Night Chant (1996)

... Originally commissioned by CHANTICLEER ...

Davids, Brent Michael (born in 1959) [ USA ]

Text by Davids, Brent Michael (born in 1959) [USA] (1996)
Edition
Published by Michael Brent Publications, Inc. [USA] , 1996
Ref. : NC 96  (18 p.)
 
Description
Text in: mohican
Epoque: 21st century  (1990-2000)
Mood of the piece: rhythmic
Type of Choir: SSAATTBB  (8 men + women OR equal voices )
Soloist(s): Bass (1)  (1 soloist(s))
Instruments: Nose Flutes (2)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 4
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): C
Tonality: D dorian
Duration: 9.0 min.
Number of verses: 1
Origin: USA
Comment(s): Night Chant is both a love song and a night time song reminiscent of the night chants of some Native American ceremonies.  The lyrics of Night Chant are both Mohican words and Native American vocables.