Description
for SATB and piano or chamber orchestra This gentle setting of the traditional Welsh lullaby features a new English text by David Warner. An alternative Christmas text is included. The story depicts someone at the end of life who is asking to be led into eternal life. The altos sing the text of the hymn, while the sopranos, tenors, and basses accompany them on "oo." Accessible for most church choirs and suitable for performance throughout the year. An accompaniment for chamber orchestra is available on hire.
About the Author
Mack Wilberg was appointed Music Director of The Tabernacle Choir in 2008, having served as Associate Music Director since 1999. He is a former professor of music at Brigham Young University, where he received his bachelor's degree; his master's and doctoral degrees are from the University of Southern California. Alongside Wilberg's conducting responsibilities he is active as a pianist, choral clinician, composer, arranger, and guest conductor throughout the United States and abroad. In addition to the many compositions he has written for The Tabernacle Choir, his works have been performed by artists such as Renee Fleming, Frederica von Stade, Bryn Terfel, Rolando Villazon, Deborah Voigt, and The King's Singers. Wilberg's arrangements and compositions are performed and recorded all over the world.
Reviews
The harmonies are as lush as the melody will permit, and the effect very pleasing. * The Journal of the Assocation of Anglican Musicians, May 2009 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193869899
Author Mack Wilberg
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 17g
Dimensions(mm) 267mm * 174mm * 1mm
About the Author
Mack Wilberg was appointed Music Director of The Tabernacle Choir in 2008, having served as Associate Music Director since 1999. He is a former professor of music at Brigham Young University, where he received his bachelor's degree; his master's and doctoral degrees are from the University of Southern California. Alongside Wilberg's conducting responsibilities he is active as a pianist, choral clinician, composer, arranger, and guest conductor throughout the United States and abroad. In addition to the many compositions he has written for The Tabernacle Choir, his works have been performed by artists such as Renee Fleming, Frederica von Stade, Bryn Terfel, Rolando Villazon, Deborah Voigt, and The King's Singers. Wilberg's arrangements and compositions are performed and recorded all over the world.
Reviews
The harmonies are as lush as the melody will permit, and the effect very pleasing. * The Journal of the Assocation of Anglican Musicians, May 2009 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193869899
Author Mack Wilberg
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 17g
Dimensions(mm) 267mm * 174mm * 1mm
