
Product Description for SSA and piano, with optional melody instrument With lyrics by the composer, Come Alive explores the scientific notion that energy never dies, but instead transforms into or transfers to something new. The text calls us to renew our connection to nature in order to reawaken our senses and reconnect with a lost loved one. This energetic piecefeatures an appealing combination of textures, from unison melody to four-part counterpoint (with a solo/small-group line), and builds to a full, emphatic climax at the close. The optional instrumental part may be played by any suitable melody instrument in C, including glockenspiel, xylophone,flute, and violin. About the Author Jenny Mahler started writing music for female voices and experimenting with harmonies from a young age. Having trained as a classical pianist, she became an accompanist for an ex-miners' choir, falling so in love with choral music that she decided to take the conductor's baton herself. Mahler has directed, performed with, and composed for choirs internationally and from across a multiplicity of genres including gospel, musical theatre, secular, and sacred music, all of which contribute towards her distinctive composing style.
This work investigates the intersection of scientific conservation of energy and the emotional process of reconnecting with nature and lost loved ones. The composer, Jenny Mahler, utilizes her extensive background in choral direction and classical piano to construct a musical framework that mirrors the transformation of energy. By blending lyrical themes of renewal with specific vocal arrangements, the piece argues that music serves as a conduit for both physical and spiritual transition.
What You Will Find
Experts in choral music highlight this piece as a versatile addition to secular repertoires due to its accessible yet layered vocal textures. Educators frequently note the effectiveness of the optional instrumental parts in providing flexibility for various ensemble sizes and skill levels.
Page Count:
24
Publication Date:
2022-01-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193561344
ISBN-13:
9780193561342
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