The Smallest Song
for SATB choir a cappella
THE SMALLEST SONG, a setting of a text by American poet Martha Collins, is a gentle piece, full of warmth and intimate emotion. The wordplay in the text is matched in the composition; phrases are slightly altered, inverted and developed as the work builds. Jazz-like harmonies infuse the piece with a soothing vitality throughout.
“A very sensitive setting of a beautiful text – easily accessible for use by college and more advanced high school choral groups – colored by gentle harmonies and a subtle, understated melody, Rich has captured the essence of the poem and placed it in a very moving context.”
— Michael Levi, Director, The College of St. Rose Chamber Choir
SKU: RCL-008
Categories: Choral Music, Mixed Voices
Instrumentation: Choral
| Season or Event: | Winter |
| Descriptive Tags: | Friendship, Love, Music About Music, Poetry, Romance |
| Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Instrumentation: | A Cappella |
| Sacred or Secular: | Secular |
| Voicing: | SATB |
| Language: | English |
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