Splendor In The Grass
Roger Ames
About this work:
Commissioned by the Long Island Masterworks Chorus, written in celebration of Sandy Feldstein. A setting of the famous Wordsworth poem: The Child Is Father Of The Man, the chorus writing is medium difficult, with a powerful rhythmic element. Some canonic singing with changing meters, and a sweeping final section that makes a great closer for a concert. Can also be performed with piano accompaniment only.
Published by GIA music, Chicago. Orchestra parts are available.
Version: SATB with String Orchestra and optional solo
Year composed: 2008
Duration: 00:06:10
Ensemble type: Chorus, with or without Solo Voices:Chorus with Chamber Ensemble
Instrumentation: 1 Trumpet, 6 Violin, 3 Viola, 3 Cello, 2 Double bass
Instrumentation notes: trumpet optional - can also be played by oboe, flute, or F horn (8va down)
Perusal score: GIAmusic.com