Impressions is a set of three outstanding pieces by Kevin Memley for treble voices. The texts are favorites of many and Kevin's treatments are exquisite masterpieces. Although the three selections are released separately, they are best presented as a trilogy. Ideal for high school and college.
Impressions complete set:
"Anadyomene"
"If I Were the Velvet Rose"
"There Will Come Soft Rains"
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
SAB - Pavane P1484
SATB divisi a cappella - Pavane P1420 YOUTUBE
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.
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SATB - Pavane P1465 YOUTUBE
TTBB - Pavane P1396 YOUTUBE
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.
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SATB - Pavane P1535 YOUTUBE
Kevin A. Memley has taken the familiar Latin text of "Hodie Christus natus est" and set them to a sprightly, memorable tune with vivacious rhythms punctuated with crisp tambourine, triangle, and drum accompaniment.
Title also available in SATB G-9685. YOUTUBE
Impressions is a set of three outstanding pieces by Kevin Memley for treble voices. The texts are favorites of many and Kevin's treatments are exquisite masterpieces. Although the three selections are released separately, they are best presented as a trilogy. Ideal for high school and college.
Impressions complete set:
"Anadyomene"
"If I Were the Velvet Rose"
"There Will Come Soft Rains"
The poems of Sara Teasdale continue to attract composers because she describes emotions so beautifully. Mr. Memley's captivating melody and flowing accompaniment add a deeper expression to her words as well as a thoughtfulness and sensitivity to love and to feelings. This is a lovely concert selection!
Not often does a song so completely capture the spirit of a new world, but this one does with an exclamation point. Proud, expectant, hopeful, assuring, as full as the Statue of Liberty, this dynamic piece celebrates all these things with dignity and grace. Destined to be an American classic for high school and college treble choirs. Medium to Difficult.
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SATB - P1565 YOUTUBE
Premiered at the 2010 ACDA Western convention in it's original SATB setting, Memley's beloved "O Magnum Mysterium" is now available in SSAA with accompaniment. Delicate, graceful and grand are some of the descriptions that come to mind. An excellent addition to your medium-to-advanced SA chorus.
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SATB divisi - Pavane Publishing P1395 YOUTUBE
Kevin Memley has become a respected name in choral excellence, and, once again, this setting proves why. The accompaniment is absolutely beguiling and the vocal writing equally elegant. First released for male voices this treble choir setting is perfect for high school and college choirs. Easy to medium in difficulty.
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SATB divisi - Gentry JG2492 YOUTUBE
SATB 4 part - Gentry JG2533 YOUTUBE
TTBB - Gentry JG2424 YOUTUBE
This buoyant madrigal-like setting of the Thomas Hood text offers a wonderful opportunity for choirs to practice light and articulate singing. There is wonderful contrast between the lively passages and lyrical, legato sections making wonderful contrasts.
Several superb settings of this moving poem by Sara Teasdale precede this one, but Kevin Memley has earned the reputation to take us somewhere new, even with classic texts. Premiered at the ACDA Western Convention, this SSAA setting with piano is entirely new and gratifying. Always melodic and harmonically fulfilling, this new setting works best for advanced high school, college and community treble choirs. Medium.
Impressions is a set of three outstanding pieces by Kevin Memley for treble voices. The texts are favorites of many and Kevin's treatments are exquisite masterpieces. Although the three selections are released separately, they are best presented as a trilogy. Ideal for high school and college.
Impressions complete set:
"Anadyomene"
"If I Were the Velvet Rose"
"There Will Come Soft Rains"