Kirke Mechem

The third in a suite of four, the text forms a requiem in miniature, with varied vocal textures and harmonies and dynamic contrasts. Performance time: approx. 5:30.

Outer movements - Jenny Kissed Me and To Celia - are energetic and playful and full of fun. These two movements suround a beautiful, dream-like movement Julia's Voice. As a set, your men's choir will...

Here are five 'hymns' to the spirit of life. Calling on 'modern' poetry, and certainly using the modern harmonic language that Mechem is so well known for, each movement is an answer to the previous m...

A duet from the Kirke Mechem opera The Newport Rivals, this setting for chorus makes a poetic and expressive work for either mixed or women's ensembles. Light and gracious, it would program nicely wit...

With a special connection to the poetry of Langston Hughes, Kirke Mechem has written a new, a cappella spiritual. Opening with a musical statement by a soprano soloist, the soloist is featured through...

The green movement seems so contemporary, it comes as a shock to find the words of this music were written by Hildegard von Bingen of the 12th century. Kirke Mechem has created a round that cleverly e...

The green movement seems so contemporary, it comes as a shock to find the words of this music were written by Hildegard von Bingen of the 12th century. Kirke Mechem has created a round that cleverly e...

From 3 Motets.

From 3 Motets.

Text by American poets Sara Teasdale and Paul Dunbar, and British writer Siegfried Sassoon. This Choral Cycle includes three pieces: Birds at Dusk (Teasdale), The Caged Bird (Dunbar), and Everyone San...

Three short pieces for mixed choir a cappella set to texts of American poets. May be performed separately or as a set. 1. Fire and Ice (Robert Frost) 2. Richard Cory (Edwin Arlington Robinson) 3. swee...

From Psalm 137, By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion, this a cappella motet is filled with longing and deep emotion. Performance Time: Approx. 5:00

This setting is new music to the words of an old spiritual. Believed to come from the Gullah language of the South Carolina sea islands, this setting explores the rhythmic possibilities of the words a...

Kirke Mechem's choral works consistently reflect his ability to create memorable, meaningful and artistic experiences for performers and audiences. The first in the set, I Will Sing Alleluia, is writt...

Kirke Mechem's choral works consistently reflect his ability to create memorable, meaningful and artistic experiences for performers and audiences. The first in the set, I Will Sing Alleluia, is writt...

With a special connection to the poetry of Langston Hughes, Kirke Mechem has written a new, a cappella spiritual. Opening with a musical statement by a soprano soloist, the soloist is featured through...

Legendary composer Kirke Mechem sets the Hebrew text that reminds us to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels. This inspirational text for SATB a cappella choir is accessible f...

Legendary composer Kirke Mechem sets the Hebrew text that reminds us to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels. This inspirational text for SATB a cappella choir is accessible f...

Mixed chorus. For SATB, Piano Rehearsal. Five Centuries of Spring. Choral. Piano/Vocal Score. Opus 24. 14 pages.

SATB chorus. For SATB, Piano Rehearsal. Five Centuries of Spring. Choral. Piano/Vocal Score. Opus 24. 11 pages.

S.A.T.B., a cappella

The topic of birthdays from childhood to old age is the topic of this lighter selection. Ideal for an encore or change of pace. Performance Time: Approx. 10:00

Easily learned and full of humor and surprise, this set of folk songs for men's chorus is ideal for groups from high school and up. The simplicity of the music is refreshing! Includes: Aunt Rhody, The...