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for SATB unaccompaniedTaReKiTa is a refreshing concert piece that effortlessly blends the Indian and Western classical styles. The composer's scats are combined with a fast triple metre, vocal slides, and captivating melodies built on the Jog raga. A pronunciation guide is included in the leaflet, and a video guide by the composer is available through a companion website.
This work investigates the synthesis of Indian classical vocal traditions with Western choral structures to create a unique performance piece for SATB ensembles. Esmail, a composer known for bridging diverse musical heritages, utilizes the Jog raga as a foundational framework. By integrating specific vocal techniques like scats and slides into a triple meter, the author provides a structured approach for choirs to explore cross-cultural vocal performance. The text serves as both a musical score and an educational resource for ensembles seeking to expand their stylistic repertoire.
What You Will Find
Music educators and choral directors frequently cite this piece as a highly effective tool for introducing non-Western melodic structures to Western-trained ensembles. The inclusion of a companion video guide is widely regarded as a practical aid that simplifies the learning process for complex vocal techniques.
Page Count:
12
Publication Date:
2021-03-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193540754
ISBN-13:
9780193540750
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