Psalm of Life

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Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bass, Piano — About the text:This text by celebrated poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a celebration of taking responsibility for making your own life and the lives of those around you better. Selected for its strong themes of dignity, respect, and integrity, it deeply resonated with the A.C. New Middle School Tenor-Bass Choir for their TMEA premiere of the work. It is a reminder that the “footprints” that we all leave behind can bring hope to others.About the musicThough originally conceived for a TB choir with divisi, this version is simplified to allow access points for beginning TB choirs. It offers opportunities to work on the following skills:* Independent part singing* b7 scale degree (solfege syllable "te")* Singing prepared dissonances* Cued notes for optional range extensionAbout the composer:xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 Fueled by a passion to share new music that engages conductors, ensembles, and audiences alike, Michael John Trotta (b. 1978) is fast becoming one of the most exciting and prominent new composers of choral music. Drawing on his experience as a conductor and clinician, he brings artistry and excellence within reach for thousands of musicians each year. Using Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's text, which celebrates taking responsibility for making your own life and the lives of those around you better, Trotta has created a powerful and singable TB piece. With strong themes of dignity, respect, and integrity, it is a reminder that the “footprints” that we all leave behind can bring hope to others. Sure to be impactful for both singers and audiences alike!

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