In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Sheet Music Series

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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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

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

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