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SATB a cappella:
*Set Me as a Seal 4'30" *Wessobrunn Prayer 6' Old Poets 4' Be the Best of Whatever You Are 3' (NEW) Alma Redemptoris Mater 3' Teach Me, O Lord 4' Psalm 131 3'45" None Is Righteous 4'30" *Competition Winner |
SATB/SAB accompanied:
Reflection (piano) 3'45" The Masterpiece You Are (piano & violin) 2'30" Open Your Eyes (piano) 6' Trees (piano) 2'45" (NEW) Christmas is an Act of War (piano) 3' Anthem for Uncertain Times (piano) 7' Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (organ) 4' & 2'30" St. Joseph (organ) 3' |
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A Proper Monster
(SA with divisi & Piano, 2'30") For Vincent Sandroni & the Voices of Cockeysville. |
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"Good timber does not grow with ease" and neither do boys grow into good men without overcoming adversity. This piece is a call to bear our load with dignity and honor.
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This poem by Edgar Allan Poe begins by comparing the glowingly beautiful "old Alberto's Daughter" to a "fair river" with "crystal wandering water," before revealing how deeply affected the writer becomes when caught in her gaze.
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St. Joseph
(TTBB a cappella, 3') A piece celebrating the contribution of Joseph to faithfully provide and care for Mary and Jesus. Interestingly, the Bible does not include any quotes from St. Joseph, the carpenter, despite his importance in raising Jesus with Mary. This poem is a reminder that even those with some of the most significant jobs don’t get all the spotlight, and that’s ok. “His silence is a music heard on high, and understood.” Even if our work or contributions are not recognized by others, we still know their importance, and our efforts were not in vain. |
Premiered by Quorus, this upbeat tune is a welcome change of pace from the traditional songs of the season. Did I mention there's body percussion? |
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Stille Nacht
(TTBB a cappella, 3') This arrangement begins with the original German melody by Franz Gruber followed by the melody known to most Americans, and concludes with a unique rendition modified by a circle of fifths progression. |
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Ihr Kinderlein, kommet
(TTBB a cappella, 2') “Oh come, little children” is one of the most well known German Christmas carols. The melody we know today was written by Johann Abraham Peter Schulz in 1790. This version was arranged for Quorus in 2017 for their Christmas concert. |
An original poem inspired by the film "Though None Go With Me."
Lovely Rose, my lovely rose Only you can make me smile. Ever since you were planted, I've watched you grow More charming and beautiful than you'll ever know. Oh Rose, my lovely rose I love you so. Even before you bloomed, my heart was captured; like a deer in headlights, your thorns pierced my heart. How I long for Rose, my lovely rose; I dread the day you start to wilt. I've known love, I feel no guilt but Curse the day you die. |
Oh Rose, Lovely Rose, never tire. You make me smile. Please stay for a while, You can't die. Don't die my lovely, lovely Rose. My love, my rose; Only you can make me smile. I love you forever and ever. Please don't die. I love you so. My lovely Rose. |
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