FA 17: MUED 376: Choral Music, Methods and Materials

Dr. van der Vat-Chromy

A-24. Concert Programming Assignment

This assignment is the opportunity to design a major seasonal

concert program that will include three/four different ensembles of
different vocal settings.

Each program must include 12 pieces, varying in voicing, style, and

difficulty. For example, plan to program 3 pieces for your SATB
choir, 3 for your Mens Ensemble, 2 for your Childrens Choir, 3 for
your Womens Choir and a combined Finale.

For example, you may choose from:

K-12 choirs: Fall/Winter/Spring/Graduation Concert

Church choirs: Advent/Easter Program, etc.
Grades 6 -12: Cabaret/MUTH/Opera Performance (An Evening at the Opera)

Please give your concert a name or a theme, which will serve as the
organizing principal for your concert.

For each selection, please enter the necessary information into the
template found on the next page, re-titling Piece 1, Piece 2, etc.
as you proceed.

After completing your assignment, please save your document as a

.pdf, and send it to everyone in the class. In this way, we will have 17
concert programs in our files!
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MUED 376: Choral Music, Methods and Materials
Concert Programming Assignment

Conductor Name: Elizabeth M. Weikle

Date: February 22, 2018

Concert Theme/Title: A Celebration in Peace!

To be performed by: The Musical Men

The A cappella Bellas
&
The Crooning Chorale
Concert Rationale:
I think that peace is a great global goal that many schools would feel comfortable
with as a theme. Especially in an uncertain time like we are living in today, I think that a
message like this can help students find ways to talk about the world around them in a
comfortable setting. I think also programming songs for a Mens, Womens, and mixed
ensemble is a great way to start off in high school.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
(List pieces, composers, accompanists, soloists and instrumentalists as needed)

TITLE Composer/dates
The Musical Men
Pianist: Jane Doe

1. I Will Be A Child Of Peace Traditional Shaker Hymn

Elaine Hagenberg (b.1985)

2. Sorida Rosephanye Powell (b.1962)

3. Let There Be Peace On Earth Jill Jackson Miller (b.1913-1971)

Solo: John Doe

4. Bonse Aba Traditional Zambian Song

Solo: John Doe & John Doe Andrew Fischer
Percussion: Jane Doe & Jane Doe

The A cappella Bellas

Pianist: John Doe

5. Zum Gali Gali Palestinian Work Song

Vicki Tucker Courtney (b.1954)

6. Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around African American Spiritual

Rollo Dilworth (b.1970)
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7. Imagine John Lennon (b.1940-1980)
Solo: Jane Doe

8. Will the Circle Be Unbroken Traditional Appalachian Folksong

J. David Moore (b.1962)

INTERMISSION

The Crooning Chorale

Pianist: Jane Doe

9. Ose Shalom John Leavitt (b.1970)

10. Peace I Leave With You Amy Beach (b.1867-1944)

11. Ukuthula (An African Prayer for Peace) Traditional Zulu Gospel Song
Solo: Jane Doe, John Doe, & Jane Doe Andre van der Merwe (b.1967)
Percussion: Jane Doe

12. Sisi Ni Moja Jacob Narverud (b.1986)

Percussion: Jane Doe
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PIECE #1
Title I Will Be A Child Of Peace
Composer Traditional Shaker Hymn
Arranger Elaine Hagenberg
Voicing TTBB
Length 3:45
Time period/genre/style Shaker Hymn
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium)
Key(s) Ab Major
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # Beckenhorst Press (10805751)
Cost per octavo $2.10
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Tenor: C - D
Bass: G - G

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Traditional Shaker Hymn. Beautiful with lots of long phrases. Starts off in unison then
grows into two parts, and then three parts, and finally four. Can teach a lot about tuning
and balance.
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PIECE #2
Title Sorida
Composer Rosephanye Powell
Arranger William Powell
Voicing TTBB
Length 4:30
Time period/genre/style Zimbabwe Greeting
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A cappella with Percussion (optional)
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium Advanced)
Key(s) Ab Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard Corporation (10558326)
Cost per octavo $1.90
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Tenor 1: Ab - F
Tenor 2: Eb - Db
Bass 1: Ab - Ab
Bass 2: Ab - Eb

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Upbeat song that repeats one word (Sorida). Much like a canon, this song over laps
different melodies and ostinatos over one another. Some of the parts are a little tricky
rhythm wise. A Zimbabwe greeting!
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PIECE #3
Title Let There Be Peace On Earth
Composer Jill Jackson Miller
Arranger Craig Courtney
Voicing TTBB
Length 5:01
Time period/genre/style Flowing/Almost Christmasy
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium Easy)
Key(s) C Major
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # Beckenhorst Press (10667385)
Cost per octavo $2.25
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Tenor 1: G - F
Tenor 2: F - E
Bass 1: C - C
Bass 2: A-F

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Very flowing and beautiful. The piece begins with a solo, so a strong male singer will be
needed. The verses have the lower voices sing first then the higher and the chorus is built
on a little each time.
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PIECE #4
Title Bonse Aba
Composer Traditional Zambian Song
Arranger Andrew Fischer
Voicing TTBB
Length 3:00
Time period/genre/style Zambian Folksong
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A cappella with percussion
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium)
Key(s) Db Major
Meter(s) 2/4
Publisher and Publisher # Alliance Music Publications, Inc. (10062620)
Cost per octavo $2.10
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Tenor: Ab - G
Bass: Bb - Bb

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Fun, upbeat song. Rhythms can be tricky and the text can be a little difficult since it is all
in another language. There are also a few opportunities for a soloist or many soloists
depending on how you program the song.
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PIECE #5
Title Zum Gali Gali
Composer Palestinian Work Song
Arranger Vicki Tucker Courtney
Voicing SSA
Length 1:14
Time period/genre/style Palestinian Work Song
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Tamborine & A cappella
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium)
Key(s) Ab Minor
Meter(s) Cut Time!
Publisher and Publisher # BriLee Music Publishing (10582870)
Cost per octavo $1.95
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Sopranos: Db - Ab
Altos: Bb - Db

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Interesting Palestinian work song! A cappella with tambourine and hand clapping. Has an
upbeat tempo and lots of tight third harmonies! Can be used to teach cut time!
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PIECE #6
Title Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around
Composer African American Spiritual
Arranger Rollo Dilworth
Voicing SSA
Length 3:30
Time period/genre/style Spiritual
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Paino
Difficulty level & age level Children (Easy)
Key(s) Eb Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard Corporation (10356613)
Cost per octavo $2.25
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Sopranos: D - Eb
Altos: Bb - D

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Upbeat spiritual! Very easy, has many parts in unison. The piece has only two short
verses and an upbeat chorus. A small optional descant in noted.
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PIECE #7
Title Imagine
Composer John Lennon
Arranger Jay Althouse
Voicing SSA
Length 3:20
Time period/genre/style 90s
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano
Difficulty level & age level High/Middle School (Medium Easy)
Key(s) G Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Alfred Music Publishing (10475734)
Cost per octavo $2.00
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Sopranos: C - F
Altos: F - D

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Classic Beatles song. Very slow and heartfelt. Has a few solo options, so be careful to
have some strong voices available.
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PIECE #8
Title Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Composer Traditional Appalachian Folksong
Arranger J. David Moore
Voicing SSAA
Length 2:20
Time period/genre/style Traditional Appalachian
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A cappella
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium)
Key(s) E Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Fresh Ayre Music (10341993)
Cost per octavo $2.95
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Soprano 1: E G#
Soprano 2: C# - E
Alto 1: C# - C#
Alto 2: F - A

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Very fun, upbeat, and folky. There can be some tricky rhythms in this piece depending on
the level of your choir. The piece is also a cappella so make sure your choir doesnt sink
in pitch. Finally, this is a traditional Appalachian song!
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PIECE #9
Title Ose Shalom
Composer John Leavitt
Arranger John Leavitt
Voicing SATB
Length 2:30
Time period/genre/style Traditional Jewish Text
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium Easy)
Key(s) G Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard Corporation (3295478)
Cost per octavo $2.10
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Soprano: C - F
Alto: C- E
Tenor: F - C
Bass: F - C

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Very slow moving, lots of long phrases. This song uses traditional Hebrew text which
may take a little while to learn. Lots of long legato phrases.
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PIECE #10
Title Peace I Leave With You
Composer Amy Beach
Arranger Amy Beach
Voicing SATB
Length 1:30
Time period/genre/style Homophonic, Modern/Contemporary period
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium Advanced)
Key(s) Ab Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Arthur P. Schmidt (2306_1) (imslp.org)
Cost per octavo Free on IMSLP
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Sopranos: D - Eb
Altos: Bb - C
Tenors: F - Bb
Basses: Gb - Gb

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Beautiful piece from the Modern/Contemporary era. Can be used to teach students about
different times. Because it is rather short and has long, legato phrases, this piece can be
used to teach tone as well.
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PIECE #11
Title Ukuthula (An African Prayer for Peace)
Composer Traditional Zulu Gospel
Arranger Andre van der Merwe
Voicing SATB
Length 3:30
Time period/genre/style Traditional Zulu Gospel
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A cappella with percussion (optional)
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium)
Key(s) Db Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Earthsongs (10318789)
Cost per octavo $1.75
Miscellaneous

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Sopranos: Db - F
Altos: Bb - Bb
Tenor: F - Db
Bass: F - F

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Traditional Zulu Gospel song that is a prayer for piece. The song is slow and a cappella.
Lots can be done with it, including giving out multiple solos or having a group sing the
solo.
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PIECE #12
Title Sisi Ni Moja
Composer Jacob Narverud

Arranger Jacob Narverud

Voicing SATB
Length 4:13
Time period/genre/style Present/Upbeat
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano & Djembe (optional)
Difficulty level & age level High School (Medium Easy)
Key(s) F Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Santa Barbara Music Publishing (10593109)
Cost per octavo $2.25
Miscellaneous Swahilli Words used

Ranges: Please list or notate on the staff below:

Sopranos: E F
Altos: C - C
Tenors: C - F
Basses: C - F

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Describe this piece in detail (3 5 sentences) in such a way that you have written the program notes for this
work. Include thoughts about structure, genre, important teaching concepts, where it could fit into a school
calendar, what kinds of ensembles, composer notes, overall difficulty, overall effectiveness, meaning,
poetry, and why students would both like and learn from singing this work?

Fun, upbeat piece with almost a tribal feel. There is a womens and then a mens verse
well with in ranges. The toughest thing about this piece will be the rhythm aspect. There
is also a part when sopranos split.