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Transient Glory

Transient Glory introduces newly commissioned choral music by the world's major composers created to celebrate the profoundly transcendent nature of young singing voices. This series is designed and developed by its editor Francisco J. Nunez of tthe Young People's Chorus of New York, as a commitment to young voices singing glorious music during that short, transient period of childhood.

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Afternoon on a Hill : 2-Part : Ned Rorem : Ned Rorem : Sheet Music : 48019858 : 884088273248

Ned Rorem : Afternoon on a Hill

One of the true masters of American art song, Ned Rorem has set this Edna St. Vincent Millay text for unison voices and piano. The effect of a unison line against Rorem's inventive harmonies on the piano emphasizes the beauty of the young voice. Simple to the eye, complex and engaging to the ear. Duration: ca. 8:00.

Composer: Ned Rorem

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $1.95 | |
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Alphabet (Fuga) : SSA : David Del Tredici : David Del Tredici : Sheet Music : 48005106 : 073999267716

David Del Tredici : Alphabet (Fuga)

David Del Tredici writes: "My setting of the 1727 New England Primer's Alphabet might horrify its Puritan author by transforming its simple text into an exuberant tour de force. Its 26 couplets tumble upon one another in tight three-part counterpoint, testing the young performers' range and endurance alike."

Composer: David Del Tredici

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $1.70 | A Cappella |
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Beauty in a Moment : 2-Part : Elizabeth Ziman : Elizabeth Ziman : Sheet Music : 48018898 : 073999554267

Elizabeth Ziman : Beauty in a Moment

This work explores the curiosity and optimism of childhood. I shall sing to the beauty of the world. To the soft whisper of the earth. Beauty in the morning rising...sighing.

Composer: Elizabeth Ziman

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $1.70 | |
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Boatmen's Song : SSAA :  : Sheet Music : 50486623 : 884088170448 : 1423433351

Francisco Núñez : Boatmen's Song

This work is scored for a professional children's choir, or a women's chorus, guiro(s) and harp and is based on a folk song from northern Shaanxi Province in China. The music is a simple rhythmic towing song sung by boat-trackers along the river and is noted for its vivid reflection of the tempestuous turbulence of the river.

Arranger: Francisco Núñez

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $1.95 | With Piano |
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Bric-a-Brac : SSAA : Samuel Adler : Samuel Adler : Sheet Music : 48019825 : 884088262389

Samuel Adler : Bric-a-Brac

Here is a brief work for 4-part treble chorus that sets out to portray the happy, nostalgic character of a Dorothy Parker text. A great one-minute encore piece. Duration: ca. 1:00.

Composer: Samuel Adler

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $1.80 | |
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Colors : 2-Part : Walter Thompson : Walter Thompson : Sheet Music : 48005134 : 073999051346

Walter Thompson : Colors

A conceptual piece that utilizes Thompson's technique of "soundpainting," a system for conducting, composing and shaping improvisation during performance. First performed by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, Francisco J. Nunez conductor. Written in non-traditional notation.

Composer: Walter Thompson

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
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Highlands, Farewell (Aria) : SSAA : David Del Tredici : David Del Tredici : Sheet Music : 48005107 : 073999051070

David Del Tredici : Highlands, Farewell (Aria)

from Del Tredici's program notes: The sense of moment is emphasized by augmenting the choral forces with a soprano soloist and pianist, who open the work with an extended aria. The ensuing choral commentary and soprano cadenza lead to a repetition and climactic development of the aria theme, now shared by chorus, soloist and piano equally. ... Here, the enging is a triumphant C-major chord, capped by a high C for all the sopranos.

Composer: David Del Tredici

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $4.75 | |
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I Dreamt A Dream : SSAA : Tod Machover : Tod Machover : Sheet Music : 48019150 : 884088063085

Tod Machover : I Dreamt A Dream

This setting of The Angel, from William Blake's Songs of Experience, communicates a dreamlike state through intricate harmonies and textures. Both energetic and reflective, this is challenging and highly rewarding music. With piano; optional electronic accompaniment materials also available.

Composer: Tod Machover

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
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Miracles : 2-Part : Nils Vigeland : Nils Vigeland : Sheet Music : 48018900 : 073999731774

Nils Vigeland : Miracles

The three miracles of the text, a single footprint in new fallen snow, a pair of birds singing in parallel thirds and three roses blooming in winter express a kind of magic realism somewhere between the possible and the fanciful.

Composer: Nils Vigeland

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $1.70 | |
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NYC Play Ground : SSAA : Kevin James : Kevin James : Sheet Music : 48019859 : 884088273262

Kevin James : NYC Play Ground

Written for the Young People's Chorus of New York City, this piece puts the listener in the midst of a playground, listening in on the thoughts of the children running past; the sweetness, the conflict, the questions, the energy, the indomitable spirit of the urban child. Includes parts for Trumpet/Cornet and Percussion. An accompaniment for Brass Quintet (2 tpt, hrn, tbn, tba), Percussion and Tape/CD is available on rental from the publisher. Duration: ca. 10:00.

Composer: Kevin James

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
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One Sweet Morning : SSAA : John Corigliano : John Corigliano : Sheet Music : 50490189 : 884088510916 : 1423495489

John Corigliano : One Sweet Morning

The composer writes: Set to a text by E.Y. Yip Harburg, lyricist of the film The Wizard of Oz and the musical Finian's Rainbow, this work looks forward to one sweet morning when, out of the flags and the bones buried under the clover, spring will bloomPeace will come. It is an exalted prayer for the future, and when sung by young people who are the future, has special meaning.

Composer: John Corigliano

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $1.95 | |
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Orpheus : SSA : Dominick Argento : Dominick Argento : Sheet Music : 48005131 : 073999837711

Dominick Argento : Orpheus

From an interview with the composer: "As the concluding lines of the poem make clear, the weary housewife is deaf and blind to the miracle of Orpheus and the peaceable kingdom he creates through music. That vision is only seen through the eyes and heard through the ears of the child."

Composer: Dominick Argento

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
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Panta Rhei (All Things Are in Flux) : SSAA : Jim Papoulis : Sheet Music : 48019340 : 884088113520

Jim Papoulis : Panta Rhei (All Things Are in Flux)

An upbeat piece with rhythms and vocal patterns that represent the varied cycles of life and exemplify the meaning of Panta Rhei - all things are in flux. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30

Arranger: Jim Papoulis

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.50 | |
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Sabbath's Child : SAB : Francisco J. Nunez : Sheet Music : 48005104 : 073999051049

Francisco J. Nunez : Sabbath's Child

Arranger: Francisco J. Nunez

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $1.70 | A Cappella |
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Singing This Piece : SSA : Bruce Adolphe : Bruce Adolphe : 48005106 : Sheet Music : 48021138 : 884088596347

Bruce Adolphe : Singing This Piece

Commissioned by the Young People's Chorus of New York, composer Bruce Adolphe and lyricist Louise Gikow have created a comical tribute to choral singers and conductors everywhere. The concept of the piece is that the singers tell their thoughts about singing the piece, while singing it. Irony is found everywhere. A challenging yet humorous work for school and community treble choruses. Duration: ca. 7:30. Performed by PALS Children's Chorus, Boston, Alysoun Kegel, conductor.

Composer: Bruce Adolphe | Performed By: 48005106

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $4.95 | |
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Songs of the Seasons : 2-Part : Samuel Adler : Samuel Adler : Sheet Music : 48018896 : 073999718492

Samuel Adler : Songs of the Seasons

Songs of the Seasons is a brief suite for children's chorus based on the words of Janet Freeman, chair of the English Department at Denison University. Samuel Adler selected the poems especially for urban children who don't often think about the way the year develops in nature. Includes: Fall, The Late Year, Rain, Summer.

Composer: Samuel Adler

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.95 | |
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Tembandumba : SSAA : Paquito D'Rivera : Paquito D'Rivera : Sheet Music : 48021153 : 884088602109 : 1458414183

Paquito D'Rivera : Tembandumba

The title is inspired by Tembandumba de la Quimbamba, the main character of a poem by master Puerto Rican poet, Luis Pales Matos. The music alternates between chanting and singing. The two soloists - soprano and alto - plus a pair of Cuban claves add contrast and color to this lively a cappella work. Duration: ca. 8:00. Performed by Young People's Chorus of NYC, Francisco Núñez, conductor.

Composer: Paquito D'Rivera

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The Attic Which is Desire : SSAA : Steven Mackey : Steven Mackey : Sheet Music : 48005137 : 073999871456

Steven Mackey : The Attic Which is Desire

Derived from a poem by William Carlos Williams, Mackey's first work for treble chorus is inspired by a counterpoint between the elements of stillness and movement. With woodwind quintet, harp, triangles, finger cymbals.

Composer: Steven Mackey

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $3.50 | |
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The Little Land : SAB : Francisco J. Nunez : Sheet Music : 48005105 : 073999183917

Francisco J. Nunez : The Little Land

From Del Tredici's Program notes: "In this traumatic post-9/11 world, I felt an urge to connect with, and even comfort, the youngest generation of budding musicians. Heart and felt are two words that directed my choice of texts: I wanted to tell something about myself, as well as about the joys of childhood ... Stevenson's "The Little Land" re-creates the imaginitive world that to daydreaming children seems so natural."

Arranger: Francisco J. Nunez

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
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The Nervous Family : SSA : Benjamin Lees50498586 : Benjamin Lees50498586 : Sheet Music : 48018901 : 073999545647

Benjamin Lees50498586 : The Nervous Family

Composer: Benjamin Lees50498586

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The Smiling Eyes : SAB : Francisco J. Nunez : Sheet Music : 48005135 : 073999051353

Francisco J. Nunez : The Smiling Eyes

The young composer's own text is a reflection of her imaginings and feelings about antiquite from a young person's perspective. With finger cymbals and claves.

Arranger: Francisco J. Nunez

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
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The Song I Sing : SATB : Lynn Ahrens : Lynn Ahrens : Sheet Music : 48019948 : 884088348793

Lynn Ahrens : The Song I Sing

A part of the Transient Glory series of compositions commissioned by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, this work celebrates the joys of urban life. Composed by Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, it is an inspiring, joyous piece combining a multitude of styles including pop, rap, Broadway, contemporary classical and more. Duration: ca. 4:30.

Composer: Lynn Ahrens

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | |
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Un-Labelled : Treble : Francisco J. Nunez : Sheet Music : 48005136 : 073999051360

Francisco J. Nunez : Un-Labelled

Elena Kats-Chernin wrote this for her son, diagnosed with mental illness, wishing the label to be taken off his back. The combination of syllables reflects the emotions and turmoil of his condition.

Arranger: Francisco J. Nunez

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Voicing: Treble | Sheet Music | $3.75 | A Cappella |
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Upon Julia's Clothes : 2-Part : John Corigiano : John Corigiano : Sheet Music : 50498586 : 884088860004 : 147687168X

John Corigiano : Upon Julia's Clothes

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Composer: John Corigiano

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