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Ken Berg
A native of the Virginia / North Carolina region, Ken Berg graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama with a BME in 1977 and an MME in 1981. For 28 years Ken served as the Director of Choirs and Fine Arts Chairman at John Carroll Catholic High School in Birmingham. The choirs at John Carroll consistently received highest ratings in district, state and national festivals under his leadership.
After retiring from teaching high school in 2005, Ken served for 6 years as the full-time Music Minister and Composer in Residence at Mountain Brook Baptist Church, also in Birmingham. As of the summer of 2011, after serving as the part-time director for 33 years, Ken now serves as the first full-time Music Director and Resident Composer for the Birmingham Boys Choir. (ken@birminghamboyschoir.com) Under his leadership the Choir has toured extensively throughout Costa Rica, Europe, Japan, and Canada and has sung for OAKE, MENC and ACDA State, Division and National conventions.
He and his wife, Susan are the proud parents of two sons, Michael and David; both fine musicians in their own right, as well as BBC Alumni!
Ken has served as a State and Southern Division officer with the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and has also served on the Training Courses Committee of the Royal School of Church Music in America. Additionally he is currently teaching Choral Arranging as an adjunct at Samford University.
Ken often serves as clinician and adjudicator throughout the U.S. His music is published with Bella Voce Press (www.bellavocepress.com), Alfred Music, Carl Fischer, Chorister’s Guild, Colla Voce, Emerson Music, Hal Leonard, Hinshaw Music, Kjos Music, MorningStar Music, National Music Publishers, Pavane Music, Santa Barbara Music Publishers and Walton Music.
African Noel
Composer: African Folk Song
Arranger: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: African Folk Song
Voicing: SATB
Season: Christmas
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Listen
We proudly announce the new Jo-Michael Scheibe Sacred Choral Series with this invigorating arrangement by Ken Berg. In Dr. Scheibe's words, ''This series is committed to providing the finest crafted sacred choral music possible with the objective of ensuring that it may be used in worship and in schools when appropriate.'' This setting does not disappoint. A cappella voices with dynamic percussion instruments make this a great concert opener. Excellent for church or school as promised.
Bolero
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: SAB
Released: January 2013
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Listen
When Ken Berg’s first Solfege Suite for 2-part voices appeared a few years ago, the response was unprecedented. Now the first set of three songs P1436 GALOP, P1437 MARCH , P1438 BOLERO has been revoiced for SAB (Middle School) choir and offers the same opportunities for learning the “do-re-mi’s” that doubles as a concert piece.
Bolero (From Solfege Suite #1)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2007
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Listen
The first ''Solfege Suite'' consists of three pieces of contrasting styles: ''Bolero,'' (P1306) ''Galop,'' (P1307) and ''March,'' (P1305). The names give away the character, but the truly fabulous part is that the text is all solfege. Singers learn about musical names, intervals and solfege, while singing programmable music. Written for the 2006 Alabama ACDA ''Young Voices Boys Choir,'' directors have been begging for the music's release since its premiere. Bravo to composer/teacher Ken Berg!
Boogie Woogie (From Solfege Suite #3)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
The ''Solfege Suites'' have become staples of learning for choirs of all ages. But their real beauty is that each one not only teaches solfege syllables and musical form, but they stand as performance pieces as well. This third set may be the best yet, with BOOGIE WOOGIE the most fun of all!
Chaconne (Solfege Suite #2)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2009
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
It is safe to say that P1307 GALOP from Solfege Suite #1 is currently the number one best selling composition in the Pavane catalog. The other two from suite #1 (P1305 MARCH and P1306 BOLERO) have done well also. Therefore, it is with pride and anticipation we introduce Solfege Suite #2. These pieces have been so successful because while they teach solfege, form and other musical elements, they also stand as performance pieces. Each title describes the form employed and the character of the piece. Bravo to conductor, composer and educator, Ken Berg. For young voices.
Galop
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: SAB
Released: January 2013
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
When Ken Berg’s first Solfege Suite for 2-part voices appeared a few years ago, the response was unprecedented. Now the first set of three songs P1436 GALOP, P1437 MARCH , P1438 BOLERO has been revoiced for SAB (Middle School) choir and offers the same opportunities for learning the “do-re-mi’s” that doubles as a concert piece.
Galop
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: SATB
Released: January 2016
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
Can learning Solfege really be fun? Is it possible to sing a song on Solfege in a concert? Ken Berg answered that question in a big way when, years ago, he wrote the first ''Galop'' for young voices. 100,000 copies later, plus an SAB voicing, it seemed only right to release a voicing for SATB. The song is a concert-pleaser for sure, and the learning of Solfege is undeniable. Easy.
Galop
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Ken Berg / Solfege
Voicing: SSA
Released: January 2023
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
Can learning Solfege really be fun? Is it possible to sing a song on Solfege in a concert? Ken Berg answered that question in a big way when, years ago, he wrote the first Galop for young voices. 100,000 copies later, plus an SAB and SATB voicing, it seemed only right to release a voicing for SSA. The song is a concert-pleaser for sure, and the learning of Solfege is undeniable. Easy.
Galop (From Solfege Suite #1)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2007
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
The first ''Solfege Suite'' consists of three pieces of contrasting styles: ''Bolero,'' (P1306) ''Galop,'' (P1307) and ''March,'' (P1305). The names give away the character, but the truly fabulous part is that the text is all solfege. Singers learn about musical names, intervals and solfege, while singing programmable music. Written for the 2006 Alabama ACDA ''Young Voices Boys Choir,'' directors have been begging for the music's release since its premiere. Bravo to composer/teacher Ken Berg!
Gavotte (Solfege Suite #2)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2009
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
It is safe to say that P1307 GALOP from Solfege Suite #1 is currently the number one best selling composition in the Pavane catalog. The other two from suite #1 (P1305 MARCH and P1306 BOLERO) have done well also. Therefore, it is with pride and anticipation we introduce Solfege Suite #2. These pieces have been so successful because while they teach solfege, form and other musical elements, they also stand as performance pieces. Each title describes the form employed and the character of the piece. Bravo to conductor, composer and educator, Ken Berg. For young voices.
Hands For The World
Composer: African-American Spirituals Spirituals
Arranger: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: African-American Spirituals Spirituals
Voicing: 2-PART
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
Commissioned for the Northwest Division ACDA Youth Honor Choir, Ken Berg has merged two favorite spirituals about hands: ''He's Got the Whole World in His hands'' and ''The Lord Has Got His Hands on Me.'' This arrangement will work for any combination of voices, at church or school, and contains an optional third voice part near the end. Selected for the Judith Herrington Choral Series.
Londonderry
Composer: English Folk Song
Arranger: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Howard A. Walter
Voicing: 2-PART
Released: January 2007
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Listen
Arranger Ken Berg (Birmingham Boys Choir) has given us a superb setting of the Howard Walter ''I Would Be True'' poem that is often set to the Scottish-Irish folk song ''Londonderry.'' An optional flute (C instrument) part is provided. The alternate text enables this edition to work well in church or school.
Los Pollitos Dicen
Composer: South American Children's Folksong
Arranger: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: South American Children's Folksong
Voicing: 3-Part Treble
Released: January 2019
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
Ken Berg has worked his magic again, taking this nursery rhyme, popular all over the Spanish-speaking world, and arranged it for choir, piano and percussion. The words are about little chicks and their mother hen feeding them in the cycle of life. The percussion brings an authenticity to the sound and the multiple modulations are surprisingly placed to great effect and always fun.
March (From Solfege Suite # 1)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2007
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Listen
The first ''Solfege Suite'' consists of three pieces of contrasting styles: ''Bolero,'' (P1306) ''Galop,'' (P1307) and ''March,'' (P1305). The names give away the character, but the truly fabulous part is that the text is all solfege. Singers learn about musical character, intervals and solfege, while singing programmable music. Written for the 2006 Alabama ACDA ''Young Voices Boys Choir,'' directors have been begging for the music's release since its premiere. Bravo to composer/teacher Ken Berg!
March (From Solfege Suite # 1)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: SAB
Released: January 2013
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
When Ken Berg’s first Solfege Suite for 2-part voices appeared a few years ago, the response was unprecedented. Now the first set of three songs P1436 GALOP, P1437 MARCH , P1438 BOLERO has been revoiced for SAB (Middle School) choir and offers the same opportunities for learning the “do-re-mi’s” that doubles as a concert piece.
Mazurka (Solfege Suite #2)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2009
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
It is safe to say that P1307 GALOP from Solfege Suite #1 is currently the number one best selling composition in the Pavane catalog. The other two from suite #1 (P1305 MARCH and P1306 BOLERO) have done well also. Therefore, it is with pride and anticipation we introduce Solfege Suite #2. These pieces have been so successful because while they teach solfege, form and other musical elements, they also stand as performance pieces. Each title describes the form employed and the character of the piece. Bravo to conductor, composer and educator, Ken Berg. For young voices.
Parade
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: 3-Part Mixed
Season: Patriotic
Released: January 2014
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Listen
The Solfege Suites are unquestionably the most popular set of chorals every published by Pavane. REVEILLE P1476, TAPS P1477, and PARADE P1478, are the new set for SAB middle school voices. These pieces not only teach solfege and form but are also concert performable. This set is sub-titled the "Military Suite" and includes optional percussion parts. Great for children and youth choirs.
Reveille
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: 3-Part Mixed
Season: Patriotic
Released: January 2014
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Listen
The Solfege Suites are unquestionably the most popular set of chorals every published by Pavane. REVEILLE P1476, TAPS P1477, and PARADE P1478, are the new set for SAB middle school voices. These pieces not only teach solfege and form but are also concert performable. This set is sub-titled the "Military Suite" and includes optional percussion parts. Great for children and youth choirs.
Tango (From Solfege Suite #3)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
The ''Solfege Suites'' have become staples of learning for choirs of all ages. But their real beauty is that each one not only teaches solfege syllables and musical form, but they stand as performance pieces as well. This third set may be the best yet, teaching delightful dance forms!
Taps
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: 3-Part Mixed
Season: Patriotic
Released: January 2014
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Listen
The Solfege Suites are unquestionably the most popular set of chorals every published by Pavane. REVEILLE P1476, TAPS P1477, and PARADE P1478, are the new set for SAB middle school voices. These pieces not only teach solfege and form but are also concert performable. This set is sub-titled the "Military Suite" and includes optional percussion parts. Great for children and youth choirs.
The Morning Trumpet
Composer: Southern Harmony Anthology of Tunes
Arranger: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Southern Harmony Anthology of Tunes
Voicing: SSA
Released: January 2017
Difficulty: Medium Easy
Listen
Arranged for the 2016 Oregon Elementary All-State Choir, Ken Berg selected a Southern Harmony tune. Although a sacred text, like a Spiritual, its historical place in American music moves it easily to the concert hall. A great festival number, it celebrates the glory of the call to heaven. Good for children's choirs or treble choirs, easy to medium in difficulty.
Waltz (From Solfege Suite #3)
Composer: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Solfege
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Easy
Listen
The ''Solfege Suites'' have become staples of learning for choirs of all ages. But their real beauty is that each one not only teaches solfege syllables and musical form, but they stand as performance pieces as well. This third set may be the best yet, teaching delightful dance forms!
Los Pollitos Dicen
Composer: South American Children's Folksong
Arranger: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: South American Children's Folksong
Voicing: Full Score and Percussion Parts
Season: Multicultural
Released: January 2019