SOUND THE TRUMPET: New Masterwork Editions for Choir Friday, April 26, 2024
recommended by Jen Sper and Lisa Springer, School Choral Music Specialists
Sound the Trumpet by Henry Purcell/arr. Alfred Moffa & Rollo Dilworth, SAB with piano
A fresh voicing of a classic favorite, this piece will help introduce mixed ensembles to the Baroque style.
À Chloris by Reynaldo Hahn/arr. Adam Burnette, SSA with piano
“À Chloris” is one of Reynaldo’s most successful songs, composed in 1916. Arranged here for SSA choir and piano, Hahn’s timeless melody is well-suited to choral groups.
Averte Faciem Tuam by Tommaso Traetta/ed. Martin Banner, SSA with piano or optional orchestra
This 18th-century Italian piece is part of a larger work, “Miserere in F Minor.” This edition is based on a handwritten copy by Johann Simon Mayr and is scored for treble choir with piano or optional orchestral accompaniment.
Baciai per aver vita by Vittoria Aleotti/ed. Jami Lercher, SATB a cappella
The Amanda Quist Choral Series features this new edition of Vittoria Aleotti’s a cappella setting of “Baciai per aver vita” skillfully edited by Jami Lercher. Clarity of line and a firm harmonic base make this Renaissance madrigal accessible for your school or festival choirs – in addition, where can you find a piece featuring the impact of three women?
Still Wie Die Nacht (Calm as the Night) by Carl Bohm/arr. John Leavitt, SSA with piano
Nineteenth century German composer, Carl Bohm wrote sturdy and dependable music for the voice. John Leavitt brings his scholarship to this beautiful piece full of word painting and packed with emotion.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
Lisa Springer joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2023. She taught middle and high school choirs for 27 years in addition to serving as Artistic Director of the Columbus Women’s Chorus. She holds degrees from Heidelberg University and Cleveland Institute of Music. She has enjoyed an extensive professional singing career and continues to perform in the greater Columbus area. During her free time, she enjoys spending time in southern Ohio playing with her grandchildren.