Circlesong
Circlesong by Oxford University Press is a musical work designed for upper voices, SATB, and piano, or two pianos and percussion, published on October 20, 2020. This edition comprises 104 pages and presents a musical portrayal of the human life cycle, drawing inspiration from indigenous poetry of North America. The composition features thirteen movements divided into seven parts, reflecting various life stages from birth to death, accompanied by energetic percussion and a mix of choral and solo passages.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to the human experience, as expressed through the poetry of diverse traditions including the Chinook, Comanche, Dakota, and Navajo, among others. The vocal score included in this edition is tailored for performance and rehearsal, while additional parts for upper voices and instrumental arrangements are available separately. Circlesong offers a blend of dramatic and tender moments, showcasing the depth and variety inherent in its musical structure.
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for upper voices, SATB, and piano, or 2 pianos and percussion (4 players)
A work filled with ambition, Circlesong is a musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America. Based on poetry from the Chinook, Comanche, Dakota, Eskimo, Iroquois, Kwakiutl, Navajo, Ojibwa, Pueblo, Seminole, Sioux, and Yaqui traditions, the thirteen movements, in seven parts, mark the different stages of life, from birth and childhood to adulthood, middle age and death. With energetic percussion accompaniment, climactic moments for tutti choir, tender unaccompanied passages and solo song, Circlesong is a work of impressive drama, variety, and depth.
The current vocal score provides the single piano version, for performance but also for rehearsal generally. A separate part for upper voices is available on sale, and the instrumental parts for the two pianos/percussion version are available on hire.
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