for SATB (with soprano semi-chorus), piano, & optional percussion (bass drum, tam-tam/gong, & 3 tom-toms)
This is a colourful and dramatic celebration of nature and its powerful and hypnotizing sounds. The listener is taken on a captivating journey through the natural world, via 'tongues of thunders', the 'singing sea', and 'trumpet-throated winds'. Clustered harmonies, cross-rhythms, and vocal effects are combined with bell-like passages and rippling figurations in the piano, and the optional percussion part adds further rhythmic and dynamic interest. The semi-chorus part can be sung by one or more sopranos or a children's choir.
for SATB (with soprano semi-chorus), piano, & optional percussion
The earth hath voice is a colourful and dramatic celebration of nature and its powerful and hypnotizing sounds, taking the listener on a captivating journey through the natural world with an array of different sounds. This piece will appeal to choirs looking for a new challenge.
