Music for Collegiate and Professional Choirs

About My Dreams
Music by J.D. Frizzell
Text by Hilda Conkling
This a cappella work for SATB choir and oboe is based on a poem by American child poet Hilda Conkling. Even though it contains very singable melodic lines, About My Dreams showcases Frizzell's propensity to use lush, colorful harmonies. Includes free practice tracks and oboe part! More information
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Blessings
Music by Ross Bernhardt
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Full Many a Glorious Morning
Music by J.D. Frizzell
Text by William Shakespeare
Written for The Sothern Chorale at the University of Southern Mississippi, this strophic Shakespeare setting is not only easy to learn, but is also immediately gratifying to the ear.
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i thank You God for most this amazing
Music by J.D. Frizzell
Text by E.E. Cummings
A lush and passionate rendering of E.E. Cumming's inspiring poem, i thank You God for most this amazing is suited for both secular and sacred settings. An optional cello part adds color and depth to a very accessible yet rewarding work for SATB choir and piano. An aeleatoric section provides an opportunity to introduce chance music to new audiences.
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Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
American Folk Hymn
Arranged by J.D. Frizzell

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Music by J.D. Frizzell
Text by Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy would often suggest either major or minor keys for musical settings of his poems. Although Hardy's indication here is minor, Frizzell has purposely set the piece in a major key, capturing the bittersweet and pensive nature of the poetry. More information
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Three Dickinson Pieces (Incidents of Love)
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A three movement a cappella work for SATB chior (with divisi),this set captures three powerful Dickinson poems: Dying! Dying in the Night!, As subtle as tomorrow, and A poor-torn heart. More information
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Water from Elemental Suite
Music by J.D. Frizzell
Text by Hilda Conkling
Water is movement 3 of Elemental Suite for SATB Choir (with divisi). A finalist in the Raymond W. Brock Memorial Student Composition Contest, Water depicts "the world turn(ing) softly, not to spill its lakes and rivers".
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The White Cloud from Elemental Suite
Music by J.D. Frizzell
Text by Hilda Conkling
Movement 1 of Elemental Suite for SATB choir (with divisi), The White Cloud paints a young girl's dream of the skies. Once again,J.D. Frizzell uses the poetry of American child poet Hilda Conkling, capturing the innocence and beauty of her words.
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