randy Stenson
series: Randy and Rachel Stenson
Phillipine composer/performer, Cayabyab created this whimsical piece extolling the worthiness of the coconut palm tree. Upbeat fun, this will be a crowd pleaser.
TTBB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:50
SBMP 844
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series: Randy and Rachel Stenson
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series: Rachel and Randy Stenson
The composer skillfully creates great, effective music without divisi or excessive difficulty. The musicality of the piece is excellent, the harmonies and rhythms give it a contemporary feel, the vocal writing is superb. The limited tenor range makes the piece accessible for the junior high choir.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:50
SBMP 821
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series: Randy and Rachel Stenson
The composer skillfully creates a lot of music without divisi or excessive difficulty. The musicality of the piece is excellent, the harmonies and rhythms give it a contemporary feel, the vocal writing is superb.
TTBB - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:50
catalog number: SBMP 839
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Kyrie eleison by Randall Johnson
series - Rachel and Randy Stenson
The musicality of this piece is excellent, with the harmonies and rhythms giving it a contemporary feel.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration- 2:50
catalog number: SBMP 887
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Look to this Day by Rachel Stenson
series: Randy and Rachel Stenson
Perfect for graduation or a special occasion. A beautiful melody brings the text, which is a
Sanskrit Proverb, to life; the piece starts simply in unison, and grows to a dramatic conclusion.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:45
catalog number: SBMP 768
[© all rights reserved] performed by The St. Mary's International School, Tokyo, Japan, International Show Choir, Randy Stenson, conductor
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O, Mister Moon Traditional, arr. Joshua Shank
series: Randy and Rachel Stenson
A jewel of a little piece especially suitable for the younger male choir. Great opener or closer.
TB - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 733
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Great fun for the male choir. The arranger cleverly skips a beat along the way, briefly tripping up the toe-tapping nature of this delightful piece.
TTBB - piano [difficulty level - medium] duration - 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 685
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Ever clever composer Joshua Shank chose an obscure murder ballad that stands aside the likes of more famous Frankie and Johnny, and gave the tune artful and savvy treatment that boys will love.
TB - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:25
catalog number: SBMP 936
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