Work
Song for Mariam : for a cappella choir or vocal ensemble
by Jenna Cave (2005, this version: 2016)
Audio Sample
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Performance by The Resonants from the CD Selected Works by AMC Represented Artists, vol. 91. |
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CD
Selected Works by AMC Represented Artists, vol. 91.
Library shelf no. CD 2930 [Available for loan]
Score
Song for Mariam : for a cappella choir or vocal ensemble / Jenna Cave.
Library shelf no. 782.55542/CAV 1 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
Song for Mariam is a simple piece written for SATB a cappella choir or small vocal ensemble. It draws influence from jazz with an importance placed on a rhythmically secure, steady, driving beat and the use of scat syllables in place of lyrics. These sounds should imitate how the syllables would be spoken, with softer consonants used than in typical choral pronunciation.
The form is simple and symmetrical: Introduction, AA, BB, AA and Ending (a recap of the introduction.) The composition is built upon a repeated four chord harmonic progression: G/D, C, G/B, Bbma13#11, over which a simple tuneful melody is stated. The bridge changes harmonic tact with a twice repeated progression: Ab, Eb/G, Cma7sus2, C
Originally composed in 2005, this version was completed in 2016.
Work Details
Year: 2005, this version: 2016
Instrumentation: SATB choir or vocal ensemble.
Duration: 3 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Changes in tonality may be harder for non-experienced singers to pitch
Dedication note: For my friend Mariam
First performance: by ANU Jazz Vocal Group — 2005. ANU School of Music
Subjects
- Influenced by: Popular music
- Influenced by: Jazz
Performances of this work
2005: ANU School of Music. Featuring ANU Jazz Vocal Group.
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