![]() ![]() Michigan composer Jeff Cobb has done a fine job here creating a piece that is very accessible for beginning male choir, but with a text by Muskegon, Michigan poet Douglas Malloch (b. The unusual percussion instruments (to include a car brake drum), creates a unique, raucous and powerfully sonorous texture that is sure to make your advanced men happy. Splitting into as many as six parts and a cappella (with percussion), the piece is a challenge. ![]() If you are looking for a real challenge for your guys and also need something exciting for the winter holiday season, take a good look at this piece. He manages also to,“Capture the mood and spirit of life on the American railroad in the early twentieth century.” You can teach singing with passion when tackling this beautiful work-it’s gorgeous! Philip does a lovely job setting this text in that TBB format that seems difficult to find. My guys really enjoyed singing this haunting piece. Tim publishes his own music and he was great to work with as well. The piano accompaniment is interesting and the optional djembe part is a must! Your guys will love this piece. It is music that is sophisticated and moving while at the same time, not too overwhelming. My guys are working on this piece right now and they love it. What I found there will keep me busy for several years as Tim has set a number of pieces for male choirs that are both accessible and thought provoking. I was so happy to have stumbled on to Tim’s website when searching for fresh music for my beginning HS male choir. It’s another list of great literature that includes both new and classic men’s literature. I asked Shawn to share some of his favorites with us for the month of March. ![]()
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