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Matthew Emery

Matthew Emery (b.1991) is a Canadian composer who "writes with an honesty which enchants" (Vancouver Sun). His music has been performed across North America (Canada, USA), Europe (England, Sweden, Estonia, Russia, Poland) and Asia (China) and has been heard on national television and radio. Matthew is the recipient of the ACDA Raymond W. Brock prize (USA) and the ACCC Diane Loomer award for Choral Writing (Canada), among many other awards from across North America.

Matthew holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of British Columbia where he studied with Stephen Chatman and Jocelyn Morlock, and is a fellow of Melodious Accord with private study from Alice Parker. Additionally, Emery has participated in masterclasses with Rob Kyr, Chen Yi,Jake Heggie and Craig Hella Johnson. He has also attended a residency at the Banff Centre and has studied independently with Richard Danielpour. Matthew is the Composer-in-Residence for the Amabile Choirs of London, Canada. Matthew is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre and is a member of the Canadian League of Composers.

In addition to Pavane Publishing, Matthew's music is also published by: Alfred Music (Lawson-Gould), Alliance Music Publications, Boosey & Hawkes, Cypress Choral Music, Dorn Publications, E.C. Schirmer, GIA Publications, G. Schirmer, Plangere Publishing, Sulasol, and Santa Barbara Music Publishing.


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	Be Still, My Heart Composer: Matthew Emery Author/Lyricist: Rabindranath Tagore Voicing: SATB Released: January 2023 Difficulty: Medium Listen Sometimes profundity emerges through simplicity. Composer Matthew Emery specializes in making musical statements that carry all the harmonic weight of a division choir, while using only four voice parts. This meditative piece matches his musical artistry with the wisdom of polymath Rabindranath Tagore. Sing it through on sounds without words, then add the text, and you will be transported. See the Music
	P1728 - SATB	[buy now] $2.35
	EN ROULANT MA BOULE ROULANT Composer: French Canadian Folk Song Arranger: Matthew Emery Author/Lyricist: French Canadian Folk Song Voicing: SATB Released: January 2018 Difficulty: Medium Listen Three French Canadian folk songs make a superb set for any concert program. "Roll On, My Ball, Roll On" tells a tale of ducks and hunting and silver guns and an evil prince, all the while you can picture a small child rolling a ball down a lane. Provided in the original French, all three songs enable an exploration in French-speaking Canada. The complete set includes P1600 J'AI CUELLI LA BELLE ROSE, P1601 PETIT ROCHER, and P1602 EN ROULANT MA BOULE ROULANT. Medium in difficulty. See the Music
	P1602 - SATB	[buy now] $2.45
	J'AI CUEILLI LA BELLE ROSE Composer: French Canadian Folk Song Arranger: Matthew Emery Author/Lyricist: French Canadian Folk Song Voicing: SATB Released: January 2018 Difficulty: Medium Listen Three French Canadian folk songs make a superb set for any concert program. This selection shares the spring pastime of a young girl collecting the first white rosebuds of the season. Provided in the original French, all three songs enable an exploration in French-speaking Canada. P1600 J'AI CUELLI LA BELLE ROSE, P1601 PETIT ROCHER, and P1602 EN ROULANT MA BOULE ROULANT. Medium in difficulty. See the Music
	P1600 - SATB	[buy now] $2.15
	Longing Composer: Matthew Emery Author/Lyricist: Matthew Arnold Voicing: SATB Released: January 2014 Difficulty: Medium Listen Canadian composer Matthew Emery is a name to watch. This piece was chosen as the winner of the 2012 Nova Scotia Choral Federation Choral Competition. Last year Pavane published his WHEN THE SUN COMES AFTER RAIN which became one of the best-sellers of the year. Although still a college student, Matthew speaks the musical language of the 21st century while selecting time-honored texts with great meaning. High school, college and community choirs. See the Music
	P1488 - SATB	[buy now] $2.10
	Missa Brevis Boreal Composer: Matthew Emery Author/Lyricist: Liturgical Latin Voicing: SATB Released: January 2015 Difficulty: Medium Listen There are certain texts that have been set to music for centuries. Texts from the liturgical Mass carry a rich legacy, and in the right hands, can breathe fresh sounds. Matthew Emery is a Canadian composer who has only recently emerged onto the scene. Here, in steady 4-part writing, beautiful sonorities and a 21st century musical vocabulary is presented a delightful new work appropriate for high school, college, community and church groups. Medium difficulty. See the Music
	P1513 - SATB	[buy now] $2.55
	PETIT ROCHER Composer: French Canadain Folk Song Arranger: Matthew Emery Author/Lyricist: French Canadain Folk Song Voicing: SATB Released: January 2018 Difficulty: Medium Listen Three French Canadian folk songs make a superb set for any concert program. "The Small Rock" finds our poet climbing the hills to find comfort, wishing for wings like the birds she hears, and finally praying to God and the Holy Virgin for help. Provided in the original French, all three songs enable an exploration in French-speaking Canada. P1600 J'AI CUELLI LA BELLE ROSE, P1601 PETIT ROCHER, and P1602 EN ROULANT MA BOULE ROULANT. Medium in difficulty. See the Music
	P1601 - SATB	[buy now] $2.15
	Remember'd Songs, Most Dear Composer: Matthew Emery Author/Lyricist: Henry Van Dyke Voicing: SATB Released: January 2016 Difficulty: Medium Listen Who doesn't remember musical moments in their past, when singing became transcendent and the moment became a memory never to be forgotten? Henry Van Dyke's poem recalls that time and Matthew Emery, the young Canadian composer attracting everyone's attention, set it to song. You just want to sing it, that's all that needs to be said. High school, college, festival, community choirs. Easy to medium. See the Music
	P1547 - SATB	[buy now] $2.15
	Sing Your Song Composer: Matthew Emery Author/Lyricist: Katharine Tynan Voicing: SATB Released: January 2016 Difficulty: Medium Listen This is the perfect song of encouragement from the poem by Katharine Tynan - be yourself - sing your song. Matthew Emery's setting maintains a vitality that not only encourages but celebrates it. An excellent festival song for high school and college choirs, and community choirs too. Easy to Medium. See the Music
	P1549 - SATB	[buy now] $2.35
	When The Sun Comes After Rain Composer: Matthew Emery Author/Lyricist: Robert Louis Stevenson Voicing: SATB Released: January 2013 Difficulty: Medium Listen Matthew Emery is an emerging composer who writes with a maturity beyond his age. This imaginative setting of Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem brings a freshness as real as the smells after a summer rain. A great choice for high school and college choirs. See the Music
	P1441 - SATB	[buy now] $2.25

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