Pilgrim Song: Vocal score

ISBN 10: 0193385570 ISBN 13: 9780193385573

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2012

Synopsis

for SATB (with divisions) and piano or orchestra
Pilgrim Song is a powerful and heartfelt arrangement of a traditional American tune and lyrics. The text speaks of the glory of heaven and the risen life, and welcomes the day of judgement; these words are set strophically to a simple, broadly lilting melody, before the voices open into a grander choral texture with imitative motifs and a dramatic modulation. The piano part (also included in the orchestral version) adds further colour and texture with continuously flowing passages, syncopated countermelodies, and the use of different registers. An accompaniment for orchestra is available on hire/rental.

About this title

About the Author

Ryan Murphy is Associate Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir working with Mack Wilberg in rehearsals, concerts, tours and a weekly broadcast. He is conductor of the Temple Square Chorale, the preparatory ensemble for singers new to the Choir.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0193385570
• ISBN 13: 9780193385573
• Binding: Sheet music
• Number of pages: 12