The Waiting Sky

Vocal score
ISBN: 978-0-19-352817-8
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Sonstiges, Englisch, 4 Seiten

for SATB unaccompanied

The Waiting Sky is a four-part unaccompanied miniature for mixed choir. The evocative text by Lucia Quinault depicts a rural winter scene, and is skilfully set to music by Oliver Tarney to create a lucidly reflective piece. There is a sense in both the text and the music of waiting for the 'shining star' and, while it would make a beautiful addition to a concert programme at other times of the year, the setting is perfect as a reflective carol for Advent, anticipating the wonder of the
birth of Christ.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Weitere Mitwirkende

Tarney, Oliver

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Musikgattungen Vokalmusik, Chormusik

Über Autor(innen)

Oliver Tarney was introduced to choral singing at a young age in his Parish Church choir, and has been inspired by it ever since. Following a music degree at Manchester University and a Master's degree in composition, he is currently Head of Composition and Singing at Winchester College in Hampshire. He has written a variety of choral works for children and adults, amateurs and professionals, including his acclaimed Magnificat, recorded by Serafine Chamber
Choir and Sinfonia. Oliver has worked extensively with Sing for Pleasure, the national choral organisation that promotes choral singing in communities, choirs, and classrooms. He is passionate about inspiring others to find a love of singing.