
Product Description for SSA and piano This is a vibrant setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop that describes how music underpins all earthly life. An active piano part provides an energetic undercurrent to compelling vocal lines, with the voices beginning in unison before opening out into two and then three parts. Music of Life isthe perfect selection for choirs looking to celebrate the life-affirming power of music. Also available in a version for SABar and piano. About the Author Composer, conductor, and pianist, Brittney Boykin (B.E. Boykin) first pursued her interest in composition during her time at Spelman College, attending classes that inspired and challenged her musical imagination. After graduating with a B.A. in Music, Boykin continued composing and arranging choral compositions while attending Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, New Jersey, graduating with a M.M. in Sacred Music and receiving the R & R Young Composition Prize. Among her professional endeavors, Boykin has also been featured as the conductor/composer-in-residence for the 2017 Harry T. Burleigh Commemorative Spiritual Festival at Tennessee State University. Boykin is currently an Assistant Professor of Music at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She obtained her PhD from Georgia State University with an emphasis in Music Education.
How does music function as the foundational element of earthly existence? Composer Brittney Boykin addresses this question by setting George Parsons Lathrop’s poetry to music, creating a choral work that explores the life-affirming power of sound. Drawing on her extensive background in sacred music and choral composition, Boykin constructs a piece that mirrors the interconnectedness of life through evolving vocal arrangements and rhythmic piano accompaniment.
What You Will Find
Music educators and choral directors frequently utilize this piece for its accessible yet vibrant structure. Experts highlight Boykin's ability to balance technical composition with emotional resonance, making it a standard selection for choirs seeking to explore contemporary choral literature.
Page Count:
8
Publication Date:
2022-01-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193561670
ISBN-13:
9780193561670
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