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Product Description for SA and piano.Setting a tender poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, this lullaby is full of sweet and recurring melodies that rock gently in 6/8 time. The vocal lines are well supported by a twinkling piano part and combine together to create a feeling of warmth and tranquillity. Originally published in As you sing,this piece is also available in versions for SABar and piano, and SATB and piano. About the Author Andy Brooke is a composer, arranger and school teacher. As well as having taught music throughout the age range from nursery to post-16, he has delivered music workshops to adults and children, directed a number of children's and community choirs, as well as teaching children with special educational needs and disabilities. Andy's passion for choral composition stems from his belief that something magical happens when we sing together, and that we should all have opportunities to sing in our lives.
This composition explores the musical interpretation of Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poetry through a vocal lullaby arrangement. The author, Andy Brooke, utilizes his extensive background as a music educator and choral director to craft a piece that balances accessibility with technical nuance. By setting the text in 6/8 time, the work aims to evoke a specific atmosphere of warmth and tranquility suitable for various ensemble configurations.
What You Will Find
Music educators and choral directors frequently identify this piece as a versatile resource for community and school choirs. Experts highlight the arrangement's ability to balance technical simplicity with effective emotional resonance for performers of varying skill levels.
Page Count:
8
Publication Date:
2021-01-07
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193539985
ISBN-13:
9780193539983
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