South Dakota Shadows .-
Mercy Song
(1997)
... Commissioned to commemorate the centennial celebration of South Dakota in year 1989, Commissioned by the Master Singers of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Alan Stanga, Music Director, ...
Edition
Ref. :
SDG 89-104
(22 p.)
Description
Text in:
English
Epoque:
20th century
Genre-Style-Form:
Secular ; Sacred
Type of Choir:
SSAATTBB (8 mixed voices )
Instruments:
Violin (1) ; Viola (1) ; Cello (1) ; Double bass (1) ; Guitar (1) ; Bass (1) ; Dulcimer ; Flute (2) ; Oboe (2) ; Clarinet (2) ; Bassoon (1) ; Horn (1) ; Harp (1) ; Percussion (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
2
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
C
Tonality:
C minor ; D minor
Duration:
3.5 min.
Comment(s):
Mercy Song is an excerpt from South Dakota Shadows. Mercy Song opens with an a cappella introduction similar in style to Norman Luboff. The work exhibits a jazz-rock style throughout. Optional instrumental parts available. Mercy Song is a powerful, contem