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“Song to the Moon” (originally called “Hymn to the Moon”) portrays the moon as a powerful Goddess which provides light in the dark night. The beautiful imagery pays homage to the moon as a “deity of secret night.” An accessible piece for any SATB choir.It’s been 52 years since the blastoff of the Apollo 11 […]
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Embark on a musical odyssey with “The Song My Paddle Sings” by Gerda Blok-Wilson, a soaring SATB piece accompanied by piano. Inspired by E. Pauline Johnson’s poem, this composition navigates the uncharted waters of anticipation, challenges, and the brave heart’s call to adventure. The selection is being featured by composer Gerda Blok-Wilson at Podium 2024 […]
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Based on the poem by Frank Dempster Sherman, the words combine with the music to create a realistic and energetic piece for mixed voice choirs during the Winter Season.
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The poem expresses a love of nature in a beautifully expressive way. The rich harmonies and lulling rhythmic feel of the music will add to any advanced choral concert program.
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The popular “Simple Gifts”, a traditional Shaker song is combined with a traditional canon and an optional clarinet part. This accessible developing choral piece works as a partner song. Commissioned by the Vancouver CanSing Choir in 2019.
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This 25-minute mini-musical brings to life the story of a famous explorer and fur trader’s amazing journey down one of North America’s most rugged rivers and how this affected the development of North America.
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