Marjorie Halloran Music

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A lively and diverse piece for treble choir. The text is comprised of a series of short vignettes that describe a young girl's choice when picking out her own room, and the reasons why she picked the smaller room with a window. Winner of the 2016 WomenSing Youth Inspiring Youth young composer's competition.

8 Ways to Look at a Window

SSAA Octavo

"Rain" is meant to be a snapshot into a particular mood. The
  simplistic text hides inside the shadow of dense minor harmonies to evoke the
  feeling of being surrounded by rain clouds, and the uneven meter serves to
  unsettle the listener, particularly through the use of "the" on
  downbeats rather than pickups.i The overall gloomy feel of the piece allows
  the performers and the audience to wallow in a collective misery for a while,
  because sometimes the only way to cope with difficult feelings is to sit with
  them and share them with others.i

Rain

SATB Octavo

"Water's Voice", for SATB choir and narrator(s), is meant to
  call attention to the state of water in the world, while being an accessible
  choral piece. The traditional Western harmonies juxtaposed with the current
  global headlines about water calls attention to the privilege that many of us
  live with, and asks us to question how we think about water.

Water's Voice

0689 is a piece for vocal quartet and electronic cues. The sound files are cued in real time as the soloists are singing to create the haunting experience of living through a major earthquake in San Francisco. Ipon purchase, please email marjoriehalloran@gmail.com to receive the electronic cue audio files.

0689

Vocal Quartet Vocal Score

<p>A musical voyage through Van Gogh's painting of the same name, featuring melodic text painting and a sparkling piano accompaniment.</p>

Starry Night

A Little Gust of Wind was originally written as a pop song for Halloran's debut album, Ready For Anything (2015). This version, for SATB a cappella, was arranged for the August 2015 Vermont College of Fine Arts choral workshop. The text, written by the composer, is meant to bring comfort and reassurance to people battling difficult thoughts of depression, anxiety, or simply just having a bad day.

A Little Gust of Wind

A lighthearted setting of "The Heart of the Tree" to reflect
  the innocent optimism prevalent in the text. The consonant melodic lines and
  predictable harmonies support the feeling of a nursery rhyme for
  adults". Perfect for any nature-themed concert or Earth Day/Arbor Day
  celebration.

The Heart of the Tree

This setting of the traditional Latin Lux Aeterna is a more uplifting
  tribute to the lives of the ones we've lost, to shine eternal light on the
  souls of our loved ones. The gentle simplicity of the piano part, the lush
  harmonies, and the high range of the soprano soloist combine to paint a
  picture of light and warmth, while the ecstatic splendor of the requiem text
  both honors the original plainsong melody and celebrates the departed.

Lux Aeterna

Doves of St Nicholas' Church is a contemporary sonnet describing the experience of watching the birds seen on the eaves of a church. Is their flight truly carefree, or are they struggling to survive on the streets? The second instrumental part may be played by either violin or oboe, both parts are included.

Doves of St. Nicholas' Church

The text for this piece comes from a writing exercise where one is given exactly sixty seconds to write about a single word; in this case, the word "stillness." The narrator observes a sunrise over the beach and likens it to the feeling of inspiration one uses to create art or music. The variety of texture, range, and smooth motion used throughout vividly illustrate the poetry.

Stillness

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"Be" is a meditation piece for voice (any gender) and percussion quartet. The use of bowed vibraphone and crotales, along with waterphone, lend an ethereal quality to the text that invites the audience to Be, just be, and simply be.

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A piano trio inspired by the composer's trip to Antarctica, musically depicting scenes of the natural surroundings. The piece takes the listener on an ocean voyage to the continent - from a tumultuous sail through the Drake Passage, to observing the penguins at play, to sailing away into the sunset on the mirror-still water.

Trio Antarctica

Flexible Instrumentation Trio

"To You I Give My Heart" by Marjorie Halloran is a heartfelt piece perfect for  secular concerts. With its tender melody and poignant lyrics, this composition beautifully expresses themes of love and devotion, making it an ideal choice for ensembles looking to touch the hearts of their audience. - 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.

To You I Give My Heart

Unveil the evocative journey of "The Soul's Expression" by Marjorie Halloran. Perfect for concert and contest settings, this piece captivates with its poignant melodies and intricate harmonies, designed to challenge performers while deeply moving audiences. Experience a masterful blend of emotion and skill in every note. - 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.

The Soul's Expression

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Ralph Waldo Emerson's text 'Write it on Your Heart' explores the philosophy of carpe diem, meaning seize the day. Emerson's words describe how we as humans should do our best to let go of our frets and anxieties and live in the moment, as if every day were the best day in the year.  Halloran's setting, for SATB chorus a cappella, uses lush harmonies and smooth melodic lines to bring Emerson's words to life.

Write it on Your Heart

Sometimes procrastination is a deliberate evasive technique, and
  sometimes its just what happens. This quirky poem by Sylvia E. Halloran, set
  for SSAA treble choir, was triggered by the realization that the novel isnt
  just going to finish itself, the garage will always be too full to park a
  car, the cats will never be trained, and Whats for dinner? is the eternal
  question.

The Perils of Procrastination

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