Music for High School or Community 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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After Love
Music by Andrew Duncan
Text by Sara Teasdale
"When I approached Andrew about joining our team here at Sapience, I asked him if he could write an accessible work for high school choirs that had powerful poetry, was sophisticated, distinctly 20th century, and memorable. After Love is the result of that request, and it appears that he has surpassed every goal I had for the work." -J.D. Frizzell
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Give Thanks to God
Music by J.D. Frizzell
Text adapted from Psalm 118
An rhythmically exciting composition for choir and piano, Give Thanks to God utilizes mixed meters and microbeat patterns. This work has multiple voicing possibilities: unison, 2-part, SAB, or SATB. Also available as a vocal solo or duet. More information
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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 score for SATB choir and piano. New TTBB version available!
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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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