
Product Description for SSA and piano In this captivating piece Mahler explores feelings of doubt and insecurity, employing the compelling metaphor of the tide and asking searching questions in a quest for existential meaning. Bewitching piano cascades and rolling broken chords accompany addictive melodies, with strong three-partharmonies in the chorus providing a supportive anchor to the more soloistic verses. 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, he 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 existential doubt and musical expression through the metaphor of the tide. Composer Jenny Mahler utilizes her background in classical piano and choral direction to construct a piece that mirrors the ebb and flow of human insecurity. By integrating soloistic verses with supportive three-part harmonies, the composition provides a structured framework for exploring complex emotional states.
What You Will Find
Experts in choral music recognize this piece for its accessible yet emotionally resonant arrangement. Musicians frequently note the balance between the technical requirements of the piano accompaniment and the vocal demands of the three-part harmonies.
Page Count:
16
Publication Date:
2022-01-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193561360
ISBN-13:
9780193561366
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