Nilo Alcala

Ceremonial Burning

Ceremonial Burning
Type
Piece
Title
Ceremonial Burning
Composer
Nilo Alcala
Minutes
4
Difficulty
4 (Auditioned chorus)
Language
English
Voicing
Mixed chorus
Instruments
Percussion
Mood
Tense, with some edge; Dramatic, with dynamic contrasts

Crossing the Bar

Type
Piece
Title
Crossing the Bar
Composer
Nilo Alcala
Minutes
8
Language
English
Voicing
8 part mixed chorus

Three Kalinga Chants

Three Kalinga Chants
Type
Piece
Title
Three Kalinga Chants
Composer
Nilo Alcala
Minutes
4
Difficulty
4 (Auditioned chorus)
Language
Tagalog; Wordless
Voicing
8 part mixed chorus
Mood
Rhythmic, with steady energy; Joyful; Tense, with some edge

USHER Scene 9 – Nails in the Coffin

Type
Piece
Title
USHER Scene 9 – Nails in the Coffin
Composer
Nilo Alcala
Minutes
3:39
Language
French
Voicing
8 part mixed chorus
Mood
Tense, with some edge; Rhythmic, with steady energy