Stillness

Type
Piece
Composer
Marjorie Halloran
Composer Nationality
American
Composer Date of Birth
1985
Text
Marjorie Halloran
Year Composed
2014
Difficulty
4 (Auditioned chorus)
Language
English
Voicing
4 part mixed chorus
Divisi
Yes
Sacred or Secular
Secular
Mood
Restrained, holding back
Description

The text for this piece comes from a writing exercise where one is given exactly sixty seconds to write about a single word; in this case, the word Stillness. The narrator observes a sunrise over the beach and likens it to the feeling of inspiration one uses to create art or music. The variety of texture, range, and smooth motion used throughout vividly illustrate the poetry. Seeking premiere/recording.

Group
Inversion Ensemble