Cost: $5.00
This song was
written for two Australian girls who were living for the school year in
Fairbanks. It is an arrangement of a traditional Australian carol,
and six different species of Australian birds are mentioned in the lyrics.
It may be performed as a duet, or by a 2-part treble chorus. The original
carol was in 6/8 time and had a lilting rhythm; I was enchanted by it and
wanted to retain the "lilt", which is enhanced by the flute melody
in the introduction and interludes at the end of each verse. To
make the verses more cohesive and add to the anticipation between verses, each
of the piano/flute interludes pulls the music 1/2 step higher; and on the last
page of the carol the flute does a little trilling in imitation of the birds. Price: $5.00
Download free PDF file that includes the first two pages of the score.
Download free WMA audio file of entire score.
(1.2 MEG) (Voices are
represented by piano)
"COME
CELEBRATE! (Feliz Navidad)"
Cost: $5.00
This piece was written for a special choral concert with an Hispanic theme,
so there are occasional Spanish phrases used. The words are by Tamara Hann. It
would be appropriate on any general Christmas concert, with or without a Spanish
theme. The form of the piece is SATB with a unison children's part. The
accompaniment is piano with optional percussion instruments. It is meant to fun
and joyful, truly celebrating the birth of the Savior. Performance time: 5 minutes. Price: $5.00
Download free PDF file that includes the first two pages of the score.
Download free WMA audio file of entire score. (1.1 MEG) (Voices are represented by piano)
MY
MASTER HATH A GARDEN (arrangement)
Cost: $5.00
This arrangement of an old Dutch hymn was originally written for performance
by the Fairbanks Choral Society. Now, after some reworking, it is available on
this website for public use. It is scored for SATB choir, organ, flute and opt.
percussion. It would be appropriate for a Christmas (or any other time of year)
concert. PRICE: $5.00, which includes instrumental parts. Performance time:
5-6 minutes.
Download free PDF file that includes the first two pages of the score.
Download free WMA audio file of entire score. (.8 MEG) (Voices are
represented by piano)
"SING GLORIA!"
Cost: $5.00
This Christmas choral piece was written in 1993 and premiered by University
of Alaska Fairbanks' Choir of the North. Original lyrics were written by Tamara
Hann, a great friend and frequent collaborator on many of my musical projects;
text for the midsection of the piece was taken from the Book of Isaiah. The
basic idea of the piece is to express great joy at the birth of the Savior. The
"joy" motive is further represented by the bright key of the piece (A
major), the lively tempo, and the 5/8 and 6/8 rhythms exchanged throughout the
piece. The piano accompaniment (written for two accomplished pianists) is in
four-hand form so that each part has its primary focus; the two bottom hands
maintain the rhythmic pulse, and the two top hands add "commentary" in
the form of short countermelodies. An orchestral score of the piece is also
available. Vocal score with piano parts. Performance time: Approx. 7 minutes. 15 pages. Price: $5.00
Download free PDF file that includes the first two pages of the score. (.3 MEG)
Download free WMA audio file of entire score for accompaniment (5 MEG) (Voices are
represented by piano)
"STAR
OF THE EAST (arrangement)"
Cost: $5.00
A Kentucky FolkHymn was the source of this piece, which is arranged for SATB
choir with Children, Organ, Brass and Percussion. The arrangement was premiered
by the Fairbanks Choral Society and Fairbanks Children's Choir and CHORUS! The
traditional poetry is beautiful and descriptive, and the music begins soft but
progresses in dynamics and key signature changes to add grandeur to the ending.
PRICE: $5.00, which includes all instrumental music. Performance time:
5-6 minutes.
Download free PDF file that includes the first two pages of the score.
Download free WMA audio file of entire score. (1 MEG) (Voices are
represented by piano)