Ani Ma'Amin
Composer: Traditional Jewish Tune
Arranger: Stephen Coker
Author/Lyricist: "Number Twelve" of "Thirteen Principles of Faith" by Moses Maimonides, 12th c. Jewish scholar
Voicing: SATB
Released: January 2019
Difficulty: Medium
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Sung in Hebrew and clearly a Jewish tune, the musical arrangement is haunting and profound. The text is a statement of faith and hope and could serve as a poignant concert or worship opener. The violin part is not an option and brings authenticity to this multicultural offering.
Ceciliada
Composer: Marcin Wawruk
Voicing: SATB
Released: January 2023
Difficulty: Medium
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The patron saint of music, St. Cecilia, receives an energetic tribute with this delightful piece. It is one of those pieces that dances and sounds more complicated than it really is. No one will deny its joy. For high school to college and community choirs.
Dawn And Dusk (Fajar Dan Senja)
Composer: Ken Steven
Author/Lyricist: Ken Steven
Voicing: SATB, divisi
Released: January 2020
Difficulty: Advanced
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Fajar dan Senja or in English ''Dawn and Dusk'' is an exploration of sounds with the human voice. The composer captures the magical moments of a day's beginning and its end through the variety of vocal colors and hand percussion. Based on Indonesian exotic Melayu scale, the music pictures the folk life atmosphere into a vibrant sound experience. Advanced but worth every second!
Yodel Carol
Composer: Austrian Carol
Arranger: Stephen Coker
Author/Lyricist: Austrian Carol
Voicing: SATB, Yodel
Season: Christmas
Released: January 2021
Difficulty: Medium
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This is a delightfully entertaining piece to add to any Christmas holiday season concert. Beginning seriously with the German carol in hymn style it soon adds tuned glass bottles to the yodeling chorus. The possibilities for humor are endless. Medium in difficulty.
For performance ideas, check out this delightful video performance: https://vimeo.com/383386924/a5c4e26470