Early One Morning
Composer: English Folk Song
Arranger: Mary Kay DeMaris
Author/Lyricist: English Folk Song
Voicing: SATB
Released: January 2011
Difficulty: Medium Easy
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Mary Kay DeMaris is a high school choral director who understands her craft. Selected for the David Dickau Signature Series, this love song is a great high school concert opener. Opening with touches of counterpoint this English folk song soon breaks into song. The balance of accompaniment and a cappella moments make this a strong teaching song as well.
Nature
Composer: David C. Dickau
Author/Lyricist: Emily Dickinson
Voicing: 2-PART
Released: March 2002
Difficulty: Easy
Emily Dickinson's craftsmanship of words deserves a musical setting at the same par, and Dr. Dickau succeeds. In gentle flowing lines from the flute and the piano, the words about nature's gentle spirit are caressed beautifully. In an easy ballad character, with simple syncopations, this piece was commissioned and premiered by Julie Aune and the Mankato Children's Choir.
Panis Angelicus
Composer: Eric William Barnum
Author/Lyricist: Liturgical Latin
Voicing: SATB
Season: Communion/Lent
Released: January 2007
Difficulty: Medium
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The ''bread of angels'' text has been set by many throughout the years, but Eric William Barnum is a burgeoning composer who brings a fresh sound worth hearing. The primary melody is immediately captivating, and his development equally satisfying. Churches, high schools and colleges will find this piece a delightful addition to their program.
Spring Carol
Composer: David C. Dickau
Author/Lyricist: Robert Louis Stevenson
Voicing: SATB
Released: January 2012
Difficulty: Medium
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It starts with the text, a great one by Robert Lewis Stevenson, that celebrates life with song. Add to that the exquisite artistry of composer, David Dickau, and you have a sensational piece for high school and college choirs. One can feel the mist and smell the meadows of the landscape in Dickau's music, and the calm of contentment finishes song.
The Year's At The Spring
Composer: Eric Willam Barnum
Author/Lyricist: Robert Browning and William Shakespeare
Voicing: SATB
Season: Spring
Released: March 2004
Difficulty: Medium
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Respected composer and conductor Dr. David Dickau has selected this superb Eric Barnum 21st century madrigal for his series. An excellent spring concert piece for high school and above, this piece almost sings itself. The careful craftsmanship Mr. Barnum possesses is evident in this selection.
Two Patriotic Songs For Male Voices: America, The Beautiful And The Star-Spangled Banner
Composer: Samuel A. Ward, attr. John S. Smith
Arranger: David C. Dickau
Author/Lyricist: Katherine Lee Bates, Francis Scott Key
Voicing: TTBB
Season: Patriotic
Released: March 2002
Difficulty: Medium
''America, the Beautiful'' and ''The Star-Spangled Banner'' are two of our nation's most beloved patriotic songs. They have been excellently arranged for male voice choir by Dr. David Dickau. The a capella voice lines flow easily for each part, providing all the fervor you crave with just enough new material to bring a freshness to the entire performance.
Ubi Caritas
Composer: David C. Dickau
Author/Lyricist: Liturgical Latin
Voicing: SATB
Season: Communion/Lent
Released: March 2003
Difficulty: Medium
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Dr. Dickau's music has already become festival favorites, and this one follows right in step. Provided both in Latin and English versions, this classic text is given a fresh face in contemporary choral colors reminiscent of the 20th century madrigal style. Fitting for church or school.