Category: COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
Composer: Allen Pote
Arranger: –
Publisher: Hope Publishing Company
Edition: F979
Voicing: SATB
Setting: Accompanied, optional brass and handbells
Reviewer:
Harry Mechell
Winona State University, Winona, MN (1991-92)
R&R Chair College & University
Allen Pote’s, “A Jubilant Song,” set for SATB chorus with optional brass, handbells and keyboard is a very […]
Category: MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Composer: Natalie Sleeth
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Hope
Edition: F955
Voicing: SATB div
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Mike Ellingsen
Trinity Lutheran, Blue Earth 2007
R&R Chair Music in Worship
It doesn’t seem possible that Natalie Sleeth has been gone for 15 years. Her compositions continue to influence choirs in churches and schools throughout […]
Category: MIDDLE LEVEL & JR HIGH
Composer: Angela Fox
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Alliance Music Publications
Edition: AP-1628
Voicing: SATB
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Jamye Casperson
McGuire Middle School 2007
R&R Chair Middle Level & Jr High
At first glance, this piece looks more difficult than it is. The tenor and bass part can be used alternating […]
Category: MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Composer: NA
Arranger: Kevin McChesney
Publisher: Hope Publishing
Edition: C5161
Voicing: SATB
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Mike Ellingsen
Trinity Lutheran, Blue Earth 2007
R&R Chair Music in Worship
This selection has appeared at the top of handbell choir lists for the past several years. The choir part is strong and dramatic and […]
Category: COMMUNITY CHOIRS
Composer: Daniel Pinkham
Arranger: NA
Publisher: E.C. Schirmer
Edition: 2962
Voicing: Unison
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Rick Kvam
Choral Arts Ensemble 2002
R&R Chair Community Choirs
Another unison chant, this text by Robert Hillyer. The melody is easy (if singing half and whole steps in unison is ever easy) and the accompaniment is […]
Category: COMMUNITY CHOIRS
Composer: Traditional Welsh Song
Arranger: Jerome Epstein
Publisher: Presser
Edition: 392-03034
Voicing: SATB
Setting: Accompaniedc
Reviewer:
Rick Kvam
Choral Arts Ensemble, Rochester 1998
R&R Chair Community Choirs
Created for the Christmas “Revels” performances in Massachusetts, the simple arrangement builds to a powerful climax with almost primal energy. If used as a processional […]
Category: MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Composer: Jon Paige
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Harold Flammer
Edition: D-5443
Voicing: SATB
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Dan Wagner
Crystal Evangelical Free Church, Crystal 1996
R&R Chair Music in Worship
The first carol is entitled “Alleluia, Sing Noel” with the text by Paige, and the tune is the familiar Spanish carol “Fum, Fum, […]
Category: CHILDREN & YOUTH
Composer: Carolyn Jennings
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild
Edition: CGA341
Voicing: Unison
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Linda Berger
Medicine Lake 1993
R&R Chair Children & Youth
This is a delightful Christmas arrangement incorporating optional recorder or flute, glockenspiel or handbells, and a simple, interesting keyboard accompaniment. The singable melody has a Dorian […]