Karen Siegel

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"Reunion" sets original poetry about the poignancy and bittersweet emotions of a family reunion after months of pandemic-induced separation.   It was commissioned jointly by Joyful Noise, Cambridge Common Voices and the Central Illinois Youth Chorus for a performance on Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic.  While this version was created for in-person performance, the music incorporates the latency of live-remote performance as part of the aesthetic, using aleatoric and asynchronous repetition of phrases.  This version of "Reunion" is for developing mixed chorus, cello, and piano.  Duration: ca. 5 min.  There are also versions for advanced treble chorus, developing mixed chorus, and cello; and for 4-part advanced mixed chorus and cello.

Reunion

Two-Part Mixed Full Score

The original version of "Meditation" was created for live-remote performance during the lockdown stage of the pandemic.   Inspired by a meditation by Laurie Goldstein Padron, the text is a moving reflection on gratitude in the midst of uncertainty.  The music follows a journey from chaos to calm, mirroring the experience of meditating in a time of distress.  Originally commissioned and premiered by a consortium of thirteen choirs (please see the list of consortium members in the score); this version was created for the Goldenrod Chorale.  Also available for a cappella SATB or SSAA choirs.

Meditation

Unison Octavo

<p>Ideal for community and collegiate ensembles, this selection sets a poem by Cuban American poet Carlos Pintado about the beauty of self-understanding and openness to change. Written for a cappella mixed or treble choirs, it features an easy-to-learn overtone trill technique to create a sparkling effect.</p>

Despertar

SATB Octavo

This arrangement of the beloved American folk song alternates between 6/8 and 4/4 meter, adding lilting interludes on “Across the wide Missouri” that brings the song back to its roots as a sea shanty.  The texture gradually builds to a tutti presentation of the verse.  The voicing is SATB, no divisi, with piano accompaniment.  Virtual premiere by the American University Chorus, director Casey Cook; and recording by C4: the Choral Composer/Conductor Collective.

Shenandoah

<p>When there are no words, there is song. Written for two-part treble, mixed, or lower-voice choirs, this short a cappella setting of the Oseh shalom Hebrew prayer for peace expresses the pain of being far from the distant hope of peace in Israel and Gaza.</p>

Oseh Shalom

Two-Part Mixed Octavo

“Meditation” follows a journey from chaos to calm, mirroring the experience of meditating in a time of distress.  Inspired by the composer's pandemic experience, was created for live-remote performance during the time of distancing and isolation.  It works well performed in-person.  The latency inherent in online platforms is incorporated as an artistic element—the work is largely aleatoric, where singers repeat specific phrases purposely out of synch with the others on their voice parts.  Commissioned and premiered by a consortium of thirteen choirs (please see the list of consortium members in the score).  Available in versions for SATB choir, SSAA choir, and unison choir (with piano).  Recording by the Wheaton College Women's Chorale, director Mary Hopper.  Duration: ca. 5 min.

SSAA/SATB Octavo

What does AI have to say about the dangers it may pose to humanity? “The Future of Intelligence” sets a poem written by Chat GPT about the peril and promise of AI (with human-given parameters and editorial suggestions).  This rhythmic, short piece for two-part treble chorus and piano makes a dynamic closer.  Premiere and recording by 21V, with artistic director Martín Benvenuto.

The Future of Intelligence

SA Octavo

The text of "Why Do We Love Our Guns?" gradually unfolds, revealing the phrase “Why do we love our guns more than our neighbors?”  This work for two-part treble chorus is an experiment in creating powerful music through simple ingredients.  Premiere and recording by Tonality, artistic director Alexander Lloyd Blake.  Featured on Tonality’s 2019 album, Sing About It.  The composer's proceeds from the sale of this score will be donated to Everytown for Gun Safety.  Duration: ca. 4 min.

Why Do We Love Our Guns?

“Festival of Lights” is a meaningful work about Chanukah.  It sets an original poem focusing on gratitude for religious freedom, the aspect the holiday that I find most meaningful.  The joyful yet urgent setting of the text is bookended by floating, gradually transforming sections on the word “lights.”  Premiere and recording by the Arizona Repertory Singers, Artistic Director Elliot Jones.  Duration: ca. 5 min.

Festival of Lights

"Reunion" sets original poetry about the poignancy and bittersweet emotions of a family reunion after months of pandemic-induced separation.   It was commissioned jointly by Joyful Noise, Cambridge Common Voices and the Central Illinois Youth Chorus for a performance on Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The music therefore incorporates the latency of the internet as part of the aesthetic, using aleatoric and asynchronous repetition of phrases.  It works well performed in-person.  This original version of "Reunion" is for advanced treble chorus, developing mixed chorus, and cello.  Duration: ca. 5 min.  There are also versions for 4-part advanced mixed chorus and cello; and for 2-part developing mixed chorus, cello and piano.

SATB/Two-Part Full Score

"Don’t Call Me Beautiful" celebrates women’s insights and perspectives, with a message that a woman’s ideas and actions are more important than her looks.  This short, jazzy, and accessible piece makes an excellent opener or closer.  For treble chorus in three parts.  Premiered by, and recording by, C4: the Choral Composer/Conductor Collective.

Don't Call Me Beautiful

SSA Octavo

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