Elias: I first came across Irina Ratushinskaya’s poetry when the collection ‘No I’m Not Afraid’ was published in England in early May 1986. The poems the various circumstances in which they were written and the poet’s integrity commitment and appalling situation (she was still imprisoned) all had a tremendous impact upon me. I was drawn inexorably into the world she describes so vividl…

This three-part fantasy opens with a brisk light style. The piece moves quickly into a lyrical treatment of Shenandoah. A restatement of the opening motif leads into a slower section in which the original theme is presented both backward and forward in a beautiful harmonic setting. A final section utilizes additional melodic variations and a chorale setting under a woodwind ostinato before coming…

This Celtic blessing is well-known and loved in many different versions and this setting will be especially effective as a gentle closing number or encore for school and community choirs. Easily-learned it offers opportunities toteach flowing lines diction and dynamic contrast.

No Matter

This creative song affirms each person's dreams and persona. Beginning quietly with assurance solo voices bring us the first theme and soon the choir joins in. Then the choir introduces a new theme with a joyful Latin textaccompanied by indigenous drums. Moments later the two themes are brought together. The unique combination of sounds texts and message make this an excellent piece for high sch…

Composed in an African-American gospel style this work of joy and commitment may be performed in both sacred and secular settings. My heart is overflowing my heart is growing in gratitude - this will create a powerful connection between singers andaudience!

The traditional Latin mass is redressed in a fusion of jazz pop and classical colors. Excellent for high school and beyond.

A fun song with a calypso feel. Engaging young singers in creative ways as they dream of traveling to different places and in different modes--walking flying driving riding. Ideas are included for adding body percussion and Latin percussion. A creative ?vehicle? for developing choirs.

Written in a contemporary gospel style this song carries a message about universal acceptance. It has a great rocking movement along with its positive statement that is perfect for school and community choirs. Its message will fit for many religious institutions as well.

One Million Voices

Guitar

SKU: UT.CH-360

Composed by John W. Duarte. Edited by Brian Roberts. Saddle stitching. Classical. Ut Orpheus #CH 360. Published by Ut Orpheus (UT.CH-360).

ISBN 9790215327252. 9 x 12 inches.

I am very grateful to Andrea Schiavina and Ut Orpheus Edizioni for t…

Composed by John W. Duarte (1919-). Edited by Vladislav Blaha. Saddle stitching. Classical. Ut Orpheus #CH 361. Published by Ut Orpheus

Composed by John W. Duarte (1919-). Edited by Richard Alexander Vaughan. Saddle stitching. Classical. Ut Orpheus #CH 359. Published by Ut Orpheus