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Edwin Fissinger

Born: 1920. Died: 1990. Lived in: United States
Dr. Edwin R. Fissinger, a charter member of the American Choral Director's Association, had an active career as a conductor and composer for forty-five years. In addition to orchestral, piano, and vocal compositions, he wrote 183 choral works, a substantial contribution of quality literature to this medium. His music has attracted the attention of serious choral musicians and has received performances by numerous All-State Choirs and at regional and national ACDA conventions.

The choral music of Edwin Fissinger exhibits individuality, a signature that is readily recognizable by those who are familiar with his works. One only need reflect upon the individual qualities of the music to understand his important contribution to the enhancement of the choral art.

Individual Folios

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Edwin Fissinger : He Is Born on This Holy Night

Edwin Fissinger was one of the greatest American choral composers in the late 20th century and Pavane Publishing is proud to be the new home for his choral series. In celebration we release this Christmas selection, one of his most-loved arrangements.

Edwin Fissinger : Silent Night

Edwin Fissinger's simple, elegant arrangement features both English and German verses. It's easy to prepare, yet is sure to be one of the most stunning pieces on any holiday program. Available: SATB a cappella.

Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber

Edwin Fissinger : The Call of Spring

Edwin Fissinger's music has a distinctly American sound, and his choral set Dakota Prairies uses poems that describe some of our north central states' most beautiful scenery. This is the fourth in the set and uses a poem by Robert I. Richardson. The madrigal-style writing is excellent for choirs of all sizes, from festival to chamber.

Country: United States

Edwin Fissinger : The Prairie

One of a set of four "Dakota Prairies" pieces, this choral captures the essence of America's great open spaces in a text by Anne Murry Marius.

Country: United States

Edwin Fissinger : The Wild Prairie Rose

Edwin Fissinger's music has a distinctly American sound, and his choral set "Dakota Prairies" uses poems that describe some of our north central states' most beautiful scenery. "The Wild Prairie Rose" is the third in the set and uses a poem by Alice Sinclair Page. The madrigal-style writing is excellent for choirs of all sizes, from festival to chamber groups.

Country: United States

Edwin Fissinger : The Wind in the Wheat

The second in a set of four pieces by Edwin Fissinger, this one is based on a poem by Jessamine Slaughter Burgum. One can almost smell the air of the northern plains through the poetry and music of this classic Fissinger selection, published here for the first time.

Country: United States

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