Besh, Besh, Besh ‘m sh mo

Besh, Besh, Besh ‘m sh mo
Type
Piece
Composer
Martha Sullivan
Composer Nationality
American
Composer Date of Birth
1964
Year Composed
2012
Pages
24
Minutes
6
Difficulty
3 (Advanced high school collegiate or community chorus)
Language
Wordless
Voicing
4 part mixed chorus
Divisi
Yes
Solos
Yes
Sacred or Secular
Secular
Mood
Rhythmic, with steady energy
Description

Based on bulgarian vocal music, this tune features jazz harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and mixed meter. It’s fun to sing and a great closer to a show. It can be tricky, but a good collegiate chorus or very tight small ensemble would fit very well.

Audio Credit
Performed live by C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective, David Harris - Conductor, 2012
Group
C4
Performances
C4: 2012 Mar 1 & 3 (A Loss for Words), cond. Harris (World Premiere)