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Trebled Seas combines three popular 19th-century sea shanties into an epic voyage on the high seas. Cape Cod Girls, originating from North America, is traditionally thought of as a short-drag shanty used in activities such as raising sails. Its lyrics vary from version to version between "heave", "haul", and "bound" away, depending on the physical activity required. Jolly Sailor Bold first appears in a collection of sailing songs out of London, but has many similarities to the Irish ballad The Banks of Claudy. While not used as a working song, its minor tonality and association to sailing folklore makes for an interesting middle point along the journey. This setting contains a newly written verse warning of the dangers of sirens, mythical creatures known to sing to lure sailors to their doom. Lastly, Leave Her, Johnny is a pump shanty, usually one of the last activities done as a ship docks. In these types of pieces, sailors sing to complain about the rough conditions aboard, knowing they are soon to leave and will face no punishment. While sea shanties have been popular repertoire for tenor/bass ensembles, there has been a distinct lack of arranging for treble choirs. Historical research is discovering more and more evidence that while piracy and sailing was male-dominated, female captains like Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Zheng Yi Sao and others made their mark on the high seas. This piece is dedicated to the women that his-tory has forgotten.

Trebled Seas

SSA Octavo

"Let it Shine," arranged by Demetrius Robinson, infuses  sacred concerts with uplifting spirit. This composition weaves intricate harmonies and dynamic rhythms that are sure to inspire. Ideal for young musicians, it invites audiences to experience a brilliantly crafted celebration of faith and music. A must-have for any concert repertoire. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Let it Shine

SATB Octavo

Andy's "Give Me Jesus" is a striking new arrangement of the
  traditional spiritual. Scored for treble voices, this piece is bound to leave
  your audience speechless!

Give Me Jesus

"Let it Shine" is an original composition based on Matthew 5:16. This composition melds together traditional choral melodies with contemporary gospel harmonies and syncopation. Captivate your audiences with this striking new piece scored for treble voices.

Lift Up Your Heads was inspired by the tradition of male choruses and the gospel performance practices that shaped the composer’s early musical experiences. The work should be performed in a Black gospel style, with rhythmic vitality, expressive phrasing, and stylistic authenticity.
Optional bass guitar and drum set may be added to reinforce the accompaniment and support the gospel idiom. Improvised ad lib material may begin at measure 38 and continue through the conclusion of the piece, allowing for expressive freedom within the established musical framework.

Lift Up Your Heads

TTB Octavo

Scored for SATB with oboe and piano, "When I Rise Up" is a
  striking new composition that features the text of Georgia Douglas Johnson's
  poem bearing the same name. This melodious piece was composed to celebrate
  the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and
  protecting women's constitutional right to vote.

When I Rise Up

This piece captures the essence of Frances E. Watkin's letter to Mrs.
  Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), American abolitionist and author of Uncle
  Tom's Cabin.  The strophic yet
  sophisticated harmonies of this piece will provide variety and depth to your
  concert.

I Thank Thee

Scored for SSA and piano, A Golden Day is bound to captivate your audiences near and far. Check out the composers description of the work: "I read the poem as remembering the time when a brief romantic encounter was a highlight of the poet's youth. It should be sung with a certain amount of nostalgia. There are places where liberty with the tempo can be taken as in measures 27- the first half of measure 32. The words, "found" and "loved" in this section should be nudged and unhurried.

 The various statements of "it is always brimming May" can have different emotional approaches. However, the last statement of that phrase, is a big smile at remembering the fleeting affair."

A Golden Day

This new benediction composed by David Hill is accessible and effective for a wide variety of choirs. When performed by a volunteer choir,  it is recommended to take straight-forward approacha stately tempo with little variation, making the recommended omissions and perhaps even allowing an organ to double the parts. If done well, this simplicity will enhance the performance. A more advanced choir may revel in the many colors that the nearly exclusively pandiatonic harmonies create. The performance directive to sing "freely" at the beginning is permission to linger on certain harmonies that your group and/or venue may find particularly resonant or to pick up tempo in sections that seem to call for movement.

A Trinitarian Benediction

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