Artist of the Heart
PAVANE P1688
Autumn
PAVANE P1445
Kevin Memley's artistry paints pictures with music in this setting of 19th century poet Thomas Hood's words. High school and college choirs will be enraptured by the beauty of this selection. One can hear the rain begin to fall at the opening and the longing for summer's song by the end.
Ave Maris Stella
PAVANE P1607
Kevin Memley has risen to be recognized as one of the finest craftsmen in the choral arts. His reputation is strengthened with this gorgeous setting of the “Ave Maris Stella” (Hail Mary, Star of the Sea) text. A superb concert selection for 8-part a cappella choir, containing Kevin's subtle bitonal crossings, passionate suspensions and melodic lines.
Behold the River
Cherokee Traveler's Greeting
Gentry JG2445
Memley celebrates the Native American culture with an exquisite triptych of poems and song called Three Native American Settings. The original music is consumed with the sounds of the Native American spirit in all three selections. Although they can be performed separately, the set provides a reverent tribute to a beautiful culture. High school or college or community choirs.
Native American Settings:
Cherokee Traveler’s Greeting
Shoshone Love Song
Come on the Trail of Song
This title also available in:
TTBB Gentry JG2484
Come on the Trail of Song
Gentry JG2447
Memley celebrates the Native American culture with an exquisite triptych of poems and song called Three Native American Settings. The original music is consumed with the sounds of the Native American spirit in all three selections. Although they can be performed separately, the set provides a reverent tribute to a beautiful culture. High school or college or community choirs.
Native American Settings:
Cherokee Traveler’s Greeting
Shoshone Love Song
Come on the Trail of Song
Come to Me and Find Rest
John Rich Music Press JR1117
A beckoning melody carries the words from Matthew 11, “Come to Me and I will give you rest.” Memley is a craftsman of notes, both for the singer and the accompanist. In many ways this is a simple song, but the message needs to be, inviting us to a place of serenity. Easy to Medium difficulty for Communion or Lent.
Count On It!
PAVANE P1420 - JW Pepper's Choice
This could be the most awesome piece of the 21st century. Why? Here's a tune that is energizing and exciting that teaches singers how to write counts in music and it's concert programmable. Every high school and college choir will want to have this piece to start their year. And as Vance George said, “... it makes rhythm fun; it is great for high school and middle school choirs. I have used it in festivals and the kids love it.” Easy to medium difficulty.
This title also available in:
SATB a cappella - Pavane P1464
2 part treble - Pavane P1485
SSA - Pavane P1496 YOUTUBE and PERUSAL
SAB - Pavane P1484
Danny Boy
Pavane P1465 - JW Pepper Editor's Choice
The response to Kevin Memley's setting of Danny Boy for TTBB voices in 2011 was so strong, we now offer voicings for SATB and SSAA. This setting begins and ends with the voices emulating the bagpipe sounds of Scotland. Everything about this song pulls at the heartstrings and Memley's skillful touch pulls it even deeper. For high school and up.
This title also available in:
SSAA - Pavane P1486 YOUTUBE
TTBB - Pavane P1396 YOUTUBE
Dream Land
Pavane P1535 - JW Pepper Editor's Choice
Voiced for both SSAA and SATB, Kevin Memley displays, again, his command for expressing poetry in song. The musical lines take us into Christina Rossetti's poem, into her dream, and speaks for all of us at the same time. High school, community and college choirs will embrace the artistry in this concert selection. Medium.
This title also available in:
SSAA - Pavane P1540 YOUTUBE and PERUSAL
Early My God
Pavane P1499
Commissioned by the Iowa City West Singers and performed at the North Central ACDA 2014, this selection received rave reviews. The sacred text of Isaac Watts makes it fitting for the church but it is really a concert piece. The poem celebrates life and singing. Memley's writing is gentle and immensely satisfying. Advanced high school or college. Medium difficulty.
For I Know
John Rich Music Press JR0109
The beautiful words of Jeremiah promising us that God has plans for us has been treated graciously by Kevin Memley. Famous for his lovely melodies and satisfying developments, Kevin provides an anthem that is easily learned and long remembered. Easy to Medium.
For the Beauty of the Earth
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
PAVANE P3015
Brilliant! Exciting! Fresh! Words that describe Memley's new Gloria – a 10-minute work in three continuous sections for mixed choir with brass quintet, piano, timpani and percussion. Excellent for church or school concert from good high school to college choirs to community groups, this work makes a fabulous pairing with his Magnificat released in 2012. Memley's rhythmic vitality and captivating melodies have been described as “when Rutter meets Bernstein.”
Orchestrations available in:
Pavane 9063 Brass quintet, piano & percussion
Pavane P9072 Full Orchestra & piano
